Make a Wish (and other organizations) - Wish Trippers UNITE! Volume THREE! :)

[maroo]

Someone over here needs to find out about this thread!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=37561358&posted=1#post37561358

You are so right!

Thank you SO MUCH for showing us this! I posted over there! Hopefully she will join us over here, too!

The rest of us will run over there and post some, too!

 

[kayrason333]

Kayrason333...WELCOME!

What organization is your son's Wish Trip through...Make a Wish?

Just ask away if you have any questions! The folks here are very helpful.

Lynn

Yes, we are with Make-A-Wish

Thanks!

 

[maroo]

welcome! kayrason333!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Good morning everyone!

Thanks to those who checked out Mark's video! (http://www.filmpossible.ca/entries#69331)

Alison

I loved the video. I voted.

 

[maroo]

Good morning everyone!

Thanks to those who checked out Mark's video! (http://www.filmpossible.ca/entries#69331)

Alison

We can vote once per day!!!!!!

I just voted for today and can vote again in 9 hours!

I can't wait to vote for him every day. The video was really inspiring. I hope it wins!

 

[balloondoggle]

Been out for a bit, but things got moving again over at MAW so it's back on my mind.

Lots of planning going on here on the boards and it makes me want to detail every day down to the minute, but I'm really resisting that impulse. My kids don't know much about the attractions at Disney World so have no "must-see/do" items. I think I'm going to make a calendar of park times, parade or show times and then just try to take it as it comes. Due to physical limitations there are some rides we just won't be able to do which actually makes things easier for us. Scratch those options off the list and it gets simpler.

I'm picturing a breakfast conversation similar to "There's a parade at 3:45 at Animal Kingdom or a parade at Magic Kingdom at 3:00. Which one do we see?" Then take it from there. As long as we know what the options are each day, and which aren't available on any other day, I think we can hit most of the high points without taking out any of the fun of spontaneity. Thanks to Wishin' on a Star for the link that makes this possible. EDIT: Tried to include the link, but don't have that privilege yet. It's at wdwinfo.com

I love the idea of t-shirts for the family. This is something we've done for various ****-a-thons we've done but I hadn't thought of it for the trip. A nice bright color will make it that much easier to track the kids in a crowd. But man, laundry every night?

Just yesterday we got flight info and told about the limo ride. They even included a separate van to haul Kayla's wheelchair since it won't fit in a limo. Sweet! My first trip in a limo that I'm not driving! No word on any ADRs or other features they may be working on.

Lots of good info and tips here, and it is all appreciated. I think my planning will be as simple as a clear park map and schedule of events though. Winging it from there. My greatest fear about the trip now is that Kayla will sleep through the whole thing. That would suck.

 

[maroo]

Good morning everyone!

Thanks to those who checked out Mark's video! (http://www.filmpossible.ca/entries#69331)

Alison

I voted again today!!

Boy...we have some catching up to do to keep up with Triangle Girl?

Been out for a bit, but things got moving again over at MAW so it's back on my mind.

Lots of planning going on here on the boards and it makes me want to detail every day down to the minute, but I'm really resisting that impulse. My kids don't know much about the attractions at Disney World so have no "must-see/do" items. I think I'm going to make a calendar of park times, parade or show times and then just try to take it as it comes. Due to physical limitations there are some rides we just won't be able to do which actually makes things easier for us. Scratch those options off the list and it gets simpler.

I'm picturing a breakfast conversation similar to "There's a parade at 3:45 at Animal Kingdom or a parade at Magic Kingdom at 3:00. Which one do we see?" Then take it from there. As long as we know what the options are each day, and which aren't available on any other day, I think we can hit most of the high points without taking out any of the fun of spontaneity. Thanks to Wishin' on a Star for the link that makes this possible. EDIT: Tried to include the link, but don't have that privilege yet. It's at wdwinfo.com

I love the idea of t-shirts for the family. This is something we've done for various ****-a-thons we've done but I hadn't thought of it for the trip. A nice bright color will make it that much easier to track the kids in a crowd. But man, laundry every night?

Just yesterday we got flight info and told about the limo ride. They even included a separate van to haul Kayla's wheelchair since it won't fit in a limo. Sweet! My first trip in a limo that I'm not driving! No word on any ADRs or other features they may be working on.

Lots of good info and tips here, and it is all appreciated. I think my planning will be as simple as a clear park map and schedule of events though. Winging it from there. My greatest fear about the trip now is that Kayla will sleep through the whole thing. That would suck.

I think you only have to post one more time to be able to include links and pictures!

So feel free to post something random on here and let it be your tenth post!

I think you have the right idea on scheduling, totally...But don't discount, too quickly, not being able to ride some of the rides - obviously roller coasters and such will be out of the question, I suppose - but you will be surprised how many rides will allow Kayla to stay in the wheelchair. Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear, It's a Small World, even Alladin Magic Carpets will actually fit a full wheelchair on the ride.


That Limo ride sounds SOOOOOO awesome!

Lauren has always wanted to ride in a limo, but we have not really come up wtih a good way for her to ride. She would have to be in a car seat without her wheelchair and I guess going to the prom in a limo and riding in a carseat has not been her idea of a good time.

You guys are going to have a blast! I am sure Kayla will be tired some, from the traveling, but I figure you guys will have quite a trip!!!

 

[twinmum]

Hello everyone! Hope you're all having fun planning those trips! I think I had as much fun planning as actually being on the trip...OK...maybe that's an overstatement because we did have a fantastic trip.

Many, many thanks to those of you who have voted for Mark's video. He and his twin brother Douglas come home from overnight camp tomorrow and he'll be thrilled to see all those votes. It was my job while he was away to get the video uploaded, some emails out etc. We've had a big surge since mentioning it here and sending out a slew of emails.

Yes, Maroo, "The Triangle Girl" is way far ahead of everyone else. She uploaded her video way before anyone else and was the only compelling video for the first 2 weeks plus. She's also got a lot of support from her hometown, I think. In our case, most of Mark's school friends are away at camp, cottages, vacations etc, but I have been hearing from several each day. You're right, the key is to get a core (and hopefully substantial) group of people committed to voting every day.

The important thing is to get his video into the final round and then voting will open for all at the same time. Unless something else arrives on the scene, I think Triangle Girl, Mark's video and Happy Wet Feet are going to stay the Top 3.

So who's got some good WDW questions they need answered?

Thanks again,
Alison

 

[casper_jj11]

I found it Alison! Thank you



Here is a pic of my wonderful boys...

Hi Kayla! Welcome!

Your boys are just adorable! DD is a neuroblastoma survivor as well. Your the second mom I've met here whose kiddo had it. Its so rare that I don't see mention of it much. Sydney's tumor was resected (actually her whole left adrenal gland removed) just after her first birthday. She too is in remission.

Do you have your dates yet? This is a wonderful group. If you have any questions at all as your planning, just ask. I'm sure someone will be able to help.

 

[maroo]

I realize that many of you guys did not have the chance to "meet" Noah - and Nichole is not on the DIS as much these days - but for those of you guys that did not have a chance to get to know this precious family, I really hope that one day you will take the time to read the incredible pretrip report and trip report (which is still in process).

Noah was only 3 years old when he went on his trip and passed away only a few short months later - but the impact he had on so many here on the DIS was nothing short of amazing.

How a little boy that could not really talk reached so many people is simply amazing.

I was able to meet this family in real life and spent one of the most amazing afternoons of my entire life playing at GKTW with Noah and his family. GKTW is an amazing place and watching them play - and playing right along side them - was something I truly cherish.

Noah passed away one year ago tomorrow. I am hoping that we can really show Nichole some support tomorrow and post on her blog and write her notes here.

So many people were touched by Noah that the Webmaster here on the DIS created this icon for him. If you run your mouse over the on the side, it still says "Noah" - for our precious little wish child who earned his wings way too soon.


Here are some pics of Noah that are some of my personal favorites.

I am honestly in tears. What a precious child - and amazing spirit. We miss you, Noah.

And we love you, Nichole, Brad, Joshua and Kailyn!


His blog is: http://noahgrantjohn.blogspot.com/

Let's leave them lots of comments today.



And if you are interested in reading about their trip - here is a long, but wonderful, thread to read:

Noah's Wish Trip Pre-Trip report and Trip Report

 

[that's nice]

Wow Mary... I can't believe it is 1 year already.


I am so glad you had the chance to meet him and the whole family. Noah did touch the lives of so many..... I'm sure he is looking down on all of us.

 

[yinyanggirls]

You are so sweet to remember, and to keep his memory alive with us. Thank you!

 

[twinmum]

Maroo: How lovely of you to remind us all of sweet Noah. I've been over to Nichole's blog - she posted a heartbreaking, poignant but so well said entry for today.

I am so glad that I also got to meet Noah (and Nichole and Brad) when Noah was here in Toronto at Sick Kids last July. He seemed to be doing so well, and went home to enjoy family time at the lake, and then his passing was so sudden and a shock. His smile did literally light up the room, because it was so contagious that everyone around him couldn't help smiling too.

I cannot possibly imagine their pain, but I do know that their love for their children, memories of Noah and strong faith sustain them.

Our boys get back from overnight camp in a couple of hours. They've been away 12 nights. I'll be giving them extra tight hugs and holding them just a little longer...

Alison

 

[kayrason333]

Hi Kayla! Welcome!

Your boys are just adorable! DD is a neuroblastoma survivor as well. Your the second mom I've met here whose kiddo had it. Its so rare that I don't see mention of it much. Sydney's tumor was resected (actually her whole left adrenal gland removed) just after her first birthday. She too is in remission.

Do you have your dates yet? This is a wonderful group. If you have any questions at all as your planning, just ask. I'm sure someone will be able to help.

We will be there Sept 26-Oct 2nd! I am so glad that Sydney is doing good! I am about to go read your pre trip report.

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Remembering Noah and family today. God Bless you all. What a precious angel.

 

[maroo]

I think that it is pretty neat that TODAY would be the day that The Today Show would air a piece about Give Kids the World.

They did a GREAT job explaining GKTW and showing it's magic - which is so hard to put into words.

GKTW on the Today Show!!

Click above to see the video!

 

[jen-y]

 

[kayrason333]

I think that it is pretty neat that TODAY would be the day that The Today Show would air a piece about Give Kids the World.

They did a GREAT job explaining GKTW and showing it's magic - which is so hard to put into words.

GKTW on the Today Show!!

Click above to see the video!

Thanks for posting the link to the Today Show segment, GKTW looks so magical, we cannot wait to experience it!

 

[The Lurker]

The video that Jenna Bush recorded for the Today show finally aired today - with no warning. However, you can see it if you go to today.msnbc.msn.com. Scan down to the "Watch the latest Today video. It is the video with the two people on a slide. It is short - 4 min but very good. Enjoy!

Katie

 

[J'sMum]

Noah and family are in our thoughts and prayers