blessedmom4
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So happy you are enjoying the journey!
Mason's Make-A-Wish Trip PTR, & TR! - Updated 3/29 - We're Back!
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We got our GKTW packet in the mail a few days ago! It has made us that much more excited to go. 
I can't believe all the stuff GKTW offers! The boys are going to be so excited!
I have also been in touch with Mason's wish granters, and he will be having his send-off party on the 18th. I can't believe how fast time is flying by! Mason is marking off the days to see how close we are, and he tries to pack his bags every night, just so that he's ready when the day comes. He talks about his wish all the time to anyone who will listen. It is unbelievable what being able to have a wish has done for him!
I can't believe all the stuff GKTW offers! The boys are going to be so excited!I have also been in touch with Mason's wish granters, and he will be having his send-off party on the 18th. I can't believe how fast time is flying by! Mason is marking off the days to see how close we are, and he tries to pack his bags every night, just so that he's ready when the day comes. He talks about his wish all the time to anyone who will listen. It is unbelievable what being able to have a wish has done for him!
blessedmom4
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We got our GKTW packet in the mail a few days ago! It has made us that much more excited to go.
I have also been in touch with Mason's wish granters, and he will be having his send-off party on the 18th. I can't believe how fast time is flying by! Mason is marking off the days to see how close we are, and he tries to pack his bags every night, just so that he's ready when the day comes. He talks about his wish all the time to anyone who will listen. It is unbelievable what being able to have a wish has done for him!
What a HUGE Blessing, I am incredibly excited and happy for you!!
I do hope you will do a TR when you get back, I understand that makes the magic last and last!!! 
jwallaceent
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We got our GKTW packet in the mail a few days ago! It has made us that much more excited to go.
I have also been in touch with Mason's wish granters, and he will be having his send-off party on the 18th. I can't believe how fast time is flying by! Mason is marking off the days to see how close we are, and he tries to pack his bags every night, just so that he's ready when the day comes. He talks about his wish all the time to anyone who will listen. It is unbelievable what being able to have a wish has done for him!
YAY!!
Brooke is getting so excited too! I hope to see you guys there!
blessedmom4
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Two more days until we leave! I can't believe it's almost here! We have been busy busy cleaning (hate coming home to a dirty house), shopping, packing, and SLEEPING for the trip. Mason also had his send-off party on Friday night, which was quite fabulous. Most of this is from a post I put up on his blog yesterday, but I thought I would post it here as well for everyone to see. He had a great time.
MAW did such a wonderful job decorating, putting together a show and a tour, and even provided the pizza and cake. Mason, who admittedly has been just a little deprived of attention since he has had to stay indoors most of the time, was free to do as he pleased...and he went crazy to prove it. He loved seeing his family and friends!
My sister Latu and my brother Sila made Mason a brain cake. It turned out really well, too.
The decorations were great! They even had the scrapbook ready to be signed by everyone who came. It stays at MAW, and you can go back and look through it and see the wishes of all of the children who had wishes granted.
Mason's Wish Granters (L to R: Brian Jackmand and Rob Neumann) gave him a cute little backpack with some toys for the trip in it. He was so cute, and kept bringing everything they gave him back to me one by one to hold.
Mason was given a glass star that he got to decorate and put his name on.
It went up here with the stars of past wish kids. It's a way to "leave a piece of himself" behind.
The star raising ceremony, where he got to pull his star up with the others.
His is the blue star the arrow is pointing to.
Next a tour was given, and everyone was taken up to see the wishing tower. This is the room where he made his wish in back in January.
Mason loves this part. He was sent a special key that opens the door (only wish children have keys), and he got to use it again to show everyone the room.
I think it's safe to say this was the most popular part of the night. The kids were adorable! They went crazy with the waterfall in the middle of the room. The floor is also glass, and it has a light display that plays when you go in.
Lots of the kids came out with wet shirts, arms, hair, etc. Mason was no exception.
After that, we went back to have cake! Mason still refuses to eat, and wouldn't have any of the pizza or cake that night. He did eventually sit down and have a cup of soda, though.
Us and his wish granters: Rob, Mason, me, and Brian.
Mason and his wish granters: Rob, Mason, and Brian.
It was such a special night, and really set the mood for Disney World. We are getting more and more excited with each day!!
P.S. Two things have changed since I last posted:
1.) Our itinerary is completely different, but I think it works out a lot better. I'm about to go and update the post, if you are interested.
2.) My older brother will by flying in to meet us in Florida and will come to the parks with us for four days in the week. I called and got permission for him to stay with us while he's there (thanks to the Wish Trippers UNITE thread for letting me know you could do this). Mason is super excited, because he really wanted all of his aunts and uncles to come with him.
We have been busy busy cleaning (hate coming home to a dirty house), shopping, packing, and SLEEPING for the trip. Mason also had his send-off party on Friday night, which was quite fabulous. Most of this is from a post I put up on his blog yesterday, but I thought I would post it here as well for everyone to see. He had a great time.MAW did such a wonderful job decorating, putting together a show and a tour, and even provided the pizza and cake. Mason, who admittedly has been just a little deprived of attention since he has had to stay indoors most of the time, was free to do as he pleased...and he went crazy to prove it. He loved seeing his family and friends!
My sister Latu and my brother Sila made Mason a brain cake. It turned out really well, too.
The decorations were great! They even had the scrapbook ready to be signed by everyone who came. It stays at MAW, and you can go back and look through it and see the wishes of all of the children who had wishes granted.
Mason's Wish Granters (L to R: Brian Jackmand and Rob Neumann) gave him a cute little backpack with some toys for the trip in it. He was so cute, and kept bringing everything they gave him back to me one by one to hold.
Mason was given a glass star that he got to decorate and put his name on.
It went up here with the stars of past wish kids. It's a way to "leave a piece of himself" behind.
The star raising ceremony, where he got to pull his star up with the others.
His is the blue star the arrow is pointing to.
Next a tour was given, and everyone was taken up to see the wishing tower. This is the room where he made his wish in back in January.
Mason loves this part. He was sent a special key that opens the door (only wish children have keys), and he got to use it again to show everyone the room.
I think it's safe to say this was the most popular part of the night. The kids were adorable! They went crazy with the waterfall in the middle of the room. The floor is also glass, and it has a light display that plays when you go in.
Lots of the kids came out with wet shirts, arms, hair, etc. Mason was no exception.
After that, we went back to have cake! Mason still refuses to eat, and wouldn't have any of the pizza or cake that night. He did eventually sit down and have a cup of soda, though.
Us and his wish granters: Rob, Mason, me, and Brian.
Mason and his wish granters: Rob, Mason, and Brian.
It was such a special night, and really set the mood for Disney World. We are getting more and more excited with each day!!
P.S. Two things have changed since I last posted:
1.) Our itinerary is completely different, but I think it works out a lot better. I'm about to go and update the post, if you are interested.
2.) My older brother will by flying in to meet us in Florida and will come to the parks with us for four days in the week. I called and got permission for him to stay with us while he's there (thanks to the Wish Trippers UNITE thread for letting me know you could do this). Mason is super excited, because he really wanted all of his aunts and uncles to come with him.
Mom2Miracles
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Thank you for sharing the pictures, that is quite the send off party. 
Mason looks SO happy. I can't believe you only have 2 sleeps (as my daughter would say - we count down by sleeps in our house, lol) until your magical trip. Have a fabulous time, and remember to take a few moments to sit back and take it all in.
Mason looks SO happy. I can't believe you only have 2 sleeps (as my daughter would say - we count down by sleeps in our house, lol) until your magical trip. Have a fabulous time, and remember to take a few moments to sit back and take it all in. /
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What a cool party. The stars are beautiful 
blessedmom4
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I literally cried reading about the party, what a MAGICAL NIGHT and this is JUST the beginning. THANK YOU for sharing all of this with us. 
How amazing!!!!
How amazing!!!!Thank you for sharing the pictures, that is quite the send off party.
Two sleeps! I love that! I'm going to tell that to Mason so that he has something to judge the time by.
Thanks!What a cool party. The stars are beautiful
Thank you! They are so gorgeous to look at. There are literally hundreds of them up on the ceiling.
I literally cried reading about the party, what a MAGICAL NIGHT and this is JUST the beginning. THANK YOU for sharing all of this with us.
Aww, thank you! I'm looking forward to lots of magical times.
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Awesome send off party....!!!! and great planner....!
blessedmom4
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Praying for safe travels and a wonderful trip. PLEASE come back and share pictures and the fun. 
tinytreasures
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Those Pictures say it all 
brookerene
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Those photos are awesome!!!! Can't wait to see more!!!!
blessedmom4
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The photo is PRECIOUS!!!!!! Looking forward to hearing the entire story when you have time! 
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Beautiful pictures and I am so glad it was such an amazing trip. Can't wait to hear more.
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