Well here I go, my name is Tom and my wife & I are the parents of 8 kids.
One of these, our son Micah, had his 1st visit by his wish volunteers on Friday so I figured Id start a pre-trip report here and see how things go. Our dates are not set yet, but probably Apr/May as Micah cant tolerate the heat of summer.
Ive read several and enjoyed them and found tons of useful information. Which is great as I work in project management professionally and as my wife put it she expects me to type A our trip. My goal is to be a relaxed as possible but I doubt Ill succeed
Quick Intros:
Tomme, husband, dad, manager for large Japanese company near Atlanta. Never been to Disney anything (grew up in Midwest), as have none of our kids.
Jowife, greatest thing that has ever happened to me, stays home full-time and home schools all the kids, has been to WDW when she was a teen
A, 12 yr old son (sorry only use initials online for kids privacy), loves soccer & anything athletic
E, 10 yr old daughter, rapidly approaching 25 and the bubbly, outgoing type
C, 8yr old son, budding scientist, habit of trying to figure out how anything works, including studying pics of the the rides at WDW
Ch, 7 yr old son with Severe Hemophilia, one of our 2 medical special needs adoptions we have done.
Micah, our wish kid, Ill put details below
R, 6yr old daughter, cant figure out how to describe, Ill try later
E, 2.5yr old daughter, daddys little girl and always will be, Micahs best friend in the world
J, 8wks old little boy, came early just to be here for Christmas, coming along for the ride; will send the week in a sling sound asleep most likely.
Now for Micahs story. Micah will be 7 in March. Micah was born with Cystic Fibrosis and spent his first 3 months of life in the hospital, with multiple bowel & liver/gallbladder surgeries during that time. After coming home, he was TPN dependent and struggling with the various complications that ultimately led to becoming a foster child. About 2 years ago now my wife & I started discussing another adoption (he is our 3rd) and considering the possible medical needs we were able/willing to consider. During this process Micahs story presented itself and after praying, it was clear that he was supposed to be our son. It took almost a year of paperwork, bureaucracy and headaches but last year Micah joined our family. The last 11 months have been a blur of specialists, tests, 2 hospitalizations and more doctor visits than my other 7 combined have in a year. The goal being to make up for years of foster-care level medical coverage and get him to the best overall condition he can be in.
Micah is stabilizing at this point, however, his CF is taking a toll on his overall health and we are looking at needing a liver transplant in a few years if he is physically able. It was with his stabilizing some and not knowing what the future holds that we decided to help him get his wish while he can really enjoy it and make memories we will all keep. We contacted MAW a few weeks ago, and on Friday they came to our house to do paperwork and meet Micah. When asked his wish, his answer was simple I want to meet Mickey. They tried for some time to get more details/ideas, but all he wanted to discuss was Mickey mouse & his friends.
Needless to say, the volunteers were great, brought stuff for all the kids and left with the plan that we should hear a confirmation in about a week on his wish being approved so we can pick dates and start planning. Did I mention we are thinking of taking 8 kids to WDWYIKEES!!!!!!
Ill post more as soon as we hear back from them and start planning.
Tom
One of these, our son Micah, had his 1st visit by his wish volunteers on Friday so I figured Id start a pre-trip report here and see how things go. Our dates are not set yet, but probably Apr/May as Micah cant tolerate the heat of summer.
Ive read several and enjoyed them and found tons of useful information. Which is great as I work in project management professionally and as my wife put it she expects me to type A our trip. My goal is to be a relaxed as possible but I doubt Ill succeed
Quick Intros:
Tomme, husband, dad, manager for large Japanese company near Atlanta. Never been to Disney anything (grew up in Midwest), as have none of our kids.
Jowife, greatest thing that has ever happened to me, stays home full-time and home schools all the kids, has been to WDW when she was a teen
A, 12 yr old son (sorry only use initials online for kids privacy), loves soccer & anything athletic
E, 10 yr old daughter, rapidly approaching 25 and the bubbly, outgoing type
C, 8yr old son, budding scientist, habit of trying to figure out how anything works, including studying pics of the the rides at WDW
Ch, 7 yr old son with Severe Hemophilia, one of our 2 medical special needs adoptions we have done.
Micah, our wish kid, Ill put details below
R, 6yr old daughter, cant figure out how to describe, Ill try later
E, 2.5yr old daughter, daddys little girl and always will be, Micahs best friend in the world
J, 8wks old little boy, came early just to be here for Christmas, coming along for the ride; will send the week in a sling sound asleep most likely.
Now for Micahs story. Micah will be 7 in March. Micah was born with Cystic Fibrosis and spent his first 3 months of life in the hospital, with multiple bowel & liver/gallbladder surgeries during that time. After coming home, he was TPN dependent and struggling with the various complications that ultimately led to becoming a foster child. About 2 years ago now my wife & I started discussing another adoption (he is our 3rd) and considering the possible medical needs we were able/willing to consider. During this process Micahs story presented itself and after praying, it was clear that he was supposed to be our son. It took almost a year of paperwork, bureaucracy and headaches but last year Micah joined our family. The last 11 months have been a blur of specialists, tests, 2 hospitalizations and more doctor visits than my other 7 combined have in a year. The goal being to make up for years of foster-care level medical coverage and get him to the best overall condition he can be in.
Micah is stabilizing at this point, however, his CF is taking a toll on his overall health and we are looking at needing a liver transplant in a few years if he is physically able. It was with his stabilizing some and not knowing what the future holds that we decided to help him get his wish while he can really enjoy it and make memories we will all keep. We contacted MAW a few weeks ago, and on Friday they came to our house to do paperwork and meet Micah. When asked his wish, his answer was simple I want to meet Mickey. They tried for some time to get more details/ideas, but all he wanted to discuss was Mickey mouse & his friends.
Needless to say, the volunteers were great, brought stuff for all the kids and left with the plan that we should hear a confirmation in about a week on his wish being approved so we can pick dates and start planning. Did I mention we are thinking of taking 8 kids to WDWYIKEES!!!!!!
Ill post more as soon as we hear back from them and start planning.
Tom
I'm sure you guys will have the best time ever! 
I don't know why I think that. I just do. 
You will be fine I am sure! Sounds like you have a wonderful family!
