Nathan's Wish Trip Aug. 2008

[muppetkaties]

hi!
I just found your PTR. I am so sorry to hear about all that your family has had to go through, but I am glad to see that things are getting better each day.

Can't wait to hear more of your plans and all about the trip!

Looking forward to more pictures too, now that you have the hang of it!

 

[bex271]

happy to hear about you getting your envelope. I like your list too. reading your ptr is keeping up the excitement here.

becca

 

[Robin+5]

I received a PM today from the kind people at DISboutiquers and they asked us if we would like to be part of their "BIG GIVE". We are honored that they chose us I can not believe the kindness of people on this thread. They wanted share some magic, how awesome They are helping to create the magic

Robin

 

[Iluvmickeymouse!]

I received a PM today from the kind people at DISboutiquers and they asked us if we would like to be part of their "BIG GIVE". We are honored that they chose us I can not believe the kindness of people on this thread. They wanted share some magic, how awesome They are helping to create the magic

Robin

Wow, the Disboutiquers are on a roll...yay for your family!!!!

 

[Bill_Lin]

Yep, they sure are on a roll, in a big way.

Bill

 

[twinmum]

Hello! I'm so excited for you and your family! The DISboutiquers are such a wonderful group of people, and really talented too! I'll be watching for your updates, and hoping you'll be posting pictures!

As mother of a special needs child, I know it means the world to know that there are others out there who appreciate that your family faces special challenges. How very special to feel that support through the friendship that spreads through this thread, and the DISboutiquers!

Alison

 

[Robin+5]

Well, I got a call from the MAW office and they needed a car insurance binder in order to book the car. I faxed that to them and then called her (Denise) to make sure she got it and to ask more questions. She said that they tried to book Chef Mickey and is was full, but they got Crystal Palace for us for breakfast on Aug. 20th. Denise said that she reserved a 12 passanger van for us . I know that I have a lot of kids, but wow!! I have never driven anything that big before. I will let my husband do the driving. It will be an experience. She also stated that one of us will have to go to the orientation at GKTW to get our tickets and details about the trip. I wonder if we all could go and get an ice cream if we are not staying there How often do they do the orientation? What do they give you for tickets? Nathan really did not show any interest in going to US. Is it possible to not take the US tickets and get more days a WDW? or will we have to buy additional days if we want them? Has anyone done that before? Denise at MAW did not know how that worked. Denise also said that MAW will give us expense money for food and other expenses. Our wish granters will come and see us in the begining of August to give us more details

My daughter will have her 19th birthday (Aug. 21) while we are on our trip. I heard that WDW really makes a big deal about birthdays. I know about the birthday buttons but what else can I do to make it special. She has had a couple of years of nasty birthdays. Little background info: a few days before her 16th birthday her boyfriend broke up with her. You know, first love breakup. I remember my first love breakup, it was horrible. Last year was a tough year. My father passed away on Aug. 17th . I am an only child and my mother had passed away when I was 8 years old. Even though he remarried we were extreemly close and he was close to all my kids. He didn't remarry until 1 year before I married. Kim was his first grandchild and he spoiled her rotten (as he did to all my kids). He had been sick for years, but he did make it to her high school graduation!! His funeral was the day before her 18th birthday (I didn't want to have his funeral on her birthday). Exactly 2 weeks from the day my father died, Nathan ended up in a Boston Hospital in ICU, in a coma. Soooo even though this is Nathan's wish trip, I want to make her birthday one to remember for good reasons My other daughters will have their bithdays in August also (Aug 13, & Aug 26). Can you celebrate a birthday if it is not our official birthday? This trip will be a good time to get away and have fun.

I will update when I hear more from the Disboutquers

Robin

 

[Robin+5]

thank you to everyone that has responed to my TR. I appreciate all your concerns and prayers.



Robin

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Robin,
I am a big believer in allowing birthdays to happen whenever, like an unbirthday. I would say that it is close enough for you to celebrate which ever date or dates during your trip that work for you! No one will ask to see a birth certificate to give you a birthday button!

For your oldest daughter though, I would mention that she will be celebrating her 19th birthday on the 21st when you are checking into your resort. Some how, sometimes, balloons and a card just magically appear in your room for those sorts of things. It happened to us 6 years ago when we celebrated our 30th anniversary at Disney World. We were both so surprised! No promises, but it could happen!

I am so sorry to hear that your father passed away last year on August 17. I know from experience that it will be a difficult day for you all. Our youngest son, Ryan passed away August 17, 2006. He was 22. I will be thinking of you and your family on the 17th as I remember our Ryan.

Have a wonderful day.
Denise

 

[Bill_Lin]

When staying off property because the village is full, folks have access to all of the services at GKTW except for staying overnight there. So after, or before orientation, go and get some ice cream, ride the carousel or whatever you want to do. They will be happy to have you, especially since you will not be likely to have the time to come back and visit during your trip.

Bill

 

[akhenaten]

akhenaten
Wow, I like your DS name. great minds think alike Where did your dd go to school? How was her first year?
Thanks for the words of encouragment and the great tips. I am looking for the gel filled neck coolers. I think that will help.
We have been looking on line at the pictures of CBR. It looks like an awsome place. How was the food?

Robin

Hi sorry it took so long to get back to you..

My DD isattending a state university and commuting from home....she loves her school(thank goodness) !! How was your dd year? where is she going...does she like it?

The food court was good....we did not eat in the restauant at cbr this last trip...

Saw the pics...you have a beautiful family..and i am amazed at how quickly you learned to post pics... i have not done that yet myself..

We celebrated my DD bday at disney a few years ago.... we did not get anything from disney in the room...but I had brought some princess bday decorations and put them up when everyone was sleeping....it was fun to do!!
when we had lunch at Wilderness lodge (the crazy restaurant) they brought out a dessert....they all sang and just as they finished...all of the cast members dug in and gobbled up the dessert...one even had a giant spoon hidden! it was so funny......then they brought out another dessert for my DD! LOL I am sure something magical will happen for your DD!!!

Carol

 

[Iluvmickeymouse!]

Well, I got a call from the MAW office and they needed a car insurance binder in order to book the car. I faxed that to them and then called her (Denise) to make sure she got it and to ask more questions. She said that they tried to book Chef Mickey and is was full, but they got Crystal Palace for us for breakfast on Aug. 20th. Denise said that she reserved a 12 passanger van for us . I know that I have a lot of kids, but wow!! I have never driven anything that big before. I will let my husband do the driving. It will be an experience. She also stated that one of us will have to go to the orientation at GKTW to get our tickets and details about the trip. I wonder if we all could go and get an ice cream if we are not staying there I don't think that this would be a problem, check out the rest of GKTW whie you ar there too! How often do they do the orientation? I want to say at like 3, 7 and I believe once in the morning What do they give you for tickets? 3 days disney, 2 days us/ioa and 1 day seaworld Nathan really did not show any interest in going to US. Is it possible to not take the US tickets and get more days a WDW? you can give the us/ioa tickets back, but you will not recieve any more wdw tickets from gktw, some maw chapters have purchased extra days for hte families, but most have to buy there own extra days or will we have to buy additional days if we want them? Has anyone done that before? Denise at MAW did not know how that worked. Denise also said that MAW will give us expense money for food and other expenses.yup....andit will be a lot more than you expect Our wish granters will come and see us in the begining of August to give us more details

My daughter will have her 19th birthday (Aug. 21) while we are on our trip. I heard that WDW really makes a big deal about birthdays. I know about the birthday buttons but what else can I do to make it special. She has had a couple of years of nasty birthdays. Little background info: a few days before her 16th birthday her boyfriend broke up with her. You know, first love breakup. I remember my first love breakup, it was horrible. Last year was a tough year. My father passed away on Aug. 17th . I am an only child and my mother had passed away when I was 8 years old. Even though he remarried we were extreemly close and he was close to all my kids. He didn't remarry until 1 year before I married. Kim was his first grandchild and he spoiled her rotten (as he did to all my kids). He had been sick for years, but he did make it to her high school graduation!! His funeral was the day before her 18th birthday (I didn't want to have his funeral on her birthday). Exactly 2 weeks from the day my father died, Nathan ended up in a Boston Hospital in ICU, in a coma. Soooo even though this is Nathan's wish trip, I want to make her birthday one to remember for good reasons My other daughters will have their bithdays in August also (Aug 13, & Aug 26). Can you celebrate a birthday if it is not our official birthday? This trip will be a good time to get away and have fun.

I will update when I hear more from the Disboutquers

Robin

to your daughter and I think they could all get bday buttons!!

 

[the4princesses]

At coral reef, they have a diver that will go in the tank and hold up a sign with what ever you want to say " Happy 19th b-day_______________!
And yes all your girls can get the birthday pin at city hall!!
When you have it on, what ever place you go, they will celabrate it with you !!
When you get to the room tell them it's her B-day and they will ask what is her fav. person and they will give a b-day card from that person, with balloons!!

My mom's b-day is Aug. 17, she will be 69, she has dementure, it is very sad!!
My Dad passed away Oct.2003.
I'm so very sorry to hear about your Dad.
I sure hope you all have the most wonderful time at WDW!!
Kathy

 

[Robin+5]

Hi sorry it took so long to get back to you..

My DD isattending a state university and commuting from home....she loves her school(thank goodness) !! How was your dd year? where is she going...does she like it?

The food court was good....we did not eat in the restauant at cbr this last trip...

Saw the pics...you have a beautiful family..and i am amazed at how quickly you learned to post pics... i have not done that yet myself..

We celebrated my DD bday at disney a few years ago.... we did not get anything from disney in the room...but I had brought some princess bday decorations and put them up when everyone was sleeping....it was fun to do!!
when we had lunch at Wilderness lodge (the crazy restaurant) they brought out a dessert....they all sang and just as they finished...all of the cast members dug in and gobbled up the dessert...one even had a giant spoon hidden! it was so funny......then they brought out another dessert for my DD! LOL I am sure something magical will happen for your DD!!!

Carol

Carol
My dd had a really good year grade wise, but she did not like the school. She felt the school was to small for her and to far away. There was so much going at home, I think she felt lonely and left out. She transfered to a university in Boston.

I am going to tell everyone that it is her birthday. I will also tell CBR when we check in. I heard that sometimes they do balloons & a card in the room. We'll see.

 

[Robin+5]

Robin,
I am a big believer in allowing birthdays to happen whenever, like an unbirthday. I would say that it is close enough for you to celebrate which ever date or dates during your trip that work for you! No one will ask to see a birth certificate to give you a birthday button!

For your oldest daughter though, I would mention that she will be celebrating her 19th birthday on the 21st when you are checking into your resort. Some how, sometimes, balloons and a card just magically appear in your room for those sorts of things. It happened to us 6 years ago when we celebrated our 30th anniversary at Disney World. We were both so surprised! No promises, but it could happen!

I am so sorry to hear that your father passed away last year on August 17. I know from experience that it will be a difficult day for you all. Our youngest son, Ryan passed away August 17, 2006. He was 22. I will be thinking of you and your family on the 17th as I remember our Ryan.

Have a wonderful day.
Denise

Denise,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family to give you extra strength to get through the day.
I think we will get bday buttons for all 3 girls, but really play up my 18 year olds bday.

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Thanks for your kindness. It is amazing how connected people can become through experiences we never would imagine. Remember the wonderful things that your father did and the great man I am sure he was. One of my sons wrote that Ryan truly cared for his family and friends and always had time for them and in his honor we should try to do the same...I hope we succeed at this!

How wonderful to celebrate birthdays for all your girls and a make a wish trip for your son all at Disney World. No place finer!

Denise

 

[Jajone]

Hi, I am stopping in from the disboutiquers board. Hope you are ready for all the pixie dust coming your way!

 

[Robin+5]

Thank you Disboutiquers

We can't find the right words to say how honored we are to be part of the Big Give. I have seen the amazing work you have done for other families. What a talented and giving group of angles to spread pixie dust to people you don't even know

Thank You Thank You

 

[t-beri]

Hi Robin and Family!!! My name is Tifani and I am the coordinator for you Big Give. I can't tell you how excited and honored we are to be a part of Nathan's wish. I expect my pixies will be checking in here frequently to see how your trip planning is going.

Remember...NO PEEKING over on the disboutique thread You are all now officially banished until the Give is over. Then feel free to stop by whenever you like...we love company!

For everyone else who wants to follow along and check out what kind of magic our pixie dust is working for this and other Big Give projects (or our cute kids ) BE OUR GUEST

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1885666

Hope you're having a magical day!
...t.

 

[Robin+5]

It is going to be very hard not to take a peek, especially since the link is right there in front of me Thank you for all you do to add a little sunshine to kids who could really use it.

I was trying to think of activities for the kids on the plane. Thanks to bill, I went on the www.themouseforless.com and went to downloads and found all kinds of disney trivia questions, word search and coloring pages. I am going to make them each folders with there own pages to do on the plane. Any other suggestion that I can put in the folders? I didn't want to bring a DVD player, because what do we do with it while we are in the parks? I didn't want to leave it in the hotel room. Nathan's attention span is about 15 minutes and I can see him getting bored real fast. The excitment will make that 10X worse. I will bring cards and ?????

We were told by our MAW headquarters that "transportation" will pick us up at 7:45 am on August 16. They are providing transportation to and from the airport.

We are getting close to the 1 month mark.