NEW...DOLPHIN/SWAN..."questions and answers"...tips and hints!

[GoofyinNY]

Having trouble posting due to my laptop.

Dreamflight, I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

Mom Poppins, your son is in our prayers.

RobMax, the Dolphin is treating us wonderfully. Ah ... that turn down service!

 

[jgates]

I'm glad they are keeping an eye on him!! I just went to google to look this up. Sending pixie dust your way.....

DF - another hug for you before bedtime here!!! It will take a long time before it gets easier.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

I am going back out to the hospital in a a bit. I thought I would drop in and say thanks for the prayers for Baby Kirk. I talked to DH a few minutes ago. Baby Junior is still having a tough time breathing without oxygen while he asleep. When they take the oxygen off his pulse ox rate drops in the 80's. He will need to be off the oxygen before he can come home... Poor little guy, he is such a sweetie pie and always has such a happy desposition. Thanks again Dis friends

On topic... Oh how I wished we were back at the Dolphin and WDW when everyone was healthy and happy.... Better days will be ahead

 

[RobMax]

Dust is on the way from all of us.

Wonder what the correct attire is for a full grown man spreading dust ???

 

[dreamflight99]

Originally posted by jgates


DF - another hug for you before bedtime here!!! It will take a long time before it gets easier.

My dearest, "J"~ WOW...what a wonderful "surprise" I received from you! Thank you, so much....for the beautiful card and "gift" (my FAV place, the "St. Francis!"). You are so thoughtful...and the gesture is sincerely appreciated (more than words can express). XO

MOM POPPINS~Oh, Debbie...this is not a good time for either of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and B.Kirk. He's a "fighter" from the get~go, and will make it through this battle stronger and more determined than ever~!! Get some rest (I know this is a tough one), and have faith GOD is watching over your little boy. XO

*For a relaxing "change of view," Take a peek at Dan Murphy's beautiful montage of photos (LOTS of the SWAN/DOLPHIN) which are set to Disney Music! It's a true vicarious trip for the mind/soul.

To "every" one of you~whom sent me wishes (regarding our beloved MAC), I want to thank you, again. Day by day, I awake to the stark realization...and horrid feelings of emptiness. It is at this moment I close my eyes, and give thanks to all the wonderful "Blessings" in my life. Loss...is such a devastating and at times confusing fact of "Loving" (but I would never take a moment back).

As difficult as this is...I know I will make it through. With my family, and friends (YOU), and the support and strength of my faith, things will get easier. GOD generously grants me a little more release each new day. I try to "smile" when I think of MAC, and remember his happy~go~lucky nature. Yet, the personal feelings of loss seep through, causing me instant pain & heart~ache. As much as I can not imagine never having those past 7+ years with him...I can not imagine the tomorrows without him. I've been here before, and attest...it never gets easier.

My license plate and frame are a personal testament to him, and the memories surrounding me are endless. He was NEVER so excited, as when we returned from WDW & the DOLPHIN each summer, etc. After so long an absence, I would wonder if he thought we were "gone" or perhaps somehow "forgot" us? His reaction upon seeing us...his wide-smile, tender eyes and wiggling body would erase all doubt/question. He NEVER lost faith, or gave~up hope. In his absence...I will do the same. I will miss him...terribly & infinitely...until we meet again on Rainbow bridge. Thank you, all....again.

*Thank you, DAN...for the heartfelt PM and poem. You are SO special. XO

TTFN...DF99

 

[madge]

Originally posted by MOM POPPINS
I am going back out to the hospital in a a bit. I thought I would drop in and say thanks for the prayers for Baby Kirk. I talked to DH a few minutes ago. Baby Junior is still having a tough time breathing without oxygen while he asleep. When they take the oxygen off his pulse ox rate drops in the 80's. He will need to be off the oxygen before he can come home... Poor little guy, he is such a sweetie pie and always has such a happy desposition. Thanks again Dis friends

On topic... Oh how I wished we were back at the Dolphin and WDW when everyone was healthy and happy.... Better days will be ahead

Mom Poppins....I hope Baby Kirk feels better soon! {{hugs}}

 

[lovingthemouse]

...and we will be off in the morning -

DF - i hope that your days will get easier to pass with more wonderful Mac memories.

MomPoppins- baby Kirk will contiune to be in our prayers . His guardian angel is there to keep watch, and soon he'll be breathing on his own and back home again.

Mouseteacher- when you get to a computer - i hope your convention went very well.

To everyone- hope your week is wonderful. Will be looking for #1 hockeymom there. Take care.

 

[disfanRN]

Hi from the Dolphin, am also having trouble posting from my laptop, I tried twice yesterday to no avail.

It is beautiful here, cool today but I like doing the parks that way.
The Dolphin is nice, we are enjoying CL. They couldn't however accomidate our requests for either a balcony or a lake view. We are on the 12th floor , view of the roof and cables and machinery, so I keep the curtains closed and ignore it! They seem to love to put us here, we were also here last Oct., then I asked for a different view. They are busier now, and the room was ready when we got here. So I will now stop moaning and feel grateful I am in such a nice place at such a great rate!

I met hockeymom at the airport and she is as nice in person as she is online! I am saying hi for us both since she is laptopless!
I hope she is having as much fun as us.

Mompoppins- prayers for your little Kirk-hope he is soon well.

DF- what can I say? That pain is going to be there, probably for a long time, I wish you peace.

The parks are crowded- the early bird definately gets the worm in the MK- my DD8 got to wake up Tinkerbell this morning! It was so sweet and unexpected! We are going to EE in the am there, so I am off to sleep!

Goodnight from WDW and the Dolphin, and from hockeymom at AKL!

 

[Loubon]

Originally posted by disfanRN
I met hockeymom at the airport and she is as nice in person as she is online! I am saying hi for us both since she is laptopless!

Hey, this is a family board!

 

[BambiTamby]

LOL, Lou!!!!



Looks like lots of {{{{HUGS}}}}} and prayers are needed here!!!!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers, DF and MomPoppins!


Big wave to everyone else!

 

[jgates]

Ah Lisa - so glad it arrived safely. Denise suggested bringing it to Florida to give you, however, if you saw the top of my desk, you would know that it would be lost LONG before July!!!

Lou! Shame on you! (again!!!)

MomP - hope things are looking up tonite!

I have moved up in the world here!!!

My Universal tickets are somewhere in the UPS undeliverable items system (require a signature - I didn't catch that until after order was sent). UPS rep assures me they will change the delivery address and deliver to my work address on Friday.

My aunts 3 day Disney pass arrived Mon. (one of the last 3 day ones Ticketmania sold!!! I ordered about 12:15 at nite & they pulled them the next morning!!!!!!!

My credit card conf. form is printed for my 10 day Worldpasses. Thought about the FITS but with 3 days at Universal, 1 day at the beach & shopping time sometime in there then 10 days at Disney is sufficient. I'm faxing that to Paramount tomorrow!!! Yippee!!!

And of course my flight has been booked now for a couple of weeks.

All of this stuff is paid for !!! (Yeah!!! - quite a bit due to eBay).

Now just to save the $$$ for my Swan room, the 2 remaining nites @ Royal Pacific, the Dollar car rental and FOOD!!! That should only be about.....$40,000 or so

Oh yeah....and that Sony Mavica camera I still haven't purchased..........

 

[Disbug]

Nowyouknowyoucanalwaysdidintothesororityslushfundtooffsetthat40,000dollars! Themoneyisalwaysthereforagoodcause!

 

[Loubon]

Ithinkyoumeandig,notdid.......

 

[Disbug]

NOWLOU!DON"TGOTRYINGTOBREAKTHESECRETCODE!

 

[Mouseteacher]

Hi everyone! I'm at the Convention and had access to a computer. My room at the Sheraton is wonderful - upgraded to a corner room 27th floor with two windows with scenic views (just as you, DF, suggested I go for). Check out for spg rooms is 1:00 - a great perk! I haven't time to catch up on posts but will on Saturday.

TTFN from rainy Boston.
Mouseteacher

 

[Mouseteacher]

OMG, DF!!!!!!!!!!!! I glanced at some of the posts as my time is limited on this computer!! I am so, so, sorry. I know how much my dog means to me - another child really. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Also, to MP - I can't really read details but I know something is wrong with Baby Kirk. P and PD to you, too.

 

[madge]

::::bump::::

I got a confirmation for my July reservations yesterday....it even has my "Grand Gathering" noted on it

 

[dreamflight99]

Originally posted by Mouseteacher
OMG, DF!!!!!!!!!!!! I glanced at some of the posts as my time is limited on this computer!! I am so, so, sorry. I know how much my dog means to me - another child really. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Also, to MP - I can't really read details but I know something is wrong with Baby Kirk. P and PD to you, too.

Thanks so much, Mouseteacher...for your sentiments. I recall when we all posted pics of our canines...and how ADORABLE yours is!! Looked like a stuffed animal, with a big happy smile. Is it an Airedale? So beautiful. I'm totally "crushed" over the loss of Mac. My thoughts wander constantly to his absence, and memories of happier times.
Hope all is going well at the Conference. Talk with you when you return! Thank you, again.

Jenny...~Again, my sincere thanks for the lovely card and gift. You are a sweetie! (Only $40,000 more to go? Just borrow some from Denise and the Private~secret Sorority FUND!)

MP~Hope there is BETTER news on Baby Kirk soon. Is he finally OFF the oxygen? Sending you some PD&P for your little bundle.

LOU~ Leave it up to you...to actually make me "laugh" for the first time since Sunday. Thank you.

BambiTamby~ Hope all is well with you!

disfanRN~Your posts are SO EXCITING! Can you send some pictures as well? Give my love to MAMA T., Denise and Thabo. So happy for your DD (waking Tinkerbell!), what a memorable treat. Keep enjoying the Dolphin, CL, the parks and all the family time together!

lovingthemouse~Thanks so much, Caroline. I try...and each new day brings a tiny bit less pain, and more relief. I still "worry" about him, and hope he's safe & warm...and happy. Having everyone here on the DIS, and the generous support...has made it seem more bearable. I keep turning here for relief...and escape. Thank you, again.

I'll just keep sailing...it's all I can do.

{{{HUGS}}} to you ALL!

TTFN...DF99

 

[MOM POPPINS]

Baby Kirk is home and OFF oxygen. He will contiue his breathing treatments here at home. Unfortunately he does have some long term damage done to his bronchial tubes and lungs. The doctor said he will have chronic breathing problems.... I am still hopeful he will out-grow it as his little body develops more. Thanks for all the prayers for our sweet baby.... I am so glad he is HOME!

On topic ~ I noticed on the other thread about the location of "Fresh"... When you come in the back doors from the boat launch area and the big fountain outside, the "Blue Zoo" is directly on your right side. You walk left here and go down beside the "Dolphin Fountain"... you will run right into "Fresh" it is directly ahead... then you would turn right.... beside the other side of the "Dolphin Fountain" straight ahead is the sign for "Tubbi's" I hope I did not confuse anybody anymore

Dreamflight ~ Your still in my thoughts..... It's just sooooo hard to get over the lost of a "dear friend".... as your precious "Max"...

Waving to the room

Keep the live post coming from the Dolphin and WDW!

 

[madge]

Originally posted by MOM POPPINS
Baby Kirk is home and OFF oxygen. He will contiue his breathing treatments here at home. Unfortunately he does have some long term damage done to his bronchial tubes and lungs. The doctor said he will have chronic breathing problems.... I am still hopeful he will out-grow it as his little body develops more. Thanks for all the prayers for our sweet baby.... I am so glad he is HOME!

Waving to the room

Keep the live post coming from the Dolphin and WDW!

so glad to here that Kirk is HOME! you will all continue to be in my prayers as he recovers {{hugs}}