Noah's Wish Trip (Wings ~ July 29, 2009)

[DebIreland]

Oh Nichole. I can't begin to imagine the pain you are in. Wishing you continued strength as time goes on.

 

[aheape1979]

My prayers are with you and your family. Your faith and strength are an inspiration. May you find peace knowing he is in the arms of the One who made him, and is patiently waiting until you one day join him in paradise!

 

[DebIreland]

Just bumping this Nichole to let you know that you are still in our thoughts - and your beautiful angel Noah is too.

If you need to vent, scream, cry or just talk we are all here.

 

[Applemomma]

If you need to vent, scream, cry or just talk we are all here.

I second that Nicole....use us......rant here...scream here....we will try and help you through this. You can say things to us that you may not want to say to your family, your friends....we will love you through this.

 

[maroo]

I just want all of you guys to know that over $600 was donated to Give Kids the World in Noah's memory.

Enough to donate a Paver in Noah's Memory (which was ordered today!) and for two other children!

Those of you guys that donated will get an official letter of thanks from Give Kids the World. But I also want to thank you all, too....Give Kids the World is a wonderful place!

 

[DebIreland]

Enough to donate a Paver in Noah's Memory (which was ordered today!) and for two other children!

That's wonderful.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I just want all of you guys to know that over $600 was donated to Give Kids the World in Noah's memory.

Enough to donate a Paver in Noah's Memory (which was ordered today!) and for two other children!

Those of you guys that donated will get an official letter of thanks from Give Kids the World. But I also want to thank you all, too....Give Kids the World is a wonderful place!

Thank you so much for the update...I did receive a letter from GKTW and will continue to donate when I can. Noah and his family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[llurgy]

I just want all of you guys to know that over $600 was donated to Give Kids the World in Noah's memory.

Enough to donate a Paver in Noah's Memory (which was ordered today!) and for two other children!

Those of you guys that donated will get an official letter of thanks from Give Kids the World. But I also want to thank you all, too....Give Kids the World is a wonderful place!

Wow!! Do we know whom the other pavers are going to be donated to or is that up to GKTW. Jonah comes to mind is all

 

[teresajoy]

Wow!! Do we know whom the other pavers are going to be donated to or is that up to GKTW. Jonah comes to mind is all

I think Jonah is a must. He was such a special little guy too.

 

[MouseTriper]

I think Jonah is a must. He was such a special little guy too.

I agree...I think a special paver for Jonah would be amazing too.

 

[MousekaMaddi]

I so enjoyed traveling with your family via my computer, your little Noah was a joy to behold. Its wonderful that you have sooooooooo many spectacular photos for you and your family to enjoy. Thank u for sharing your lil tigger with us, he will be in the hearts of many of us always! Thinking of you all and sending our deepest sympathies. Heaven is so lucky to have him!!!

 

[HeatherSue]

Wow!! Do we know whom the other pavers are going to be donated to or is that up to GKTW. Jonah comes to mind is all

I agree, it would be wonderful if we could do something like this for sweet little Jonah, too.

 

[ndloewen]

Thank you all for your kind words. I am so touched that there will be a paver in Noah's memory. And we hope to be able to go see it in December. In the spring we made plans to go to Disneyland. That was supposed to happen next week. But we have cancelled the trip. There is no way I could go, after having planned it all around Noah. Thankfully our kids never knew about it.
Hopefully we will be able to emotionally handle a trip by December.

I am so very thankful that Noah was able to have his wish...that we were able to have that amazing time together. Hopefully someday I will be able to sit down and finish this trip report, before I start to forget all those wonderful memories. I had wanted to wait until November to go, since Noah would be a bit older. But my hubby urged me to do it right away, just in case something happened. I just never imagined that this would really happen. I never imagined we would lose Noah this summer.

Of course, losing Noah was always a possibility. It was the whole reason we were granted his wish. But he was such a fighter. I always thought we'd get "just one more miracle"...just one more time. I don't know why we didn't get our miracle this time. I don't understand it. I hate that this is our new reality. I don't remember how to live and breathe without my son. But I cling to His promises, believing that there is a greater plan and a greater purpose that we cannot see. And somehow, that helps me get through each long, lonely day.

 

[kdzbear]

Nichole,

My oldest still asks lots of questions about Noah. She followed him so closely on your trip report since he is little like Tyler. This past weekend we lost our 14 year old cat to a tragic accident in the garage. Bre is not understanding why the cat had to die. I told her that Noah was lonely in heaven and he needed a pet. I hope this is ok. She felt like she knew Noah and the fact that her beloved cat has a sweet child to care for her helped to ease the pain. I am amazed that you can still come to the boards and post. I know that your world revolved around Noah and hopefully someday you will realize his purpose. I think he touched many lives on his short time on this Earth. We will miss him greatly even though we never had the chance to meet him in person. Our prayers are still with you and your family.

-Kristin

 

[MouseTriper]

Thank you all for your kind words. I am so touched that there will be a paver in Noah's memory. And we hope to be able to go see it in December. In the spring we made plans to go to Disneyland. That was supposed to happen next week. But we have cancelled the trip. There is no way I could go, after having planned it all around Noah. Thankfully our kids never knew about it.
Hopefully we will be able to emotionally handle a trip by December.

I am so very thankful that Noah was able to have his wish...that we were able to have that amazing time together. Hopefully someday I will be able to sit down and finish this trip report, before I start to forget all those wonderful memories. I had wanted to wait until November to go, since Noah would be a bit older. But my hubby urged me to do it right away, just in case something happened. I just never imagined that this would really happen. I never imagined we would lose Noah this summer.

Of course, losing Noah was always a possibility. It was the whole reason we were granted his wish. But he was such a fighter. I always thought we'd get "just one more miracle"...just one more time. I don't know why we didn't get our miracle this time. I don't understand it. I hate that this is our new reality. I don't remember how to live and breathe without my son. But I cling to His promises, believing that there is a greater plan and a greater purpose that we cannot see. And somehow, that helps me get through each long, lonely day.

Oh Nichole, my heart aches for you and your family. I wish you could have had "just one more miracle" too....oh how I wish that could have been true. I am so sorry! Oh I am so glad that you did not want for Noah's Wish Trip. I just know that trip and that time together as a family will be something you all cherish and remember forever. I am so thankful that you have all those memories of Noah. Noah is always in our thoughts and prayers!!

Hugs!
Beth

 

[maroo]

Thank you all for your kind words. I am so touched that there will be a paver in Noah's memory. And we hope to be able to go see it in December. In the spring we made plans to go to Disneyland. That was supposed to happen next week. But we have cancelled the trip. There is no way I could go, after having planned it all around Noah. Thankfully our kids never knew about it.
Hopefully we will be able to emotionally handle a trip by December.

I am so very thankful that Noah was able to have his wish...that we were able to have that amazing time together. Hopefully someday I will be able to sit down and finish this trip report, before I start to forget all those wonderful memories. I had wanted to wait until November to go, since Noah would be a bit older. But my hubby urged me to do it right away, just in case something happened. I just never imagined that this would really happen. I never imagined we would lose Noah this summer.

Of course, losing Noah was always a possibility. It was the whole reason we were granted his wish. But he was such a fighter. I always thought we'd get "just one more miracle"...just one more time. I don't know why we didn't get our miracle this time. I don't understand it. I hate that this is our new reality. I don't remember how to live and breathe without my son. But I cling to His promises, believing that there is a greater plan and a greater purpose that we cannot see. And somehow, that helps me get through each long, lonely day.

I still have no words.

We love you so much and are praying for your whole family each and every day.

 

[maroo]

Wow!! Do we know whom the other pavers are going to be donated to or is that up to GKTW. Jonah comes to mind is all

I think Jonah is a must. He was such a special little guy too.

I agree...I think a special paver for Jonah would be amazing too.

Yes! Jonah is definitely the third child we want to do...but I don't have contact information for them and she has not answered my PM. (Which does nto surprise me, I don't think she is on much.) Does anyone have an email? If so, PM me so I can email her.

We are doing Noah (of course) and Alize (alizesmom). Alize was one of the first children to go on a wish trip on the wish trippers thread.

We have also raised another $670 (so far) for MORE pavers...so we should be able to take care of any child (my goal is $2000 - but won't stop there!) that passes away that was a GKTW child.

 

[Madisonsmom45]

Nicole and family,
What a beautiful child. I just came across your report and read everything.
I watched the videos of your child, and even if I do not know you and your family, my heart was touched and I will never be the same for reading the journals you have created. You and your family were truly blessed to have Noah in your lives. My prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you for sharing this incredible journey with us.

Bonnie

 

[ndloewen]

It's been a while, but I've been lurking on the boards alot lately, and felt the need today to post.

It's been 2 months since our world crashed down around us. We are still just trying to keep our heads above water. I hate the reality of our lives...the loss of everything that was Noah.

I am still so very lost.

We have booked a return trip to Disney for November 26-December 9th. We all have such a longing to go back to the place that holds so many memories...to visit GKTW and see Noah's paver. (And free dining was a good motivator to book). The plan is to spend the first few days at Cocoa Beach, and then head to the CBR on the 29th. I have mixed emotions about the trip as it will be a very, very different trip. Praying that it will be an enjoyable time for our family, and that I won't spend the WHOLE trip in a puddle of tears.

A huge thank you to those of you who have sent emails, cards and little gifts recently. How they brighten up the day, and remind us that Noah is not forgotten. I hope to get back to this trip report soon, before all the little details are forgotten.

 

[maroo]

Huge cyber hug to you, my friend!



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