NOBODY IS MORE SURPRISED THAN US! GKTW alumni return! 10/21 MOVING DAY!!

[blessedmom4]

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Love that rachel is performing at HOB. I am sure your trip will be great!!

You are so sweet, THANK YOU!

That is such great news! I am sure Rachel will be amazing!

It is wonderful to see you! Thanks!!

That is terrific news for Rachel to be able to perform at the House of Blues! You all must be so excited! Your trip is sooo close! I bet you are also super excited to visit and help at GKTW again! That is amazing! I can't wait to go there in October for the first time, I hope we have as good of an experience as your family did!

The last time you signed you didn't get my typical welcome to my TR, so a bit sheepishly because I missed you last time...! Your MAW trip is gong to be AMAZING!!! Just go with no expectations other than enjoying your family and you will have an AMAZING time!!! I feel God's blessings getting to go back yet again...it really IS such a gift to us. Our wish trip was in October, you will LOVE it!!!

Finally getting some sun this afternoon. It sure thundered, lightning and rained during the night and all morning long. Got about an inch of rain.

Judy, Billy got the package off this morning and should arrive on Wednesday. Praying that you are feeling better and that no one else will get sick. It's too close to your vacation. Try to get as much rest as you can. Prayers for Lisa and Rachel and all those in need too!

Gail, glad you are al safe after the storms, I know you were pummeled. I have tried to get as much rest as possible the last two days, I feel much better when I am resting. I will be sure and let you know when the package arrives. THANK YOU! I hope you are all enjoying your sister and Billy is excited to have his second cataract removed! Prayers for you my friend.

Good Morning Judy. I continue to be thrilled over the news for Rachel. Not many people can say they have played House of Blues in their lives, much less twice!

I know, right?!?!? She is very humble about it...and I am very excited, she has so much more experience performing now!!

Good morning my friend, Look at that ticker! Just 3 more days until you are headed to the Sunshine State. Praying that everything goes smoothly during these days leading up to your trip.

Hello friend! Good to see your smiling words and prayers!

Congratulations to Rachel! What an amazing opportunity 3 more days, 3 more days!!

Thank ou!!! Sop good to see you! How are you feeling, is the pregnancy going well? I am SO far behind, please forgive me. I AM praying for a happy, healthy Mama and Baby!!

Judy, hope you got some good rest last night and are feeling better today. We'll continue to pray for all of you to feel your best for your trip. We are so excited for all of you to have this opportunity!

AMY!!! praying things are clam and the rain is abating, along with the flooding! Thank you for your good wishes and for being excited for my family...it still blows me away we are heading back to my happy place. What a TRUE blessing!

 

[blessedmom4]

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Judy, I am so excited for Rachel! That is fabulous news.

Oh Thank you so much Krystal. I truly wish you were gong to be in Florida then! Have you updated your big news yet? I wish I had the capability to read Internet in the car, I would make Pete drive and I would catch up on everybody!

I'm so excited for Rachel, wish I could be there to see her perform! Hope she continues to recover and is felling great for your trip.

I can't believe your trip is coming up so soon! Hope everyone is doing ok, everyone must be so excited!

MY dear, sweet friend! How I wish you were also gong to be in Florida...we need to get you to a show! She has had a teeny bit of a regression on the concussion front, so we are really working hard this week to get things back under control...

I really can't believe next week this time I will be in Florida! Unreal! I wish you would be there too...LOVED our DIS meet, wish we were having another one!!

Hey Judy! I am still here and still reading and praying for everyone. I am excited for Rachel - a second opportunity to play at House of Blues is really amazing

I hope you have a safe trip and have a ton of fun!

Thanks for continuing to be here and for your good wishes! We are so excited. I hope things are continuing to go well! Two timers at the HOB...I don't think it will be here last either!

Thoughts and prayers to all.

Judy, if I miss you guys leaving have a wonderful trip!

Thank yo uso much Michel, yo uare such a sweetheart. Prayers for all of your needs!

Congratulations to Rachel. I hope that your well deserved trip is everything you want it to be.

God Bless you so much and Thank you! How are things for you!???

 

[mickeystoontown]

Hopefully the package that I mailed will show up on your doorstep tomorrow. Nothing like me cuttin' it a little close to a deadline.

 

[blessedmom4]

Hopefully the package that I mailed will show up on your doorstep tomorrow. Nothing like me cuttin' it a little close to a deadline.

I am not even going to argue, I know better. Thank you very much, you know I will let you know when it arrives...even if it is midnight before I get to a computer. And THANK YOU!

 

[blessedmom4]

THANK YOU!!!!
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Yesterday was not a particularly easy day. I got everyone to bed, including Pete and was trying to get a few things accomplished, including reading the mail. There was a package which I thought was going to be a school book I have been waiting on for Rachel. It was even better! Inside was a book written by my secret surprise man, Dean, who arranged the details of Lisa being the fabulous Grand Marshal in the Dreams Do Come True Parade. My dear friend Brenda (emmysmommy) had sent it, she is still friends with Dean and he made magic happen for her several times (she has been in the parade as well ). I can't wait to read it and plan to take it with us on the trip. She also had tucked two generous gift cards inside for our family, along with a sweet note...what a huge, UNEXPECTED surprise!!! THANK YOU again Brenda, You are a true class act and total sweetheart! It was one day I didn't mind (well, TOO much) opening the mail! I don't have one single picture though, I was all alone when I opened it.

And thanks to Gail and Lisa, I am looking forward to tomorrow's mail as well!
It sure is nice to open something up besides a bill...Thank you for bringing me joy!

Good Night!

 

[emmysmommy]

Judy, Without a doubt - completely my pleasure.

 

[scdak]

Judy , I hope you have a great trip. You heading south I am heading north and yet we still don't meet but one day we will! Sitting in the Charlotte airport now just waiting for a plane to whisk me away from reality for a while. Looking forward to pics of Rachel performing and the adventures of your clan.

 

[blessedmom4]

Judy, Without a doubt - completely my pleasure.

Mine too. Thank you again!

Judy , I hope you have a great trip. You heading south I am heading north and yet we still don't meet but one day we will! Sitting in the Charlotte airport now just waiting for a plane to whisk me away from reality for a while. Looking forward to pics of Rachel performing and the adventures of your clan.

Thank You Deborah, I hope your trip is a reality reliever! I am so happy to get away, this has been a stressful few weeks...which will make our time away all the more sweet.

 

[mickeystoontown]

No m'am, wouldn't do you a bit of good to put up an argument with me. Besides, the package is "already in the mail". How neat that Brenda sent a copy of Dean's book! I bet that you're anxious to start reading.

**Edited: Just checked the routing info and the package is out for delivery. Yay!

 

[McDuck]

I am so happy you are getting special mail before your trip! I pray for safe travels and a marvelous time!!!!

I know I've been kind of quiet. It's just all been kind of "meh" lately. NOTHING to complain about, mind. I have been reading along, though! Prayers and hugs all around.

ETA: What is Dean's book called and what is it about?

 

[pwdebbie]

I haven't checked in for a while but seeing the news of Rachel performing at the House of Blues -- Well, that is just wonderful! I was so tickled your family was getting another trip but this is the icing on the cake! Have a wonderful time! (Wishing you that now because I doubt I will be back on the DIS before you leave.)

 

[RooRach0906]

Just wanted to say have a great trip!!!!!

 

[emmysmommy]

I am so happy you are getting special mail before your trip! I pray for safe travels and a marvelous time!!!!

I know I've been kind of quiet. It's just all been kind of "meh" lately. NOTHING to complain about, mind. I have been reading along, though! Prayers and hugs all around.

ETA: What is Dean's book called and what is it about?

Jennie: I'd be glad to share that. The book is called "I Led the Parade; Main Street Memories" It is "emotional slices of life" which is a collection of inspiring stories of families and individuals over his 14+ years as the Grand Marshal Host at MK. He met celebrities and high ranking officials yet he focuses his stories on people who impacted him more than any other - the everyday park visitors making memories with their families.

Here's a link to his youtube promo which also has his website noted. Not sure if advertising is allowed here, even for this so I want to be cautious on Judy's thread. Heck, my own, I'll advertise the heck out of it soon.

BTW: I see that you are a proud Navy wife and I thank your husband for his service!! I just got a call from my son who has been in Afghanistan for the last 10 months that his plane touched down in New Jersey. He's back on US soil and I couldn't be happier!

Take care!

 

[jedijill]

Jennie: I'd be glad to share that. The book is called "I Led the Parade; Main Street Memories" It is "emotional slices of life" which is a collection of inspiring stories of families and individuals over his 14+ years as the Grand Marshal Host at MK. He met celebrities and high ranking officials yet he focuses his stories on people who impacted him more than any other - the everyday park visitors making memories with their families.

Here's a link to his youtube promo which also has his website noted. Not sure if advertising is allowed here, even for this so I want to be cautious on Judy's thread. Heck, my own, I'll advertise the heck out of it soon.

BTW: I see that you are a proud Navy wife and I thank your husband for his service!! I just got a call from my son who has been in Afghanistan for the last 10 months that his plane touched down in New Jersey. He's back on US soil and I couldn't be happier!

Take care!

Glad you son is back on US soil! You must be so excited!

Jill in CO

 

[blessedmom4]

No m'am, wouldn't do you a bit of good to put up an argument with me. Besides, the package is "already in the mail". How neat that Brenda sent a copy of Dean's book! I bet that you're anxious to start reading.

**Edited: Just checked the routing info and the package is out for delivery. Yay!

I am taking the book with us, I DO want to read it. I know what it meant to my family, so the stories should be awesome!

As you know, your package has arrived, as did Gail and Billy's...it was a great week for mail!!

I am so happy you are getting special mail before your trip! I pray for safe travels and a marvelous time!!!!

I know I've been kind of quiet. It's just all been kind of "meh" lately. NOTHING to complain about, mind. I have been reading along, though! Prayers and hugs all around.

ETA: What is Dean's book called and what is it about?

Dear Jennie,

Just having Bill not home makes things blah...I understand. I am always glad to see you here and hope you know we are all praying for you and say a huge THANK YOU for being a great wife and Mom!!

I haven't checked in for a while but seeing the news of Rachel performing at the House of Blues -- Well, that is just wonderful! I was so tickled your family was getting another trip but this is the icing on the cake! Have a wonderful time! (Wishing you that now because I doubt I will be back on the DIS before you leave.)

Thank you Debbie, you have been missed! So happy you enjoyed m=our good news about Rachel, we are excited! It really is a shock we are going back! Not sure I will believe it until we are there!!

Just wanted to say have a great trip!!!!!

Rachel, are you home? How was your trip??? Thanks for the good wishes.

Jennie: I'd be glad to share that. The book is called "I Led the Parade; Main Street Memories" It is "emotional slices of life" which is a collection of inspiring stories of families and individuals over his 14+ years as the Grand Marshal Host at MK. He met celebrities and high ranking officials yet he focuses his stories on people who impacted him more than any other - the everyday park visitors making memories with their families.

Here's a link to his youtube promo which also has his website noted. Not sure if advertising is allowed here, even for this so I want to be cautious on Judy's thread. Heck, my own, I'll advertise the heck out of it soon.

BTW: I see that you are a proud Navy wife and I thank your husband for his service!! I just got a call from my son who has been in Afghanistan for the last 10 months that his plane touched down in New Jersey. He's back on US soil and I couldn't be happier!

Take care!

Oooh Brenda, Thanks for sharing that about Dean. I didn't know if we could or not.

He is back in the USA!!!!????!!!! I am so excited, I KNOW you are ecstatic!! When can you see him? That was MORE happy news for me to read tonight, Thank you! NOW, How is your foot????

 

[blessedmom4]

THANK YOU Gail and Billy!!!!

They sent a box full of yummy goodies for the trip that I might share with everyone. Pacos Pecans made by Billy were scrumptious I only let everyone have a taste...Pete tried to convince me to open everything and taste it...I think NOT! There was also a very special card with a very generous something inside just for me! The possibilities are endless...

You both have my heartfelt Thanks!!!

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THANK YOU Lisa, John and Hunter!!!!

Lisa sent a box of goodies just for me! A knapsack bag she made (which will fit perfectly on Lisa's W/C I think) and it was chockfull of goodies: bath/spa stuff, journal and pen, lanyard and more. Thank you for making mail time fun!!!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

 

[courtneybelle]

SO glad you got such nice surprises! This is such a great community

School has been crazy busy but I love being busy so I am in my element. In case I don't get back here before you leave have an amazing trip!!! Relax, soak it all in, enjoy your family. I know you will. Can't wait to hear about it when you return. Thanks for letting me join in over these past few months!!

 

[sheridee32]

I hope yall have a wonderful time we will be there around the 1st of October Morgn's surgery is the 8th, send me the name of Deans book I would love to read it he is an awsome person we got to be in the parade the first year Morgan went to work for disney, he had been selected earlier in the week to be the soldier of the Day it was a very neat day actually that whole vacation was really great. I hope yall have fun and be safe.

 

[blessedmom4]

SO glad you got such nice surprises! This is such a great community

School has been crazy busy but I love being busy so I am in my element. In case I don't get back here before you leave have an amazing trip!!! Relax, soak it all in, enjoy your family. I know you will. Can't wait to hear about it when you return. Thanks for letting me join in over these past few months!!

I love the DIS, there are some amazing people here. Everybody has a story!

What is your favorite class this semester? Thank you for the advice and good wishes, we are ready to "leave it all behind".

I am very happy you have joined us, it always makes me happy to have new folks say hello. There is NEVER too friends, in my opinion!

I hope yall have a wonderful time we will be there around the 1st of October Morgn's surgery is the 8th, send me the name of Deans book I would love to read it he is an awsome person we got to be in the parade the first year Morgan went to work for disney, he had been selected earlier in the week to be the soldier of the Day it was a very neat day actually that whole vacation was really great. I hope yall have fun and be safe.

I am so sorry we will miss you! Please give Morgan my best, I wish we could get over to AK and see her ourselves. I think some time away will do you good.

Brenda (emmysmommy) posted some great info in this link about Dean's book. I know you all had a great time on that trip! I hope this one is just as good. Are you going to MNSSHP??? Take good care of yourself!

 

[DisNorth]

MY dear, sweet friend! How I wish you were also gong to be in Florida...we need to get you to a show! She has had a teeny bit of a regression on the concussion front, so we are really working hard this week to get things back under control...

I really can't believe next week this time I will be in Florida! Unreal! I wish you would be there too...LOVED our DIS meet, wish we were having another one!!

I want so much to get to a show! Sorry to hear about Rachel's regression, praying for her!

How wonderful that you are getting some pixie dust for your trip!

Its starting to get cold here, I wish I was heading to Florida. I also have a cold and work is stressing me out. I had to cancel one of my projects this week and I feel really rotten about it but I couldn't pull it off.