Piper's Practically Perfect PTR..Wish Trip! 3/2-8...Upd Pg 126- TR Link!! Hooray!

[pipersmom]

Happy New Year Amanda & Piper!! Thank you for sharing your story - no pity here just admiration of your strength! I wish for a great 2010 for both of you!

Thank you, Amy! I hope you and your family have a wonderful year as well!

 

[englishrose47]

Thank you for sharing your story !!If any of us reads it an doesn't feel humbled by your courage , love and determination I will be surprised !!! I was feelin sorry for myself with 2010 starting with me being sick !! ut lady you jut gaveme a REALITY check !! I thank God that I only have a Bug that will be gone shortly ! Tha I am able to work, that my GK s are healthy as is my DD!!Yes 2010 is a GOOD Year !!

Thank you Amanda for givingme a much needed Wake up !! It has even made me feel better as I have stopped feeling sorry for myself

 

[pnutallergymom]

Happy New Year Amanda and Piper!! Your are an amazing mom. I love reading your PTR! Keep up the good work!!!!

 

[pipersmom]

Thank you for sharing your story !!If any of us reads it an doesn't feel humbled by your courage , love and determination I will be surprised !!! I was feelin sorry for myself with 2010 starting with me being sick !! ut lady you jut gaveme a REALITY check !! I thank God that I only have a Bug that will be gone shortly ! Tha I am able to work, that my GK s are healthy as is my DD!!Yes 2010 is a GOOD Year !!

Thank you Amanda for givingme a much needed Wake up !! It has even made me feel better as I have stopped feeling sorry for myself

Thank you, Rosie. I'm glad it made you feel better! Over the years since Piper has been diagnosed it has helped me a lot to always remember there is always someone worse off than we are. Yes, it bites that she has this disease, but we're so lucky that it isn't something worse, that we have all the support that we do, that we have a home and all the basic necessities...and even some perks as she sits doing her meds right now playing on the Wii! I know everyone's circumstances are different, but when I hear about women staying in a bad situation (with or without physical involvement..and I should point out mine was not, I would have left long before I did otherwise) it kills me, because I know if I could get out with our circumstances at the time, anyone can! We have been blessed in so many ways.. I love when a new year rolls around..each is a wonderful reminder!

 

[pipersmom]

Happy New Year Amanda and Piper!! Your are an amazing mom. I love reading your PTR! Keep up the good work!!!!

Thank you, Shannon, and happy new year to you and your family as well! You have my admiration as well, I can't even imagine how vigilant you have to be with monitoring food and anything that could come into contact with it in addition to the additional health needs that Brigitte (sp..sorry) has.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Sniff Sniff.

You know, it takes a lot of courage to leave like you did with Piper. I left my ex pretty much like that. Granted, I didn't have any children with me but I took what I could, my cat and just left and never looked back. Sometimes you just have to do that to survive.

Happy New Year!

 

[pipersmom]

Sniff Sniff.

You know, it takes a lot of courage to leave like you did with Piper. I left my ex pretty much like that. Granted, I didn't have any children with me but I took what I could, my cat and just left and never looked back. Sometimes you just have to do that to survive.

Happy New Year!

Thank you, Leslie. I think children or not, that is always a hard situation to be in. I think the people that do what we did though (women and men) rarely regret it..you just have to be at a certain place to even have the willingness to pick up and go and leave so much behind...I think once someone is at that place, there's not much room for anything except relief and joy once they're out, as bad as that may sound.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Thank you, Leslie. I think children or not, that is always a hard situation to be in. I think the people that do what we did though (women and men) rarely regret it..you just have to be at a certain place to even have the willingness to pick up and go and leave so much behind...I think once someone is at that place, there's not much room for anything except relief and joy once they're out, as bad as that may sound.

You are exactly right. You have to hit the point where you are willing to do just about anything to get out and then you just make it happen. That is what happened with me. I just hit the wall one day, it was just like enough is enough. It's been over 4 years for me and it's probably been the best 4 years of my life.

 

[StefaniLyn]

The beginning of a new year always makes me think about . . . . So my wish for everyone is that you all have a wonderful 2010 . . .

That . . . was . . . beautiful! Thank YOU for sharing your story with us! and Have a Happy New Year!

 

[manntra]

You are such a wonderful Mom and a wonderful person...your home story really had me wiping my eyes however the fountain in the middle of the room had me laughing right out loud! I just can't imagine that!
You have come such a long way
Happy New Year! You are going to Disney this year!!

Tracy

 

[eandesmom]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! Piper is SO lucky to have you, no wonder she is such a fighter.

 

[yinyanggirls]

Well, it's obvious where Piper gets her determination! You're a great mom because you're willing to make sacrifices. My best friend left her DH of 13yrs, no looking back, just took the dogs, and I have tremendous respect for her. It's not easy to do the right thing. Thanks for sharing that with us.

 

[winkers]

I'm so glad you've had great people in your life to help you along the way

 

[pipersmom]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! Piper is SO lucky to have you, no wonder she is such a fighter.

I'm so glad you've had great people in your life to help you along the way

Well, it's obvious where Piper gets her determination! You're a great mom because you're willing to make sacrifices. My best friend left her DH of 13yrs, no looking back, just took the dogs, and I have tremendous respect for her. It's not easy to do the right thing. Thanks for sharing that with us.

That . . . was . . . beautiful! Thank YOU for sharing your story with us! and Have a Happy New Year!

You are such a wonderful Mom and a wonderful person...your home story really had me wiping my eyes however the fountain in the middle of the room had me laughing right out loud! I just can't imagine that!
You have come such a long way
Happy New Year! You are going to Disney this year!!

Tracy

Thank you all! Tracy..I swear that fountain was the most hideous thing I have ever seen in my life! The rocks weren't even clean..it looked like they had gone out, picked out a bunch of rocks a bit bigger than a fist, and just gone to town! I have never seen anything like it, and hope to never see anything like it again, lol. On the other hand, they did leave a few decent pieces of furniture I was able to refinish and use, so maybe their taste wasn't alllll bad.

 

[punkin413]

 

[2specialkids]

The video is so sweet! I'm so glad she's feeling better and you guys can enjoy planning this trip.

 

[maroo]

Because of the help of you all, I've been able to plan this trip the very best way that I can, received pixie dust (and thank you so much for that, you know who you are ), and made friends that I hope will stay friends even after our trip. I don't want to get too much more sappy, but I don't have a very active social life outside of the home..Piper doesn't do playdates because most kids just don't "get" her, and we had to stop the dance classes when her health declined earlier this winter. I haven't really met many people that are willing to deal with my lack of flexibility in scheduling things around Piper's meds, etc. I was thrilled when I found the wish trippers thread to meet more parents who go through the same things I do, and have been even more thrilled to meet everyone who's posted here and have been so supportive with prayers, positive thoughts, a listening ear, and good advice.

So my wish for everyone is that you all have a wonderful 2010..that you hug your children a bit tighter, hold your friendships a bit closer, and realize that even on a bulletin board you can truly make a difference in someone's life! Okay, now I am watering..LOL. I'm going to stop here before Piper thinks I'm nuts..just thank you all..again!

Oh my gosh. I am just in tears. Because I totally get what you are saying here!

First, bless you for having the courage to pick up and leave. That has to be the hardest thing a parent can do - and you did it!

You have made a wonderful life for both you and Piper.

I totally get what you are saying here... Some folks think this is just a website about planning Disney? But I know it is so much more.
I am so glad the thread and the people you have met have influenced your life for the better. And I really, really hope you will stay around after your trip - even after you tell us all about it - and hang out with us. Your next trip to Disney may be years away...but we can keep on planning, right!



Happy New Year to you, my friend!

 

[2specialkids]

OK, I finally got to read your OT post....bless you & Piper. I've "been there, done that" and I know how hard it is. It's amazing how strong a mom can be when we must think of our child(ren). I've left with nearly nothing to move to a trailer, watched my younger sister leave to move in with our parents, and seen a few friends just stick with them " 'cause it's easier". I suppose they don't want to see what damage it's doing to the kids or they just aren't strong enough yet. If you're in that situation....please, be strong and follow our lead. If you feel like you have no one...read back a page and see how Amanda did it.
Bless you Amanda...you're giving someone else the courage to get out of a bad situation.
It's wonderful to read about how much things have changed for you as well...I'm so glad things are so much better and you all are happy. She's such a cute little girl and deserves a happy mommy.
enough of my rambling...
Happy New Year everyone!

 

[pipersmom]

The video is so sweet! I'm so glad she's feeling better and you guys can enjoy planning this trip.

Thanks, Suzanne..we've been having a great time talking about it now that she knows it's coming up so soon!

Oh my gosh. I am just in tears. Because I totally get what you are saying here!

First, bless you for having the courage to pick up and leave. That has to be the hardest thing a parent can do - and you did it!

You have made a wonderful life for both you and Piper.

I totally get what you are saying here... Some folks think this is just a website about planning Disney? But I know it is so much more.
I am so glad the thread and the people you have met have influenced your life for the better. And I really, really hope you will stay around after your trip - even after you tell us all about it - and hang out with us. Your next trip to Disney may be years away...but we can keep on planning, right!



Happy New Year to you, my friend!

I am definitely planning on sticking around, Maroo, regardless of whether or not we ever take another trip to WDW. I'd also like to get involved with the Big Give, but still pondering on what I could actually do.

OK, I finally got to read your OT post....bless you & Piper. I've "been there, done that" and I know how hard it is. It's amazing how strong a mom can be when we must think of our child(ren). I've left with nearly nothing to move to a trailer, watched my younger sister leave to move in with our parents, and seen a few friends just stick with them " 'cause it's easier". I suppose they don't want to see what damage it's doing to the kids or they just aren't strong enough yet. If you're in that situation....please, be strong and follow our lead. If you feel like you have no one...read back a page and see how Amanda did it.
Bless you Amanda...you're giving someone else the courage to get out of a bad situation.
It's wonderful to read about how much things have changed for you as well...I'm so glad things are so much better and you all are happy. She's such a cute little girl and deserves a happy mommy.
enough of my rambling...
Happy New Year everyone!

Thanks again, Suzanne..Piper was the biggest thing that urged me on..I did not want her growing up exposed to what was going on, and knew she would grow up happier if I was as well. I'm also glad things have gone so well for you. Hopefully all this will help someone.

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Happy New Year to you and Piper!! I loved your videos and pictures. And your story brought so many tears to my eyes. I admire your courage and strength. Piper is blessed to have a wonderful mom as you.