It all started in March. My mom was having surgery to remove a melanoma and my Dad, sis & I were waiting together. We were discussing how we regretted how a family reunion trip never materialized (my parents had been in a car accident last spring) and somehow we started talking about Disney. We went every year from when it opened until college tuitions got in the way (nine years straight!) I lived in FL for a short time and have brought my children twice. My sis & brother have never brought their families- sacrilege! So we decide to just do it & one thing leads to another
by April, I bought a resale for WL & rented points off this board and now have two 2bdrms & a studio reserved for 5 nights in Feb. at VWL. Well, the melanoma led to the discovery of a lung tumor and my mom told me to cancel the trip. But my dad caught me later and said to keep it, we'll tell her when she feels better! (Hope springs eternal!) Now here we are in Sept and so far my mother's tests are positive and she is getting better and stronger everyday. But my brother has backed out (the dope). I hate to admit this - but its a mixed blessing as I was nervous planning for such a large group and his kids are older (12,9,7) versus my sister's & mine (10, 6, 4 & 4) and our families although we get along unbelievably well, may not travel well. I haven't decided what to do - I might ask my point's owners to adjust our reservations to get an extra night - or my husbands sister might be interested in picking up the other bdrm (although that would open up another whole can of worms!) (Super yikes!) I hoping the point owners can transfer to me (since I'm now an owner - I wasn't when this all started!) that would give the flexibility I need but I'll jump off that bridge when I have to.
Now the really exciting part last night we were together for my nephews birthday and my Brother in law who has been a vocal Disney doubter since the day my sister met him (but has other good qualities so she married him despite this handicap) was all over me about what rides there are and what plans Ive made and when should we start booking flights, etc. Unfortunately I havent gotten that detailed yet (were still five months out with a lot to be determined. He told me that he went to Disney when it was just the MK & Epcot was being built. Now heres my favorite part my dad got all animated about how wonderful Epcot is and was all into the science part and the international part. My dad is 74, walks with a cane and has some other health issues but he sounded like a kid. Ive always known where I got my Disney-itis; my father started me real young with biographies of Walt and the history behind all things Disney. Now I know all those trips when I was young werent just for us kids! I cant wait to experience the magic with him again I only wish my brother could see that too! (even with his high maintenance family).
So now I am super motivated about putting this all together. Im holding onto plan A with the DVC rental although it is tempting to cancel my brothers villa and add the extra nights for the rest of us!
Next week Mom has another bone scan and well get the lowdown on her prognosis she seems great though, so we are all praying for the best. Until shes gets this report, Im reserved in my excitement...
Please send us some Pixie dust!
Now the really exciting part last night we were together for my nephews birthday and my Brother in law who has been a vocal Disney doubter since the day my sister met him (but has other good qualities so she married him despite this handicap) was all over me about what rides there are and what plans Ive made and when should we start booking flights, etc. Unfortunately I havent gotten that detailed yet (were still five months out with a lot to be determined. He told me that he went to Disney when it was just the MK & Epcot was being built. Now heres my favorite part my dad got all animated about how wonderful Epcot is and was all into the science part and the international part. My dad is 74, walks with a cane and has some other health issues but he sounded like a kid. Ive always known where I got my Disney-itis; my father started me real young with biographies of Walt and the history behind all things Disney. Now I know all those trips when I was young werent just for us kids! I cant wait to experience the magic with him again I only wish my brother could see that too! (even with his high maintenance family).
So now I am super motivated about putting this all together. Im holding onto plan A with the DVC rental although it is tempting to cancel my brothers villa and add the extra nights for the rest of us!
Next week Mom has another bone scan and well get the lowdown on her prognosis she seems great though, so we are all praying for the best. Until shes gets this report, Im reserved in my excitement...
Please send us some Pixie dust!
:thewave:
