Princess Mya's MAW Trip Report: First Day and Going Away Party Posted 3/6/09

[my3princes]

Happy Birthday Mya

 

[iu97alum]

Happy Happy Happy 6th Birthday!!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Happy 6th Birthday, Mya!​

 

[llurgy]

Happy Birthday to YOU,
Happy Birthday to YOU,
Happy Birthday Dear MYAAAAAAA,
Happy Birthday to YOU.

 

[macntosh]

Well we got a call from Scottish Rite Hospital, seems this morning they got another request from MAW about our trip. Guess it's more medical questions as they called us to inquire about needing a wheelchair or not. We said request a double stroller, but a wheelchair is not necessary. We want Mya to do as much walking as possible as it will actually help her legs more then riding in a chair.

So I guess MAW is getting the final details worked out, but it would be nice to know what's going on. This is like waiting for Christmas. You know it's coming, but don't want to wait in order to open gifts.

At this time six years ago I was already driving back and forth 45 miles each way to be with Mya (take pictures), back to Naomi show pictures and then back to Cook's to check on her status some more. Wow what days those were. This lasted until Naomi was able to leave the hospital two days later.

 

[macntosh]

Well I was checking out the Frisco Miracle League. It's a sports league with different sports for special needs children. Anyhow, to my surprise on the front page what do I see but my own daughter. I knew she had a winning smile...

You can check out the website at:

http://www.friscomiracleleague.org/

 

[PNO4TE]

What a beautiful picture of a beautiful child, Mac!

 

[HeatherSue]

Wow! How cool!! She looks so beautiful and happy in that picture. I love it!

 

[macntosh]

WE GOT DATES!

Feb 21 - 27, 2009, Staying at GKTW!

Out celebrating My wife and my birthday tonight but will post more later. Babysitter and hotel, but wanted to share with all.

 

[tmfranlk]

Yeah!!! You guys are going to have a wonderful time!

 

[mom2lilnick]

WHOO HOO!!! I am so happy that you have dates!!!!!

 

[iu97alum]

WE GOT DATES!

Feb 21 - 27, 2009, Staying at GKTW!

Out celebrating My wife and my birthday tonight but will post more later. Babysitter and hotel, but wanted to share with all.

That deserves a dance....

AWESOME! What a great way to start your date!

 

[my3princes]

WE GOT DATES!

Feb 21 - 27, 2009, Staying at GKTW!

Out celebrating My wife and my birthday tonight but will post more later. Babysitter and hotel, but wanted to share with all.

That is terrific

 

[maroo]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!


Dates!!!

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Great news Mac!
We're going to miss you by about a week.
I am sure that you all will have a great time!
Both of you have a Happy Birthday!

 

[jham]

WE GOT DATES!

Feb 21 - 27, 2009, Staying at GKTW!

Out celebrating My wife and my birthday tonight but will post more later. Babysitter and hotel, but wanted to share with all.

We will also miss you by a mere 5 days! But I'm so excited for you! ANd Happy birthday! To DW too!

 

[oklamomof4boys]

Yea! You finally got dates! Now you can really start the planning!


I hope Mya had a wonderful birthday! You will absolutely love GKTW!

Carol

 

[PNO4TE]

Yay for confirmed dates! Happy belated birthdays to you both!

 

[jessily]

Just wanted to say I'm enjoying your report. I volunteered at Give Kids the World a few times when I lived in FL and it is absolutely magical Your family is going to have such a blast. Definitely one of my favorite places in the world!

 

[macntosh]

Well it is becoming more real each and everyday. Currently I'm sitting in front of an multi-colored excel spreadsheet with park hours, great ideas and things to consider created by Maroo. Thanks Girl it's awesome!

We are getting an extra night at the end and are currently looking for a place to stay that last night. I would like to get Mya on property that last night and have posted over on the DVC board my desire to secure some points if someone has some that may go to waste. We don't have much to pay, but I did get a PM from an interested party that is going to look into what might be available. I think we would be happy with just having a room on property. We are also hoping they may have a room only discount if this doesn't work out.

It looks like the Pirate and Princess Parties for 2009 will be canceled or at least not operating while we are there. This was one of big reasons for choosing February, but hey were going to Disney and the kids can wear their costumes to a dinner or something.

Too go along with the DVC IM we received we got another exciting one as well. We got the "Big Give" Request email. I am so excited to share it with Mya when she get's home from school. This morning was crazy and I forgot to tell her. I shared it with my wife last night and she was dumb struck. She just doesn't understand why perfect strangers are willing to do all of this for us.

We also got a call yesterday from a local charity that wants to assist with a few of Mya's bills. It's not a lot of money they are offering, but every little bit would help right now. We spent black Friday sitting in front of the computer figuring out what to pay on my hourly wage I now have. Big change from the tax bracket we used to be in, but we know the Lord provides and he will not let us go hungry, or naked.

So now back to the spread sheet. So many things to do, so little time as they say. I must remember this is Mya's trip! I must remember!

I have ADR's for 1900 and Cinderella's Royal Table. Think we will do the Shamu Lunch thing and probably a Bibbidi Boutique experience. We plan on pin trading, riding carousels over and over, hitting all the fantasy land rides many times and Dad has to ride Everest. I'm sure we will throw in many more things, but anything else we just must do?