Ringing in 2010, 6 months til we'll be back again

[2xcited2sleep]

Oh, MeMom.... you are so eloquent and have such a way with words. Big hugs, good thoughts and pixie dust for all of you!

 

[MeMom]

I have kind of a funny story about that...pretty early on in Charles's and my relationship, we were at my house watching something like "Unsolved Mysteries" with my mom, and the guy they were talking to was in shadow and had a weird voice. I listened to him for a minute, and finally said, "that guy has a really weird voice." Charles snickered and then just busted out laughing, and my mom said, "Meg...that's not his real voice. They're disguising it." Charles and I have been dating for almost four years now and whenever I get confused over something or say something silly (or have what is known to my family as a "Meghan moment"), he'll say, "wow, that guy has a really weird voice!"

I think the goodbyes are the hardest. Thinking of you!

Funny. I know they have fun teasing you about that.

I have always hated goodbyes, and this will be the hardest one yet. It's not the leaving as much as it is the distance. If he were going to Huntsville or even Louisville or Atlanta, I just don't thinkit would seem so far away. Once we get used to the traveling, I'm sure it won't seem bad at all.

Awww.....group hug!

I am so happy to have met you on here, your words are so touching.

I hope us (your friends) can help you, support you, make you laugh and remind you of all the countless blessings you have.

I will pray for your friend and her family as I know that pain and sadness all too well.

I do believe this is a wonderful time for Trent and we all should celebrate his good fortune! He is persuing his dreams and that's all we could want as Mothers!

We are here and if you feel the need to tear up, so be it.....remember the fun times are just around the corner.

Lana

Jill and I feel very blessed to have all of our DIS buddies.

I put 22 wrapped spearmints in a cup for him. I am going to tell him that if he eats one a day, he'll already be back when they are gone - that is IF he can get off to come to Bella's birthday party. If not, we'll do a mini-party whenever he and Jamie can be here or in Huntsville.

Just stick that extra food money in a special "Trent" fund and you'll save up little by little to see him in no time. Have a wonderful weekend with the people you love the most MeMom. I'll pray for your friend Cindy and I'll also pray for you as you say goodbye to Bubby.

After about three more months, I will have some medical bills paid off, so that will help a little. Air Tran is going to start running flights from Huntsville in May, so Jill said we might be able to do some long weekend trips sometimes.

I have been thinking about you today, MeMom. I hope everything is going ok. I haven't really been on the DIS for a few days due to that nasty stomach bug that invaded my house(and my work place). I have missed out on so much.

Congratulations to that little cutie patootie on taking her first steps. Love the pictures. I hope that she is feeling better.

Brooklynn on Skype sounds like a blast. It is a pretty neat concept to stay in touch.

DAWN- Congratulations on your exciting news. Think of all the Disney memories you are going to be able to make. I will be praying for you, Ray, and your little precious.

Trent- Good luck with your new job. I hope it is everything you hope it will be and more.

Sorry you haven't been feeling well. So far, I have managed to escape any sickness, but our school has been full of sick kids.

Thanks for the good wishes for Trent. I hope the job turns out to be fantastic for him!

Big hugs to you, MeMom.

I only know what it's like to be the child moving away from the mom, and that wasn't easy at all. I can't imagine being on the mom end of it!

I'll pray for you, your family, and your friend's family this weekend. Hang in there!

From the mom's side, it's a killer, but moms want what is best for their kids always, no matter what. I told him I might check in to working at WDW in the summers, now that I'll have place to stay. Not this year, but I'll check into it for next summer. They might hire teachers for summer positions.

MeMom, you know we love to be here for you during this rough time You have to just keep thinking of the bright side of things as much as you can!

Cindy and her family are in my prayers

I think it'll be a fun adventure for him. I think of that part as much as I can. It's just these initial goodbyes that are getting me.

Thank you for thinking of my friend's family. She's not a close friend, but I work with her at camp. She is in charge of crafts, so we see each other there and at some of the other church activities. I just feel close to the situation because I have watched three cancer deaths and because I am just a bit emotional right now anyway.

Memom,

I will keep your family and your friend's family in my prayers. I will also ask you to return the favor. One of the elders at our congregation is receiving hospice care as well. He has been fighting cancer for three years and has suffered so much. He is one of the best people I have ever known. He has been such a great help to my husband, who is the preacher. We will miss him so much. His wife's name is Syble.

We will keep him in our prayers. I know exactly what they are going through, as I have watched three family members slowly and painfully pass away. Your elder will be wrapped in loving arms of comfort soon. Death is a part of life, and we all know that. It is hard no matter how it ends when you love people so much, but if we have been found faithful, we know it is just a temporary parting.

LOL yes it is. ALexia has started to sit by me while I Dis so she can look at the pictures and she "knows" Brooklynn and Bella. She loves to look at the pictures and today she asked if she could say hi to Brooklynn and her nana. (She knows you as Memom but calls my mom nana) She was really excited because I let her pick all the smilies she wanted.

MagicShell I will be praying for your elder's family too.

I loved the smileys! I'm glad we have a new generation of Disers growing up. I hope to meet them all someday.

That's always my fear with Connor. I say all the time that I hope he learns to be independent and self-sufficient and not living in my basement!

I thought Drew would be the one to move farther away than the others, but now I am hoping that he doesn't go quite as far as Trent. Trent said something to him about trying to get a photography job in Florida. Of course, he has already told Jill and me that we are moving there, too.

Oh, MeMom.... you are so eloquent and have such a way with words. Big hugs, good thoughts and pixie dust for all of you!

Thanks. All the good thoughts are much appreciated. This time tomorrow it will all be over. Jill will be back in Huntsville and Trent will be in Orlando. We'll be together in thought, though. Nothing can break the close bond we have.

 

[kschafer]

I told him I might check in to working at WDW in the summers, now that I'll have place to stay. Not this year, but I'll check into it for next summer. They might hire teachers for summer positions.

We met a CM at AK that does this. she lives in Oregon during the school year and teaches then comes to FL and works at WDW for the summer. What a fun way that would be to spend your summers and be close to your bubby (and think about all the Dis meets you would get to have)

Isn't it funny to make these friendships on the Dis and become a part of the various life stages that people are going through. Lots of hugs and pixie dust for you this weekend and that you settle quickly into your new normal! (and only 8 weeks until Mother's Day weekend )

 

[nowellsl]

Isn't it something how Jamie's mom just saw Trent and thought they'd make a good match and told her she should become FB friends with him? They started talking in November, and they hit it off very well. Through their visits back and forth, they have grown to be crazy about each other. Their job situations fell right into place, too. A mom couldn't want more for her son than for him to have happiness with his work and his relationships as he goes about this life's journey on his way to heaven.

I don't think either one of us could have predicted how our innocent little matchmaking on the DIS boards would take off like it did Everything has just fallen into place for them - kindof like someone sprinkled pixie dust all over both of them when they met that day in my driveway! They both have lots of new experiences ahead, it's a very exciting time in their lives isn't it?! Jamie told me not too long ago that Trent is one of the best men she's ever met I hope they continue to make each other happy!

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

Just wanted you to know I've been thinking of you this weekend.

 

[eemmie1]

Thinking of you and Jill this weekend.

 

[punkin413]

 

[jillyb]

MeMom, Jill, Brooklynn and Bella. Thinking of you all this weekend.

 

[hlrababy]

Hey MeMom...I am sending lots of your way!!!

This is from Hollie:

 

[burly]

Sending prayers to those who need them.
Hugs to those who need them.
Best wishes on the new job!

Sending you spontaneous happy thoughts..........

 

[DisneyJoo2008]

Thinking of you all this weekend!
Sending you more hugs from across the pond xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[daisylove]

More and more hugs from me too. I just saw the facebook posts and almost cried. You have such a wonderful , close family!
Today is my baby boys 2nd birthday and I cannot imagine how I will feel when its time for him to go off on his adventure like trent is now. Dont even want to think about it. Be strong. Go watch a funny movie and laugh today,

 

[MeMom]

We met a CM at AK that does this. she lives in Oregon during the school year and teaches then comes to FL and works at WDW for the summer. What a fun way that would be to spend your summers and be close to your bubby (and think about all the Dis meets you would get to have)

Isn't it funny to make these friendships on the Dis and become a part of the various life stages that people are going through. Lots of hugs and pixie dust for you this weekend and that you settle quickly into your new normal! (and only 8 weeks until Mother's Day weekend

I am going to check into it. I have said before that if I only had a place to stay, that would be the perfect summer job for me. Now I have a place to stay.

That's what I was saying this morning - three weeks until Bella's birthday party,and I am hoping he can work it out to come, but if not, we'll celebrate whenever he can, and then just a short time until Mother's Day.

I don't think either one of us could have predicted how our innocent little matchmaking on the DIS boards would take off like it did Everything has just fallen into place for them - kindof like someone sprinkled pixie dust all over both of them when they met that day in my driveway! They both have lots of new experiences ahead, it's a very exciting time in their lives isn't it?! Jamie told me not too long ago that Trent is one of the best men she's ever met I hope they continue to make each other happy!

Well, I know I may be biased, but I think he is one of the best men ever, too.

It seems like they enjoy each other's company very much, so we'll see what the future holds. They are both sweet, beautiful people inside and out, so it will be great if they bring each other happiness for life. It is an exciting and probably a little scary time for both of them as they truly move into the adult world.

Just wanted you to know I've been thinking of you this weekend.

Thinking of you and Jill this weekend.

MeMom, Jill, Brooklynn and Bella. Thinking of you all this weekend.

Hey MeMom...I am sending lots of your way!!!

This is from Hollie:

Sending prayers to those who need them.
Hugs to those who need them.
Best wishes on the new job!

Sending you spontaneous happy thoughts..........

Thinking of you all this weekend!
Sending you more hugs from across the pond xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thank you all so much. There was laughter and there were tears this morning as he left. His buddies were here, and it brought me to tears watching those big old monsters hugging each other and crying man tears. Man tears are different. They don't flow easily, and they mean what they say. Those guys love each other. I think they're lucky to live in a time where communication and travel are very easy, and they will stay close.

I'll give you pictures in a little while. Right now I am just streaming tears. I am so excited for him, but I will miss him. I'm just processing all the interactions of the morning right now and hoping that he will be safe on the road. I hope that his job will bring him much happiness, because he loves what he does, and he is a hard worker.

The Disney part of Disney trips will always be second to being with my family. All of us being together there is what makes it most special. Being in an incredible place with the people I love most - that is heaven on earth for me.

I'll be back in a little while when I make more sense.

 

[daisylove]

I have much to comment on, as I have been away for the past week or so; however, before I do so, I noticed a certain new baby ticker for a certain gal (Dawn!) who frequents this thread!!! I'm sure you have announced it on your own thread, and this is old news - but I just had to comment since I recall you mentioning that you and your husband have been trying recently!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

I missed this too. Congratulations!!!!!

 

[MeMom]

More and more hugs from me too. I just saw the facebook posts and almost cried. You have such a wonderful , close family!
Today is my baby boys 2nd birthday and I cannot imagine how I will feel when its time for him to go off on his adventure like trent is now. Dont even want to think about it. Be strong. Go watch a funny movie and laugh today,

Happy Birthday to Louie!
I can picture all of my kids at age two. What fun memories! Aren't we so, so blessed to have our kids?

We had to travel a rough road together, so we are extremely close. We'll be doing a lot of travel between all of us, because we won't go very long without seeing each other.

I missed this too. Congratulations!!!!!

See, that's why you can't stay gone too long...you miss out on important DIS family news!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Man tears get me every time.

Reading about man tears gets me every time, too.

Reading about MeMom crying while the boys are crying really did me in!

Big, big, big hugs for you today!!!

 

[micandminforever]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is great knowing he has someone watching over him as he travels and moves on in his career. Trent is in his hands.

 

[disney<333]

Aw, MeMom, big hugs for you.
I know you miss Trent like crazy but this is a very good opportunity for him. He has the girl of his dreams and the job of a lifetime. Plus he is very close to your favorite place on Earth. God wouldn't have allowed Trent to move if what is awaiting him in Florida wasn't absolutely perfect. Just keep telling yourself this and you will be hugging him again before you know it!

 

[Cat0727]

A big to you MeMom. It made me teary eyed reading about Trent's goodbyes with his friends, it's great that they love & care about each other so much Best of luck to Trent!

 

[punkin413]

Thank you all so much. There was laughter and there were tears this morning as he left. His buddies were here, and it brought me to tears watching those big old monsters hugging each other and crying man tears. Man tears are different. They don't flow easily, and they mean what they say. Those guys love each other. I think they're lucky to live in a time where communication and travel are very easy, and they will stay close.

I'll give you pictures in a little while. Right now I am just streaming tears. I am so excited for him, but I will miss him. I'm just processing all the interactions of the morning right now and hoping that he will be safe on the road. I hope that his job will bring him much happiness, because he loves what he does, and he is a hard worker.

The Disney part of Disney trips will always be second to being with my family. All of us being together there is what makes it most special. Being in an incredible place with the people I love most - that is heaven on earth for me.

I'll be back in a little while when I make more sense.

Man tears get me every time.

Reading about man tears gets me every time, too.

Reading about MeMom crying while the boys are crying really did me in!

Big, big, big hugs for you today!!!

what she said. i can't talk now. i'm verklempt.

you'll have to excuse me. i'm a little more weepy than i normally am. but good grief....that really got me going. i hope ray doesn't come upstairs before i dry up because he will think i have lost it!

memom - you are an incredible mother and have such a good attitude about this. i really admire you right now. and i wish i could be there to give you a real hug!