The Most Grateful Mother in the World

[kpk89]

KPK89:

Sorry for stealing your title. I went round and round on what to title the trip report, and this just suited my overall feelings regarding our experiences. Thanks for understanding.

Don't be sorry! You didn't steal anything. It fits exactly what any mother would feel in your circumstance.

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

Wow!

I just popped over here to do a little lurking and found your report.

I'm so glad your DS is recovering nicely. I know the exact spot you are talking about - luckily my DS8 stopped before continuing to run!

 

[SumMickeyfans]

Om my gosh.....I am so very sorry about what happened to your son that must have been horrible! Thank God he came out of the surgery ok. I will be praying for you childs speedy recovery.

 

[jamal]

Deide,
My heart has stopped pounding long enough for me to reply, but my hands are shaking. we have done that walk ourselves so I can picture it all. We also once had a medical emergency at the Contemporary (nothing this bad, though) and yes, they were wonderful. I am just so very sorry, but can read your gratitude and see why you feel it in the last pictures and words.

Oh, my dear, you remind us that every moment is precious.

 

[Marion]

Like everyone else, it's impossible to read your story without tears and being oh so grateful you have a happy ending. As a mother I can empathize with that gutwrenching feeling when something horrific occurs... thank you for the reminder of what's really important... as long as we have each other, nothing else matters. <--more hugs for you and your family.

 

[GeorgiaAristocat]

Deide~
Praise God that everything turned out all right.

And thank you for sharing your story - every day, every moment is precious, and sometimes we all need to be reminded.

I hope your son continues to recover and that your other children are healing as well.

 

[deide71]

Once again thanks to all for your kind wishes.

My son continues to recover amazingly fast. The accident was one week ago, and he fatigues easily, and occaisionaly complains of pain in his head or arm (his clavicle was broken as well, but that seems so incidental compared to his head). Right now he is laying on the floor playing with his Hotwheels like any 5 year old. He doesn't remember anything specific about the accident.

Disney really went above the call of duty to make things easier on us. The representitive that watched my children was fantastic. My kids really liked him. He visited my son the next day in the hospital also.

The guest relations manager at the Contemporary was awesome as well. He not only upgraded my family to the Tower with a view of the Magic Kingdom, he said they could stay as long as they needed. We declined that offer because it just seemed wrong to take advantage of such a bad situation.

I did, however, request their help in finding a way for my son to see Wishes after he was discharged. They arranged for my family to see the fireworks from the balcony of the Concierge lounge on the 14th floor (we were afraid to fight the crowds in the park with my son). It was such a fabulous view, but I made the kids sit by the door of the balcony. I was so nervous about us being up so high on an open balcony I guess. One freak accident in my lifetime is enough, thanks!

 

[writersblock42]

Wow what an experience. I am so sorry that happened to you. I had to skip to the end to make sure it turned out ok.

 

[AshClan]

Deide,

You can add me to the list of mothers with teary eyes and shaking hands. I am so sorry that happened to your family, but so happy that your son is recovering so well, and that your post-accident experiences all seem to have been reassuring, efficient, and as positive as they could be under the circumstances. I hope all three of your children, and you and your husband, continue to recover from this trauma. And I hope you get to go back and have a fun, uneventful, happy trip soon!!

((hugs))

 

[CrAzY4DL]

I opened this expecting to get my fix (HA!) and when I got to what actually happened, I swear my mind blanked it out for a second!! I kept waiting for you to say "IN MY MIND, my son was struck by a car..." and when it finally sank in, I just sat here and read the rest with my tears running down my face and my heart full of gratitude for my healthy and safe family, said a small prayer for your son and then read on down. I AM SO GLAD YOU WERE SO BRAVE TO POST THIS!!! I am already doing my countdown (13 days to DL...) and to think something like this could happen on vacation, just takes my breath away. I guess I never even fathomed that yes, life still happens while at Disney!!

Again, thank you so much for your courage and bravery and strength of heart. It must have taken soooooo much "oomph" inside of you to write all of that down.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Head up young person!

 

[Heluvsme]

My heart is in my throat right now. Thank God your precious son is doing OK, it sounds like not only did all the professionals do an exceptional job, but your requests were clear thinking on your part! And what a testimony for the Disney people...thanks for sharing all this. I'm so glad he's OK....so, so glad.


And thanks too for the reminder of what it's all about!!

Blessings!

 

[maidenfairy]

I am so glad everything is ok with your family. No one realizes how quickly things can happen. I'm going to hug my little ones a little tighter tonight.

 

[KathyRN137]

Deide,

Thank God!

I began reading, expecting to enjoy a nice TR about a happy family at WDW. Then the account you gave of your son's accident took my breath away.

I am so very glad that he is well and that you were treated with such kindness by the CMs, and with such care by the EMS and hospital personnel.

All the best,

Kathy

 

[MousekaMaddi]

God bless!!

 

[toofarnorth]

Thank you Deide for posting this. Your title caught my eye after a particularly tough day. Now my little hiccups today seem like nothing compared to what you experienced! I think it is every mothers nightmare to witness our child being hurt.
Good for you for making us take a moment to think of what is really important. Be sure to keep us updated. My thoughts are with your whole family.
~Karen

 

[deide71]

You know, despite the absolute horror I experienced in witnessing my son being struck (I hate to even write the words but for a brief moment I thought he was dead or dying, as he was unconscious), I am just overcome by the true kindness most people have in their hearts.

I was originally leery to create this thread for fear of the reaction I might receive. I was afraid people would think I was trying to put a damper on their excitement for their trips, etc. But the response from the people on the boards has started me crying (again) to read the heartfelt wishes and prayers from everyone. This is truly a wonderful web community, I shouldn't have doubted you.

The accident has also made my marriage stronger. My Norweigan husband is the picture of stoicism in every situation, yet he was sobbing at my son's bedside in the ER. It made me realize despite his mantle of strength he is really as fragile as the rest of us and I love him for it.

Everyone we encountered from the bystanders at the scene, to the management at Disney, to the staff at the hospitals, to the stranger in the OR waiting room (who said an amazing prayer for me while I silently cried), were the most wonderful, gracious, genuine people you could imagine. It has reaffirmed my faith in humanity and the power of love.

You better believe we are going back! My husband, who previously could take Disney or leave it, is a complete convert thanks to the excellent treatment we received. He even Tivo'd the WDW Mondern Marvels on the History Channel last night.

Besides, we promised our son a night at the Contemporary, and I have never been one to break a promise .

 

[dawsy]

Hi Deide,

Firstly let me thank you for sharing your story, which I'm sure was hard to do, and secondly for updating your story, as only yesterday I went to bed thinking of you and your family and hoping that your little boy was still doing ok and your family beginning to recover from such an awful thing.

It is so great to hear your son is recovering well all things considered and that you as a family are stronger.

Have fun at the contemporary! Keep us posted We'll all be glad to hear from yer.

All the best to you and yours

 

[twinnybelles]

Deide71. Thank you for the post. I am happy your son is on his way to better health and I hope your family can return to WDW another time for a trip with a happier ending. As an RN myself, I consider myself always alert, but this may be the most important memory I take away from these boards when my family starts our trip in Nov., I am also staying at CR and will be hypervigilant with my kids in that crosswalk.

 

[Hendoendo]

Wow.....I sat here in shock for several minutes. Your son definitely had a few angels in his corner. I am sure some people would be surprised at what Disney CM's did for you and your family, but I am not. This is just another reason why Walt Disney World is the greatest place on earth. I am sure Walt is looking down and smiling. Have a blessed Easter and let your son have all the chocolate he wants.

 

[Cory's Gal]

So glad to hear your son is on the mend. Thank you for sharing your story, it's a reminder to all of us how much our children mean to us. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and what courage you have to share it with us all.