VWL Lovers & Groupies thread: It all started with a Moose

[franandaj]

Hey groupies,
I just stumbled upon this TR and it's off to a great start, I thought you might want to follow along as well
A Christmas Trip to the Lodge

 

[stopher1]

Kathy & Stopher, prayers to your grandmother and BIL....also to the rest of the groupies who are still wrestling with family related medical issues....

Thanks Alison.

In an update - my grandmother had her surgery today - my cousin JUST updated me, confirming it, and telling me that she is out already. She is stable at this point, and so far so good. The doctors are concerned still given her age and the very recent heart attack, so they are monitoring her closely.

 

[Muushka]

I'm back to ask for one other to be added to the prayers. Just got a call from my nephew who was quite upset. My BIL (Ron) had been undergoing chemo for colon cancer that had spread into the surrounding lymphatic system. Today was the first check up following the 8 months of treatments and they have discovered spots on his liver. Monday will be a meeting with two more doctors to determine how to proceed. Everyone had been hoping for really good news and got even worse. All thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.

I am so sorry about your BIL. That is not good news. Praying for a good meeting and better news for him.

A Grandmother update:

I have learned from my aunt in CA that my grandmother's surgery for her hip may not even happen, they just don't know. At this time the risk is way too high. She has suffered a heart attack, and her troponin levels need to stabalize and come back down again (not sure what that is, but ok). She remains in extreme pain, and is highly medicated. No one is sure whether or not the attack came when she fell or afterward. Sigh. Everyone out there is very sad and distressed seeing her that way because she was her jovial old self just a week ago for her 93rd birthday. I'm just very thankful that we saw her in December while we were out there.

Stopher, your family (and certainly you) are sure being tested with all of these critical health issues. Prayers said for each one of them and you and your family. How is your FIL?

I am an old timer DVCer but never been to the lodge! Staying in a studio with DH in April. so it is going to be quiet no kids for us! Questions?
Is there a pool that is a little quieter than the main pool? Should we request a certain room or area? Any other suggestions?

Hello Tripletvan! What a nice and romantic place for the couple sans kiddos! The pool over at the villas is much quieter than the one at the main lodge. I don't get too much into room requests at VWL, but please let us know how you enjoyed our beloved.

 

[Muushka]

Thanks Alison.

In an update - my grandmother had her surgery today - my cousin JUST updated me, confirming it, and telling me that she is out already. She is stable at this point, and so far so good. The doctors are concerned still given her age and the very recent heart attack, so they are monitoring her closely.

That is good news!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks for all the prayers for my BIL. His oncologist wanted to meet with two other colleagues and on Monday they should know how they are going to proceed with treatment. I guess it's a decision over surgery immediately or to start chemo with a new drug first.

Stopher - so sorry to hear that your Grandmother is struggling with new issues. Hopefully they can keep her comfortable and she's able to improve and regain her strength to have the surgery. :hug: (update - glad to hear they were able to do the surgery. Hopefully that will increase her comfort and allow her to strengthen and heal!)

It seems like we have quite a few adrenaline junkies! This is difficult but I'd say my top 3 WDW rides are:

1) Space Mt. (I'd substitute DL SM if we were looking at both east and west coasts)

2) Test Track

3) Expedition Everest

And honorable mention goes to Big Thunder Mt.

And I still need to investigate what it would take to stay at the lodge all winter. DH and I spent 2+ hours today shoveling off the flat roof of our garage that had 3 feet of snow on top!

 

[horselover]

I'm back to ask for one other to be added to the prayers. Just got a call from my nephew who was quite upset. My BIL (Ron) had been undergoing chemo for colon cancer that had spread into the surrounding lymphatic system. Today was the first check up following the 8 months of treatments and they have discovered spots on his liver. Monday will be a meeting with two more doctors to determine how to proceed. Everyone had been hoping for really good news and got even worse. All thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.

I'm sorry Kathy. Prayers going up for Ron & your family.

Thanks Alison.

In an update - my grandmother had her surgery today - my cousin JUST updated me, confirming it, and telling me that she is out already. She is stable at this point, and so far so good. The doctors are concerned still given her age and the very recent heart attack, so they are monitoring her closely.

That's very good news Christopher. I will pray for a speedy recovery.

Barb - how's Lexie doing?

My top 3 rides are:

1. BTMRR (especially at night!)

2. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (brings out my competitive side)

3. Soarin' (could use an update but still gets me every time)

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'm sorry Kathy. Prayers going up for Ron & your family.

Thanks Julie.

3. Soarin' (could use an update but still gets me every time)

I too would love an update to this! I like the film and the experience but with all the technology available I don't understand why they don't add to it. They could have 3 or 4 experiences much like they are now doing with Star Tours. This is DH's favorite ride so it is on our must do's.

My other pet peeve of Soarin' is their Lake Tahoe sequence of showing it all socked in with fog/clouds. It's quite a different site for us locals but for the person who hasn't been there I believe actually seeing the lake and mt's is much more spectacular. I usually am soarin' and wondering how many people even know that they are looking at "Lake" Tahoe!

 

[twinklebug]

Many prayers and wishes for the best going out for all our friends here who need them.

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Top 3 rides:

Big Thunder Mountain Rail Road - sounds, smells, feel of experiencing it for the first time, everytime.
Rock n' Roller coaster The blast off into a loop right away puts a huge smile on the face of someone who swore she'd never do a loop coaster.
Pirates of the Caribbean (just edged out Everest) - it's simply Walt at his best & still works to this day to bring out the child in us all.

 

[tea pot]

Kat, Prayers for your BIL and your family
Stopher, I'm Praying for your grandmother for both healing and comfort so sorry she is going through so much at 93.
Muushka remembering Lexie and Di and Dad as well as your daughter in my prayers.


3 Rides.... so hard to pick just three

Splash Mountain...Love the drop, Love the little critters and songs, even the signs in the cue,
Soarin
Peter Pan tied with Small World

Honorable Mention Tomorrowland People Mover

Take Care Groupies

 

[Dizny Dad]

Hi Groupies!

Thanks to all for continued prayers and the sharing of your activities. We do indeed see them and appreciate the ongoing dialog. It allows for The Magic to creep in every once in a while.

Muush – We hope things are moving forward with Lexie – hugs and prayers for you both.

Kat – We are keeping Ron in our prayers, too!

Stoph – Comforts to you and family while you deal with your Grandmother’s experiences at this stage of her life.

DiznyDi and I have been shuttling back and forth between home and two hospitals. We did bring my Dad home on Friday. Dad had fallen, been throwing up blood, and had a few cardiac events, but seems to be OK for now. DD is still in the hospital in an ICU room dealing with a number of complications from her surgery. Two different hospitals in two different cities 20 miles apart, multiple parking decks and gas escalating ever higher. (Makes one look forward to The Buses!) And hospital cafeterias are always an adventure - hope dashed by reality! Too bad they don’t offer a HDP (Hospital Dining Plan). We are looking to have things slow down and all home by the end of this week.

AND, DiznyDi and DD have made plans for an all-girl retreat to The Lodge this October! Planning the trip and making the ressies have certainly been a good focal point for them as they work on getting home.

Oh hey; Throw the Carrousel of Progress in with the Tomorrowland People Mover and you have a combination of activities that seem to attract me. I have no idea why . . .

 

[Muushka]

Hi Groupies!

Thanks to all for continued prayers and the sharing of your activities. We do indeed see them and appreciate the ongoing dialog. It allows for The Magic to creep in every once in a while.

Muush – We hope things are moving forward with Lexie – hugs and prayers for you both.

Kat – We are keeping Ron in our prayers, too!

Stoph – Comforts to you and family while you deal with your Grandmother’s experiences at this stage of her life.

DiznyDi and I have been shuttling back and forth between home and two hospitals. We did bring my Dad home on Friday. Dad had fallen, been throwing up blood, and had a few cardiac events, but seems to be OK for now. DD is still in the hospital in an ICU room dealing with a number of complications from her surgery. Two different hospitals in two different cities 20 miles apart, multiple parking decks and gas escalating ever higher. (Makes one look forward to The Buses!) And hospital cafeterias are always an adventure - hope dashed by reality! Too bad they don’t offer a HDP (Hospital Dining Plan). We are looking to have things slow down and all home by the end of this week.

AND, DiznyDi and DD have made plans for an all-girl retreat to The Lodge this October! Planning the trip and making the ressies have certainly been a good focal point for them as they work on getting home.

Oh hey; Throw the Carrousel of Progress in with the Tomorrowland People Mover and you have a combination of activities that seem to attract me. I have no idea why . . .

Kat, Prayers for your BIL and your family
Stopher, I'm Praying for your grandmother for both healing and comfort so sorry she is going through so much at 93.
Muushka remembering Lexie and Di and Dad as well as your daughter in my prayers.


3 Rides.... so hard to pick just three

Splash Mountain...Love the drop, Love the little critters and songs, even the signs in the cue,
Soarin
Peter Pan tied with Small World

Honorable Mention Tomorrowland People Mover

Take Care Groupies

Thank you all for checking in on Lexie. Good news. They repeated the MRI and the doctors are certain that the lesions are in fact abscesses. The images they saw are not consistant with cancer, but infection. So it looks like they are officially calling it an infection! And they are amazed at her progress.

Continued prayers for daughters of Groupies. DD's, I hope your daughter is out of ICU stat and on the mend even stater (if the word even existed). TP, I hope your daughter is doing well. And still lifting up all the other Groupie prayer requests from FIL to fathers to uncles and grandmothers.

 

[Mahusky]

Ok Mahusky joining in here..... frequenter of BWV and VB..... no a groupie!!!!

 

[tea pot]

Hi Groupies!

DiznyDi and I have been shuttling back and forth between home and two hospitals. We did bring my Dad home on Friday. Dad had fallen, been throwing up blood, and had a few cardiac events, but seems to be OK for now. DD is still in the hospital in an ICU room dealing with a number of complications from her surgery. Two different hospitals in two different cities 20 miles apart, multiple parking decks and gas escalating ever higher. (Makes one look forward to The Buses!) And hospital cafeterias are always an adventure - hope dashed by reality! Too bad they don’t offer a HDP (Hospital Dining Plan). We are looking to have things slow down and all home by the end of this week.

AND, DiznyDi and DD have made plans for an all-girl retreat to The Lodge this October! Planning the trip and making the ressies have certainly been a good focal point for them as they work on getting home.

Oh hey; Throw the Carrousel of Progress in with the Tomorrowland People Mover and you have a combination of activities that seem to attract me. I have no idea why . . .

Oh Di and Dad so sorry to hear how difficult things are going sending hugs and prayers your way. Maybe add some planning pixie dust
Looks like the ladies in your life should include some spa time in Oct.
Hang in there and come by when you can. You know that we are all here for you both

 

[tea pot]

Ok Mahusky
West of Boston East of Nowhere sounds like Massachusetts to me
there is a few of us here.

 

[Muushka]

Ok Mahusky joining in here..... frequenter of BWV and VB..... no a groupie!!!!

Yes, but are you willing to become a Groupie??

 

[Muushka]

I just heard from Stopher.
His grandmother in CA took a turn for the worse today. She is not recognizing anyone and is refusing to eat or drink. I hope this religious reference is OK, but she just wants to go home. He asks for prayer for her comfort as she transitions between this life and the next.

Stopher, we will be lifting your grandmother up in our prayers
along with prayers for travel mercies for all who will come for the celebration of her life.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Stoph - our thoughts and prayers to you and yours during this very frustrating time.

 

[horselover]

Christopher - praying that your grandmother finds peace.

 

[jimmytammy]

Lifting up all the prayer concerns...May God grant all of you peace and comfort in your trying times

 

[MiaSRN62]

stopher1.....your grandmother is my thoughts and prayers as is your whole family. So sorry to hear this latest news.

Muushka...and Kathy.....and DD and DiznyDi......still have you in my prayers.

I have been praying a lot lately.....so many friends and loved ones with health issues or dealing with loss.