You just lost 80 pounds! What are you Going to do next? Ending TR

[Millie12591]

At 83 and with pain for 40+ years, no, I don't think she will recover. She had a short period pain-free after her ovarian cancer surgery two years ago. She was so excited -- she really thought the growths had been the cause of the pain. And then it came back with a vengeance. I believe the post-surgical pain med they gave her in the hospital relieved her pain. Unfortunately, she has not been able to find a doctor who will prescribe that med for her, they say it is strictly for post-surgery use. I wish just one would try it. If it doesn't work, then fine, at least now we know. She is looking into ablation now to see if that is a possibility -- but why didn't a doctor tell her about this long ago? Why did the doctor treating her for her broken arm (she fell a few weeks ago) bring it up when her pain management doctors have never said a word about it? Yes, I want her to see new doctors. When the one she sees now told her he would have to research ablation, um No, he should already know about it. It is not all that new. Ok, that was way more of an answer than you wanted.

No, no! I wanted to hear about it, and I'm so glad you shared. I'll certainly be praying for your mom and hoping that they will find something that will bring relief to her. I know what you mean by frustration with doctors, and yes you are right do NOT allow the doctor who said he'd study up on the procedure to do it, this procedure has been around long enough that there are plenty of doctors out there to do it and know what the heck they are doing.
Speaking of frustration, I just found out today that one of my mom's doctors pretty much blew her off when she started speaking of her pain waaay back about this time last year, that's when all the tumors and fractures had actually started (unbeknownst to us), it makes me so hoppin mad to find out they could have been doing more for her waaaaay back then. The doctor she spoke with about her pain was blowing it off to wait until she was done with radiation that he was giving her and then she'd be back with her other doctor and that doctor could handle it from there. My mom became confused about when she was supposed to go back to this other particular doctor and didn't end up see her for at least four more months, she had been having pain for at least two at that point, so six months before anything was being done!! Talk about frustration!!

Hi Camille! Thinking of you and your mom today. I hope things are starting to fall back into some sense of balance and sanity. (What's normal right?) Just wanted you to know that although I get so busy with life and yes, even Dis, I want you to know that you have a special place in my heart.

You really know how to bring a girl to tears. In a good way though.

I wish I could report things are back to normal (what is normal-is right! ) It looks like weekly visits are in order and that won't include all the testing they will be doing in between. Looks like my life will be on hold for a while.

Your TR has certainly become a place of hope and encouragement to others as well... WAY TO GO MONICA!!!! I celebrate your success with you!! Keep up the amazing work! It is paying off.

 

[Alysa]

Sending hugs and prayers for you and your mum.

 

[Millie12591]

Sending hugs and prayers for you and your mum.

Thank you, Alysa.

So kind of you to do that. I can't wait to hear about your trip!!

 

[Millie12591]

We are on our way to see a Mermaid!!



The weather was gorgeous and we were in our lovely Magic Kingdom. I keep telling you about the weather and so I thought I'd fill you in on what the weather was like back then...

May 5th when we got there it was a high of 78 and low of 62 with winds out of the WNW 12 mph and humidity was at 51%, that may not mean much to you, but in FL that's almost as dry as a popcorn fart around those parts!

May 6th-low of 61 and high of 77 winds out of the West 10-18 mph, the winds were sooo wonderful that day. Humidity was 53%


May 7th-first park day it started out low of 57 (now you know why you are seeing Mackie in a sweat shirt) high of 79, humidity was 54% and winds 8 mph out of the WSW.

Usually when we get into MK we hop the train right away and take it to the Mts. first, but this time we had to make our way up Main St. and then find our way over to the new FL. As I said it was such a beautiful sight to behold, we had been watching and waiting for this day for what seemed like forever, we, well, I watched as it was being built over the years time it took, mostly aerial pictures since I didn't really want to see anything up close until we were there. Mackenzie on the other hand was being very stern about not seeing anything at all until we were there so she could take in the full effect, myself, I did manage to see a few pics here and there since everyone was posting so many things on FB and what not.

But alas we were finally here!! No picture can compare to actually being there, and there we were and we were about to embark on a journey of seeing The Little Mermaid!! <said in her best Dorey voice> We were excited to see her cavern of treasures untold and all her wonderful under the sea mermaidiness <just made it up>!

Come take a ride with us...pics of ride are from the internet







































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[KatMark]

Camille, I'm so glad you enjoyed your walk over to the new FL and still had much you hadn't seen on FB and in other's TR's. Disney outdid themselves with the themeing here, and so glad that you and Mackenzie got to experience it. Great photos.

 

[Millie12591]

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I wanted to enjoy the ride for the first time seeing it without taking pics and I wasn't sure I could even get those pics on a dark ride.
I wish I had the skills to take those pictures but sadly I didn't, I had to get them from the internet. This ride is so beautiful and one of our new favorites, I think we rode it every single time we were in MK. Mackie and I couldn't get enough of it. I used the pictures to show how truly beautiful this ride is and even with this person's seriously beautiful picture taking skills, it does it no justice.

Mackenzie and I were in love and we were also about to see a Mermaid in her own personal grotto. I wish I could have heard what they were talking about, but I didn't, I was too busy taking pictures to hear what they were saying to one another.










Awful pictures, but at least I could record she was there.

We left Ariel after a beautiful under the sea adventure and decided we needed to get a bit of our thrill on, which meant we had to make our way through the rest of FL and find our way to the train, we had us some Mountains to get to!!



That's where I'll have to leave it today my Dis brothers and sisters. I appreciate you all being so patient with my delays due to my mom's health, and for sticking with me and continuing to read along. Be blessed for you all are such a blessing.

 

[goofy4prez]

Camille, don't feel bad, you are not the only one who is not very skillful when it comes to pictures in the dark; in fact I'm terrible with photo's even when I have the light as well.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new FL and Under the Sea. My DW is looking forward to seeing it firsthand. (I will still keep my man card and admit I can't wait to see it either, LOL) Your daughter looks beautiful, she looked just like a Disney princess sitting next to Ariel.

 

[KatMark]

I commented after your first update and then you snuck another one in in me. I love the pics of Mackenzie with Ariel.

 

[Millie12591]

Camille, don't feel bad, you are not the only one who is not very skillful when it comes to pictures in the dark; in fact I'm terrible with photo's even when I have the light as well.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new FL and Under the Sea. My DW is looking forward to seeing it firsthand. (I will still keep my man card and admit I can't wait to see it either, LOL) Your daughter looks beautiful, she looked just like a Disney princess sitting next to Ariel.

Thank you, Bob. I don't know why so many of my pictures turned out so bad this time.
I think I'll take my older camera and new one next time, the one I used really didn't do the trick. Well, there's that and the fact I took a lot of pics with my smart phone, that probably didn't help things either.

The new FL and Under the Sea is going to wow your wife, she'll love it. All of you, really. No man cards lost for admitting you can't wait to see it all. Do you have another trip planned any time soon?

Awww, thank you for such nice words about my girlie. She is a princess, but not the kind that needs to be pampered and told she can do no wrong.

 

[Millie12591]

I commented after your first update and then you snuck another one in in me. I love the pics of Mackenzie with Ariel.

That's okay, Ms. Kat. I didn't want to put up a post of just pictures so I figured I had to put up a bit more to make it more complete.

In the end it mostly ended up pictures any way! I think that's about all my poor tired brain could handle. After a day like yesterday with my mom I was beyond tired. They not only put her on a pain management but they also put her on steroids and they aren't making her the most calm person to deal with.

 

[Queenofallthings]

Fantastic pics....felt like I was on the ride! Ohhhhh, and the ones with Ariel....too cute

 

[goofy4prez]

Thank you, Bob. I don't know why so many of my pictures turned out so bad this time.
I think I'll take my older camera and new one next time, the one I used really didn't do the trick. Well, there's that and the fact I took a lot of pics with my smart phone, that probably didn't help things either.

The new FL and Under the Sea is going to wow your wife, she'll love it. All of you, really. No man cards lost for admitting you can't wait to see it all. Do you have another trip planned any time soon?

Awww, thank you for such nice words about my girlie. She is a princess, but not the kind that needs to be pampered and told she can do no wrong.

Actually I have two trips planned. We are going to be in WDW from 11/29 to 12/5 and will be staying at the WL CL. I'm really looking forward to this trip because it has been three long years since we have been back. I'm also so eager because I am finally going to meet Kathy & Mark on this trip as well. Unfortunately though I will be coming home a few short days shy of being able to meet Brenda down there. We also will be going to WDW 6/2/14 to 6/9/14 and will staying at the AKL CL. This is my DD's choice of resorts and really looking forward to this one as well.

I know what you mean about being a princess. I have been blessed to have an only child (16) and she is a princess... I do my best not to pamper and spoil her but it can be tough at times.

 

[Millie12591]

Fantastic pics....felt like I was on the ride! Ohhhhh, and the ones with Ariel....too cute

Jacquie!! For some reason I can't remember for sure if you've been here before, between being on your TR's and being friends on FB I feel we've been connected here but don't know for sure. So! You get the welcome package!
Sadly I didn't take most of the pictures, but thank you for the compliment any way. It was fun putting the post together since it was like reliving the ride. <happy sigh>

Actually I have two trips planned. We are going to be in WDW from 11/29 to 12/5 and will be staying at the WL CL. I'm really looking forward to this trip because it has been three long years since we have been back. I'm also so eager because I am finally going to meet Kathy & Mark on this trip as well. Unfortunately though I will be coming home a few short days shy of being able to meet Brenda down there. We also will be going to WDW 6/2/14 to 6/9/14 and will staying at the AKL CL. This is my DD's choice of resorts and really looking forward to this one as well.

Trips!! Sounds like you'll have some great meets, too bad you wont' get to see Brenda and Emmy.

I know what you mean about being a princess. I have been blessed to have an only child (16) and she is a princess... I do my best not to pamper and spoil her but it can be tough at times.

It is hard, especially since my kids are 7 years apart. Mackie's the baby and the only one at home now, she tells me she knows she's spoiled, but I also know kids who are waaaay more spoiled than she is. She's so grateful for everything we do for her, hard to turn a kid down like that.

 

[emmysmommy]

What a lovely photo Camille! Doesn't it make your heart soar when you see your baby all smiley and enjoying the trip?

That was some great weather! Such low humidity. Sadly, I think in August it was about 90% humidity every day!

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In the end it mostly ended up pictures any way! I think that's about all my poor tired brain could handle. After a day like yesterday with my mom I was beyond tired. They not only put her on a pain management but they also put her on steroids and they aren't making her the most calm person to deal with. [/FONT][/SIZE]

Get some rest my friend. I hope the pain is under control but oh my if there are any crankiness!

Actually I have two trips planned. We are going to be in WDW from 11/29 to 12/5 and will be staying at the WL CL. I'm really looking forward to this trip because it has been three long years since we have been back. I'm also so eager because I am finally going to meet Kathy & Mark on this trip as well. Unfortunately though I will be coming home a few short days shy of being able to meet Brenda down there. We also will be going to WDW 6/2/14 to 6/9/14 and will staying at the AKL CL. This is my DD's choice of resorts and really looking forward to this one as well.

I know what you mean about being a princess. I have been blessed to have an only child (16) and she is a princess... I do my best not to pamper and spoil her but it can be tough at times.

Sorry for the side track here... For some reason Camille your TR is so inviting for us to talk amongst ourselves!

I was disappointed that we will miss meeting you. I'm trying to book a birthday trip but unfortunately I have a milestone birthday during spring break/Easter and it's crazy expensive. Sooooo early June doesn't look so bad for a short trip with my hubby.

Camille: Sending prayers your way for a peaceful rest of the week.

 

[mickeystoontown]

First I have to tell a funny....when I read your description of Mackie visiting Ariel in her grotto. I read it ghetto. My mind must be tired.

Anyway, isn't the new Fantasyland the neatest thing ever? I can't wait to see it without any construction walls at all. Like you, I can't take dark rides pictures.

 

[Millie12591]

What a lovely photo Camille! Doesn't it make your heart soar when you see your baby all smiley and enjoying the trip?

Why thank you, Brenda! It does, usually she's so busy wanting to get to what we are about to do that she becomes pissy about pictures. I guess since it was first thing in the morning and we were on our way to see one of her favorites she was being more relaxed about it.

That was some great weather! Such low humidity. Sadly, I think in August it was about 90% humidity every day!

I have no doubt! I can't do the summer and early Fall months when it's hot. As much as you would think I could handle it (living in Texas and all) I just can't there, I get a horrible rash that hurts and swells in my lower legs and feet. I hate it. I don't let it stop me, but I do hate it. People look at me like I have some sort of disease.

Get some rest my friend. I hope the pain is under control but oh my if there are any crankiness!

I have been, thank the Lord I had nothing pressing to do all day yesterday. I sat and did Dis stuff and skulked around the house a bit. Today I've been cleaning between fun times on FB.

Sorry for the side track here... For some reason Camille your TR is so inviting for us to talk amongst ourselves!

I love it!! Keep at it!!

I was disappointed that we will miss meeting you. I'm trying to book a birthday trip but unfortunately I have a milestone birthday during spring break/Easter and it's crazy expensive. Sooooo early June doesn't look so bad for a short trip with my hubby.

Camille: Sending prayers your way for a peaceful rest of the week.

Thank you, sweet friend.

First I have to tell a funny....when I read your description of Mackie visiting Ariel in her grotto. I read it ghetto. My mind must be tired.

Once when I was reading a book by a well known Christians author, he wrote a book on child rearing and said one time he was sassing his mom and she picked up a girdle and threw it across the room and hit him with it. But when I read it I read griddle!! Like a cast iron griddle! I couldn't believe he was saying this in a book, about his mother!!
No worries, I promise there are no ghettos in WDW.

Anyway, isn't the new Fantasyland the neatest thing ever? I can't wait to see it without any construction walls at all. Like you, I can't take dark rides pictures.

It is!! I just love how all that thought went into making it, and how we got to see today's Imagineers minds come to life! It's amazing to think people's brains work that way!

One day I'll be able to get some good pictures on the dark rides.

 

[scottny]

I have had my surgery. Lots of pain and discomfort in the beginning but getting better daily.
Sorry about your mom but glad to hear she is getting comfortable.
You got some great shots on Little Mermaid. Oops I think I read you took them from the internet. LOL

 

[jedijill]

All caught up again.

Hope your mom responds to the new treatments and she gets some relief from the pain. Sending lots of pixie dust from WDW.

Jill in CO

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Camille! I loved your LM update! Mackie looks so cute posing outside the ride. Thanks for sharing the pics of the queue, when we went it was a walk-on and everyone was running ahead so fast that I hardly noticed what was around us. That is one draw back to no line.

I'm praying they got a little more of a handle on your mom's pain. Sounds like the steroids have their own set of challenges. Don't forget to get some rest and take care of yourself, also.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I'm glad you two enjoyed the new FL and Little Mermaid so much! Makes me excited to see it someday.