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Old 04-23-2009, 03:30 PM   #1591
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great job, i can't think of anyone more deserving than you....
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Old 04-23-2009, 05:08 PM   #1592
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Dawn, I haven't posted before but have been reading your adventures daily. Even I felt such a sense of relief when I read your news. I'm so happy for you. And how neat that your dd's were there with you. Congratulations!

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Old 04-23-2009, 06:10 PM   #1593
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Congratulations! That has to be a relief
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Old 04-23-2009, 06:34 PM   #1594
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Yep!!! Us too!! We get to see you when we are there in Nov/Dec - at the same time as Mary (gonna watch Illuminations with her and her fam!).

We are all so very proud of you!! Glad that you finally got what you were wanting.

Take the situation with DH one step at a time. Sounds like he needs time to absorb information and that you need to repeat stuff multiple times before it really hits home. Don't worry too much about what is going to happen next - get yourself settled into your new role and then think about what you need to do. Again....congratulations!! Please be sure to let us know where you will be working so we can come see you in Dec!

And maybe Dawn can take Dec 2nd off in advance so that she can come watch Illuminations with us and our group in Italy...
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Congratulations Dawn! I knew you could do it.
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I am soo happy for you Dawn!
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Congrats, Dawn. I'm glad you got the position you wanted and that your DH e mailed you and said that he was pround of you. Hopefully I'll see you in Sept when I'm down there with my DD for our annual trip.
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They used to really be jealous of my childhood, having grown up in Europe and travelling so much, but they've both said this makes up for it.
First - GREAT JOB!! I'm so terribly happy for you. I can't imagine how excited you were (and still are). Sounds like your DH is coming about. Must have felt good to have him tell you (even in an email) that he's proud of you.

Secondly - I agree with your girls (somewhat). While Europe is great, and I'd love to take the girls over "the pond" for a summer or two, They can get tons of cultural experiences at WDW.

Hope Friday is a great lunch for you and your DD. I love Chefs de France.
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Congrats, Dawn!!

Disney really made a great choice! ...And we're so happy for you!
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Dawn, that is fantastic news! I am so happy for you. I am also happy that your DH wrote that email to you. Bet that made you feel even better. Congrats and keep up the good work.
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Dawn, what wonderful news!!! I am so happy your dreams have come true. We have 2 trips planned Aug. & Dec. I hope we have a chance meet. Congrats again!!!
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Congratulations!!!! That's wonderfully fantastic news. I'm absolutely thrilled for you and very proud of you. Congratulations again.
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I'm so stinkin excited for you! Best news of the day> Also, glad that hubby said well typed the magic words.
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