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So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Thanks everyone - trying to hang in there BUT it is soooooooooooooooo HARD!!!!
gotta love insurance...............they let MIL leave the hospital!!!!! Are you freakin' kidding me???????????? so far this am, I have received 3 video messges from my neice showing the irractic behaviors .
I can't leave soon enough for my weekend trip with Emily - and of course I seriously looked at trying to add a day, but Scott said NO! Can you believe that??? He wants me to save the day for him and I to be able to do something! Guess I will have to settle for 4 days in the bubble for a quick escape!!!
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Oh no!! Sounds like your girls trip is coming at a good time at least to provide you with some relief... I hope your MIL gets whatever help she needs, that's so unfortunate. Sometimes our health system is just so broken
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Oh no, Lisa! Sorry to hear of today's event! You are almost ready to go, though, and I know you and Em will have such a good time! Make sure to bring Scott something that will make him smile - I'm sure he needs it!
WHAT?? What's the next step? Assuming you'll have to go to court to get her declared incompetent and have someone act as proxy. Really not a great option, as she still seems pretty feisty and will oppose it. I was very afraid of this happening with my mother when it was time for her to move to a nursing home, but she went downhill mentally so fast that it wasn't necessary and I got proxy and power of attorney without going to court. I hope you and Em have a good time away from the fray and can spend a day with Scott when you return.
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Oh no!! Sounds like your girls trip is coming at a good time at least to provide you with some relief... I hope your MIL gets whatever help she needs, that's so unfortunate. Sometimes our health system is just so broken
Mel
It so is!!! Can't get here quick enough! This will be the longest 24 hours of my life!!! The health care system is beyond frustrating!!! Especially Mental health.
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I thought she couldn't sign herself out?! What the heck?!??!?!!!!
You NEED this trip - no matter how "quick"! Enjoy - safe travels!
She didn't - the insurance said it was time for her to go - and the hospital will NOT do direct bill (which Scott asked about) therefore - adios!!!
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Sending even more for your MiL!
Thanks Cam!
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Oh no, Lisa! Sorry to hear of today's event! You are almost ready to go, though, and I know you and Em will have such a good time! Make sure to bring Scott something that will make him smile - I'm sure he needs it!
Thanks - the trip can't come soon enough! We will be sure to bring something special back for Scott!!! He surprised us last night with a few Disney Gift Cards for us to use! I am sure he will appreciate what ever alone time he gets!!!
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WHAT?? What's the next step? Assuming you'll have to go to court to get her declared incompetent and have someone act as proxy. Really not a great option, as she still seems pretty feisty and will oppose it. I was very afraid of this happening with my mother when it was time for her to move to a nursing home, but she went downhill mentally so fast that it wasn't necessary and I got proxy and power of attorney without going to court. I hope you and Em have a good time away from the fray and can spend a day with Scott when you return.
Yes - unfortunately Laurie - it's looking like Scott will have to go for Conservatory - not as easy task - but he already picked up the paperwork - things are sprialing very quickly -and it's just not a good option to sit and let her do whatever she wants - she will quickly be left with nothing if we don't take control . I will certainly plan a quick getaway somewhere - even if we sleep on the boat - when the time is right for him to be away for a day or two.
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Good grief!
Thanks.
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The trip with EM is what you two need The day with Scott sounds like what he needs, In our prayers
Thanks Mike - we need them.
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I'm so sorry your family is going through this. Hopefully your MiL will be able to get the treatment she needs there over the next 10 days 
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Can you believe that??? He wants me to save the day for him and I to be able to do something! Guess I will have to settle for 4 days in the bubble for a quick escape!!!
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