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Fantastic News! Congratulations! I totally understand the waiting and waiting feeling. I am going through that now. I have just about given up and try to move on. It must be such a relief. I am sure this will not be the last extension you will have. Somehow I see you as a permanent CM in your future. Disney needs CM's like you who create that special Disney magic! Good luck! Have a great lunch at Chefs de France. Maybe you will get to see "Remy" while your there and give us a take on how that is going. So happy for you!
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Congratulations Dawn. I knew you would get it. I hope I can find you in Sept to meet you. You have been a great inspiration to me. Glad it has all worked out for you. I will keep you in my thoughts for telling your DH.
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Dawn,
I've been silently reading along on your journey, but with this great news, I had to come out of silent hiding to say CONGRATULATIONS! What an exciting opportunity and sounds like your dreams are finally coming true.
We arrive on the 19th of June for 8 days, so if you are settled back in by then, I will come by and see you, wherever you may be.
I have a question....what would have happened if you had received the call about the interview for the Education internship first? Would you have said yes to that, then had to renig (sp?) once you heard from the Retail group?
Good question! From what I understand, if you accept a position, but a better one is offered later, you can decline the first and accept the second. It's similar to backing out of the CP extension (which I still have to do!) I think WDW understands the bird in the hand vs. two in the bush.
I did tell hubby yesterday. He had already been prepped a couple of times that if the offer came, I was taking it. His initial reaction was silence, so I asked if he was proud of me and he said, "Well, yeah, but I'm torn". I reminded him that military families separate for long periods all the time and survive it and we are in a much better situation in that he and the kids can visit back and forth (and with my raise, it will be much easier now). He was glum, to say the least. Later last night, he sent me an email that said, "To answer your question, YES, I'm very proud of you". So I think he's coming to grips with it slowly. It will also help that we'll be home for a bit in May/June. My manager is looking to see if I can go seasonal in between programs and if I can, that may adjust my travel dates a bit.
DDs had a slow realization last night that we'll be here for 10yo' b-day, my b-day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. They told me I'd better start saving up for the MNSSHP and MVMCP tix they are sure to want. I told them they'd better not be spoiled brats about getting to spend a year growing up at WDW. 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.
Dawn - Glad that DH emailed you and let you know how proud he is of you, and this is an amazing opportunity - you never know maybe the time apart will make him really appreciate the wonderful family that he has. I was curious, if you end up being offered a full time position after January is there any chance that he would move to be with you in Florida? I know it would be a hard decision for you as a job offer would be fulfilling a dream yet you have so many ties to home as well. At least you have much more time now to think of all the outcomes and how you as a family will follow through if they arise...
Again...I am so happy for you and look forward to continuing my reading of this amazing journey of yours.
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Congratulations Dawn!What awesome news! I am also glad to hear that DH was gracious enough to say that he was proud of you. From all that I've read, it sounds like it may not have been easy for him to do. So now you can relax and enjoy the rest of the CP program without the stress of wondering what comes next. I am so very happy for you!
Wonderful news. I wonder if they were waiting for evaluation results before making you an offer. It's nice that your DH can let you know he's proud. If he's in construction, can he pick up some winter jobs in Florida? Or is that your place?
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Oh Dawn, What GREAT news! We are all proud of you! So glad to hear that DH is taking it well. Can't wait to hear all about your PI b/c have completely enjoyed your CP experience!
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I totally understand the waiting and waiting feeling. I am going through that now. I have just about given up and try to move on. It must be such a relief. I am sure this will not be the last extension you will have. Somehow I see you as a permanent CM in your future. Disney needs CM's like you who create that special Disney magic! Good luck! Have a great lunch at Chefs de France. Maybe you will get to see "Remy" while your there and give us a take on how that is going. So happy for you! 
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I told them they'd better not be spoiled brats about getting to spend a year growing up at WDW. 
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.
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