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We go on
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To a new day, we go on.
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I keep falling behind on your TR because for some reason yours still skips sections when I read on Tapatalk (on my iPhone) I haven't noticed it on anyone elses But I keep coming back and rereading so I don't miss anything!
I LOVE that watermelon salad from Urban Eats! So yummy! Looks like a beautiful day at Epcot and you are getting quite a bit in!
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Group Hugs for Wheezie, Travismom, Cam & Luke, as well as all the other PP who have lost children. I'm sure an extra hug or two couldn't hurt. You all show such amazing strength & perseverance. I wish this for those facing the aftermath of the Orlando tragedy & the young child at the GF.
Oops - sorry to divert from all of Cams great details & pics. Had you not said you forgot the good camera I would have never known - the butterfly pics are so awesome. Thanks for posting them. Shared all the topiary pics & butterfly ones with JB and he loved them all.
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Cam - mom was asking "how are the butterflies housed? Are they in a tent, under a large mist net or just loose? TIA
And she absolutely loved the flower beds even without the iconic monorail that you were waiting for. She couldn't believe you took all of those pics with your phone.
This has been a hard trip, so hugs and tears were shared. It truly is hard to go back that first time when our children who made the magic come to life are no longer there to add new memories. Trust me the pain is deep. Even now Luke and I spend a part of each trip remembering Stefanie and her love of this place and her love for us. No picture yet, but Pam will help to rectify that later in the day.
You got some great photos with your iPhone. I'm contemplating leaving my camera home next year and just taking pictures with my Galaxy S6. I know, what a travesty! The phone has a great camera. And it'll also make me see the parks through my own eyes instead of through a lens (because I don't think my phone has that much memory to hold the thousands of photos I always take). We'll see...
Last trip, I had the exact same future as Pam, broken leg and all.
How great that you were able to meet up with Regina and give her some emotional support! I remember this tragic loss, it really broke my heart (just like yours did).
Sounds like another great time at Epcot. Your pics are still great, even without your big camera.
I'm glad you were able to have a PP meet. It sounds like this was a very emotional trip for travismom. I can't imagine. Our sweet son passed away 13 years ago, but he was "just " a baby. I can't imagine losing an older child/adult child. (Obviously it's awful no matter the age-I'm just having a hard time putting into words what I want to say this morning. )
Anyway, I look forward to reading more.
Losing a child is hard because it's just not the way it's supposed to be.
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Glad you got to meet up with your family, the butterfly pictures turned out really well. My husband often uses his phone for photos now over the DSLR and the pictures turn out just as good.
I was very glad with how my iPhone photos turned out.
The picture is on the wall outside of Sanuk sandal shop in Disney Springs.
You are right again. I believe it is right next to the new restrooms there.
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Huey, Dewey and Louie are also a favorite of mine. They look so cute as topiaries. You got some great photos despite the forgotten camera.
The duck nephews did make very cute topiaries.
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I keep falling behind on your TR because for some reason yours still skips sections when I read on Tapatalk (on my iPhone) I haven't noticed it on anyone elses But I keep coming back and rereading so I don't miss anything!
I LOVE that watermelon salad from Urban Eats! So yummy! Looks like a beautiful day at Epcot and you are getting quite a bit in!
Wonder what causes that skipping on Tapatalk! I've tried reading on my iPhone but it's just too small to be comfortable on my eyes.
Just got all caught up! I can't believe how good your iPhone photos are...you definitely have a photographer's eye!
Thank you so much! Sometimes I wish I was more creative, but I am learning.
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Great pictures, despite not having the 'real' camera. You got some great shots of the butterflies!
The watermelon salad looks so perfect for summer!
The watermelon salad was the one item I did not want. I've been teased over the years because I can't stand watermelon.
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Group Hugs for Wheezie, Travismom, Cam & Luke, as well as all the other PP who have lost children. I'm sure an extra hug or two couldn't hurt. You all show such amazing strength & perseverance. I wish this for those facing the aftermath of the Orlando tragedy & the young child at the GF.
You are very sweet and I never turn down hugs. My heart goes out to Orlando and also this family whose magic turned to tragedy.
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Oops - sorry to divert from all of Cams great details & pics. Had you not said you forgot the good camera I would have never known - the butterfly pics are so awesome. Thanks for posting them. Shared all the topiary pics & butterfly ones with JB and he loved them all.
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I know, what a travesty! The phone has a great camera. And it'll also make me see the parks through my own eyes instead of through a lens (because I don't think my phone has that much memory to hold the thousands of photos I always take). We'll see...
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