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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
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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I'm sure the relief over it not being cancer is enormous.
And congrats on another girl! That'll be a lot of estrogen in that house....maybe David needs a dog - a boy dog.....
Good to hear they don't think Cancer is a possibility. Are they doing anything to help make David comfortable while they try to figure out what he has?
Good news about David and hope you get some definitive answers shortly! Congrats on the ultrasound!
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Great news about David. Sorry that he is so uncomfortable though. Stellar news about another girl - such a precious name for a sweet little one. Your announcement was totally perfect. We are the opposite - 3 boys. I really wanted a girl but JB is so perfect & handsome I didn't care about the gender in the end. Congratulations again. Now to just figure out the source of David's pain, get AJ another job and you all will be set for a grand vacation to WDW.
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Jessie, be careful of what information you reveal about David here. Certainly better than doing it on FB for sure. I think everyone I know here is trustworthy but there could be those who are not. Just be careful and just tell us what you have to. If someone inquires more than general info, it should be done in a pm. My two or three cents and trying to help you out!
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My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Congratulations on your little princess! Love the name! One of my nieces is Ella Grace.
It's good to hear that David's issues are likely not cancer. Hopefully you get some answers on Tuesday.
Thank you!
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Great to hear the news is not as serious as suspected for David
What a Lovely name your newest has
Thanks!
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I'm sure the relief over it not being cancer is enormous.
And congrats on another girl! That'll be a lot of estrogen in that house....maybe David needs a dog - a boy dog.....
Your reply made me laugh out loud! I giggled like crazy, haha! I asked David how he felt about that much estrogen and all he would say was "I love all my girls." ❤️
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Congratulations on the little princess! I am glad the diagnosis for David isn't looking as bad as originally thought.
Thank you! I am quite relieved about the diagnosis being not as bad as we feared.
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LOVE the name you picked out!!!
Good to hear they don't think Cancer is a possibility. Are they doing anything to help make David comfortable while they try to figure out what he has?
Thank you! I had to work to convince David "Ella" was the right choice. But luckily he came around. They aren't really doing anything for David right now, they just told him to take it easy. [emoji53]
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Good news about David and hope you get some definitive answers shortly! Congrats on the ultrasound!
Thanks!
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Great news about David. Sorry that he is so uncomfortable though. Stellar news about another girl - such a precious name for a sweet little one. Your announcement was totally perfect. We are the opposite - 3 boys. I really wanted a girl but JB is so perfect & handsome I didn't care about the gender in the end. Congratulations again. Now to just figure out the source of David's pain, get AJ another job and you all will be set for a grand vacation to WDW.
All pretty exciting stuff! AJ has an interview scheduled next week so we will see what happens!
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Glad cancer seems to be off the table! Hope the specialist can find out what is wrong so David can get some relief.
Congrats on Princess #3 and love the name Ella Grace.
Thank you, Cam. It's definitely a relief. I'm glad you like the name! I had to fight for it, haha.
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Jessie, be careful of what information you reveal about David here. Certainly better than doing it on FB for sure. I think everyone I know here is trustworthy but there could be those who are not. Just be careful and just tell us what you have to. If someone inquires more than general info, it should be done in a pm. My two or three cents and trying to help you out!
I've revealed as much detail as I plan to. Thank you for your concern!
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Great news about David's health! We always tend to think the worse in unknown situations like that.
As I said on FB, congrats on girl #3! I experienced some disappointment when I found out my youngest would be a boy as I really, really wanted a girl. But now, I wouldn't change it for the world.
Oh gosh .... I hope the mass is nothing to be too concerned about. Pixies sent your way!
Love the name Ella ... and I hear you on feeling a little disappointment, totally natural - but with three boys myself nothing beats saying "my boys" - love them!
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Congrats on the ultrasound! 
Certainly better than doing it on FB for sure. 
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