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I was pleased to find a new Cam trip report today. I'm sure it isn't easy for you, but I hope writing down your memories will help the healing process.
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Cam, I was so glad to see that you have started your TR. I have mentioned before that I lost my beautiful daughter, Jaime (age 31) back on 12/28 and took 2 of my grandsons to WDW in February. I know from experience this was a hard trip for you & Luke but glad Morgan was there to add to your new adventures. It will never be the same, but yall will make new and exciting memories building on the wonderful times you had with Stefanie. My fondest memories with my children were made at WDW and those seem to get me thru on most days!
Funny how drinking Dr. Pepper reminds you of Stefanie. I still drink out of Jaime's cup and use the Disney coffee cup she gave me one year every morning. It's the little things that really get me thru.
God bless yall, you will continue to be my prayers.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your faith and perserverance is such an inspiration.
I'm glad Morgan's first flight went so well! She already sounds like a pro!
Continuing to pray for you and your family.
Faith is all I know. Sharing is a service.
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Originally Posted by Marymouse2012
I haven't been a member on these boards for very long, but I wanted to tell you Cam that my thoughts & prayers are with you & Luke. Your PTR (June 2012) was the first one I read & I looked forward to all your updates--especially all the quotes from Stefanie! It's amazing how someone you've never met can make you care so much for them. Your special way of writing brought Stefanie's personality to life!
Shortly after I decided to become a member, your sorrow began and I have been amazed at yours & Luke's strength. With all you were going through you took the time to welcome me to the boards--unbelievable! Even though Stephanie is in Heaven now, her memory is with so many of us here. She will always be remembered with a smile. I look forward to reading this TR in honor of your precious daughter Stefanie. - Linda
I truly appreciate your prayers and support. Stefanie has inspired my writing since the day she was born. She is my special treasure. Stefanie taught me that welcoming people, caring for people was the best course.
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Originally Posted by ariel14
Sending you hugs Cam! So happy to see you started your TR! I don't know where you find the strength but I admire you so much for it!
I appreciate the hugs. Most of the time I just feel weak, but by faith I can do so much more.
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Originally Posted by kangelop
Cam, I hope that you were able to truly enjoy the trip. You have so many wonderful memories. Thank you for allowing us to tag along.
The trip was a good one. Thanks for tagging along!
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Originally Posted by Nemo125
Yea!!!!! I'm so glad you have started you Trip Report!!! I love reading each of your updates - lots of details and it feels like I was there w/you. You are off to a great start and I'm glad Morgan enjoyed her 1st flight! Can't wait for more!
I'm so glad you like the details as I get teased a lot by family and friends for all the details.
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Originally Posted by CatNipRules
Definitely signing on to read your trip report!
I love how Morgan asked if it was Hawaii that she was seeing. So cute! LOL!
My DS is going to be flying, for the first time that he can remember, and he's super excited.
I can't wait to read more of your trip report. I know that I'm going to need quite a few tissues and am eagerly looking forward to reading!
Hope your DS enjoys his first flight as much as Morgan did hers.
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Originally Posted by bsblady01
more please
Already updated!
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Originally Posted by davishomeschool
Cam, I'm so glad you started your TR. I can imagine how hard it will be to write it. I have loved reading your past reports and I hope this one will help you in your healing process.
You wrote that Morgan had never tried Burger King. Just wondering what prompted her parents to make that choice?
I have several good friends who eat all natural foods (no cans, boxes, packages, chemicals, etc.). I have always admired and aspired to be more like them; especially when my kids were young. But with 3 boys I had a very busy schedule and my kids probably thought that McDonalds was a food group. LOL
June, Morgan's mom and my sis, is very much in to healthy eating, so very little, if any, fast food.
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Originally Posted by Chancho
So happy to see a new TR. We too will be starting a new family tradition of goodie bags for the flight crew. Thank you for inspiring so many of us. Looking forward to hearing more.
That is wonderful! Stefanie loved making others feel special and the goodie bags were one way to do that.
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Originally Posted by JoanneS
I was pleased to find a new Cam trip report today. I'm sure it isn't easy for you, but I hope writing down your memories will help the healing process.
I've been checking daily and patiently awaiting this trip report. Thank you for taking us along on your journey as you honor Stephanie and introduce Morgan to the World.
Geez...7 pages behind already!! I am so glad you are able to write this. I already had tears in my eyes and big smiles!! Morgan is so pretty!! I am looking forward to reading this TR.
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and hugs and prayers as you and Luke continue to heal!!!
So glad you started your TR. I'm looking forward to going on this journey with you, Luke and Morgan. I'm glad that you had a good flight and Morgan enjoyed it! Thanks for clearing up why she had never had BK. I was thinking it had to be something like that.
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Cam, I've been waiting for you to start this TR. I know your heart is heavy - and so is mine - but hopefully this will help your healing. I am looking forward to hearing about your adventures with Morgan!
I'm so glad you've started. As always, we are here for you, and I'm grateful you've taken us along for yet another adventure. This one is a little different, but still important.
Just found this one. Open only the second day and alread at 8 pages. Got to mark it so I can get back. Just got the battery alarm so I have to find the charger. TTFN catch you on the 3rd when I will try to get caught up.
I am so glad that I found this and you have begun your TR. Thank you so much for bringing us along in your healing journey. I have loved your reports and look forward to this one and now have a box Kleenex next to the computer.
I continue to lift up you and Luke as you continue to heal and I am glad that you were able to part of that in Disney.
I am glad that Morgan had a great flight and can't wait to hear moe of her adventures.
Cam, I was so glad to see that you have started your TR. I have mentioned before that I lost my beautiful daughter, Jaime (age 31) back on 12/28 and took 2 of my grandsons to WDW in February. I know from experience this was a hard trip for you & Luke but glad Morgan was there to add to your new adventures. It will never be the same, but yall will make new and exciting memories building on the wonderful times you had with Stefanie. My fondest memories with my children were made at WDW and those seem to get me thru on most days!
Funny how drinking Dr. Pepper reminds you of Stefanie. I still drink out of Jaime's cup and use the Disney coffee cup she gave me one year every morning. It's the little things that really get me thru.
God bless yall, you will continue to be my prayers.
Thinking of you and your loss, too! It's the little things that are getting me through, too. I carry Stefanie's license with me, and when I see her smiling face on it, I smile, too, through teary eyes.
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Originally Posted by Pris
I've been checking daily and patiently awaiting this trip report. Thank you for taking us along on your journey as you honor Stephanie and introduce Morgan to the World.
You are welcome!
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Originally Posted by DawnK
Geez...7 pages behind already!! I am so glad you are able to write this. I already had tears in my eyes and big smiles!! Morgan is so pretty!! I am looking forward to reading this TR.
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and hugs and prayers as you and Luke continue to heal!!!
I know it's long already and I'm trying not to miss any of the responses.
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Originally Posted by Tabitha34
So glad you started your TR. I'm looking forward to going on this journey with you, Luke and Morgan. I'm glad that you had a good flight and Morgan enjoyed it! Thanks for clearing up why she had never had BK. I was thinking it had to be something like that.
I'm so used to the no fast food thing that I forgot others wouldn't know!
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Originally Posted by mousestruck
Cam, I've been waiting for you to start this TR. I know your heart is heavy - and so is mine - but hopefully this will help your healing. I am looking forward to hearing about your adventures with Morgan!
It is already helping me as I heal.
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Cam, I am so happy you've started this, I am looking forward to hearing all about your trip. I love Morgan's enthusiasm about her first plane ride!
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Originally Posted by buzzspal2
Great start. I'm looking forward to what happens next.
More already posted.
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Originally Posted by Principessa_di_Fata
I'm so glad you've started. As always, we are here for you, and I'm grateful you've taken us along for yet another adventure. This one is a little different, but still important.
I truly appreciate everyone who is here for me.
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Originally Posted by abubbles77
Checking in. Just a reminder to myself, do NOT read this TR at work or without tissues.
Good reminders!
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Originally Posted by rhinohunter
Just found this one. Open only the second day and alread at 8 pages. Got to mark it so I can get back. Just got the battery alarm so I have to find the charger. TTFN catch you on the 3rd when I will try to get caught up.
I was surprised myself at how long it was already.
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Originally Posted by 2princessmom
I am so glad that I found this and you have begun your TR. Thank you so much for bringing us along in your healing journey. I have loved your reports and look forward to this one and now have a box Kleenex next to the computer.
I continue to lift up you and Luke as you continue to heal and I am glad that you were able to part of that in Disney.
I am glad that Morgan had a great flight and can't wait to hear moe of her adventures.
Cam, I am glad that you've started your TR, and I love the title you chose. Morgan sounds like such a sweetheart...Hawaii!! How adorable. I know this trip was a tough one for you, so thank you for sharing it with us. I will be following along with a box of tissues in hand.
You and I are alike in at least one respect: I always heal through my writing. Any time I have experienced any sort of loss or hardship, I write. I've been journaling since I was six. The difference is, I am shy most of the time about sharing what I have written, so I admire you for sharing on Facebook and PassPorter. for strength for you while writing this TR!
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. We too will be starting a new family tradition of goodie bags for the flight crew. Thank you for inspiring so many of us. Looking forward to hearing more.
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