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I should know better than to read your TR while at work! I'll just tell everyone my allergies are acting up!
Happy Belated Birthday Cam!
Let the tears and smiles keep coming.
Melissa
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What a special and moving update. Like most everyone reading this update and commenting, I had to wipe away many tears while reading of your interaction with Mary Poppins. I am so glad you had that special moment with her, and that you have the photos of that moment.
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I think it was a consensus that we were all teary eyed reading about your encounter with Mary Poppins. I'm so glad that she was perfect in every way and I know you will cherish that memory.
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Add me to the list of those tearing up reading about your meet with Mary Poppins.
I've been following along with your TR - thank you so much for sharing it with us! I love Morgan's enthusiasm and her cute comments like are we over Hawaii, the 3 lb. burger, etc.!
Want to send you some too!
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no words...
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a belated Happy Birthday!
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Loved hearing about your time with Mary Poppins! Knowing what a favorite she is of your's, it was great that you could have a special moment with her and tell her about Stefanie. Your pictures with her are so sweet!
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I suspect this whole TR should come with a tissue warning. Happy belated birthday, Cam, and if I'm not mistaken, happy anniversary to you and Luke too!
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Cam I am so glad that you had a wonderful time with Mary Poppins, brought tears to my eyes as well! They sure are takin their time gettin you the photopass CD! I hope it gets to you soon, cant wait to see the pics! In the mean time I am sendin pixies to speed up the process!
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more please
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I am all caught up again, Cam. Add me to the list of people who got teary eyed when I read about your Mary Poppins meet. I am so glad she was able to bring you a little comfort, however. She is practically perfect in every way. I hope your birthday/anniversary were great. I forgot to tell you "Happy Birthday" on Facebook. I heard a song on the radio that made me think of Stefanie the other night, and it made me cry. But then I smiled, because I was thinking of the trip report (or was it a pre-trip report?) where she said "saddlecrap." I've got some of my friends using that word now when we're being silly. They love the story behind it. Stefanie's word always makes them smile.
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Cam,
Happy belated birthday - I meant to log on during our birthday and leave you a message, but never got the time
I wanted to let you know that each time I saw Mary Poppins this past week, I thought of you! The boys and I left a donation in Stephanie's name at the Animal Kingdom and felt very honored to be able to do so!
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I'm just catching up again and like any great story, yours has brought many smiles as well as tears and I can't wait to hear more!
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I'm loving your TR! You are getting so much done, from the rides to the character meets. Morgan is so blessed to have you and Luke to share WDW with her! I too am touched by your character meets and love the signs of Stefanie sprinkled throughout your vacation. (the Tink pin, the hidden Mickeys, Mouse ears, etc...)
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Sorry - I got a bit behind............and I am another who should have known to NOT read while at work...................Mary Poppins.........sigh.................... .......again, you are such a strong, brave woman and I just know that you have the most precious angel watching over you.
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Mary Poppins has always been my favorite character..but now, she is my MOST favorite character!! I love it when a character acts the same in person as you would've expected them to act from their movie.
I am so thankful for all of you reading along and supporting me, even crying with me. you all!
First, life got in the way last week with my training, my birthday celebration one night, our anniversary celebration most of Saturday, and then a funk settle over me yesterday and today. There are just some days since Stefanie has died that it's a bit harder to get motivated or even energy to do much of anything. Sometime this evening I felt the mood fading, so I've gotten my PhotoPass pictures all loaded up on Photobucket and ready to share. Hopefully, tomorrow I'll even have a decent update ready to post. But until then some of our PP pictures from the portion of the trip I've already covered.
Our first castle pictures on Monday evening June 3.
That first magical ride on Space Mountain.
Meeting up with Heather to ride Buzz Lightyear.
Don't Heather and I look like we are having so much fun! We were!
Rose Garden/Castle Picture.
Day 2 starting with Epcot Character Spot.
One of my favorites.
Another of my favorites, my new hero, Pluto (though I didn't know it yet).
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What fantastic photos! Looks like Morgan really got into the character meets. The one with Aurora looks so sweet and she's having the best time with Goofy. The ride photos all came out great, too. Morgan's so serious about getting the targets and I love the one of you and Heather.
I am really enjoying your TR. I am always amazed at the people who are chosen as characters. Mary Poppins was just what you needed My DD1 has a high school friend that is now a CM character at WDW, she is one of the most kind and loving young ladies you would ever meet. That special Disney "magic" is always there to place the right people where they are needed
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You finally got your passporter CD. That is great news! And I agree with you, the photo of Morgan that you noted was one of your favorites was great (though they all were really good).
Take your time with the trip report. We all understand that this is an emotional journey for you. We will be here when you are ready to post.
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Happy belated birthday, Cam, and if I'm not mistaken, happy anniversary to you and Luke too!
I hope your birthday/anniversary were great. I forgot to tell you "Happy Birthday" on Facebook. I heard a song on the radio that made me think of Stefanie the other night, and it made me cry. But then I smiled, because I was thinking of the trip report (or was it a pre-trip report?) where she said "saddlecrap." I've got some of my friends using that word now when we're being silly. They love the story behind it. Stefanie's word always makes them smile.
- I meant to log on during our birthday and leave you a message, but never got the time
you all!
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Morgan looks so cute w/ Mickey and his pals. Thank you for sharing.
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