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Great start! Happy that the flight went well for Morgan! She is so cute! Honestly, I felt a little emotional and teary myself reading your first installment of the trip. I will definitely miss the pictures of Stefanie and her smiling face during this report but that just shows what a wonderful impact she made on so many of us. So glad that Morgan is getting to share this trip with you!
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Love Morgan's unbridled enthusiasm...glad it was a smooth flight and that the goodie bags were appreciated by the crew.
Danielle
The crew was awesome in their reception of the goodie bags. Just wait for more of their response to these little bags.
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Originally Posted by dutchdisneyfamily
Tears and smiles here too. That was funny about the "not Hawaii" picture. I'm glad you are sharing this, though it has to be hard. I am looking forward to reading more.
Tears and smiles will be the norm for this TR.
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Originally Posted by TuffyCO
I'm so happy to see you have started your TR. I hope it will be a step in healing for you. I look forward to sharing in your adventures. Looks like Morgan had a great first flight and I just have to say, she has a beautiful smile!
All my writing at the moment seems to be a big part of my healing process. Good thing I like to write!
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Originally Posted by bsblady01
so glad you started your trip report
Me, too! I've waited long enough.
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Originally Posted by dj1028
I know this will be a challenging trip report...but like so many others, I'm looking forward to reading about your trip. Great start!
I knew this one would be more difficult than usual, so I took even more notes.
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Originally Posted by jjjmranch
Great start on your TR. I'll be having a Dr. Pepper tomorrow as I continue to read it!
Luke and I are still working our way through Dr. Peppers given to Stefanie while she was in the hospital. But every sip reminds me of her.
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Originally Posted by BJ Wanlund
I was just so happening to check out the PassPorter boards, and then I found out that you had started your TR. So, already, I have a simultaneous happy and sad feeling.
I seriously had to laugh at the Hawaii comment, though. No Morgan, Hawaii is the OTHER side of the country, LOL.
BJ
I've got that same happy and sad feeling and it accompanied me and Luke the entire trip.
Hang in there, Cam! I can't imagine how tough this all has been on your family. Glad Morgan has been a comfort to you both!
Stefanie touched so many lives of family, friends, and even strangers. We all feel a hole where our little buddy is supposed to be.
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Originally Posted by travismom
I'm so glad Morgan enjoyed her first plane ride!!! First one is always the most nerve wracking!!
Sounds like ya'll are off to a great start...can't wait to read more!
I remember that same excitement and anxiety on my own first flight, so I was glad that once we were up in the air that she looked at me and said, "This isn't bad."
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Originally Posted by twins4me
Cam,
Thanks for sharing this difficult journey with us! Thinking of you and Luke often!
We truly appreciate your thoughts!
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Originally Posted by dsteiny23
Cam, I was so glad to see that you've started your TR. and glad Morgan enjoyed her first flight. It will be different, but I'm looking forward very much to reading all about it
I've had folks ask me if it was a fun trip. My answer is that is not how I'd describe this trip. We did have fun, but it was also a hard trip.
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Originally Posted by lauriep
Already had recourse to the tissues, so I'm not sure "enjoying" is the right word, but I know this will be a moving TR, and fun, too, thanks to sweet Morgan!
Moving is probably a better descriptor of this trip report.
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Originally Posted by chezp
I'm so glad you've started this and that Morgan enjoyed her first flight - loved the comment about Hawaii - if only! I'd love to be able to get there in such a short space of time.
I wish it were that easy to get to Hawaii, too. Luke isn't sold on that long flight, but I'm working on him by suggesting that we fly to LA and stay at the Grand Californian for a few days and visit Disneyland. Then we could fly from there to Hawaii.
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Glad Morgan enjoyed her first flight. Did you have any trouble getting seats together? We are flying with Southwest for the first time in November & I'm nervous about getting to sit together. We have only flown with airlines that we could chose seats when we booked.
We've never had any trouble getting seats together when we've flown SWA. We do the Early Bird Check In, so we get a good spot in line. Our seats this year were in Row 8.
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Originally Posted by pinkandpink
I followed along your pre-trip report faithfully but I was too shy to comment. I wanted to let you know that we were in the World around the same time. (May 31-June 8th) Stefanie inspired us to make goodie bags for our flight crew on our trip. It was one of the highlights of my daughter's flight when she handed them to the flight crew. I thought of your sweetheart as I started the tradition with my daughter Lily. Looking forward to reading your trip report! You probably had the ponchos out as much as we did!
Edit: Here's a copy of the poem I included in the goodie bags. I hope that it makes you smile to know that Stefanie started a little pay it forward tradition in our family.
My name is Lily Kate and I’m so happy to be on this flight.
I’ll fasten my seatbelt and not leave my parents’ sight.
I have been begging and waiting for this exciting day.
I’ve never flown before and I want to get to Disney to play.
My mom promised me you would have peanuts and a drink.
I’ll be on my very best behavior and not cause a stink.
But mostly I want to give you a smile and this card
Because I know that sometimes your job can be a little hard.
So here are some sweet goodies for you, flight crew
A tiny token of thanks for the great job that you do!
Your poem is terrific! So glad you have started the goodie bags as a new tradition for Lily!
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Originally Posted by Dlandmom2
Great start, Cam. I can't believe how much Morgan has grown since the last time I saw her in one of your pictures!
I'm glad Morgan did so well on the flight. It's always fun to see first experiences!
I'm sure this TR will be a difficult one to write. Thank you for sharing your trip memories with us.
My sister June couldn't believe how much Morgan grew while away for 2 weeks. She is in a growth spurt for sure.
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Originally Posted by Coop
Yay! You started your TR! I realize it must be so hard but I'm glad you started. You are such a great storyteller! I'm glad that Morgan liked her first airplane ride. It makes me feel like I'm a big baby because I'm nervous as I just booked our flight for September. (And I haven't flown since 1991 - so kinda nervous). And she had never been to BK? Wow! That's almost unheard of for an 11 year old anymore.
I should have mentioned why she hadn't been to BK before. My sister June is very much into healthy eating, and she's an awesome cook, so they very seldom have fast food.
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Originally Posted by DoraDoug
I'm glad to hear Morgan enjoyed her first flight! That was really sweet of the flight crew to present her with her very own goodie bag as well. I'm looking forward to hearing more about the adventures of Morgan!
She was amazed that she got a goodie bag, too. Stefanie had received several from the crew over the years.
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Originally Posted by tinker_me_happy
Great start to your trip! Love Morgan's excitement and awe! Tears here as well reading. Looking forward to more!
Morgan did keep the magic going.
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Originally Posted by Huntermom
Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us.
You are so welcome!
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Originally Posted by OCEANGRLLG
So glad that you have started your TR!! Sounds like Morgan is having a great time so far, glad she enjoyed the flight and Burger King!
I don't think Morgan had more than one bad moment on this trip and you'll get that one in graphic detail when I finally get to June 10.
So glad to see you have started your TR. I can't wait to follow along!
Thanks for joining in!
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Originally Posted by phoebec
What a great start to your trip. I am glad Morgan enjoyed the flight. I hope this trip brought some healing to you and Luke.
It was a healing trip.
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Originally Posted by kingfamily1129
I read the first part last night via Facebook and wasn't able to comment because I wasn't logged into PassPorter, but I'm very happy you have started your TR. I know this trip was very different than what you pictured it would be when you began planning it, but coming was a great honor to Stefanie's memory and her love for Disney. Can't wait to hear more!
This trip was NOT what we had pictured or planned at all, but we learned a lot about ourselves and our future Disney trips by going ahead with it.
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Originally Posted by CountryTink
So glad Morgan's first flight was such a success. Looking forward to hearing about your trip.
Me, too!
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Originally Posted by materstater
Very nice start. Your niece sounds like a sweetheart. Glad the crew appreciated everything from Stefanie. More please when your ready.
The goodie bags went much better than I had expected.
I am so glad you were able to start this trip report Cam. Sounds like you guys were honoring Stefanie very early in this trip. I have been away from the boards a bit but I will be checking in more often to keep up with your updates.
The only way I could go on this particular trip was to honor Stefanie, and that's what kept it from being unbearable.
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Originally Posted by DisneyDana
Aww, that made me cry. What a cute idea that Stephanie started. What a great Disney family we have here. It's really neat to see friends keeping traditions alive like this.
I thought the same thing. Stefanie lives on as the tradition continues.
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What a great start to your trip!! Can't wait for more...
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Originally Posted by njlaura
Great start Cam!
So great that you're able to share your special place with Morgan and that she was such a willing participant in doing all the things Stefanie like to do. So sweet of you to give the goodie bags to the attendants.
I wouldn't say she was a willing participant in doing all the things Stefanie liked to do as you'll see further into the TR. She and Stefanie are two very different personalities, and I had to let go, at least for this trip, of some of the things that I had grown to love with Stefanie. Luke and I will get to do those things on future trips.
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Originally Posted by nursemom
I am so happy to see you beginning the TR. I am glad the flight went well for Morgan. It must have been an exciting but very difficult trip for you and Luke.
Great start Cam! Glad the flight has gone well for Morgan (and the rest of you)! Can't wait for more!
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Originally Posted by Roxie2006
I was very glad to read that Morgan kept you smiling. Just knowing this trip would be bittersweet, I truly hoped Morgan would help with that, making things a little more bearable. The smile on her face while getting ready to take off was a gem. This first part was exciting. for sharing!!!!!
You are ! More smiles and tears to come!
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Originally Posted by mfirst
Cam, I know this trip was so difficult for you, thank you for sharing it with us! I love Morgan's excitement on the plane (not Hawaii - priceless!).
Melissa
I need to share it and you all are such great readers/listeners.
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Originally Posted by disneyknut
I was hesitant to start reading this newest trip report.. worried that a Cam & fam trip report just wouldn't be the same without Princess Stefanie but after seeing your Photopass pics on FB, I'm hooked..
I hope that this Disney trip is a little healing to you & Luke as it was for my DH when he lost his Dad.
Now with my observations.. Morgan is only 11YO, she looks much older. Loved her enthusiasm on her plane ride
looking forward to more..
I was hesitant to write a TR as Stefanie is the charmer of the three of us. I think Luke and I are a bit boring without her. But our healing process is something worth sharing. Morgan does look much older than 11. I'm sure by next summer she'll be taller than me.
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Originally Posted by Grammy Grumpy
Hooray, it s started! So glad Morgan's first flight went well. Love sharing this adventure.
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Originally Posted by clio
Glad you started your trip report. I'm happy that Morgan's first flight went well and that the crew appreciated the goody bags.
Liz
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Originally Posted by stardust190
Glad you started your TR. I'm glad the flight went well and Morgan enjoyed it. I love that you're honoring Stefanie even in the simplest ways (ie. your food/beverage choices). I'm hoping you were able to recall fond memories of Stefanie throughout the trip and that along with the tears there were smiles. The healing process is long and hard, but one day at a time. One memory at a time...
One day at a time is the only way to do it. for following along.
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Originally Posted by jandsdennis
Really looking forward to your TR. It was so cute to see how excited Morgan was on her first flight. Glad she was there to help you and Luke with this step in your new journey.
We were glad she was along, too.
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Originally Posted by GinnyMouse
Thank you so much for sharing your journey, I don't imagine that it's easy. The fact that you are doing this speaks volumes about you & your determination to honor Stephanie's memory & her love of Disney. Looking forward to reading more.
I like that -- it is determination to keep Stefanie's memory alive that keeps me working through each day.
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Originally Posted by KMB733
I'm so happy to see you started your TR. I'm glad that Morgan enjoyed her first flight, this is going to be a great adventure for her!
She feels like she can now be a tour guide for her family when we go next June.
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
Sounds like a great start Cam! Can't wait to hear more!
I'm so happy you started your TR, Cam and glad that the trip accomplished some healing for you and Luke. I look forward to reading about your trip, you've always captivated me with your writing, you do it so well.
Tell Luke that stopping in Disneyland on the way to Hawaii or the way back (both ways?) certainly breaks up the trip quite significantly. Especially if you do it on the way back, it's night when you leave Hawaii and you awaken in California and off to GC...sweet!
Great report so far. How cool that Morgan got to visit the cockpit. Glad the goodie bags were a success. OK how on earth did Morgan's parents get her to the age of 11 without one visit to Burger King????? What - how did they dod that - I must know.
Cam, I'm so happy to see you've started your trip report! I know it will be different, it already is in just one installment, but I'm really looking forward to hearing about your moving and healing journey. I hope that among the tears there were plenty of smiles as well!
Morgan seems like such a sweetie, I imagine she helped keep things a little happier for you both. I'm so glad she enjoyed her first flight!
Thank you for sharing yourselves with us once again!
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I can only imagine what a heartfelt journey this must have been for you and Luke, thank you so much for sharing this with us and I hope this trip while bittersweet also allowed for some healing. I am so glad that Morgan was able to join you, her smile is contagious and I am sure that it brought smiles to both you and Luke during some very hard times.
Loved all the firsts that Morgan is experiencing already, first BK and the plane ride. Glad everyone enjoyed their goodie bags!!
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