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a trip to bring us smiles... our first trip pre-trip report
WOW I can not believe that we are 27 days away from going on our first trip to WDW. First let me introduce the party
ME: 35 years old, Navy wife, mother and waitress.
Hubby: 36 years old, navy man ( 15 years) and ALWAYS away
Son: 13 ( in a few days)
Daughter: 7
Nanny: 56 years old
I have always wanted to bring my children to WDW. With the military we have moved to Japan, Hawaii, Washington, California, Pennsylvania and now Virginia. The only family vacation we have taken together has revolved around our moves. I always tried to make it fun but it was always never relaxed because we were always on a mission ( moving ).
We had a VERY hard year this year. My daughter was attacked and our life had been forever CHANGED. We moved away from my parents ( first time living near them in 13 years ), I had to choose my family ( dh and kids) over my FAMILY ( aunts and grandmother) because it was an attack within the family. My sweet baby girl was placed in counseling and I too began counseling. It has been almost a year now ( it will be year the day we get to WDW) and things are finally getting better. Court is over ( system failed us ) , We are back into doing things and to be honest I am finally getting out of bed everyday. It is amazing how brave my daughter has been threw this whole BAD situation. She is my hero. I wish I could be so strong. It took me forever to finally get out of the house, to finally get out of bed, to finally stop crying. I was the wreck, while my daughter moved on.
So this trip to me is like starting over. Making that day be full of JOY, Happiness, MAGIC and not full of anger and disppear.
I know I have been OVER planning this trip. With this past year events I have been very controlling of what happens in out lives. My schedule even includes bathroom breaks ( lol i know a little to much and I WILL ( saying it out loud) lighten up when we get there ) It is so funny I think I might be more excited about this trip then everyone else. I want to see a SMILE on my children's face. I want to see the sparkle in my daughters eyes on the day that the sparkle was taken away. I want our family to be OKAY and I feel that is what this trip is about.
So in 26 days and a wake up ( military term, never count the last day because that is one day more you are adding that you won't see your hubby ) we are headed to a place that I have heard is magical and right now our family could use some magic.
Some might say "wow she is very open to what has happened to her daughter" and I am very open because I do believe talking about it heals me, but I also want to let someone know that they are not alone in what happened. That there are others that can help you threw the hard days. I felt ALONE through this horrific situation and I wish I had known someone was out there that understood.
I hope that you and your family have a magical time at the world
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Can't imagine what you and your family have been through. My heart goes out to you. I truly hope this time together brings some joy back to your lives.
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Thanks everyone... We are soooo excited.. I started wearing Mickey mouse ears out and about LOL people think I am crazy but I don't care I am sooo excited
I think you're going to find that WDW will be the best medicine and the healing with continue with all of the magic you will encounter during your trip!
WDW is truly a magical place and I know that you will have a wonderful time. I hope that this much needed vacation helps you and your family begin to heal from the horrible year you have had.
Thanks again everyone. WOW we are in November already time is coming quick for us to start packing. Thank you all for your kind words. I will be sure to post about our MAGICAL trip.
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