VWL Groupies...yes, we love the Lodge, a lot!!

[Granny]

Eating at Capts. Grille tonight(another 1st) after Epcot. We did the campfire at FW last night, lots of fun singing along and getting marshmallows stuck on my face

Jimmy...thanks for the great job in sharing your photos and fun. Looks like a great trip, and I'll look forward to your review of Captain's Grille. I've already pencilled in a trip to Maya restaurant on our next visit.

And thanks for the words from the devotional. Not everyone may share all the same beliefs, but the comfort in those words should be heard and taken to heart by all. Thanks.

 

[Granny]

Groupies....my heart is weighing so heavy. I lost my beloved uncle John on Saturday.

My daughter's wedding is 38 days away and this is so painful for us. He so wanted to be there and see her get married. He was more than an uncle to me---he was the only father figure I ever knew. He walked me down the aisle at my wedding. I know he is happy now and at peace, but I just hope and pray this heaviness in my heart can lift away. Thank you so much for listening to me. I rarely vent like this but I am so torn up.

Maria...so sorry to hear of your loss, and the heartache you are experiencing. I think the wedding will be one of those "circle of life" moments for you as remember your uncle and set your daughter on her way to a new life. A very emotional time, to be sure. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

[eliza61]

Wishing a very happy belated birthday to DisneyFreaks!



Groupies....my heart is weighing so heavy. I lost my beloved uncle John on Saturday. I found out Monday night when I was at work that he was not doing well. Got home that night, booked airfare and rental car at 2 am and I was on a plane to Florida at noon. I prayed the whole time I was in the air that I would make it. I befriended a very nice retired couple from Ft Lauderdale who were returning home from visiting their grandkids in south Jersey. They saw me crying on the plane and the woman blessed herself and told me she knew I would make it in time. I did. I said my "goodbyes" to him on Thurs evening because I had to return home to work. At work on Saturday, I found out he had passed. I have not stopped crying all week. I deeply appreciate all the supportive thoughts, words and prayers that some of you have expressed to me on FB.

My daughter's wedding is 38 days away and this is so painful for us. He so wanted to be there and see her get married. He was more than an uncle to me---he was the only father figure I ever knew. He walked me down the aisle at my wedding. I know he is happy now and at peace, but I just hope and pray this heaviness in my heart can lift away. Thank you so much for listening to me. I rarely vent like this but I am so torn up.

Oh Maria,
I am so sorry to hear about your uncle. Vent away!! with all the joy and love you bring to our little world, of course we're hear to support you and pray with you.

Don't short change your heart nor the love of the father for his children. Now the heaviness you feel today may not lift away but believe me your heart and spirit are vast and big. You will totally feel the joy and love on your daughters wedding. Embrace all the love you get coming your way, it will come from hundreds of spouts. from us groupies, to your family and friends and even from perfect strangers like the woman on the plane.

As always you are in my prayers.

E

 

[eliza61]

So, one of the things I love about the groupies and no matter how much I play on other forums or other sites, I always come back.

I love how we support each other through the "flow and ebbs" of normal life.

Anyhoo, this is one of my favorite poems and while it was written for the authors lover, I thought it really could fit with parents, friends, family, whomever.


When life seems unfair and uncertain,
somehow you have the ability
to ease the sadness and
make me feel as if
everything is going to be okay.

You have an amazing amount of strength
that carries me through the rough times
and a wonderful sense of humor
that can turn the tears into smiles.

Knowing you’re by my side,
knowing that I have you to lean on,
knowing that you will always be there,
gives me comfort.

I am not just lucky to have you in my life
I am blessed beyond words.

 

[horselover]

Maria I'm so sorry for your loss & the heartache you & your family are going through. I know your DD's wedding will be bittersweet without your uncle there but I pray it will be a bright spot of joy for you all during your time of sorrow. Continuing to keep you in my prayers.

 

[jimmytammy]

Maria May God lift you and your family up and comfort you in knowing your uncle is at rest in His care

Barb Its sad when we lose our loved ones, but the loss of a child is beyond what our hearts can endure, we will lift you and your friends up to Him to ease the pain

Eliza Great poem to describe the feelings of so many of us here

 

[jimmytammy]

Had my 1st celebrity sighting this trip(I saw somebody last week, cant remember who it was now). We were waiting to be seated at Capts. Grille and a lady walked by me, seated just before us, as we are approaching the seating area, she wanted to be moved to a less public area, so she turns towards me, and lo and behold, its Penny Marshall, the actress/director(known best as Laverne from Laverne and Shirley). So I proceed to our table and tell T and CaptD who I just saw, of course they all think I just see folks who I think might be some celebrity, but then it hit Tammy that they called Ms. Marshall by her name at the podium, so then she believed me. When we left, she was still at the table they moved her too. I was telling T and CaptD I was goin to holler out my best(in Shirley style)"Hay Lahvuhn", of course they were I was going to do it

Granny, the meal was very good, its a laid back place. I would say its not a top of the list kind of meal, but would do again in 4-5 trips. But we are going back to Maya Grille tonight

Today, heading to HS, share a meal at 50s(keepin room for a PB&J shake)and take adv. of FPs

 

[jimmytammy]

Boardwalk BakeryTammys Pin Trading Craze continues on

 

[jimmytammy]

Sorry if I already posted this cant remember, us and Tearsa with Yee Ha Bob

 

[princesskat]

Just to let everyone know, Yesterday afternoon my mom was at work and she tripped & fell, she broke her Left Leg and broke her Right Arm. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Please know that I keep all Groupies and families in my thoughts and prayers. There is so much love and compassion here, it is tangible.

 

[Granny]

Just to let everyone know, Yesterday afternoon my mom was at work and she tripped & fell, she broke her Left Leg and broke her Right Arm. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Kati...your mom is in our prayers. That sounds like quite a fall...here's hoping and praying for fast healing and comfort during her convalescence.

 

[Granny]

Please know that I keep all Groupies and families in my thoughts and prayers. There is so much love and compassion here, it is tangible.

Well said, Bobbi. I think there is love and compassion in many places on these boards, but I have to agree that this thread has zero tolerance for cruelty and meanness.

BTW, thanks Eliza for the Wilderness Lodge pictures. Not only are they always a great reminder of our beloved place, but they keep us kind of on topic.

 

[rusafee1183]

Wishing a very happy belated birthday to DisneyFreaks!



Groupies....my heart is weighing so heavy. I lost my beloved uncle John on Saturday. I found out Monday night when I was at work that he was not doing well. Got home that night, booked airfare and rental car at 2 am and I was on a plane to Florida at noon. I prayed the whole time I was in the air that I would make it. I befriended a very nice retired couple from Ft Lauderdale who were returning home from visiting their grandkids in south Jersey. They saw me crying on the plane and the woman blessed herself and told me she knew I would make it in time. I did. I said my "goodbyes" to him on Thurs evening because I had to return home to work. At work on Saturday, I found out he had passed. I have not stopped crying all week. I deeply appreciate all the supportive thoughts, words and prayers that some of you have expressed to me on FB.

My daughter's wedding is 38 days away and this is so painful for us. He so wanted to be there and see her get married. He was more than an uncle to me---he was the only father figure I ever knew. He walked me down the aisle at my wedding. I know he is happy now and at peace, but I just hope and pray this heaviness in my heart can lift away. Thank you so much for listening to me. I rarely vent like this but I am so torn up.

Praying for you Maria. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Good morning fellow Groupies. I have been absent for quite some time and I have had a request for an update on Homer. As most all of you are aware, cancer is a very, very ugly thing. In a short four to five months, it took a very, very young, strong, and vibrant eighty year old gentleman and changed him into a very old man laid out in a casket. Homer changed his address to a Heaven address on February 6th. The funeral was a celebration of his life and it was demonstrated what we suspected all along. Homer was LOVED by a great number of people. There are not many things that will make grown men cry in public. Homer's passing was one of those events. He was a pretty special guy.

Thank you all for all of your thoughts and prayers during this time and I apologize for not keeping you better updated. If you have any prayers left over, please pray for Rebecca and me over the next couple of months. As most of you are aware, I am a CPA and Rebecca works in my office with me. This is a very, very busy season for us and we are finding it hard to stay focused.

Thanks for letting me sit awhile. You all have a Great and Blessed Day!

I'll be praying for you and Rebecca both RF. So sorry for your loss.

Just to let everyone know, Yesterday afternoon my mom was at work and she tripped & fell, she broke her Left Leg and broke her Right Arm. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Any news? How is she doing? I'll be thinking about her and praying for a quick recovery

 

[DiznyDi]

Kati - oh no! So sorry to read about your mom! Please give us an update. Hugs and prayers!

Maria you know we're always here for each other. Im so sorry to read of the passing of your dear Uncle. I'll keep you and your family in prayer as you make this adjustment. Your Uncle John will still be at your daughter's wedding, he'll just have the highest seat in the house. He will be there, and he will be smiling! Hugs!

Thanks, rfassett for the update on Homer. DDad and I extend our sympathies to you and Rebecca on his passing. To celebrate his life with family and friends will leave a forever impression on your hearts. Prayers for you as you approach this very busy, hectic and tiring tax season. Plan you next trip as a diversion from all the craziness.

With all of the 'clouds' overshadowing our thread today, the Lodge in all of her beauty and serenity is a nice thought. Thanks Eliza for posting your pictures - and for keeping us on topic.

JT - love the Chip N Dales Looks like great fun.

 

[jimmytammy]

Just to let everyone know, Yesterday afternoon my mom was at work and she tripped & fell, she broke her Left Leg and broke her Right Arm. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

I just saw your post on FB but will reiterate here as well that we will lift your Mom(twokats)up to Him for healing and a speedy recovery as well as your family

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

My sympathy goes out to both of you Maria and rfassett on the loss of beloved family members. You're in my prayers.

Just to let everyone know, Yesterday afternoon my mom was at work and she tripped & fell, she broke her Left Leg and broke her Right Arm. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Oh Kati - I'm so sorry to hear about this! I hope that your mom is not in too much pain and that everything is going as well as possible. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

Tammys Pin Trading Craze continues on

Woah - impressive!

 

[jimmytammy]

Writers Stop PB Cookie and Carrot Cake CookieTearsa said this poison apple was really good, I will take her word for itJalapeno Cheese Pretzel, one of our fave snacksThis waiter keep messing with Casey, poking his head with a stick at 50sBelieve it or not, we have done more than eat, but we just find it hard to resist our favorites, then we read or hear about some thing we had never tried before, whammo, got to get that too. But we are walking about 5-8 miles a day so we are working it off(we will go with that)

 

[jimmytammy]

I saw this AM that the refurb at VWL of hard goods will be done at the end of March. I remember someone asking back a few posts about this.

Headed to The Wave for breakfast in a few then to see the Braves-Tigers spring opener(GO BRAVES)then later to HS, eat at Mama Melrose and do a few FPs. I like the FP system, it allows late park goers like me the chance to ride Toy Story!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Just to let everyone know, Yesterday afternoon my mom was at work and she tripped & fell, she broke her Left Leg and broke her Right Arm. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

You got it Kati!!! Prayers of support going out to your mom!!!


Thank you so much to eliza, Julie and Jimmytammy, bobbiwoz & Dizny Di for the words of support and sympathy. Means the world to me. I need to keep positive for my daughter and it is what my uncle would have wanted. Your poem touched my heart eliza. I really needed it today

Your photos are great Jimmy! I am enjoying looking at them all. SOOOOO cool about Penny Marshall. I heard she was pretty nice and laid back as far as celebrities go? I also like Captain's Grill. We ate there in the Fall of 2012. Please let me know how the breakfast at the Wave is---I will be interested in your comments. One of the choices I'm looking at for the wedding week. We've had dinner there but the breakfast is semi new I think? Have a fun day!!!!