make a wish...

Thanks to Mike for keeping you all updated over the past few weeks as I struggled to acclimate to a new chemo, new pains and new pain management drugs.  It has been quite a ride... and thankfully, things are starting to settle down a bit.

My body seems to have adapted well to the daily dose of OxyContin ER and it seems to be working well to control the pain.  The only time I really feel the pain is when Marley gets ready to snuggle in for a nap and he steps on my gut ("making muffins")... but he's just so darn snuggly and cute, it's hard to be mad at him for it!

After much debate, Mike and I had finally come to terms with the fact that joining the Scott's for their vacation in Orlando just wasn't practical for us at this point.  However, at the last minute, we changed our minds -- buying tickets two days in advance and flying down to Orlando to join them at the Magic Kingdom.

I struggled a little bit with our flight down, feeling claustrophobic and nauseous on the plane... but after getting out into the fresh air, getting a bite to eat, and then taking a 3 hour nap at our hotel, I was feeling much better!  We went over to the house that the Scott's were renting and enjoyed some pool time with Char, Jeremy & Regan, Sandy, Dave & Jeremy, Kathy & Ginny. 

We got an early start the next day, arriving at Magic Kingdom just before opening.  The park truly is magical, seen through the eyes of 3-1/2-year-old Regan and 2-year-old Jeremy.  The characters, the rides, the music, friends, family... it was an incredible, magical vibe of love and laughter.  We took a mid-day break and headed home for naps (much needed) and then re-assembled at the park for the evening.  Parades, fireworks... we did it all! 

On Tuesday, we spent the morning at Hollywood Studios before heading back to the airport and back to NJ.  Our entire trip was just over 48 hours long, but it was worth every minute...

For as Jiminy Cricket says... "when you make a wish... and hold it deep in your heart... it just might come true."  We made many wishes over the course of those 2 1/2 days.   For good health... for healing... and for a lifetime of childlike love and laughter for all those who shared this experience with us.

When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you

If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do

Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true