First trip without Gary :(
A couple of days ago my cousin, who will have a 2 year old officially this Saturday, asked me if I wanted to join her up at Disney this weekend to celebrate her daughter’s 2nd birthday. Even though I was cringing at the idea of going to Disney alone without Gary I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea because we’d be doing Disney sooooooooo differently than how Gary and I did it with Mikey. One of my aunts was able to hook us up with a timeshare that is just outside of Disney so we won’t be on property. We’ll actually have to drive in and park at a Disney lot *gasp*! 
No going back to the hotel mid-day that’s for sure.
I’m not worried about those details. I’m worried about walking into the Magic Kingdom, where Gary worked years ago. I’m worried about seeing things that I know we’ve talked about. I’m worried about seeing Goofy, because he was not only Gary’s favorite character but Gary also had the chance to dress up as Goofy on several occasions when he worked for Disney. I’m worried about being at the Happiest Place on Earth without my Gary because HE should be there with us.
It’ll definitely be a different experience but I know that Gary would want us to go. Plus poor Mikey insists that he’s going to find Gary at Disney, he’s such a sweetie. I don’t expect it to be an easy trip for myself, but I am hopeful that the distraction of two 2yr old’s having the time of their lives will be just the medicine I need right now.
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A recent widow and single mom doing my best to survive on my own.
Last year I told Gary that I'd raise $1k at the 2010 walk, please help me reach my goal. This year Gary is one of the Honored Heroes for the walk so its even extra special to me. :) Just click on the Sponsor Me image to be taken to my fundraising page. Thank you!!!
Help me get to my 1st Half Marathon in Walt Disney World where I will run in memory of Gary :)
Glad you decided to go. I’m sure it will be difficult but at least you will distract your mind a bit because your little one will be having the time of his life, and what makes a parent happier than seeing their little one smile.
Good luck and try to enjoy every day as much as you can, we don’t know until when we are here.
Things will get better, just hang on!
Enjoy every second with your little Mikey and don’t miss out on any of the special moments with him at Disney. I’m sure you taking this trip is making Gary smile. =)