My name is Michelle. Roughly one month ago, I returned home to the states from a nine month overseas deployment. The length of time being away became slightly more stressful for me and our family once my eldest son decided to join the military as well, leaving his daughter (my grand-daughter) to rely solely on her mother and extended family members (when possible) to care for her. My grand-daughter is three years old and although I hope in due time she'll understand her father and I commitments, I'd like to make a wish to be able to take her on a Disney World Trip in order to spend some quality time with her and reestablish our bond. Her and I are close but it seems slightly different now as she would inquire as to where I was for so long, especially when she would go to my house prior to her dad shipping off. I'd really appreciate being granted this grand wish either as a late birthday gift to her [early October she'll be 4 yrs. old] or an early Christmas gift since we were not together last holiday season, thank you!
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Zsanae donated $20.00
- Bonnie donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Thomas in Honor of You, Michelle, thank u for your service! donated $100.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the Veteran Tickets Foundation (VetTix) and all the donors for sending me and my grand-daughter on our post-deployment Disney World trip to Orlando, FL. Unfortunately, my oldest son [my grand-daughters' father] could not take leave from the military during the time of our trip and my youngest son was sick, being unable to make the flight; however, my grand-daughter and I made the most of every single day and had SO much fun! We spent each of the four days at a different park; riding rides, seeing shows, meeting / taking pictures with Disney characters on the red carpet and more importantly attending the Frozen Sing-a-Long with Princess Elsa and Anna. This trip made my whole heart smile because my grand-daughter and I were able to genuinely reconnect without unnecessary distractions and surprisingly enough at four years old, she consistently kept telling me that she loved me the entire trip which was her way of expressing her appreciation and happiness to be at Disney World....I know, I know, my heart is still smiling! Although I truly wish we all four could have spent this vacation together, it was not a total loss at all. I truly Thank You and can't express enough my gratitude for this first time experience for both Aria & I.
- Michelle
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