I've been with my husband now for thirty-one years, known him since high school, he is adorable, a perfectionist which gets on my nerves, will drop whatever he's doing to help you, no matter what, he's a terrific father, works a lot of overtime to afford us Disney vacations bi-annually because of my son's developmental jumps while there....and if God takes him before me, I really don't know what I would do. I think I would be completely lost, how would I explain this to my son who constantly asks for his Dad when he's at work.
I think the only thing I could do would be to move to Walt Disney World with my son and the two of us get jobs side by side, sweeping or just anything as long as I can keep an eye on him. Which brings me to my next point.
I have guilt, tremendous guilt. Here is why.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is my absolute favorite resort, because of the lobby. If I'm not a guest there as part of a Disney Cruise Line Land/Sea package then I'll be sure to visit on every trip. That's guaranteed. Each and every time, while visiting the lobby I've noticed a cute lady, sitting on a chair surrounded by Teddy Bears. I always say hello but I have never actually sat next to her to speak with her. This is why I have guilt.
The lady has a name of course, it's Lynn. When I mentioned it to a friend named Anna, she sent me a link about the history of Lynn, The Teddy Bear Lady. It broke my heart because I saw myself in this post.
Lynn, loves Teddy Bears and when her husband was alive, they both frequented Walt Disney World more often than not and enjoyed the pleasure on childrens' faces after giving them Teddy Bears. Now that Lynn's husband is gone, I suppose she finds solace and great comfort by sitting in the lobby of the Grand Floridian and I completely understand because I find that same solace and comfort there too. Lynn with her Teddy Bears and I with my cupcakes.
We have a scheduled trip planned for next August and I will look for Lynn at the Grand Floridian and I want to give her a Teddy Bear. I think I'll buy her a Duffy and dress him up like Mickey Mouse.
I think Lynn would like that.
I think the only thing I could do would be to move to Walt Disney World with my son and the two of us get jobs side by side, sweeping or just anything as long as I can keep an eye on him. Which brings me to my next point.
I have guilt, tremendous guilt. Here is why.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is my absolute favorite resort, because of the lobby. If I'm not a guest there as part of a Disney Cruise Line Land/Sea package then I'll be sure to visit on every trip. That's guaranteed. Each and every time, while visiting the lobby I've noticed a cute lady, sitting on a chair surrounded by Teddy Bears. I always say hello but I have never actually sat next to her to speak with her. This is why I have guilt.
The lady has a name of course, it's Lynn. When I mentioned it to a friend named Anna, she sent me a link about the history of Lynn, The Teddy Bear Lady. It broke my heart because I saw myself in this post.
Lynn, loves Teddy Bears and when her husband was alive, they both frequented Walt Disney World more often than not and enjoyed the pleasure on childrens' faces after giving them Teddy Bears. Now that Lynn's husband is gone, I suppose she finds solace and great comfort by sitting in the lobby of the Grand Floridian and I completely understand because I find that same solace and comfort there too. Lynn with her Teddy Bears and I with my cupcakes.
We have a scheduled trip planned for next August and I will look for Lynn at the Grand Floridian and I want to give her a Teddy Bear. I think I'll buy her a Duffy and dress him up like Mickey Mouse.
I think Lynn would like that.
I saw Lynn there for the first time last week. She seems a little lonely. I tried to share a smile with her, but I'm not sure she noticed me. I'm happy you shared her story here. I'm more likely to approach her now. Maybe I'll take her a bear too.
ReplyDeleteI actually enjoyed reading through this posting.Many thanks.
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November 4, 2015 and I am sitting across from her right now. My wife and I are here healing from the death of our 14 year old daughter a year ago after a 2-1/2 battle with cancer. It was good to sit by a fellow grieved and her story of love touches me. If she can continue on after 8 years or so I guess I can make it too.
ReplyDeleteBy the way my daughter had Down Syndrome and was the joy of our family. We took a Make a Wish trip here in October of 2014 in the midst of her treatment. I am glad this place brings blessings to your son.
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