Let’s start with, we didn’t actually crash.  We made it to Disney, stayed in a beautiful house and we had a great week. Aurora got to do so many activities that she wanted to. She was able to get a pearl in Japan at Epcot. She ate so many churros and funnel cakes.  Aurora and William both took part in the light saber experience, she made a red because she’s embracing her inner Sith. William is a Jedi at heart and went with classic green.  We rode Finding Nemo and got to talk to Crush at Turtle Talk and I’m so glad we were able to see the Moana World of Water. I ate and drank around Epcot which is my happy place. Going to Disney World feels like one big adrenaline rush. There is this crazy mix of excitement, energy and pure fun. It’s exhausting in the best way possible.  What a Rush.

On the last day Aurora wanted to see her boyfriend off at the airport, got up earlier than she normally would and started feeling nauseous.  Shortly after she started throwing up and we had to take an ambulance to an Orlando hospital.  Thankfully Willaim is great under pressure because he was left to pack up the house and rental car on his own.  Orlando is not a place where you want to get sick.  I’m thankful I have stayed knowledgeable about Aurora’s care and was able to advocate for her.  The standards and practices at this hospital did not meet my level of satisfaction and I made sure they knew it; they quickly moved us to a more proper floor to care for her needs.  I was a tired force to be reckoned with.  It took Aurora four days to feel well enough to make the drive home.  After arriving in Hudson, we soon headed back to the hospital.  She’s back at Children’s getting the care she needs, and we should finally be home by the end of the week.  It’s exhausting in the worst way possible. What a Crash.

Florida is such a strange place, but I do love it. It’s all highway and there is usually traffic.  Its humid and can rain at any moment, or you see the dark clouds, hear the thunder but never feel any rain.  It’s a place you can’t help but love and roll your eyes at the same time. It’s hot, chaotic and unpredictable, but that’s part of its charm, F!@# me up Florida.

While we are in Boston, we are getting much-needed rest and making plans for the summer months ahead.   We are planning a Sip and Paint and hope everyone can join us.  We will have more fundraisers in the works for the months ahead as well.