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tammymacb · 05-07-2012, 04:56 PM

We talk all the time about DVC and the advantages to owning..Well, I was looking through my iphoto today and this is what DVC did for me.

My father has always wanted a "family reunion", a vacation where he could go away with his daughters and grandchildren and take a vacation. We're pretty split up, with my parents in NY, my sister in Va and me in SC. Then throw in that my Dad owns a business and I work every weekend and my sister is a teacher and is off only ON weekends, and you get it.

Well, because of banked points, I booked a GV, a 2 bedroom and studio at HHI for summer break. We had four generations there. Lots of time hanging out, swimming, eating and spending rare time together.

Well, we recently found out that my Dad has a big fight in front of him. He has prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. He's got excellent doctors ( his doctor is an attending at Harvard ) and he's still doing well.

I will be forever grateful that I was able to do this for him. And because of DVC, as long as his health allows, I'll be able to do it again.

TW1 · 05-07-2012, 05:05 PM

Thanks for sharing Tammy. We'll be cheering for your dad.

Good for you for getting everyone together at your happy place.

mouse junkie · 05-07-2012, 05:38 PM

Sounds like an awesome trip! Glad you got to do it, and hoping good things for your dad!

Yogi3323 · 05-07-2012, 05:46 PM

Great story Tammy, thanks for sharing it.

I sincerely hope that your father will be around to share in all the future family trips! It sounds like he is in very good hands.

riley70 · 05-07-2012, 05:58 PM

That's a wonderful story about the family reunion. So sorry to hear about your Dad, and I wish him the best. Isn't it so nice to know you were able to bring the whole family together and make his wish come true!

5DisneyFans · 05-07-2012, 06:29 PM

How wonderful that you were able to do it once and hopefully there are more events like that in your Dad's future. I know how difficult it can be to organize something like that, but isn't it all worth it in the end? What a beautiful photo of happy memories!

loadsapixiedust · 05-07-2012, 06:30 PM

What a lovely story, I hope your father is able to enjoy many more family reunions.

AnnaS · 05-07-2012, 06:42 PM

Great story Tammy - thank you for sharing. I hope you will have many more wonderful vacations with your dad and siblings.

hhhmickey · 05-07-2012, 06:50 PM

Tammy...thank you for a great story and great perspective on the truly important things in life! I hope there are many more DVC family trips in the future.

LOVINDVC · 05-07-2012, 07:52 PM

Awesome story. Thoughts and prayers to you!

05-07-2012, 04:56 PM	#1
tammymacb Add-on Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,493	What DVC did for me.. We talk all the time about DVC and the advantages to owning..Well, I was looking through my iphoto today and this is what DVC did for me. My father has always wanted a "family reunion", a vacation where he could go away with his daughters and grandchildren and take a vacation. We're pretty split up, with my parents in NY, my sister in Va and me in SC. Then throw in that my Dad owns a business and I work every weekend and my sister is a teacher and is off only ON weekends, and you get it. Well, because of banked points, I booked a GV, a 2 bedroom and studio at HHI for summer break. We had four generations there. Lots of time hanging out, swimming, eating and spending rare time together. Well, we recently found out that my Dad has a big fight in front of him. He has prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. He's got excellent doctors ( his doctor is an attending at Harvard ) and he's still doing well. I will be forever grateful that I was able to do this for him. And because of DVC, as long as his health allows, I'll be able to do it again. __________________ Missing my Keena. Sometimes our very best friends have four legs. Owner at HHI. Ah, memory impairment!The free prize at the bottom of every vodka bottle! Ding, Ding, Ding! Boring story time is now over.... Last edited by tammymacb; 05-07-2012 at 05:03 PM.

05-07-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
mouse junkie Studio Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas...in the country! Posts: 185	Sounds like an awesome trip! Glad you got to do it, and hoping good things for your dad! __________________ ME & DH DS(2) The felines: Julian & Leo The canines: Harley, Baxter, and Mimi Joy 10/2010 ~ Joined DVC - BLT 6/2011 ~ First trip home to BLT 2/2012 ~ BWV

05-07-2012, 05:46 PM	#4
Yogi3323 Grand Villa Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 3,470	Great story Tammy, thanks for sharing it. I sincerely hope that your father will be around to share in all the future family trips! It sounds like he is in very good hands. __________________ MOD 132

05-07-2012, 05:58 PM	#5
riley70 Grand Villa Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,642	That's a wonderful story about the family reunion. So sorry to hear about your Dad, and I wish him the best. Isn't it so nice to know you were able to bring the whole family together and make his wish come true! __________________ A happy Disney girl! Next Visit: May 13, Dolphin Recent Visits: Dec 12, SoG; Sept 12, BLT and BCV, Sept 12, DLR, Grand Cali; Aug 12, SoG; Apr 12, BWV; Oct 11, AKV and BCV; Aug 11, DLR Grand Cali; May 11, BLT; Oct 10, BCV First Visit: Dec 72, Contemporary Hotel

05-07-2012, 06:29 PM	#6
5DisneyFans Grand Villa Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,735	How wonderful that you were able to do it once and hopefully there are more events like that in your Dad's future. I know how difficult it can be to organize something like that, but isn't it all worth it in the end? What a beautiful photo of happy memories! __________________ Me, DH, the twins (DD15), and (DD11) The Good, The Bad and the Extremely Sweaty 6/2011 http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=54835 First cruise success and failure 3/2012 http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=64677 Adults Only F&W trip 9/2012 http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=70803

05-07-2012, 05:05 PM	#2
TW1 Founding Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philly and/or HHI Posts: 5,037	Thanks for sharing Tammy. We'll be cheering for your dad. Good for you for getting everyone together at your happy place.

05-07-2012, 06:30 PM	#7
loadsapixiedust One Bedroom Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 307	What a lovely story, I hope your father is able to enjoy many more family reunions. __________________ next trip DS's 21st birthday at SSR and Jambo

05-07-2012, 06:42 PM	#8
AnnaS Grand Villa Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 2,235	Great story Tammy - thank you for sharing. I hope you will have many more wonderful vacations with your dad and siblings. __________________ January 2013 - SSR (DD Checking in CP) May 2013 - OKW F&G (DD extending CP - visiting & help her move) July 2013 - Disney Fantasy - Western & OKW (DD checking out of CP) October 2013 - BCV F&W DVC Home Resorts - OKW & BCV DCL cruises - '01 Eastern, '03 Western, '05 West Coast and '07 11 N. Med. Cruise. WDW Resorts - POR, CBR, OKW, BCV, AKV, BWV, VWL, VB & HH, SSR [/url]

05-07-2012, 06:50 PM	#9
hhhmickey Grand Villa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,373	Tammy...thank you for a great story and great perspective on the truly important things in life! I hope there are many more DVC family trips in the future. __________________ Chris MOD 77

05-07-2012, 07:52 PM	#10
LOVINDVC One Bedroom Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Great Lakes State/Winter Water Wonderland Posts: 342	Awesome story. Thoughts and prayers to you!

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