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« on: January 30, 2009, 08:43:45 AM »
She is on her way and I have already shed some tears.  A month in Paris - oh to be 26 and free again!!   I am hoping she posts pictures of her explorations.  She knows the city well, and will be fine but Mom can't help but worry a little.  She will have email access, so her work with the Kidney Walk will go on and hopefully she will post here so we know she is alive and well!  (and not married!!)      I am sure I will be here spending lots of time, keeping myself from missing her   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2009, 08:46:35 AM »

Oh boy! Wish I could go too! One of my best friends lives in Paris - she knows all the great places to be, the art and the FOOD! If AlohaBeth needs ANYTHING let me know!
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 08:51:32 AM »
Should I wait to send that Ghiradelli's 10 pound Chocolate Bar  ;D

I promise not to talk about her in chat. But you know if you want to talk, we are there late at night in chat.  ;D :cuddle; :waving;
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 08:55:10 AM »
What? and she didn't take me? WTF.    :rofl; 
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2009, 08:59:07 AM »
Well she offered to take me Sluff, but I told her no, take Sluff instead, he needs a vacation. ;D
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
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2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2009, 09:18:55 AM »
oh how wonderful  :2thumbsup; I want to go
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2009, 09:21:35 AM »
A whole month  that is to COOL.
Sure she will have a blast.  And i agree Paris to be 26 and free.  :thumbup;
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« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2009, 11:51:22 PM »
We miss her already!!

hang in there paris..... *hugs*
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2009, 02:38:10 AM »
Lucky there is the internet, cell phone, and pictures. I she  brought a laptop, maybe voice chat with web cam?
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
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No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2009, 09:34:07 AM »
Thanks to the late nighters who hung out with me last night.  I woke up this morning to an email saying she was there and getting ready to go out for lunch.   You have to love flight tracker sites so you can see where the plane is.   And the adventure begins!
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« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2009, 04:12:52 PM »
When I was tracking her flight, the line of progression only went half way. Next thing I see is that the flight ended and landed in France. Tried refreshing the screen throughout to.

Glad she made it as expected.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2009, 04:25:16 PM »
What would I have done if suddenly I didn't see the plane on the tracker site?  I would have freaked out!  I am glad I went to sleep.
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« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2009, 05:31:05 PM »
She is going to have an unbelievable time!   Wish I were there, too!
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« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2009, 05:34:52 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2009, 05:35:48 PM »
I am SO jealous!   26, and in Paris!!  Wow!!

[By the way, my soon to be 26 year old was conceived when I was studying in France!]
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« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2009, 05:37:26 PM »
Where did you study bajanne?  I did my third year of university in Toulouse and spent a year in Nice.
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« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2009, 05:53:43 PM »
I was at the Centre Audio-Visuel de Langues Modernes,(CAVILAM)  in Vichy (under the University of Clermont-Ferrand)  There I did my Stage Pédagogique.
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« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2009, 06:28:04 PM »
 I can't wait to hear all about it!    What a wonderful daughter you have, Paris!    :clap;
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« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2009, 08:20:20 PM »
beth is a daughter you can be very proud of. what an adventure, i hope she shares with us.
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« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2009, 03:29:41 AM »
Quote from: bajanne2000 on January 31, 2009, 05:35:48 PM


[By the way, my soon to be 26 year old was conceived when I was studying in France!]

 :o :o  This will not happen to AB Paris, so you can relax o.k.

I hope my children grow to be as independent as AB, and are able to travel the world having adventure after adventure.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #20 on: February 01, 2009, 06:12:56 AM »
We were able to take my son with us on a trip to Europe when he was only ten.  At the time, I wondered if it was worth the expense. Then he said this to me --  "Mom, everyone in the world is different, but they are also the same, aren't they?"  -- and I decided it was one of the best investments I ever made.

I hope Aloha Beth has a grand time.  And, I hope she is eating macaroons.  A macaroon in Paris is like nothing else on earth!
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« Reply #21 on: February 01, 2009, 08:07:36 AM »
Here's hoping she has a wonderful time. And happy thoughts for Mom,
who I know will worry.  Just remember we are here for you when you
have those "missing her" times!

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« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2009, 10:35:41 AM »
Quote from: bajanne2000 on January 31, 2009, 05:35:48 PM
I am SO jealous!   26, and in Paris!!  Wow!!

[By the way, my soon to be 26 year old was conceived when I was studying in France!]


Bajanne, well, I hadn't thought of this one!   Marriage has been in the back of my mind----but I hadn't jumped ahead any farther than that!!

She is having a lovely time.  She is very comfortable with the city and is visiting a couple of her favorite spots before exploring more and finding new favorite spots.  The french computer keyboard is slowing her typing down a little!  I was never this brave and I am thrilled she has the confidence to have these adventures.   Thanks for supporting me (and holding my hand). 
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« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2009, 11:25:08 AM »
can't wait for the  :pics;
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« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2009, 07:44:44 PM »
I absolutely feel that travel is one of the most important things one can do in life. Hmm important isn't the right word but it is a fantastic experience and not only reminds us how good we have it in our generally comfortable lives, but to see the differences yet similar ways people around the world live. I have found all of my travels interesting and enjoyable.. Sometimes a little worrying and scary but always worth it.

AB will be totally fine over there :)
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