Thank you again!
My son, Matthew was chosen this past year to attend the Kidd's Kids trip to DisneyWorld. The entire family had a remarkable time, as this was our first trip to Disney. I always wondered how and why we were chosen. I knew exactly what Matt had endured this past year after he was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma a year ago in January and knew that he was a perfect choice. What I didn't know was that this was going to be our last trip together as a family. Two months after our trip, Matthew passed away.
Thank you Kidd's Kids for one last memory. A memory that will never leave our minds and hearts. Matthew wasn't feeling the best on this trip, but he definately made the most of it for us. He rode all the rides and lasted late into the night to watch the fireworks and laser shows. One day after our trip, he was admitted into the hospital for a collapsed lung, which probably happened on the plane ride home. From then on, the cancer spread aggressively throughout his little body. In December, the doctors told us there was nothing more they could do for him other than keeping him from pain.
As we looked through our pictures for his memorial, I noticed all the wonderful pictures from the Disney trip. I know now why Matthew was chosen this past year. Someone else had a hand in selecting him for a memory we will always cherish.
Thank you again for such an amazing time!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Dominguez
Mother of Matthew
Thank you Kidd's Kids for one last memory. A memory that will never leave our minds and hearts. Matthew wasn't feeling the best on this trip, but he definately made the most of it for us. He rode all the rides and lasted late into the night to watch the fireworks and laser shows. One day after our trip, he was admitted into the hospital for a collapsed lung, which probably happened on the plane ride home. From then on, the cancer spread aggressively throughout his little body. In December, the doctors told us there was nothing more they could do for him other than keeping him from pain.
As we looked through our pictures for his memorial, I noticed all the wonderful pictures from the Disney trip. I know now why Matthew was chosen this past year. Someone else had a hand in selecting him for a memory we will always cherish.
Thank you again for such an amazing time!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Dominguez
Mother of Matthew
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Comment by aimee bishop on January 27, 2010 at 9:24am - Hello, Jennifer and family I am so sorry for your loss. We were on the Kidds kids trip with your family. It was such a wonderful trip and so many great memories for all of us. I look back at our pictures often and think of those great days and hope that it stays with us forever. I'm sure Matthew really enjoyed it and it was so nice to forget about hospitals and doctors for a while. We will pray for your family Take Care.
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Comment by ERICA ZAMARRIPA on January 24, 2010 at 9:40pm - Jennifer and Family, my name is Erica Zamarripa mother of Vincent Alvarez. We went on the trip this year as well and we also live not too far from you, actually we are very close. I live close to 1604 and Bandera Rd. I wanted to tell you that I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Comment by Shay on January 24, 2010 at 12:52pm -
Jennifer & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your family's loss. Your family was on the plan with my family & we also rode the bus from the Orlando airport to the hotel. I remember your Matthew's Beautiful smile. Your family will be kept in my family's thoughts & prays. The Gibson's Family.
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Comment by Liberty & Kennedy Adair on January 19, 2010 at 11:43pm -
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know life is not fair. I am glad your family got to experience Disney World. It was a fun place where I am sure he made some good memories where he got to forget about his cancer for a short while. I don't know how you will get past this but I know people do. I will keep you in my thoughts and I know he will be missed!
The Adair Family --Kennedy's Family
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Comment by tina shedd on January 19, 2010 at 1:44pm - I am happy you have those memories & pictures to share and look back on. I am so sorry Matthew isn't beside you right now but I have no doubt he is smiling down at you from above. You and your family our in our prayers, Tina, Mike,Jesse & Jacob Shedd
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Comment by Michelle Dozier on January 19, 2010 at 1:26am -
Jennifer,
Thank YOU so much for sharing Matthew with us! His smile was awesome. I truly believe that there was a plan that intervened that put you guys in Disney this year. I'm so very glad that you guys have those wonderful memories to hold on to. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
~Michelle (KK Medical Staff)
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Comment by Theresa Ann Adair on January 19, 2010 at 12:22am - I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad that he was chosen for this years trip and those memories will be held close to your heart. He was smiling at every turn. We know he is a beautiful angel in heaven watching over now although missed here on earth. Theresa (KK Medical Staff)
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Comment by Debbie Robertson on January 15, 2010 at 11:29pm -
I am sorry for your loss and I am so glad that your family was choosen and was able to go on the trip in Nov. You have memories that you can hold onto and that is what those trips are all about.....making memories. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know he had a great time at Disney World and for that I am thankful.....he was having fun and not thinking about his illness.
Debbie, Robertson, RN (KK Medical Staff member)
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Comment by Denise Chreene on January 15, 2010 at 11:41am -
Hey Jennifer,
I am so glad you have the wonderful memories from the trip. Each time I saw Matthew he was smiling and having a great time. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Many hugs and kisses--Denise (KK Medical Staff)
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