The Magic of Healing

In the last several months my husband and I have found it necessary to look for ways to heal. Anyone who knows us, knows that one of us is a lot more verbal than the other. While Joe has found healing in home improvement and video games, I have found healing in reading and vacation planning. Initially I found that I was really only interested in books that dealt with grief and or babies. My librarian friend recommended The Year of Magical Thinking, and then later I read House Rules. Both of these books helped me to see that I am not alone. And then there is vacation planning. Upon our return to real life, Joe's brother and our sister in law immediately let us know that we needed to take a vacation. They generously suggested that we use their time share to go somewhere that would heal our hearts. Where else we thought, than Disney World? We discussed driving, we discussed 2 days or 3 days or 4. Ultimately Joe looked at me and said, "we've been through hell, we're going to see Mickey damn it." So in just about 17 days, Joe, Will and I are flying to Orlando Florida for seven days in the sun. We have a five day park hopper pass, reservations for character meals, and an itinerary that leaves little time for anything but magic. I could not be more excited. Just after planning this trip we ran into some local acquaintances that I now dare call friends, who are what we will refer to as the Disney Experts. The Disney Experts inspire and encourage everyone to find the magic in the World. I have become addicted to their blog and live vicariously through their magical adventures. I have found their spontaneity and joy in life and travel and family to be a reminder that there is magic all around us and that it is important to not forget that; especially when you are down and out. The Disney Experts have inspired us to book a second trip to the World for this coming November so that we might enjoy Micky's Very Merry Christmas Party, and even a Disney cruise for November 2011. While there are ups and downs, sometimes within an hour or a day or a week, I am finding that friends, hobbies, fun with my family, and anticipating good things to come help make each day easier.