Because We Love Her

Saturday, April 25th

April 29th, 2009 Posted in Daily News Post

What a great day we had on Saturday.  Colin was scheduled to sing, with his jazz choir, at Oaks Fun Park, so we all made our first trip there in over a year.  Pre-surgery was the last time.  That day we just went on a family outing and had quite a bit of fun seeing the sights, riding some rides and having some snacks.  It was a typical day at the fun park, with one exception.  Chloe wasn’t tall enough to ride the looping roller coaster with her ASD, Ron.  She was a bit disappointed after we stood in line for about ten minutes, only to be told, I’m sorry sweetie but you’re not tall enough. 

Saturday we left Colin to hang out with his friends before the concert, and Dana, Ron and Chloe took off to see what was new.  What was new was the sign must have shrunk because the arrow and line on the sign at the coaster showed she was right there.  Well, maybe a half inch too short but who’s counting?   

It was off to the ticket booth.  Two tickets please.  Dana was opting for Terra Firma, holding all our loose things, as Chloe and I went to the line.  The two people in front of us were the last two before they closed the gate.  That’s good; we get the front car on the next ride.  Almost right, the girl attendant moved one person and opened up row two for us on the ride.   

We walked through the gate.  Excuse me sweetie, can you come here a moment.  The attendant pulled Chloe aside to measure her.  Oh so close… Chloe stretched every centimeter of her backbone… Okay!  Yes!  We were on! 

The shoulder restraints came down and Chloe looked little in there but she would stay in place just fine.  We were off with a snap to the vertical.  We caught a view of Dana just before the first drop.  Chloe grabbed my coat sleeve.  That’s where her hands would be the entire 90-second ride.  Down we went and it took Chloe’s breath away.  Oh no!  I’m never going on this again!  Of course she was smiling the whole time.   

Around a sharp curve and then back up to prepare for the loop.  Oh…..!  Here we go!  Chloe never saw the loop as her head was almost in her lap and we were headed up again.  Not again!  Nope, but another sharp curve and it was back to the exit point.  When the car stopped she finally let go of me. 

We jumped out, with tickets still in hand.  They forgot to ask for them in the measuring confusion.  So, Chloe looked at the Ferris wheel that is caged and does individual loops and she yelled, let’s go on that!  But make sure they take the tickets this time she ordered. So we did, and they did.  Dana stuck to the ground still, but that was fine.  We had someone on the ground to yell and wave at.  Although Chloe didn’t want to go fully up-side-down we did plenty of rockin’ and rollin’ by controlling the break inside the car.  She was about to rip my arm off again.  She couldn’t stop talking about it after we were back with Mama. 

When it was over it was time for Colin to sing so we hurried over to the stage.  Chloe told him of her adventures and he couldn’t believe it.  Especially the caged ride!   

The performance was good as usual but they were stuck between the bumper cars and the shooting gallery so hearing them was a challenge.  They really do need to learn how to get their opera projection going.  Good but quiet voices.  I’m sure they will develop as time goes by.  I know Colin can project judging by all his funny antics while alone with us. 

After the show Colin and his buddies stayed to ride more rides.  The three of us went for a little drive around the area and stopped at a couple estate sales.  Then we hit DQ for a couple malts and a blizzard.  We were back in the car just as the rain came.  Colin was ready for us soon after we returned to the park for him. 

Earlier in the day we were at Uncle Kevin’s grand reopening of Bike n Hike, had some hotdogs and heard about him getting sprayed by a skunk that morning.  Later that night we were at a friend’s house warming potluck where one of us ended up with food poisoning.  But those are stories of another time. 

All in all I think everyone had a great time in this pre-summer jaunt.  Many more to come! 

We wish the same for all of you. 

Blessings,

Dana, Colin, Chloe and Ron

 

  1. 248 Responses to “Saturday, April 25th”

  2. By Superman on Apr 30, 2009

    Sounds like it was a great day…..oh Chloe….you’ll never do those rides again, I know you loved them…..Sing loud and sing proud Colin. So proud of you both! And you to Ron and Dana, sounds like a great day. Kudos for making it happen on short order.

  3. By Kathy on Apr 30, 2009

    What a wonderful day full of memories !!
    Wow Chloe, you are much braver than i am !! Those rides make me sick, but they scare me to death !!
    Love hearing about Colin’s choir adventures. Sure loved mine and Adam’s as well.
    So glad you all had a wonderful day !

    Kat~

  4. By Karen Preston on May 2, 2009

    Ooh fun! I love to sing and I love going on scary amusement park rides. What could be better? I used to work at an amusement park when I was 16. Glad to hear you all had a great time.

    Karen P

  5. By Lyne on May 11, 2009

    Dana….hope you had a beautiful Mother’s Day !!!!!!

    All of you….Dana, Ron, Chloe & Colin are always in my thoughts and prayers.

    My last name is Collin…so can’t ever forget Colin !!!! He is amazing !!!!!

    Both you’re children are !!!!!!!

    I love you all !!!! Stay safe !!!

    Lyne xoxoxo

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