As many of you know, Aaron worked for Walt Disney World's Watercraft Division. He drove ferry boats agross the lagoon at Disney. I went to Orlando to spend time with my Aunt Gwen, Uncle Ricky and Adam. The day that I got there we were scheduled to go on one of the boats Aaron used to drive. It was raining and we had to wait because there was lightening in the area. As we were waiting to to get on the boat, a huge rainbow stretched across the entire sky.
We wanted a sunset.....We got a rainbow. I'm sure that was Aaron's way of "messing" with us.
The sun was supposed to set at 8:36 so at that time we released yellow and purple flowers into the lagoon as a tribute to Aaron. After a moment of silence, I spoke and sang, just like I did at the funeral. After I sung, Adam hugged me and we just couldn't let go. I will remember that moment forever.
Disney presented the family with a beautiful shadow box frame with a Disney Life Ring signed by his fellow cast members and some pics of Aaron at work. It was very overwhelming. After that we watched the fireworks over Cinderella's Castle.
The next day we spent on the lake riding jetskis all day. I'm still sore! I had an awesome time hanging out with Adam all day. Monday I helped Aunt Gwen in Aaron's room most of the day. If you didn't know Aaron and you stepped into his room, you would know him when you walked out.
Monday night was a very emotional night for me. I had been holding it all in for most of the weekend and it finally came spilling out and there was no stopping it. I didn't realize how overwhelming it would be being in Orlando, sleeping in Aaron's room, meeting his friends and seeing a little piece of Aaron's daily life. I know that crying is a part of healing and I know that I will have times like that and they will eventually become few and far between.
Over all, it was a much needed trip for me and I think it was for my Aunt Gwen too. I'm just sorry I couldn't see Aaron's world while he was still in it. But he will be with us in spirit forever and forever watching over us.
I love ya, lil cuz XOXOXOXOXOXOX
Love To All,
Holly
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