With a little more quiet time now, I’ll share briefly about our trip. It was planned in an absolute moment of impulse and could not have come together or been executed any better had we planned for it a year. Dear friends, Dr. Lynn and Marty McMahan, graciously invited us to hitch a ride to California with them on their jet. How’s this for traveling in style and comfort? I told Phil, “Maggie looks like she was born for this.” (wink) We were served a meal – not peanuts and pretzels! We landed at John Wayne Airport near Anaheim and Disneyland after the smoothest (and fastest) flight I ever recall taking.
Many people ask, “What’s the difference between Disneyland and Disney World? Which is your favorite?” Disneyland has a more intimate and local vibe. Both parks, Downtown Disney, and the resort hotels are within easy walking distance of one another. No time is lost on transportation. Disney World has much more to offer with four parks, but Disneyland may be our favorite for the casual character interactions, “getting around” ease, and THE WEATHER. Lows in the 60s; highs in the low 80s – medicine to these South Mississippi folks. Maggie loves that the characters stroll around freely in the park instead of staying in designated meeting areas. We were hanging out on a bench when this goofy guy plopped down right beside me. I turned to tell him we were saving the entire bench and realized the goofy guy was Goofy! He paused long enough for a quick photo or two then skipped on down the road to dance with a street performer.
My favorite part of the trip was one-on-one time with each of the people most precious to me. Phil and I had a coffee/breakfast date one morning (no photo). Molly and I shared some park time together, as did Maggie and I. We all made some priceless family memories together – sharing good food, fun rides, friendly competition (Toy Story Mania fans understand), and fantastic weather (have I mentioned that?). 
These two photos may be my favorite from Disneyland 2017; one family shot and one of Maggie. 
They illustrate two keys to surviving a challenge as the last 3-1/2 years have presented us – family strength and a positive outlook. That “mountain” in the background? Nothing compared to those we’ve climbed together. That smile? Never far from a face looking up into infinity and beyond. It all really comes down to how we view eternity. We choose hope in an Infinite God with all mountains and the entire universe in His hands.
Finally, this family trip was made possible by a daddy who wants to give his girl, his whole family, the world – in this case Disneyland – and by friends who gave the rest – a flight like no other! Thank you, Phil. And thank you, Lynn and Marty. It was an incredible week.
What an awesome update!! Thanks for sharing your heart and your beautiful words. Prayers always…
Love this so much- think I’ll read it again! I’m so grateful for the wonderful memories made last week. Thank you for the kindness of the McMahan family. Pressing on in prayer❤️????
Wow, that was an awesome post! So happy y’all had such a great time. I couldn’t even imagine the flight! You all have climbed mountains that no one wants to climb. Prayers for Maggie and your entire family????????
Priceless! Thankful of the wonderful family time and memories. Keep the faith my friends!
What a great trip, Lynn and Marty are so gracious. So glad you finally got a real vacation. God bless you all.
There is nothing like precious family time!!! So thankful you were able to pull this off at the last minute!!! I put your statement in my phone as a precious reminder….”We choose hope in an infinite God with all the mountains and the entire universe in His hands!” Love the pics!!! Thank you for letting us share this journey!!!
Totally the best! Thankful everything worked out .
Thank you for sharing! Sweet memories! Beautiful family inside and out.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!
I am in tears reading this. Priceless! So much love for your sweet family and the way you ooze Jesus’ love for each other! I am so thankful for sweet memories! That family picture is GORGEOUS!!!
So excited Maggie’s marker has dropped, I too know the importance of those numbers. Praying she will tolerate this round better than any before and this will continue. Your post makes my heart swell knowing everything went as GOD had planned for the vacation. Lynn and I felt privileged to have the Hanberry family take this adventure with us.
Praising God for the lower tumor marker counts, and for a great family trip to Disneyland. Stay strong.
Wow! What a memory you made. Precious! Thanks for sharing. We continue to pray.
So glad to hear all this wonderful news!!!
Sweet Blessings from our ever providing, awesome God Love those pictures, Maggie’s smile is precious with Buzz!:)????