It was time.
After four incredible days at Disney World, it was time
to go. Time to walk away from our glorious days of “suspended reality.” Time to
offer our thanks and say our goodbyes.
And time to pack an extraordinarily large amount of
swag into already-bulging suitcases.
After only a few hours sleep, we set to the task of
packing, trying to figure out how to get all of the things we didn’... read more
Guest Blogger
Kathleen Herman
I was raised in the Midwest, then moved to Texas to attend Southern Methodist University. After earning two music degrees, I met and married my husband, Ray. We now are raising our three beautiful children, Samantha, Abby, and Anthony.
Fun Facts
Languages
A little French. A little German. A little Italian. Better at pronouncing, than reading or speaking!
Hobbies
Singing, reading (especially Jane Austen), and writing
Family
Husband and three children
High School
Bolivar High School, Bolivar, Missouri
College
Southern Methodist University
Favorite Sports Teams
Marshall Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers
Favorite Travel Destinations
Anywhere with my family
Your Favorite Southwest Story
The 2011 Kidd's Kids trip!
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Five Days of Suspended Reality: Part 5
By: Kathleen Herman 
Jan 05 2012
It was time.
After four incredible days at Disney World, it was time
to go. Time to walk away from our glorious days of “suspended reality.” Time to
offer our thanks and say our goodbyes.
And time to pack an extraordinarily large amount of
swag into already-bulging suitcases.
After only a few hours sleep, we set to the task of
packing, trying to figure out how to get all of the things we didn’... read more
Five Days of Suspended Reality: Part 4
By: Kathleen Herman
Dec 29 2011
We could get used to this.
Day 4 began much like day 3. We awoke in a nice, comfy
bed, showered, dressed, and checked in with the Kidd’s Kids staff. Afterward,
we enjoyed another delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel with those bright,
friendly, and always cheerful Disney characters, Pluto and Goofy. (Chip and
Dale joined them this time as well.) And then, for the last time, we were off
to the... read more
Five Days of Suspended Reality: Part 3
By: Kathleen Herman
Dec 22 2011
Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, it did.
Saturday was a “free day.” No group events were scheduled.
We slept in, but only a little because we wanted as much park time as possible!
Ray went down for our morning check-in with the staff before
we left for breakfast. When he came back, he was carrying another, now
familiar, black gift bag bearing the Kidd’s Kids logo.... read more
Five Days of Suspended Reality: Part 2
By: Kathleen Herman
Dec 15 2011
Our alarms went off at the same time they do at home, but
apparently Disney World is a better motivator than work or school to get up and
go. We couldn't wait to start our day!
First on the itinerary was a group breakfast event back at
the Atlantic Dance Hall. As we checked in with the staff in the lobby,
we knew we would receive the day's schedule, our meal cards (they provided all
meals... read more
Five Days of Suspended Reality: Part 1
By: Kathleen Herman
Dec 08 2011
Kidd Kraddick says that the Kidd's Kids trip offers
families five days of "suspended reality." He couldn't be more right. We returned from our trip Monday evening, November 21 exhausted, but
exhilarated. Tired, but thankful. Happy, but...no...just happy. The trip was
everything we thought it would be and more. Much more. It all began last Thursday. After driving by Dallas Children'... read more
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From: Cynthia Moynihan
Tampa,Florida
An Act of Kindness
May 20 2013
Going to an airport and getting on a plane and traveling to
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