Jen's Brick

I got a text message today from a Disfriend who just happened to be at Disneyland today. She wanted to look and see if Jen's brick was in placed because she was with me for a bit in December and we looked for the planned spot for it. She asked me if I had the info with me and luckily, I did have it on my Facebook notes. I was able to text her the location, her name and where she was from and the brick number. It was bittersweet seeing the brick.

The brick looks good and brought some tears to my eyes. I was thinking about the brick and Jen yesterday, so to get this text was not a surprise. It's been just over 6 months that I lost a great friend and confidant. I wish she was able to talk back to me about some things that I have on my mind.

I really am looking forward to a trip back to Disneyland to see this myself. I hope one day her family will go and see it too. As you can see in the picture, it's near the edge because of the plain bricks. It is on the far left right in front of Disneyland gates, and I think it was the second section to the right.

Thanks to everyone who chipped in for the brick. I know you all loved Jen too!

Disneyland's Walk of Magical Memories

Disneyland is doing a walkway similar to the bricks that are at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. The one at DL will be between MK and California Adventure. The bricks are still being sold at this time. They run $150.00 for 3 lines. Each line is up to 16 letters, spaces and punctuation. You may have names, a place (like city and state) and a date. You also get to pick a little picture from a choice of 6 designs (wedding bells, a castle with a banner under it that I don't remember, Mickey icon shape with a year in it, and Mickey's hands that make a heart. One for California AP holders only and one for CM only.). You may not put "in memory of, in honor of, wedding, anniversary, birthday etc.). For an extra $35 each you may get either an acrylic or wooden replica of the brick. After the information is received by DL, they send a confirmation out in approximately 3 weeks. After another 10 weeks, you get the replicas.

I recently purchased a brick with contributions from awesome friends who wanted to be a part of remember a friend we lost suddenly. I spoke about her in a past blog. We have all contributed enough money to not only get the brick, but also 2 wooden replicas for her children, AND over $250.00 is going to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund in her name. Her brick has the Mickey hands picture, her name and where she lived. I am amazed by their generosity and friendship. They have been a great help as I have dealt with the loss of a friend and I hope that I was equally as generous with compassion for them as they went through this loss too.

Jen's brick will be placed in February 2010. I hope I can get out there one day to see it. I do have a couple friends in California who would take a picture for me. I think it's a wonderful way to remember someone who loves Disney.