A "Thank You" Message from Chris Page For The DIS'ers-Update:Prayers and PD Needed!!!

[Verandah Man]

I have something I would like to share with all of you. I received the following massage a few days ago from Nate Page's mom Chris. I was going to keep this to myself, since the first part of the message is in response to a gift I sent Nate after his return from their cruise. I'm not trying to make myself out to be a saint, please believe me. After seeing the photo of Nate with Captain Mickey and Captain Tom, I decided that Nate should be Captain Verandah and not myself, so I sent Nate the Captain Verandah hat that I wore on our cruise in August. Please read Chris' message, then put yourself in her shoes. You Dis'ers have touched the lives of the Page Family, in ways that you may never know.

Ddad,
I went "back home" to St. Louis for the weekend to see my family and
your "package" for Nate came after I left. Eric was calling me on my mobile
phone the minute my plane touched down to tell me what you sent Nate. Andy,
we are to touched that you would give up such a special memento of your
trip. Are you sure you don't want to hang onto it? I would understand if you
want it back. I'm just happy we got to see it. But, if you insist Nate keep
it, we have a great idea we plan to do with it. Eric is very crafty at wood
work and he has made a box for a woman one time to house a folded flag that
belonged to her Dad. It was beautiful and the front was clear so you could
hang it on the wall and then be able to see the flag inside. I think Eric is
going to make one similar for Nate and we are going to put the hat, the
pillowcase and some other things we have brought back as mementos in it. It
will display well I think. Thank you Andy, I love to have things to hold
onto knowing someday I will spend a great deal of time looking and
remembering. That may not make sense the way I said it, but I don't want to
be a downer with my sentimental talk.
So I have been thinking how can I repay you for the hat....I have
thought of one thing or another and decided they just weren't right. So this
is what I am left with, you gave Nate an incredible memory from your
cruise...I will share a memory with you as well, only I don't have an item I
can send you from this experience, only the memory. I hope it's enough.
Knowing my Dparents, it will be.
Alright, I have not told many people about this because quite frankly,
it has taken some time to sink in to the point I could really put words to
it. First I should give you some background. Nathan would look to be a
"normal" 3-6 month old baby to anyone we meet in say the store or something.
Of course the problem is he is not 3-6 months old, but 6 years old. Also, I
keep his little body covered. You see, when Nate has his clothes off it is
easy to spot some (God forgive me for saying this) deformities in his body.
His arms are especially different and his chest and neck. I know you
wouldn't think this because you and Hazel are good people, but there were
times in the beginning with Nate that people made some very hurtful remarks
about his body, so I have kept it covered for 6 years. I don't want people
to look at him, see the deformities in his arms and that be the only thing
they can see. I want them to see his beautiful smile and feel the light
radiating from his soul. Also, people have just said some very unkind things
about him in general, some of which even came from our own so called family.
So, Eric and I have gotten very hardened by it all and I have just gotten in
the habit of protecting him from these things. It's not even something I
think about anymore, I just do things out of habit to help shield him from
these ignorant people. For example, keeping his "imperfections" covered.
Our last full day on the ship was at Castaway Cay and I had a light
weight romper on Nate. He was laying so content in the beach chair and just
resting and looking and listening to all the sounds. He was very happy. It
got warm pretty fast and I thought, "I have to take him back to the ship.
It's too hot out here." I went to pick him up and he was looking so peaceful
and enjoying being outdoors. I thought, "Oh I can not take this away from
him. He enjoying it too much." So I took his romper off and let him lay in
the lounger in his diaper. I turned my lounger so I was facing him and we
both just laid and relaxed in the shade. Eric came up and was talking to me
and then just stopped mid sentence. I looked back at him to see why he
stopped talking and he was just staring at Nate with his jaw dropped to the
sand. I got worried that he could see something wrong with Nate and I
started to panic. What's wrong?! What's wrong?! With tears in his eyes he
said, "Wife, you have his clothes off! You never let people see him like
that!" All of a sudden it hit me that I had not even thought about what I
was doing when I took his clothes off. I had only thought he was warm and I
wanted to make him cooler. In that place and in the time it did not occur to
me that I had to protect him from unkind people. For an afternoon I was
given the gift of normalcy and was able to just relax and be at peace. I was
a normal mother for a few hours! Nathan got to be a normal kid and be
outside just experiencing the weather and the sights and sounds. Parts of
his body that have rarely seen the light of day were being warmed by the sun
and kissed by the breeze. Andy, it was phenomenal. You and everyone on the
boards had started the ground work by being so good to us, then everyone on
the ship was so nice and not one single person, NOT ONE, gave us strange
looks, or pointed or asked any inappropriate questions all week. So, by
Friday, I was so at ease I didn't even think about there being any thing to
protect him from!
Trust me on this, if we go out with Nathan, at least one person where ever
we go will either point or ask something, well stupid. For an entire week to
go by and not one thing happen is a miracle. Or as I prefer to believe, a
gift from God.
So, that is my special memory I want to give to you. Sorry it's so long, but
I still can not believe it happened! I hope I was able to convey just how
special it was. And just how thankful we are. You helped give us that
memory, you and all the dissers and our DIAD. How can we ever show enough
thanks for that? I have not shared this story with the board because I
wasn't sure I could put the right words to it. Maybe they wouldn't even
understand how incredible it was. Just an afternoon at the beach, big deal.
Well, let me tell you, there has not been a bigger deal in 6 years!
The problem is now Castaway Cay really holds a special place in our hearts
and is even magical to us. We will have to find a way to go back there,
that's all there is to it. I wonder if Disney would consider letting us live
there?

Chris


My Disney Dream would be, that we could all get along together on this forum, and not jump down each other's throat. Life is short, let's enjoy it with each other, and when those times get testy, like I know they will, let's try and remember the lesson we learned from Nate and His Family.


Update: 9-27-03 Prayers and PD needed for Nate:

MY DW just got off the phone with Chris Page a few minutes ago. Nate needs your prayers and pixie dust again. Nate has been running a fever of 102 since last night, has the bad cough back, and has lost two pounds, since his last check-up. Chris is quite concerend, as any parent would be. Nate has been at the same weight (12 pounds) for the past 4 years, and Chris stated, it's takes quite a while for Nate to put weight on as it is. I know we can count on our DIS Family!!!

[KEH]

Andy, thank you for sharing this. I think it puts a lot of things into perspective for many of us. And thank you for your final words - well said, you have summed up the situation perfectly.

Karen

[pjpoohbear]

VM

As you have passed on from Captain Veranda's family it is the little things that happen in ones life that are the most special. And those little things bring bigger joys.

I have followed the story from the begin, and here i sit on my b-day and the best thing today has been reading of the joy you passed on to the wonderful Page family.

Thank you

[imgoingtodisney]

thank you Andy and Chris

[Favorite Auntie]

Andy, Thanks for that. Your final words were so "on target". People need to stop saying mean things that they know will hurt someone, or make someone feel bad. I am sure the people that ask Eric and Chirs those things about Nate don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings, but they do..same as here on the board. People need to know when to stop typing and just ignore certain posts that they don't agree with. None of us knows the story behind all the other DISer's lives, nor should be. We should just practice being nice human beings that wouldn't want to hurt anyone else's feelings.....

Another lesson learned from the Page family.......

[jgalecpa]

I sat hear and read this.

Then I printed it out to show Rieann.

I want to say something.

But, for once, I'm speechless.

Absolutely speechless.

GBYA

Jim

[cjsmith]

As I sit here with tears streaming down my face, I just want to say thank you Andy for sharing such a wonderful letter with us. It is such an amazing story and I'm very thankful to be able to share in reading about their wonderful cruise. People can ve so very cruel and it's so nice that everyone on here and the Disney cruise took this family into their hearts to help in giving them such amazing memories. Thanks again Andy.

[lsmac]

I, too, am here in tears. How soon we forget about the things that matter most. Thank you Andy for sharing this with us. I am so very glad that Chris, Nathan, and the rest of the Page family had special moments like this on their cruise. May God bless them with many more special moments.

Lisa

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
[B]I have something I would like to share with all of you. I received the following massage a few days ago from Nate Page's mom Chris. .............

That was really nice, VM. You're an angel!

I just hope that people read that letter from their heart. This world is so much bigger than all of us. Nathan is such a testament to this. I will never forget this.

[Jeanny]

and that is EXACTLY what I mean, when I said in a previous post to just think of Nate's smiling face and then complain to us again about something beyond our control

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
Life is short, let's enjoy it with each other, and when those times get testy, like I know they will, let's try and remember the lesson we learned from Nate and His Family.

Nothing more needs to be said.http://smilies.crowd9.com/contrib/geno/licktear.gif

[gonna go cruising]

Andy, you are a very wise man. Thank you for sharing this with us. Although I am still a newbie, Nate's story really has touched my heart. The outpouring of love I have seen on this board is awesome.

:D

[KaitlinsMom]

Andy, thank you for sharing this with us - This is a wonderful "chicken soup" story that has brought tears to my eyes -

[Hygiene99]

wow .... peter

[Thumpersmom]

Just wanted to say thank you to Andy and The Page Family.

It is nice to know true friends become family any where.

[AnnMorin]

I am so pleased that they felt at peace at castaway cay... it surely is a magical place. And I hope thaqt many many more children will be able to go there due to donations that were sent to wishing well

[SeaSpray]

Chris: You expressed your feelings beautifully. I've seen the picture of Nate, on Castaway Cay, in his romper on the lounge chair, looking so happy and peaceful... then when you described how you took it off without giving it a second thought I could visualize it all in my mind, as if I were there watching the beautiful scene unfold. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that we don't think that was a day at the beach like any other! What a special and wonderful moment it must've been when your DH walked over and saw his wife and son enjoying a quiet moment on a beautiful beach without thought of anything else. What a truly special moment to always cherish and remember. Thank you for putting it into words so we could "be there", too.

Andy: Thank you for sharing that. It really puts things into perspective, doesn't it??

[debster812]

Holy smokes! It's a good thing that DS and DH are already asleep. Hard to explain the whole story. But after reading this, I am absolutely printing up these threads for DH to read. He does not 'get' the DIS, and this is proof positive of some of the good that can come

Andy thanks for sharing this.

Chris and Eric--again THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for sharing your beautiful family with us. I wish I were more eloquent, but I'm just not.

Wishing everyone a peaceful night

[allshookup]

Thanks for passing this on Andy & thank you Chris for sharing such a beautiful and touching story. Glad your cruise was such a wonderful experience. I wish all the best for you & your family.

Diane

[gdulaney]

Andy,
Thank you for sharing your message with all of us. I sat here reading it and like many others, I found myself wiping the tears. More than anything I wish for Nate to have more days like the one he had on Castaway Cay.

Chris,
Thank you for sharing such a precious memory with Andy (and the rest of the DIS family). I do hope that your entire family has many more Castaway Cay days.

Ginny

[Twinave]

Such a beautiful story...So glad thad VM shared it with us. I too have been following this story, and I'm in tears reading the conclusion.
I understand how Chris feels about people being rude and crude with remarks, and comments. I have had my share.
I wish the whole world could be like Disney...live, love..laugh, and enjoy. Until then we always have these boards.
Twinave

[laurenk]

I have been mostly a lurker on the DIS since 1999. I can honestly say that no other story has affected me as much as this one. This is the place where I come to brighten my day, and just following this story has reestablished my faith in humanity. I hope that one day, my family and I am privelaged enough to meet Nate, his family, and Andy. These people are what makes human beings truly special. This is "an act of random kindness" personified.

Our thoughts are with you all, what special people you all are.
Lauren

[Mjasp]

WOW Thanks for sharing.

May your family always feel the peace of CC.

Joanna

[takemeaway]

I cried after reading this letter. Chris you are a talented writer. Your words, your spirit, and Nate are true blessings from God. Thank you for putting everything back into perspective for me.

[strawberryblonde]

Andy, when you posted the first few pics from the Page family's cruise, many were drawn to the pic of Nate on CC. I remember more than one person saying they thought their favorite picture would be of Nate on his verandah but instead they loved the pic of him relaxing on CC. Even before we had read the "rest of the story" we loved that picture. Could you paste it to the end of the post?

[moinab]

This was the first thing I read after getting up this morning. We have been going through some stressful times, but this letter had us both in tears, thanking God for so many blessings.

Thank you, Andy, for sharing this letter, and for being the wonderful person you are.

Chris, thank you so much for bringing us all into your family. You, Eric, and the boys are incredible people. You have written several times that you feel you are not a good writer and are afraid of not getting your meaning across, but I think your writing is beautiful and heartfelt. Believe me, your meaning comes across loud and clear, and all of our tears prove it.

Ignorant people will say stupid things, but I hope all the love for Nate and your family that has come through this forum can help make up for the callousness you've experienced in the past.

Nate may be a little guy, but he is amazingly powerful, touching so many lives and channeling so much love. May God continue to bless you all.

[Verandah Man]

http://www.verandahman.com/nate%20at%20castaway%20key.jpg
Cool Dude Nate Relaxing on Castaway Cay

[snelsonbrown]

As I have said so many times - this board has so much love and compassion that I wish was experienced all over the world - Chris you and yours will never be forgotten sweetie - Andy you are still the best yet - take care and each keep in touch.
Chat with you soon.
Love always
Shirley and Norm

[DreaminDisney]

Thanks for sharing.

Debbie

[Credit Man]

Andy, Thanks for sharing Chris' wonderful message.

[christinou]

Thank you for sharing, this is a truly wonderful story of friendship and giving......
I am so glad that Nate and his family will always have those memories.

[outahere]

WOW!!!!!!!! What a great message. I am so glad they had such a fantastic week. Chris and Andy -- thank you both for sharing that with us.

Cool Dude Nate sure looks pretty relaxed.

Love those shades :D

[BuzzBoyMom]

This story has really touched my life. Thanks to the Page Family for sharing so much with us.

Does anyone have the original thread link? I really need to share this with another family and I wanted to have the full background.

Blessings to everyone!!!

[codsnylvr]

Andy,

Not only have you been blessed to know this family, but they have been blessed by you and your family. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Jackie :)

[DVC4US]

Andy and Chris thanks so much for sharing this with us. Like many other posters, I am wiping the tears out of my eyes right now.

I have just recently started reading some of the posts regarding the Page family and I find them very inspiring. Chris you have a beautiful family and reading your trip report was wonderful and uplifting. It was so exciting to read about Nate's expressions and to see your whole family in the many pictures. This is one story I will keep with me for years to come and everytime I visit CC I will think of Nate enjoying the sun on the beach.:smooth:

Andy,
You are an exceptional individual. Your actions are what make us believe that even though there is so much anger in the world, there are still good people.

LeiLani Naylor

[Grumpy's Mom]

Hard to see the keyboard through the tears -- Andy, thank you for deciding to share this with us - as a newby, and coming to the boards just before the Page family left on their cruise, it has been a joy to follow them through their trip and their return. You deserve an additional tag - Guardian Angel!! (Hello TF --where are you??)

I also feel your comments at the end are quite on point, both over the last few days and a few weeks ago. We need to keep in the forefront of our minds (and screens) what truly is important in life, and the Golden Rule.

Chris, having dealt with many families with children suffering from a similar illness, and the emotional turmoil and dysfunction that comes with it, you sound like such a down-to-earth mom. I have always felt that God does not give moms such special gifts unless they have the ability to handle those gifts, and everything they entail. Nate is a lucky young man, indeed! :p

[disney6]

Beautiful! Chris, thank you for letting Andy share that story with us. I know that memory will forever be etched in your heart.

Amazing how much this 6 year old has taught so many people! What a blessing.

[seastar]

Chris,

Thank you for letting us get to know your wonderful family through these boards!!

Yes, people can sometimes be so cruel. But rest assured that when God looks at Nate, He only sees the perfection of this darling little boy He created.

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by BuzzBoyMom
This story has really touched my life. Thanks to the Page Family for sharing so much with us.

Does anyone have the original thread link? I really need to share this with another family and I wanted to have the full background.

Blessings to everyone!!!



Here is the original link that gave us our first contact about Nate Page and Family.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=415004

[CRenze]

As I sit with tears rolling down my face I want to say "thanks" to both Andyand Chris for sharing. I know it had to be difficult for her to allow Andy to share this since she was uncertain of the response that she would get.

To Chris & the rest of the Page family....May you be blessed with many more days with that PERFECT adorable child, Nathan.
Remember that every child from God is a gift and every gift from God is PERFECT!

God bless you and your family.
Cindy

:wave:

[CRB#33]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
My Disney Dream would be, that we could all get along together on this forum, and not jump down each other's throat. Life is short, let's enjoy it with each other, and when those times get testy, like I know they will, let's try and remember the lesson we learned from Nate and His Family.

Yes Andy, our life on this earth is very short. This exchange between you and Chris is a testimony to the goodness that can be found in people. I have tears in my eyes. For Chris's memory, for your precious gift and for the lessons that this teaches us and I hope I can learn and live.

Thank you for sharing.

[zalansky]

This story has touched me as well. I just spent the last hour and a half reading the entire story. I am blown away. I knew this was a special board when I found it, but never THIS special.
This story has put so many things in perspective for me, I thank you, so much - for sharing this today.

[BuzzBoyMom]

Thanks Andy! I'm printing it off now!

Once again - always the helpful man! I appreciate your helpfulness.

Karen.

[Towncrier]

Andy - Thanks ever so much for sharing your letter from Chris. It's nice to hear stories about kindness and sharing every now and again to balance out the many things that are wrong in this world.

Now that Nate is the official "Captain Verandah", I hereby nominate you for the title of "Admiral Verandah". Somehow Admiral Andy has a nice ring to it. :teeth:

Too bad we can't share this story with the rest of the world.

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Towncrier
Andy - Thanks ever so much for sharing your letter from Chris. It's nice to hear stories about kindness and sharing every now and again to balance out the many things that are wrong in this world.

Now that Nate is the official "Captain Verandah", I hereby nominate you for the title of "Admiral Verandah". Somehow Admiral Andy has a nice ring to it. :teeth:

Too bad we can't share this story with the rest of the world.



WOW, "Admiral Andy" what an honor!!! What a hoot!!!

[@GoofyNut]

I am sooooooooooooooo glad that a "memorable time" was had by all and GOD BLESS! I was worried while you were cruising that things would go perfectly and seems they did.

[jlp651]

This story took my breath away. I've been following it from the begining and this really took my breath away.
Page Family-you are wonderful people! Thank you for sharing this expierence with us.
Admiral Andy-I second that! Can a moderator change your user name? You truely are a guardian angel.

[Verandah Man]

I showed my DW what Towncrier had said, my DW went into her sewing kit(which hardly ever gets used), got out her measuring tape, put it around my head, and said, "It's official, your head won't fit through the front or back door anymore!!!" She also said, "You DIS people, are too much!!!" LOL!!!

[Dreamer04]

Oh, Andy. Thank you. Chris, Thank you. God, I humbly thank Thee.

[moinab]

DW went into her sewing kit(which hardly ever gets used), got out her measuring tape, put it around my head, and said, "It's official, your head won't fit through the front or back door anymore!!!"

LOL!

Seriously, though, Andy, I believe it's not your head that has swelled, but your heart, with love and pride for your new DFamily, the Pages.

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by moinab
LOL!

Seriously, though, Andy, I believe it's not your head that has swelled, but your heart, with love and pride for your new DFamily, the Pages.


Thank You Maureen, what a sweet thing to say!!! I'm very touched!!!

[Hygiene99]

Andy...http://1000smilies.com/sailor.gif

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Andy....http://1000smilies.com/sailor.gif

That is SO CUTE, Hygiene99! Clever!

[celebrate life]

Sorry - I would have written directly, but am just now seeing this thread, and don't know the Pages' handle name.

Chris and Eric:

Just wanted you to know you are both blessed to have Nate. I believe you have been chosen to care for him. You are one of the fortunate people on this earth that get to see life from another perspective. (you get to be in the presence of an angel on earth. I understand seeing their soul in their eyes).

I know, as I have a daughter with Downs Syndrome. - would never have thought this was possible in a million years. My dh and I were both straight "A" students, and excelled in college too.

Sometimes God gives us things/challenges in life to help us grow and for us to help others as well. ( I supppose the irony for my DH and I is to have a child with a mental handicap).

My dd, Becky, will be 6 yrs old this December (On our upcoming cruise, If we still get to go!!!). Having her around has been a real reality check. When people say "Well, isn't she cute", I always wonder if they can tell if she has downs syndrome? (I'm sure they can, but I don't even see it anymore). Yes, she has shorter arms, and I have to roll up her sleeves, and her ears are small, and look like a pixie, but this is what makes her "cute".

God never gives you more than you can handle. I have tremendous respect for people such as yourself and Eric, who seem to have even more challenges than we have. What strong people you must be to be chosen for your role. There are not many people that can handle a handicap child.

I wish your family continued success/happiness and send out a special hope that so many others in this world get a chance to be effected by a handicap person, so that they too can experience life from another perspective. I know first hand. It is SOOOOO
different than you would imagine, and the "hidden" blessing are enormous.

p.s. Thank you Verandah Man for your
touching gift, that touched us all as well.

Celebrate Life

[mrsdon]

Dear Page Family,
We are so blessed to have read what you wrote and feel the love you have for your family.
Before I read your letter, I would probably be one of the one who would say something STUPID!!! Im ashamed that my brain sometimes doenst work right.
And I have no excuse.. I have a 21 year old son who has had 2 brain tumors and an anuersum.(spelling)
He looks normal, but everyday if is a challemge for his memory to functiion acturately. If i had an once of your courage I would be truly blessed. Thanks for sending this letter.

[disny4ever]

Maybe that life on C.C. will be possible someday. I know any time I am fortunate enough to be on C.C. I will think of the Page Family . Chris, most of us do understand. We understand because of the words and emotions that have come from your story and posts have touched our hearts so much.
Andy ( AVM ) to you also...Thank You !!

[02bBarbie]

This is such a wonderful story..I literally have chills after reading all of this

Someone mentioned something about sharing this story..perhaps someone could contact a magazine like Woman's World...they often print feel good stories..altho I don't think any of the ones I'v read there hold a candle to this

[disneydreamer1970]

I am sitting here in tears, tears of joy! Thank you Chris for sharing such a touching memory with all of us here.

Andy, you are my Hero!!!

God Bless you all!

[Verandah Man]

MY DW just got off the phone with Chris Page a few minutes ago. Nate needs your prayers and pixie dust again. Nate has been running a fever of 102 since last night, has the bad cough back, and has lost two pounds, since his last check-up. Chris is quite concerend, as any parent would be. Nate has been at the same weight (12 pounds) for the past 4 years, and Chris stated, it's takes quite a while for Nate to put weight on as it is. I know we can count on our DIS Family!!!

[two4ruff]

Verandaman-
I am positive your last post has already started a prayer chain in the form of many of us Dis-ers.

Personally, little Nate has proven to me that angels are sent here in many forms to remind us "grown ups" of what is REALLY important.

[jlp651]

Sending pixie dust!!!!!!!

[AnnMorin]

Nate is in our thoughts and prayers.

[disny4ever]

Are making their way to Nate. Hang in there Page family.

[MacGyverTDS]

Nate and the whole Page family will be in my prayers.

God Bless.

Judy:jester:

[KEH]

Sending heart loads of pixie dust.

Karen

[Jeanny]

http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cartoon/1238.gif http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/angels/angel2.gif
get well soon Nate, we're all sending pixie dust your way!!

[bigsky]

Thank you for sharing the story with us. Nate will be in our prayers. Please keep us posted on his condition.

Laura

[Moosysmom]

Prayers and pixie dust to Nate, Chris and Eric.
Andy, thanks for sharing the note.

[allshookup]

I hope all goes well for little Nate. Thanks for keeping us informed Andy. I will continue to check this thread for updates.

Diane

[musicgirl]

More prayers for this special guy and his family.

[Dreamer04]

Our prayers are with you and your family, Chris.

[imgoingtodisney]

Hoping all goes well for Nate and his family

[zalansky]

The entire Page family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

[disneydreamer1970]

The Page Family is in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless!!

[dis4me]

Pixie dust and prayers for the little verandah man!!!! Hope he gets well soon.

[gdulaney]

Chris & Eric - we are praying for Nathan.

Andy - thank you for keeping us informed.

Ginny

[tammy bell]

Andy, thank you for posting this. Right before I sat down in front of the computer, I was stressing about all the things that I have to do. Now, as the tears are pouring down my face, I realize that these things do not matter. All of my pixie dust and prayers are with the Page family. May God bless Nathan.

[Disney1fan2002]

you know, there is a reason why I read this post at this very moment. You see, i have been sitting here, thinking of al the things I have to do today, and I started to get lazy, thinking I would skip Church today. Well, after reading that post, I am wiping tears from my eyes, and I am going to go get dressed for Church. I will say a prayer for Nate, and also thank God for the blessings in my life.

Thank you Andy, for sharing that. I am sure it has touched many people. Please let the Page family know I will be lighting a candle for Nate today.

[Hygiene99]

Andy, thank you for keeping us so well informed, our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Page family today, we hope Nate is feeling better quickly!

[BALAMAV]

I put Nathan on the prayer list today at church. Prayers and pixie dust can help alot. Thanks Andy for everything you do. You sure are one special guy. Keep us informed. Thanks agian

[figment52]

I just got back from the Magic and this is the first post I read. WOW - what a re-entry message. Prayers and PIxie dust to the entire Page family.

[KathyFP]

a wonderful lesson to all about the importance of unconditional positive regard.

[CRB#33]

Prayers are being said, Andy. Thank you for letting us know.

[snelsonbrown]

Hello Andy and the rest of "my" family,
I have been off the board for so long that I just didn't realize all that I had missed -
I spoke to Chris about 10 days ago and she told me how awesome the cruise was and the fact that Nate could just be whatever - my heart went out to this family for they have blessed us with so much love and compassion.
I was so sorry to hear that Nate is struggling again - I will make sure that they stay on the Conch Spirit Prayer Group - CSPG is made up of about 120 of us ol's conchs that keep in touch and make sure that prayers are said constantly for those in need - I hope that all is going well with you and yours - I am finally "on line" again as of right now THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - so to each stay safe and God bless each super good.
With much love and admiration to all.
Always
Shirley

[Verandah Man]

I had a few DIS'ers ask me about sending cards to Nate and his family. My DW is on the phone with Nate's mom Chris at this very moment. Nate is still congested and running a fever. Chris said it was O.K. to list their address. If anyone would like to send Nate or his family a card, they can be mailed to:

Nathan Page
15606 TC Jester Blvd
Houston TX 77068

or you can send them get well wishes to their e-mail address at:

Eric and Christina Page: pages@wtez.net

[jlp651]

Thank you for posting Andy.
Our thoughts are with you Page Family!!!!

[Tesabat]

Nate and his family continue to be in our prayers. I am so thankful they had such a wonderful trip. That picture of Nate enjoying Castaway Cay was my favorite...what a touching moment in their lives.

[jiminy579]

I will definitely keep Nate in my prayers, and send out a prayer request to all of my faithful prayer partners on the internet right now. The important thing to remember is that God loves that little boy far more than anyone of us can even begin to comprehend. Thanks again Andy for keeping us posted.

[disney6]

Prayers and pixie dust are definately coming down from the north! God Bless you and keep you in His care during this time.

[Quirky Cruiser]

Prayers and pixie dust coming from the Northeast...Nate, you need to get better soon!!! Hugs to all of you!!!!

[grandma_x2]

i know what she means our 3 year old grandson was born with a birthdefect and people can be real mean us we just thank god for giving us the time we have whith all our kids and every other child thathe put on this earth. life is to short to fight or be mean. thear is always someone that has more to deal whith than us. after every time in hospitel and every opration we thank god for him and we go on one day at a time. i am taking him on the big boat as he calles it i want to do all we can with the boys. well my crying is over tim to move on have a nice night grandma-x2

[jgalecpa]

Dear Nate,

May all your pains be few,
May your fever go away fast,
May you never forget your Magical Disney Cruise, and
May God Bless You Every Day of your Wonderful Life.

With Our Deepest love.

Jim, Rieann, Caitlin and Shannon Gale

[Pooh93]

Many prayers and {{HUGS}} for Nate. I am so glad your trip was indeed magical and something you will hold in your hearts forever. Many blessings for you and your family and {{HUGS}} to you and your family again for all the cruel people in the world. May they one day wake up and replace their ignorance with compassion.

[nativetxn]

Bless this child and his family. I will keep them in my prayers. Thank you for sharing their memory of Castaway Cay with us, it touched my heart.

Katholyn

[Credit Man]

Prayers and PD on the way for Nate. Feel better little buddy.

[BuzzBoyMom]

May God be with your family. Peace and love to everyone.

[cruisnfamily]

Any updates?

How is Nate feeling today?

[Verandah Man]

Haven't called today, and haven't received any e-mails, if I should hear something I will post it here.

I just sent Nate's parents an e-mail at 4:15pm.

[Jeanny]

Hey Andy~
keep us updated!! I hope Nate's better today.

[luvindisneyworld]

My thoughts and prayers are with Nate and his family.
:( .Please let us know when you find out anything,Andy.

[walczak4]

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Page family. Make sure you give him extra hugs and kisses from the entires DISBOARDS family!

[Verandah Man]

In case you haven't seen this thread, here is an "UPDATE" on Nate from his mom Chris. Click on this link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=445789