All is out of control, we are bowing out.

[pagehouse]

Let me say a few things really quick before I get to the meat of the message: Musicgirl-got the card and pin. Thank you X 100. I put it on Nates lanyard and it is perfect.
"Mickey"- Nate received your post card and we were all really tickled over it. Thank you for thinking of him! ( I don't guess you will tell me who you are?)

Now, here is the hard part. I don't know what in the world is going on here anymore, but I guess we need to make a few statements to clear things up.
1. We received an e-mail that makes it necessary for us to post this response. I am very insulted that it is even a concern, but here goes. An innocent post was made that was supposed to show the caring heart of the people on this board. It stated that we had a very large amount of money in our shipboard account because of the donations from this board. Well, we did receive 7 credits from our friends on here, but the reason our account had so much money in it was because the Wishing Well had put the money for our gratuities in the account. I am not going to say how much was donated from this board because that is no ones business. Eric and I feel we have done all we can to make sure everyone was thanked. If we failed at that, I can only apologize.
2. It is true that we have posted a lot of info on here about our family and Nate's wish. Some of the things posted ABOUT us were not posted BY us. Some things were private emails that the recipient posted on their own. I really don't care if people believe that or not. Eric and I know we have never posted trying to "scam" anyone for anything.
3. Our wish granter paid for Eric and I (Nates biological parents) his two brother (both biological) and of course Nate. My mother, although she lives with us, paid her own way with her own money. I don't see how this is anyone’s business, but since it was brought up, I wanted to clarify.
4. I did post in the very beginning that we would love if Disney upgraded our room to a verandah, but I NEVER and I repeat NEVER asked for or implied that we expected anyone to do that. In fact we were offered all sorts of extras from people on here and we said no thank you. For example some people wanted to pay for our hotel room in Orlando. I fibbed and said we already had a room because I did not want people to spend their money on us like that. (we were able to use frequent visitor points for our hotel in the long run). It is the honest to God truth when I say that our family was honored and lifted up by the kindness of the people on here. It had nothing to do with money.

I think that might cover it all. I'm a bit irritated though so I might have forgotten something. If I have well too bad.
Our family has made some great friends on here. We have every intention of continuing those friendships. I will not however be the reason that you people on here are taken advantage of. So, I think it is best if we bow out and let our story fall off the threads. We would love to communicate with those of you that are our friends via the e-mail, and of course phone. Everything up to this point has been such a wonderful experience that I don't want anything to ruin it. I am sickened by the latest developments.
It may sound very self-serving, but I must tell you what I think. You all had better be very cautious. There are people who will do anything for a hand out and that includes things that you would never think of. You have heard the expression; don't believe everything you see and only half of what you read. Well, think about what you have read lately.
And finally to the person that prompted this--I am insulted at the insinuation that I might help you to know how to take "this group" for a ride. I wish you had never found this board. You don't deserve these folks. You are doing a huge disservice to the person you claim to love. Even though I am very angry with you, I am going to pray that God is gentle when He deals with you over this.

Moderator-I’m sorry for the angry tone to this message. I hope I’m not breaking any rules.

 

[gonna go cruising]

Chris,
Please somehow keep us informed of Nate and your family. There is so much love here and yes there are scam artists everywhere, but surely no one has thought that of you all. Your family touched sooo many hearts. My family knows of you all and they do not even visit these boards. I just cannot help but talk about you all to those I love.

I have a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach now thinking of anyone emailing you like they did. A true DIS'er would never ever try to scam her/his fellow man. Shame on whoever it is and may they find it hard to look at themselves in the mirror each morning. Behind the smiles of that child will be the lies they have told to create that smile.

Keep your chin up, Page family, and know in your heart that all is well. Our prayers are continually with all of you.

mickey hugs!

Pam

 

[GoofyDisney]

Pagehouse - Your family has been in our hearts and prayers.

I wish I had some perfect thing to say to resolve this terrible thing that someone said to you or about you. Tell me who it is and I will beat them up after school!!!

I hope that will not keep you from the boards and from letting us know how your family is doing.

The pictures that were shared from your cruise brought smiles to a lot of faces. Not specifically because of Nate, becauce all of us who are not on a cruise love to live vicariously through people who are cruising or have been recently. But with Nate's added story, we have laughed and cried with you. You have provided some of us with a great deal of joy.

How everything happened for you on that ship is no one's business!

But as for your progress...please...some of us want that to be our business. We enjoy your family so much. You have been such a wonderful addition to this board. Keep us informed. Stay positive. Stay goofy!

 

[Quirky Cruiser]

Hi Chris and Family,
wow - guess I don't read enough of the posts around here! I want you to know that I admire you and your family and your unending strength - I loved hearing all about your adventures on the cruise and I love hearing about how you are all doing now that the cruise is over. It's unfortunate that that poster didn't see how big your hearts really are - I NEVER got the impressions he/she did.

I hope that this incident doesn't turn you away from the boards for good - I think a lot of us would miss you and your family way too much!!!!! You are a wonderful family and please please don't let this person make you think you aren't. Besides - how many credits you had in your shipboard account is absolutely NONE of anybodys business!

Hugs to you and your family!!!!

Tenley

 

[luvindisneyworld]

I am SO SORRY that some Very Mean and Rude person has made you feel the way you do.Please dont let people like that bother you.Please keep us informed on how Nate is doing.This totally breaks my heart and i am sitting here with tears just thinking how mean some people can be .Please know that you and your precious family will be in my thoughts and prayers.If you ever need anything at all Please let me know,I dont care what it is or what i have to do to get it done,I Will.Please dont let them keep you away from the Dis,That is exactly what they want you to do,Dont let them Win.
Misty

 

[Buckaroo's Dad]

Hi Chris.

We received an e-mail that makes it necessary for us to post this response.

As far as I'm concerned, there was no need for you to explain anything. All I direct your way is the best of wishes for you and your family. Please don't judge the quality of all Disers by the inane quantity of one who really isn't...

 

[jgalecpa]

I am among those who actively solicted information about this fine family.

I am also among those who is shocked and saddened. I'm saddened because I am not surprised. There are some mean people here, who just look to pick a fight; who take everything and look for the bad in it.


Walt Disney is watching, and he's not happy!


Dear Chris and Nate:

I want you to remember one thing:

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Jim

 

[CRB#33]

This is awful. It's the scary thing about the BB life. You never know what scam artist is lurking.

We all know that you never "took any of us for a ride". Please know that there are many, many more loving, kind, caring people on these boards than there are the con-lurkers.

I thank you for posting this, because it does let us know how careful we must be.

Please take care....you have taught many people here how precious life is and how the little annoying things in it are so unimportant as compared to the beauty and gift of a child.

You and your family are continuously in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[hydster]

Oh please dont let some self serving "jerk" keep you from these boards! Those of us who know your story (and there are alot of us) know that you show more integrity than this person could ever show in a lifetime! It is so sad that people prey on things like this just to give themselves a little extra ego or some other kind of boost but please dont let this person keep you from here! There are alot of scam artists around and alot of scum who like to scam but dont let them win keeping you off the boards!

Whoever wrote that email to you will get their just dues...you know what goes around comes around!!!!

I loved reading the story about Nate and hearing how wonderful your trip was! I admire the strength, courage and sense of being of your family! I admire that you are willing to talk about it and are willing to put it "on the line" to help others out! I got in on the original thread late (out of town) but your story has touched my heart and those who helped out have touched my spirit!!!!

God bless you and your family and especially your sweet son!

Heidi

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Page family -- Just wanted to let you know that your family's story and perseverance has touched both mine and my husband's hearts and we will continue to pray for you whether we hear from you on the DIS or not.

It is a shame that there are people out there who care only about themselves. I will pray for them, as well.

My best to you always.

 

[Hygiene99]

NO NEED TO EXPLAIN ANYTHING.................

Peter

 

[Grumbo]

To the Pages:

I don't know what occurred or was said to you but remember that you are well thought of and thankyou for sharing Nate's and the entire Page's trip. Through your story it has brightened and made many of us appreciate and realize that what we all have and at times take for granted is special.
Please continue to visit, share and be a part of this group. Like all families you have a crazy cousin. Sounds like you came across him/her. Do what most families do. Ignore them.

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[hydster]

LOL Grumbo...good analogy with the crazy cousin...in our house it's the crazy inlaws but it works!!!!!

Heidi

 

[WDWLVR]

Boy go to work for a day and look what I miss.

To the Page family - I have offered you nothing but prayers because that is all I could afford at the time.

I thank you for sharing your story and your pictures with us. It helps make us all realize how MAGICal Disney and their employess can be.

To those of you who did contribute in any way - money, prayers, extras - God Bless You! You will be repaid in full many times over.

To those of you who made this family feel they had to write this post - may God turn your heart because it must definately need it. This was a very mean thing to do.

 

[Verandah Man]

I want everyone to know that my DW is on the phone with Chris while I am here typing this post. Chris did not want to mention any names reagrding this matter, and we did not press her to reveal any such information.

We shared with Chris your words of love and encouragement, and Chris knows that she and her family are loved and cared for on this board, and hopefully "one day" Chris will feel comfortable and return to the boards.

Jim, once again your words speak volumes.

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Please let the Page family know that while there are many mean people in the world, almost everyone on this board is loving and caring. I'm sure we all feel the same way, and hope that they will stay on the boards.

My prayers go out to you! I'm so sorry this has happened to you

 

[vgaskin]

Pagehouse,
When I first started sharing your family's story with my family and friends, I got lots of warnings but they did not know you like I feel I did and many others on this list. Many have come around and still ask about Nate, please keep us informed. I never questioned your intentions for a second, you could just tell. But there has been a poster lately and I have no idea if that is the problem person or not, but this recent poster just gave me an uneasy feeling. It may be really unwaranted but in these days and time, you have to go with your gut. So please keep us informed on your family, if it is you or that person, let's ban them! You are a much better person than I am, I would have posted their email for everyone to see!

 

[jellymoon]

The story of the Page family and Nate--- and all the wonderful, spontaneous, DIS-erosity--- is one of the most touching and uplifting I've ever heard or read. It was so clearly authentic.

Please do not let questions about another situation spoil what was a truly inspirational story.

 

[Lisa F]

I'm not part of any of the "groups" around here as I post and read on and off depending on time and what I have going on, but I just had to comment. I'm about as skeptical as they come. We have started telling people who call and ask for charitible contributions over the phone that we no longer accept phone solicitations. I won't give a dime to any charity that I haven't researched enough to at least be reasonably sure that they are legit. We give generously, but we are careful about where our dollars go.

I have to say that I have never, for one second, doubted your motives. The attitude that you exhibit on the boards comes from an inner strength and goodness that I don't believe could be faked. If I had been keeping up with things at the time and had time to read that HUGE thread about your family, I would have not hesitated for a second to do what I could to make your trip magical.

Sure, there are crafty people out there. There are people who know how to tug at the heartstrings. There are people who know how to play on sympathies. You did none of that. It's difficult to feel sympathy for someone who doesn't even feel sorry for themselves. Instead, I feel grateful to have "met" someone who has truly figured out the secret to happiness and wishes to share that with everyone they meet.

I've been most impressed by the fact that you and your family refuse to let influences beyond your control shake your inner strength and sense of yourselves no matter what seems to be thrown your way. Please don't let a random stranger do that to you when truly important things have not been able to. Your family and your attitude is an inspiration to everyone here. I think you've given WAY more than you got and have nothing to explain.

Lisa

 

[tammy bell]

Page Family,
You have given me far more than I have ever given you. You taught me about strength, courage, and hope. You have taught me to appreciate the precious gift of life. Please, please do not let one bad apple spoil the tree. My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday whether you decide to post again or not. Thank You for all that YOU have given US.