All is out of control, we are bowing out.

[musicgirl]

I'm stunned. I'm sad, sorry, upset all at once. How could someone do this. Never in a million years would I have thought that could happen.

Your beautiful story has inspired us all. The people on this board did what they did because of all of your genuine spirits, your postivite attitudes and your incredible courage.

To whoever it was that sent this-the Page family never, never asked for anything. In fact, they requested us not to do the things that were done a number of times! I'm glad the people on this board did anyway! The Page family has been nothing but gracious and have shared a part of their lives with us.

I'm so sorry this happened. Please know that an overwellming(sp) majority (99.9% I bet!!!) support and believe in you! You are in my prayers everyday.

God bless the Page family!

 

[AnnMorin]

Wow.. how things change in one day......I went to bed on top of the world so happy as to what I thought could be done.
I woke up to read horrible things about me.
An hour later I get a call that my best friend's mom has suddenly passed and could I watch her three children that she has no idea how to tell about grandma who was healthy yesterday/.
I know for a FACT Chris never tried to take anyone for anything, I wanted to pay for them to stay at the hyatt at the airport and for a limo, she told me she was all set.......
I can't begin to say how heavy my heart is right now.......
I still will try to help ill children but wonder how and why some people could be so cruel?????????

 

[jellymoon]

In addition to the Page's being drawn into this, I hope we can all remember and support Ann who is nothing but a kind and generous spirit trying to help others. This is not her fault.

Thank you, Ann, for being such a great example to all of us of kindness and generosity. We should all honor that.

I too am sorry for the inconceivable cruelty of some.

 

[LG123]

To The Page Family -

I have enjoyed your posts on here very much. I was so excited to read your trip report and hear how happy your family was. I will miss hearing about Nate and want you to know that your family will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.

To Ann -

I hope tomorrow will be a better day for you and want you to know that I feel you are a wonderful person for all you are doing.

 

[KaitlinsMom]

Originally posted by 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.

Tammy Bell - You stated this so well - I too, feel as if I have been given something by this courageous family -

To the Page Family, please know that there are so many of us here that care for you all - Please feel free to drop by the board and let us know how things are going - you are well thought of by so many -

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

It makes me sick to think someone would attack your family. I have lurked and read Nate's story and know how grateful and shocked your family was to receive "pixie dust" to make your cruise special.

I also know you taught many of us to question MAW before donating bc of MAW telling Nate he bc of his inability to say thank you his wish was denied (and nobody flame me for the MAW statement). You also turned us on to the Wishing Well Foundation. I agree with the others you and your family have given us more than we could ever give you in return.

I can only imagine the mountains you all have climbed and obstacles you have faced. Don't let some Idiot (and yes Moderator I said Idiot) ruin your thoughts of what most of these people are about and what your trip meant to Nate and your family.

I would be appalled to think anyone could think you scammed anything. People like that are not worth the time of day but I am so sorry this "person" hurt you.

I know we would have an all out war if you told us who it was but I know many of us would form a posse and have a little talk with them..............

Tiffiny

 

[TheGlensideGregorys]

While I came to the DCL boards after the Page family's story was well underway, I went back and read the story. And it was the story that introduced me to so many of the wonderful people on this board. Chris and Eric, my DW and I have both cried, laughed, and been uplifted by you and your family. Hold your heads high, and know that the testimonies on this thread prove that the hearts of the good folks will keep beating for you, long after the ill effects of one bad person has been forgotten.

 

[Jeanny]

I have an idea of who is behind this and it's not a very nice thing to do. Shame on you!

Chris, I hope you return to us. WE care! don't let one Ditzy person ruin your heart. Keep in touch with Andy so he can let us know how everything is going.

Come back to us soon, please!

 

[WDWLVR]

Originally posted by jellymoon
In addition to the Page's being drawn into this, I hope we can all remember and support Ann who is nothing but a kind and generous spirit trying to help others. This is not her fault.

Thank you, Ann, for being such a great example to all of us of kindness and generosity. We should all honor that.

I too am sorry for the inconceivable cruelty of some.

Jellymoon - I agree. Ann is a kind woman who has done nothing but try and help others. She has been attacked today, in fact for the last couple of days, and doesn't deserve it.

I have a heavy heart tonight knowing these people have been hurt. Very sad.

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

Ann is a good person if not a great one. What many of you do not know is she works behind the scenes helping and gifting others. She does post about it bc the giving is a reward in itself. She is not a glory hound. Her posting about her idea to help other children in need was from her heart not to brag...........she has had personal tragedies and her family has been touched which did not make her bitter motivated her to help. If you think Ann is mean then you are a fool. Ann is honest and if that makes her mean then so am I.......................

 

[Bacrd]

I can only re-iterate the previous expressions of DISGUST over this incident. Verandahman...please let the Page family know how deeply their story has touched our hearts. As stated many times over...their strength and courage has been an inspiration to all and I am grateful to those who have made it possible to follow in their lives...if only briefly!! Please keep us posted.

 

[AmyM]

To the Pagefamily and all,

Where to start... First of all Chris, you are a woman that I can only aspire to be. God gives us all challenges and we are judged upon how we handle those challenges. Your beautiful family of DH and 3 boys is a challenge to any parent. Raising children in this day and age is hard at best. Throw something unexpected/unplanned into the mix and it makes it even harder. I cannot tell you how much I admire you for your spirit! It would be very easy to play the whoa is me card. You have ABSOLUTELY NOT done this in any means!

Our family has followed your family's story. Unfortunately we did not hear about the Page family until after your cruise. I have shed many tears of happiness over your story and that is how I will always know you...through the pictures of your cruise.

We have had the struggle of dealing with premature birth and uncertainty of the outcome. We are VERY lucky to have healthy childern now. However, in the beginning day we cherised every day for what it was. To allow negativity into our time was not possible. I feel that you have the same outlook on life from the posts you have made. Life is too short to worry about what someone said!

Know that you are loved and ADMIRED by many. Find inner strength from all of us that are praying for you.

GOD BLESS YOU!!!

 

[lbgraves]

I haven't actively posted on the threads concerning Nate and his trip. That has been because they have moved me so much that any words I would add would seem so trivial. I remember the day that I saw Chris' first post with no replies. I didn't know the answer to her question since my family is preparing to go on our first cruise but when I looked later there were so many replies that I had to check it again.

Chris, you have never asked for anything but prayers for strength for you and your family. You continually asked that nothing be done financially and people here at the board gave what they wanted to from their hearts...and hoped that you wouldn't be upset with them. I looked forward to your cruise & reading your family's trip reports as much as most of the people here.

Your posts have left me in tears...for joy that you made me open my eyes to what is truly important in this world. Your faith, courage, and love has been an inspiration to me and have put life in perspective for me. I pray that I can develop the strength and patience in my life and with my family. Now I am sitting here in tears but they are for the sadness that has filled me after reading your post today.

Your time and life are too precious to allow such hatred and spite to take up one moment. I pray that God will continue to bless you and your family. Your presence on this board will be missed but I definantly understand your need to block this evil from your life.

 

[snelsonbrown]

I have been stunned also by the recent posts that have created so much hurt for those that have been involved and the fact has been and still is, they have not deserved any of it - as for the Pages - Chris posted her story not realizing that we would pick up on it because this board is so full of love and compassion by almost 100% - at no time was the Pages aware what would be waiting for them - I sincerely believe if they had - they would not have accepted it - I had numberous of calls asking if they could send a basket to the Pages, I chose to ask everyone if they wanted to send something, I would be more than happy to include it in the basket I was making for them at no charge - several did just that - the rest took other suggestions I gave- D.A.I.D was responsible for 99 and 3/4 percent for the rest - the love and compassion that was shown was unbelieveable - Did they deserve OH YES - where they surprise OH YES --would they have accepted had they known first hand HECK NO. I believe the Pages to be very honorable, trustworthy and I consider them first hand friends -
Now as for Ann - I believe Ann is one of the kindest hearts going - well there are really too many to count - in the business I am in - I know all of those that wrote or called for offers of help - When April's case came up several weeks ago, Ann kept writing me notes --HOW CAN I HELP? WHAT CAN I DO? - As I told her and those that contacted me - the only thing we could do at the time was pray that april could make her cruise - it wasn't to be - I took Arpil's passing very hard and I didn't even know the child, but ann, Andy, Chris and this is to just name a few kept in touch with me - I have laughed with many of you, cried with many of you but always have tried to be your friend regardless - I believe this board has the most sincerest posters - I consider so many of you "family" - I do now know how the meanest started, but it is time to put an end to it - Thanks Regina for deleting that post - isn't wasn't time or place for such - if there is a problem - don't you tell your child to try and work it out - don't you? without running around saying things that just may have "add ons"-
I love you all and Chris hand in there sweetie - nothing stays the same for very long - Ann you also hand in there - I know you are hurt too - by staying away - you have given your power away and that is against everything we believe in.
I wish for each of you a very blessed night and for those that just posted maybe not realizing what the ratification would be, its time to remember that Krama - aka - what you do in this life, does come back double fold -
I pray we can go back to being as it was -
<Much love to each of you and I really mean that from my soul.
Always
Shirley

 

[jlawall]

Hey! I just want you to know that I've been praying for your family since you shared your vacation with us here. Best wishes. It seems to me that there are many who are supporting you guys. Please focus on the positives not the negatives. The negatives are not worth it! God will win out in the end! PTL!

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

I received a lovely card from Chris Page and her family today...what a special and wonderful woman she is...she has never asked for anything for her family and I wish that I could have half of her strength, courage and spirit. My late mother always told me when you give to God or to those in need, you will be rewarded two fold. I truly believe this and my blessings have been rewarded with having a healthy teenager who I truly enjoy spending time with!! I thank God that I don't have to face the health problems that the Page family has to deal with on a daily basis and face with such spirit!! My daughter saw the note and with tears in her eyes, thought that something had happened to Nate (God forbid) until she read the note and said that thank God all is still ok with Nate. Whoever posted or emailed Chris, should be ashamed of himself or herself...not all Pennsylvanians are so cruel.

To Ann...I have never met you but know that you have a good heart as does Andy and Shirley and the list is endless...please don't let one nasty person ruin the generosity of the Dis Board...if only everyone in the world could be as gererous as you, the world would be such a nicer place to live.

Andy...please tell Chris that I will be responding to her card...I never got around to answering her PM since I was on the 10/11/03 cruise.

 

[dis4me]

What a horrible heartful thing someone has done to the Page Family. Goodness comes to those who are kind and loving not those who connive and steal. This is outrageous!!! And to call anyone a GLory hound? Please! People could post about there good deeds without actually doing them if that is what they wanted. Ann don't let these people sour you. Although I was not in a position to contribute at this time, I certainly support and admire you efforts.

 

[Verandah Man]

Andy...please tell Chris that I will be responding to her card...I never got around to answering her PM since I was on the 10/11/03 cruise.

I just sent your message to Chris.

 

[TheGlensideGregorys]

Andy, I am sure you have or will let the Page family know about the outpouring here for them. It's too bad that in the midst of a testament not only to the goodness of people. but also to the strength and poise that we all should pray to have in the face of adversity that the Page family has shown, that somebody could cause this. Unlike a lot of folks, I think knowing what was said or happened may make it all the sadder because then it's real, and in our faces. Pass on best wishes, and deeply felt prayers to them all...

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by TheGlensideGregorys
Andy, I am sure you have or will let the Page family know about the outpouring here for them. It's too bad that in the midst of a testament not only to the goodness of people. but also to the strength and poise that we all should pray to have in the face of adversity that the Page family has shown, that somebody could cause this. Unlike a lot of folks, I think knowing what was said or happened may make it all the sadder because then it's real, and in our faces. Pass on best wishes, and deeply felt prayers to them all...

We have shared with Chris, the outpouring of love and support, in her behalf, that has been posted to this thread.