All is out of control, we are bowing out.

[takemeaway]

He said this and she said that. In the end, only God's point of view really matters.

Samuel 16:1 - 13. The lesson I learn from this scripture is that God judges by faith and character not appearances. Only God can see on the inside. Only He can accurately judge people. Only HE knows what the other is thinking or wanting or doing and why they are doing it....what are their intentions and motivations.

Chris, HE knows you expected nothing. HE Knows what your motivations were. HE knows how grateful you were. HE Knows and so do we.

 

[abitjaded]

Chris, please stay. We need you! Blow off the boogers who hurt you. Get out the big kleenex! Set your control panel to ignore the posts from those who bug you. What's inside a clean nose? Fingerprints! Put your fingerprints to your keys and add 'em to your ignore list.

Carla

 

[plutojudy]

I don't know what started this. I think most of the people here are very good, kind people. Please don't think we are all bad. What is going on on these boards for the last few weeks? If you can't' say something good, then don't say anything at all. We are not here to bash people.

 

[tecdavidt]

Plutojudy, I agree with you 100% It is exactly what I raised my children with, if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. Kathy

 

[DisneyGator01]

Okay, I really have no clue how this all began, how it evolved into what it did. I don't know the story, the people, just what I have skimmed through.

But I think the best thing for everyone involved would be to just let it go--let the thread fall to the bottom of this board. This mom seems pretty upset, and she has enough to deal with--let alone bickering and assumptions on a web board.

I say let it go, and let this family remember their wonderful vacation together and have hopes for more in the future, rather then memories of some argument on a message board. Isn't that what is most important, the memories they created on board the ship, rather then the memories they created on the dis board?

Page family--I hope you had a wonderful cruise.
Hopefully that is what you remember, don't worry about anything else.

 

[codsnylvr]

Verandah Man,

Please pass on to Chris, Eric, Nate and family how saddened and upset I was when I read this. I was not on the computer yesterday so I am a lot behind. Tell Chris my heart goes out to her and her family, and tell her it's from the gal whose mom will have Nate's favorite cookies for him. She'll understand.

PM me if you need.

Thanks again for all you do.

Jackie

 

[elemusing]

To the Page family,

We love you and appreciate you. I think you deserve everything you received on the cruise and more. You are my heroes.

Sincerely,
Angie

 

[cmmam]

I am so sorry that someone had the nerve to intrude into your personal ife in such a vulgar manner.

Please know that you are thought of fondly by so many of us and your families story has touched many lives.

I wish nothing but the best for you and yours. You have a special magic all your own.

The karma bus will be coming around soon for the offending party. Dont spend another minute of your time worrying about that person.

 

[BCVOwner2002]

I too have not been on the boards for a few days so I don't know what transpired but please don't let the opinions of a few affect you! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Annmarie

 

[inkkognito]

I haven't been on the boards as much as usual, partially because I have been very busy lately and partially because it seems that our once happy family has been invaded by a lot of negativity and flaming lately. When I came across this thread tonight, I was shocked at the ugliness and the thought that someone would launch a personal attack on the Page family. Even my husband said it was hard to hold off the years when he read the report on Nate's cruise. As I read it, I was filled joy imagining how they had a trip of a lifetime. I know how wonderful the DCL crew is and how magical they made the voyage, and it was enhanced by the generosity of many DISers. It's sad to see this coming back now in such a negative way.
Chris, ignore the negative people. You have enough to deal with in your life, and the vast majority are praying for you and sending good wishes and thoughts your way. Negative people only have power over us if we let them, so don't even waste time worrying about it. I can understand your anger, but some people like to get a rise out of others, so why even waste your time acknowledging them. I don't really know the details because I haven't been spending much time on the boards, but from what I gather, the messages that were sent to you were very inappropriate and aren't even worth getting upset over.
Barb
Visit the Platinum Castaway Club at: www.castawayclub.com

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

If you read the posts from several threads that this person in question posted on (and I don't mean Chris Page), she gives different versions of the story..in the one post about ill children, she posts she is a single mom and can't afford to upgrade to 7 day cruise but yet if you seach through all of her posts, in another post she speaks of her (mom), dad, ds's and dd (who she refers to as a brat) on the 12-27 cruise??? I thought I was crazy and decided to re-read all of her posts and sure enough found several inconsistencies.....just my two cents worth.

 

[cjsmith]

Wow, I'll have to search and read all of her posts as well. When I read the last thread it just seemed to me like she was asking for a lot of handouts. While it is horrible that her daughter is ill, I think she should be very happy that she is getting a wish granted at all and be satisfied with the 4 day cruise. That in itself is a wonderful vacation and one that many people never get to go on. If she is indeed looking for freebies and isn't telling the truth, then SHAME on her, that is horrible. It will ruin it for those who truly do need the help and prayers. And to have bothered the Page family is inexcusable. My thoughts and prayers are still with Nate and his family and I for one hope that Chris stays on board here.

 

[GoofyDisney]

F.Y.I. - Since I don't read every page of every thread on this board, I truly had no idea who Pagehouse was talking about in her opening post.

Chris, I thought you handled this situation appropriately. And that is all I will say about that.

Too bad that Ann's idea didn't work out, but KUDOS to her for getting the minimum amount changed with DCL. Maybe someday in the future DCL will start a fund that people can contribute to. You know, like how your Electric Company let's you add extra to offset someone else's costs.

 

[Disneyland_emily]

I know Im a very new poster to DIS but I feel I need to add my comments.

But first a little background- Ive been a member on another board for over 3 years and have never wandered much until I booked my cruise. I started reading before I joined and posted and over the last few days been amazed how awesome this board is and how everyone watches out for others.

I have read the posts over this "issue" and Ive been touched over the story of the Page family. Before my daughter became an angel she was a cancer kid so I can fully relate to the struggle of wanting the best for them. From my point of view I think this family has made the best out of a bad/sad situation and I wish them the best


There are bad eggs who feel they deserve the world everywhere especially when there is the "But look what THEY got" syndrome. Its everywhere and we just need to realize everyone has their angels in life and maybe right now isnt where their angel is planning on making their dreams come true. Awesome things happen when they are supposed to not when we want them too...


-em

 

[Dreamer04]

Beautifully said, Emily.

 

[grandma_x2]

i would like to tell somthing good did come out of you being on the board. we have a grandson with a birthdefect and a wounderfull laidy saw my post and e mailed me her brother was born with the same thing an it is wanderful to talk to some one who you know what you are going thrue. you will lose mroe if you let one person get you down .if you know and we know you are great why let them get to us. you and i bouth know their are people out ther that don't know what a blessing our boy's are they are just to dum to see every one is not the same but we all have somthing to give i think our boys give a lot of love to anyone that can see it some people are just blind or just plain mean. we all nee to thank god that every one isnot like this person but my replay to her post found me the lady that i can talk to so i got another blessing. hope you don't leave we all need pepol like you and ann you are great. my grandson got the post card from people on this board he loved it that is a wenderful thing that doesn't cost much but gives a lot. don't give up. well i hope you read this bless you all grandma x 2

 

[BabySam99]

I just wanted to add this...

I really understand sickness and hospice and all that goes along with that. I just lost my Mom 8 months ago and could not fathom having a sick child. I have a 4 year old son who is healthy and who I am crazy about, so it didn't suprise me all that was done for the Page family by the Page family as well as all the people from the Wish foundation and on these boards. What a wonderful, deserving family. What a wonderful group of people we have on these boards. I have only once had a condesending comment sent my way, which I think is pretty good. People that attack other people are people with too much time on thier hands and not enough love in thier hearts. I cried the whole time I was reading the message boards regarding this matter. The Pages have enough to worry about without thinking about this petty issue. It's pure high school nonsense.

To the Page family, all my well wishes go out to you and I am elated that your family experienced Disney and all of the magic that goes along with that. To vacation as a family is a wonderful thing. I hope everything turns out well for you and I hope your sweet son is doing well. <-----a hug from my family to yours!

 

[Johnathan's Mom]

Chris,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. While I have been a silent reader preceeding your cruise, I have enjoyed so much hearing your family story and was so happy that a few surprises came to such a deserving family. I only regret I did not do more myself for you all prior to your cruise.

I do believe what goes around comes around and God will figure out how to handle this. We will never know how but it will happen.

Keep the Faith!
Carla

 

[sabaka]

Chirs, please do not leave these boards. and please do not feel guilty on anything you have posted here. As I sit here typing this I am brought to tears. My family has just returned from the 10/12 wonder cruise and while I was sitting on the beach at Cast Away Cay watching our three Russian wonders swim in that beauitful blue water I thought about your trip report and your wonderful time with Nate on that same beach. I thanked God for letting me become a Mother! And thank you for sharing your family with all of us! I have been on another board since 1998 when we began to adopt our 1st child from Russia. It was a wonderful place to go to get advice and support during an exhausting process. I no longer go to that board as it has turned into a place of accusations and bitterness. When I 1st came to this board I was relieved to find such a great bunch of supportive people. I do not post often but read alot. I smile daily from posts from the likes of Ann, Verhandah Man, Bukaaroo's Dad to name a few. I truley hope this board does not turn sour andI think that having people like you ,Chris will help keep the sweetness here!! I srive to be the kind of Mother for my three as you are for yours! I pray that you recieve no more heart ache from this board and only hugs and smiles. My arms are around you ,may my tears heal your heart! And to all who have posted here I can not thank you all enough for all the tips and advice to make our cruise such a wonderful experince. Do not loose the the caring spirit here!!

 

[trishy]

I've sat back and watched, have remained silent, but now have to say - just to reiterate what other heartwarming Dis'rs have said because I believe there's strength in numbers - this family is sincerely appreciative of the Page family's openness, honesty, and courage. It has been very inspiring to read through Nate's experiences on the cruise and the excitement leading up and throughout. The pictures are just icing on the cake. I just wanted to thank you, Page family, for sharing with us. Never for a single moment have we doubted your honesty. Thank you so much for sharing with us.