Dear Podcast Team...

[JenniBugInPink]

I finally had time to finish listening to the 7/27 podcast today. I was thinking towards the end how grateful I was to be able to listen to a young man like Ben...how amazing it is that folks like you guys exist. Pete and John who have a business that sponsors a podcast that thinks it's important to give a voice to an issue like Asperger's and Autism. Kevin, who is our (folks with disabilities and chronic illnesses) greatest champion. Julie and Cory who are raising such great kids so well, and the way that they have the love and support of everyone on the podcast team. The list could go on and on and on.

No doubt some jerk will label this a kissing up post. Feel free. Call it what you like. I've never met anyone on the team, though I will in December (yay!). The podcast team, and these boards, touch my heart. I found out last week that my kidneys have begun to fail. It's not clear how badly yet, nor do I have any idea how quickly things will get ugly. I'm still hoping things will go slowly (like years) and frankly still in a bit of denial. I never knew that Sjogren's even caused kidney disease until it caused mine. The point is, this group of strangers let me forget about my crap and think about others, they let me think about Disney which makes me happy (even though Disney can irritate me to no end, too), and most important, they give me laughs. For just a little while, they feel a little like family in a way that the cast of the Today Show, who I've started my mornings with for 35+ years feel a little like family because they've been there every day for so long.

I just want to say thank you for being the special people that you are, and for giving me this gift. I believe in karma, more or less, and hope that you will receive as much joy and support as you have given to this little Bug. The Bug wishes many blessings upon you.

 

[safetymom]

I am sorry to hear about your health issues. After my husband died I decided to live life to the fullest. That is how I ended up in FL.

I used to volunteer with a charity that supported the Autism society in Pittsburgh. I was able to meet many amazing people like Ben. I am proud to be part of a Podcast that brings issues into the light so that people can understand the people around them.

Thank you for listening to the Podcast. Kathy

 

[JenniBugInPink]

I am sorry to hear about your health issues. After my husband died I decided to live life to the fullest. That is how I ended up in FL.

I used to volunteer with a charity that supported the Autism society in Pittsburgh. I was able to meet many amazing people like Ben. I am proud to be part of a Podcast that brings issues into the light so that people can understand the people around them.

Thank you for listening to the Podcast. Kathy

Thanks, Kathy. And thank you for your many blog posts and the many Facebook posts that keep me cheered up and informed about what's going on. I depend on you! You never know I'm out there, but I am, just quietly keeping up with everything.

 

[safetymom]

Thank you!

 

[DWGal210]

I just wanted to send hugs and I'll be praying for you & your health.

 

[pal-mickey]

Well said jennibug!

 

[disney4dan]

I second what Jennibug said, and was so happy to have met some of you in Fitchburg earlier this year.

I started listening to the podcast regularly when our oldest was diagnosed with cancer four years ago and you helped me keep my sanity on the long commutes. Our son is doing well now and we were so happy to be part of what you and others here do for kids.

THANKS!

 

[JenniBugInPink]

I second what Jennibug said, and was so happy to have met some of you in Fitchburg earlier this year.

I started listening to the podcast regularly when our oldest was diagnosed with cancer four years ago and you helped me keep my sanity on the long commutes. Our son is doing well now and we were so happy to be part of what you and others here do for kids.

THANKS!

I'm so glad your son is doing well! It's amazing how we depend on these folks to remind us there is life going on outside our own. Being able to be part of things like GKTW gives a focus to the desire that people have to share the joy that Disney gives us. The team and the boards have been amazing at finding ways to give back.