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[Suz D]

I'm usually a lurker on jays trip reports but have grown to admire her very much. I've missed her and am worried too. Does anyone know her real name? I'm really concerned that something had happened. This just isn't like her at all (especially not to reply to PM's).

 

[John's Mom]

I'm worried about Jay too. Every time her TR shows up on page one, I check to see if she is back.

I hope everything is okay.

 

[SoonerGirl]

I'm worried about Jay too. Every time her TR shows up on page one, I check to see if she is back.

I hope everything is okay.

Me too - I keep hoping the new post will be from her.

 

[Amy7979]

Has anyone heard anything??? Does anyone know Jay's real name? I don't post often, but I always read her reports and I'm concerned.

 

[brookelizabeth]

I don't think anyone has heard from her...

 

[MrsSpratt]

I'm worried, too - I hope she is ok....

 

[Kara]

is she a moderator or anything that maybe an administrator would know if she is ok??

 

[jaycns]

I owe everyone a very big apology. I didn't mean to worry anyone. Life has been very busy. Dh injured his knee (tore his meniscus again), we are in the middle of redoing the boys' rooms and the boys are (as always) keeping me hopping...however, all in all, we are okay.

I was not going to share this as I didn't want to give the words more power than they had already had and I didn't (and never will) even grace them with a response. However, after seeing the real worry I caused, I feel as if I should share the real reason I didn't post anything. I haven't been to the DIS since a few days after my return from Aladdin's birthday trip (in mid December). I came home very excited and ready to share a whole lot more and then I read a few very disturbing private messages. My boys were personally attacked. I won't get into the what was said/who said it stuff but I will say that it was was disturbing enough that I haven't signed on even once to the DIS since I read them. Very personal, mean comments and name calling. It was just more than I could handle. It took all of the fun out of sharing about anything to have someone insult the boys. Poke at me all you want and I will just turn the other cheek, poke at my boys and hell hath no fury like mine.

I fell like I owe my DIS friends this explanation but I in no way want to make this an excuse, I really biffed by not making sure those of you who are dear to me knew why I had to step away. I just didn't want to draw anyone else into any negativity or give any attention to the cruelty. I really don't want to waste any more of my life being upset about the content of those messages or to rehash them. Suffice it to say that I think that mean people suck (sorry for the language). AND I am even more sorry that I was one of them by just disappearing and leaving people wondering.

I would love to continue writing the trip reports for my boys (they will make such special keepsakes one day) but I don't exactly know how to jump back into it. I feel all tongue tied and sort of 'raw' still. I promise to start to visit the DIS again and to keep in touch. I have an installment that's been ready to post for a few months now...if you will all forgive me and maybe allow me just a bit more time to get back into the swing of things, I do plan on getting back on the horse and posting it.

Ya'll are more wonderful than the smut. I am so sorry!

 

[MouseTriper]

MAJOR HUGS TO YOU JAY!!!!! You know that I am so glad you are back!!!!!

 

[Illini4ever]

I'm so glad you and the family are okay. There are a lot of people that respect and care for you, and I'm sure that I speak for the majority that it is terribly sad that somebody would stoop to personally attacking your beautiful family. It would definitely knock the wind out of my sails too. I thought this was a place to support each other and certainly not attack another person and especially their family....how sad.

We love ya Jay!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Glad to hear you're okay!

I am sorry about the mean DISer your trip reports are wonderful and I hope after some time you will continue them

 

[Aburns8]

I am so glad that you and your family are doing well Jay! I was worried that something terrible had happened. As for the people who attacked your family, shame on them. I believe the DIS boards are about sharing experiences and creating an online family. Those individuals should be ashamed for attacking children. I hope that you can recover from this episode and come back to the people who care about you and your family!

 

[MollyAnna]

Jay,

I've only posted a time or two on your reports, so you don't know me from Adam. I'm actually a lurker in general (as you can see by the number of posts). But I'll tell you, this whole thing has made me just furious. What in the world is wrong with people??? I have always admired everyone who writes a TR, and most people who read along enjoy them very much. If you don't enjoy them or feel the need to criticize, then just don't read it. Unfortunately, I think some people are only on here to run others down and start trouble. Seriously, people. Get a life. Anyway, just a word of encouragement. Thanks for your entertaining reports!

Molly

 

[praisehisname]

So glad to hear you're coming back! I really want to hear more about your vacation!

 

[29apr00]

UN-freaking-believable!!

I will never understand people who feel the need to hide behind a computer and be mean and vicious to other people! And to direct that meanness to innocent children who haven't done anything to you!?!?!? I'm so sorry for your children and you for having to deal with this! You are much stronger than I am.....as i would have plastered those messages all over this board and shown exactly what kind of people are really out there!

I'm so glad you and your family are physically OK, well except for dh's knee! All sorts of horrible thoughts were going thru our heads for you and your precious family! Of course, none of us could have guessed the real reason you were gone.

Now that we know you are all OK, take the time you need to finish dealing with this issue, and return to us ready to dazzle us with your many wonderful memories!!

 

[SoonerGirl]

I cannot tell you how relieved I am to know that you and your family are all okay!



So glad you are back.

 

[xDisneyAngelx]

Hey. Great pictures. I love the big Mickey Mouse crispy treat. I also love the view that you guys had of the Boardwalk. I really would love to stay there one year. I can't wait to see more pictures

 

[disneydusted]

Dear Jay... I am so sorry that you have had such a hurtful thing happen. I can only shake my head in disbelief that anyone would want to be cruel. You have brought joy to so many here on the DIS that read about your wonderful adventures. Even though we've never met in person I feel like I've gotten to know you and your family... please know there are so many of us out here that are behind you and really love hearing about your trips. Many hugs to you!!

 

[MrsSpratt]

YOU"RE BACK!

Big Ole Hug....and we can't wait for another installment - if you have time!

So glad everyone is ok - sorry about DH's knee....(big sigh of relief!)

Jaime

 

[heaven2dc]

I am sitting here with my jaw dropped to the floor! I can't believe anyone would attack your children here on the Dis but I guess for some reason that I have a false sense of security here on the boards that everyone is kind and supportive of each other. I've had some hurtful things posted on my threads and I had to request that the moderator pull the thread off. We will wait patiently until you feel ready to come back to us and here is a huge for you and the boys!