Great final email!!

[slapwhitey]

Just finished listening to the email show. What a great way to end the shows this week. I am in no way comparing myself to the situation that the last caller was going through...Jeff I believe but I have to second what he was saying.

I've been listening to the show for a long time. You guys know the history I have with the show and the DISboards and how it has changed my life in so many positive ways. When I was stuck at a job that felt it was going nowhere in a place that was definitely going nowhere I always had the boards and the podcast to bring me to a place that instantaneously made me happy. I would venture a guess that there are hundreds if not thousands of people who feel the same way.

Great voicemail, great show, great escape.

Thanks guys.

Chris

 

[SamIAm21]

The final voicemail of the show was so inspirational and I have never been so happy for someone I don't even know. I literally said out loud, Thank God, when he stated his tumors were not cancer. He encompassed in one brief voicemail how I've felt about Disney for years now. It's a place where I can just "be" for one day with the people that I love and it makes me happy.

I am so truly happy that this man is cancer free and can have many more Disney trips with his wife and kids!

Thank you Pete for sharing this with everyone. Never trivialize what you do for all of us, it means far more than you know to so many of us - each for different reasons.

Maybe some people from that Fort Wilderness thread need to hear this man's message!

 

[BayouMickey]

I thought the whole show was one of their best..
I laughed at the white crispys,
I cringed at the campsite thing
and shed a tear for the final email..

 

[Cherinva]

I agree with everyone else...Great show and a wonderful end. I am so happy for that man.

 

[timandlesley]

Yeah, absolutely breathtaking, when I knew Theresa was crying before it even began I knew it would effect me and indeed it did. As Pete said, just don't take ANYTHING for granted. So glad you guys ended the show with this. I agree with everything Jeff had to say and my heart went out to him, so happy for the happy ending for him and his family, definitely hope he gets a shot at the Prizematron for that WONDERFUL and INSPIRING email!
-Lesley

 

[SamSam]

I was saving this weeks to listen to during a road trip, but I'm not sure I'll be able to now.

 

[YorkshireDisneyFan]

The final voicemail of Jeff was so such a great way to end the email show, I have never been so happy for someone I don't even know.

As Jeff was describing what the weekly podcast did for him during his weeks of anguish, it did bring tears to my eyes.

I am so happy that this gent is cancer free and they can have many more family trips to Disney.

Thank you Pete and the podcast team for sharing this with us.

 

[JERME81]

I think the last voicemail touched everyone who listented to the true meaning of it. We should all be very thankful for each of our own lives. If I were in that same situation I could think of nothing better to lift my spirits than Walt Disney World and especially the Dis Unplugged.

 

[Slapster]

Hey guys - that was me that sent in the email. I appreciate everyone's kind words and support.

My family has been to Disney World several times, and have made wonderful memories there. Money has been pretty tight lately, and we haven't been back to Disney in over two years. I often look at pictures of past trips and read the boards when I'm really missing the "Magic". And, of course, listen to the podcast.

The time in between the grim first assessment of my CT scan to the final biopsy results seemed like forever. Most of the time was spent in waiting rooms, or on tables or in doctors offices. I was hoping to convey to the team, without being overly dramatic, what their show did for me during those anxious and incredibly stressful moments. It took my mind off the harsh realities of suffering and mortality and sent me to that kinder, gentler place.

I hope that came through in what I said in my email. Thanks again for all of your kind words of support, and I hope some of the things I conveyed is true for some of you, too. That magical place, where hope never dies, is just as close as your Ipod.

 

[DreaGirl]

Yes, it did convey just that. Thanks for the great reminder!

 

[disney4dan]

That last e-mail hit home for me and probably with a lot of people on this board who have suffered with cancer or live with someone who fights the battle. Our son was diagnosed with cancer at 14 and is about to turn 18 in the next few days. The podcast was my weekly escape from the tension, frustration and overall gloom that can settle in. It has helped me to balance the insanity and remain a positive influence to all our kids. I will be relying on the podcast again next week and the week or so after as he goes back for additional ultrasound and biopsies again next Friday. Thank you.

 

[Cyrano]

I hope that came through in what I said in my email. Thanks again for all of your kind words of support, and I hope some of the things I conveyed is true for some of you, too. That magical place, where hope never dies, is just as close as your Ipod.

Jeff many thanks for sharing your story with the DISunplugged

 

[Bornteach]

Jeff- I think you so eloquently said what many of us feel. How it is amazing that sharing time with people who share the same passion as you do is powerful beyond measure.

I am constantly thankful for the friends (both cyber and real) I have here and for the laughs they provide.


I can honestly say, as I bet others would, there are moments that my first phone call of jubilance or agitation at something in my day can often be to a DISer!


I am so glad you are well!

My thoughts are with you.....

Kristin

 

[G66]

Great voice mail Jeff!

I think you hit on what makes WDW such a special place for all of us. It's the family memories and the ability to transport back there mentally through podcasts, message boards, pictures, music and the like. In some ways, a Disney trip really never ends. Not many places you can say that about.

 

[Joshua_me]

I literally said out loud, Thank God, when he stated his tumors were not cancer.

Yes.

I just did the exact same thing.

I'm sitting here by myself in front of my computer with tears running down my face...

What a wonderful voice mail.

What a wonderful world.

 

[timmac]

Just wanted to add that I agree, and was so thankful to hear this voicemail, and am so happy for Jeff that things turned out to be ok after all.

I was listening to the show in my car last night, and nearly lost it while listening.

 

[Racey]

I dont think the team actually comprehend how their daily jobs affect their listeners. Lets face it, how many of us would like to have their jobs - I know I would! But alas I cant, so I have the next best thing - the board and 2 weekly podcasts.

I can definitely relate to the last voicemail. Last year was the worst of my adult life. No week would go buy without tears, and whilst it wasnt health issues for me, it got to the point when i'd think how it would be so much eaiser for me (selfishly) to just go asleep and never wake up. But there was one thing I could always count on weekly that would make me forget for a while and make me laugh - the Podcasts

But its not just the disney element for me, it's listening to a bunch of people who's personalities bounce off each other (in a good way) and make a perfect "chat show". I even enjoy listening to the rants as they show the passion for what he loves.

So THANK YOU to the whole team, who clearly dont realise how much they actually do for strangers all over the world

 

[DisMullins]

I agree that the choice for the last vm was excellent. Thank you, podcast crew, for sharing. I don't know if y'all realize how much you really mean to a world of listeners out here, who live vicariously through you each week. For many of us, we cannot get to the World nearly as often as we like, to feel that feeling of love and happiness found there, so we have our ipods and your voices I for one, have listened to your podcast for over two years but just this month got on the boards. Thank you for providing such wonderful service to us DIS-ers and having great shows week after week! Keep up the good work!

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Chiming in to thank Jeff for expressing what so many of us feel. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October and have spent many hours in the months since waiting for doctors, recovering from surgery, and during chemo distracting myself by listening and laughing with the Podcast crew and dreaming about my next Disney vacation. Thanks!!!!

 

[ms*mountaineer]

I'm a little behind on my podcasts - so I just heard Jeff's voice mail. As I wipe the tears (of joy!) from my eyes, I just want to say - Jeff, I am so happy to hear of your good news! Thanks so much for sharing your story with a bunch of strangers. You have reminded us all what is important in life and what we should be thankful for each and every day.