newbie here remembering Nate

[VogelFamily]

Oh my gosh, I am so nervous. I have been a lurker on these boards for over two years. We went to Disney for the first time on a land/sea in October 2003. I have learned a lot of valuable information and wanted to say thanks. I especially enjoy Verandah Man, Jim (with the big fish) and of course Shirley and her generosity. I am sure I speak for others when I say I miss the humor of Buckaroo's Dad and what happened to Rae (the shrimp eater). Anyway, nothing has touched me the way Nate's Family has and on the way home today I heard his song "I Can Only Imagine". I cried the whole way home but to this day I hug my children a little tighter every night. Remembering Nate inspired me to make my first post and share in the support system you all so wonderfully provide. I am anxiously awaiting replies to requests for quotes that I made today. I hope to place a deposit on a double dip cruise for October 2006 within the next week. I have many questions as I hope to be much better prepared this time. Believe it or not, I swore I'd never go back after the last one. It was definitely not a restful vacation and I was so clueless. I actually thought I could walk from one park to another. If you have never been there the size alone is unimaginable. But now I confess, I have the "bug" and I have it bad. I check these boards daily and I am officially addicted. Please know that you touch lives everyday, many of us never have the intention to post but are out there all the same learning from your wisdom. I look forward to being a part of your dis family and just a note to Nate's family...........You are not forgotten and still in our thoughts regularly. I pray that everyday is easier than the day before.

 

[Verandah Man]

Welcome from the land of the lurking, and start having fun planning your next cruise!!!

Yes, it was two years ago yesterday that the Page Family sailed off on their MAGICal adventure. Nate is thought of often in our household as we still have his photo sitting on our entertainment center in our living room.

 

[jgalecpa]

Welcome back!

I learned Nate had passed when I was on the Magic, From Andy.

I had already taken a picture of Nate with me on the cruise.

I took that picture up with me on a parasail at Castaway Cay, and I felt a little bit of Nate was up there too.

He was a blessing from above and he taught us all something about courage.

Jim

 

[snelsonbrown]

Welcome aboard and I am so glad you decided to post - a friend is just a stranger we have't met yet - anyhow I,too, have a picture of Nate in front of the shop - it has been a tough time for Nate's parents, but they are going forward.
Anyhow thanks again for coming aboard and now really join the fun.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))
blessing always
Shirley and Norm

 

[figment52]

I have been thinking about Nate's family a bunch lately -

I still can't put into words the impact that family and the "family on this board" had/has on me. It was shortly after I found this board that Nate's family starting posting here.

 

[Dreamer04]

Vogelfamily, thank you for posting. Nate is still very much remembered in our household.

Jim, I remember clear as day, when you posted about carrying Nate picture-still makes me cry.

Andy, that's when I became your #1 fan

Thinking about Nate, keeps me aware of the blessings in my life.

The page family had a profound effect on my life.

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

I got an email from Chris, Nate's mom, the other day. They seem to be doing well. I'll have to let her know that she and her family are still thought of. What a lesson Nate taught all of us. I was always amazed by that family's strength and faith. Thanks for posting and helping us remember!