The Battle For My Wallet III: The Smell of Free Dining (Addendum, pg 34)

[DebIreland]

I am so sorry for your loss.
My brother and his wife are going through a similar situation right now for the 3rd time in as many years. It is truly heartbreaking to see my brother's tears and hear the pain in his voice as he tries to stay strong for his grief-stricken wife.
My thoughts are with you and your family too. And my thanks to you for your wonderful trip reports.

 

[castoff50]

Zzub, You da disney planning, coffee drinking, mug toting, bell ringing, surry riding, rule breaking, bama cheering, backstage trespassing, tom morrow paging, slip sliding, family loving, man. Blessings and pixie dust to you and your family. Thanks for the adventure!

 

[crazyj4488]

My girlfriend just lost her Grandfather the other day. It's nice that people send along such kind words of comfort. I've always enjoyed the compassion and enthusiasm displayed on DISboards. A lot of the other Disney fan boards just don't have the same feel...too many debates and focus on news and company bashing. I think Walt would be proud of a community such as The DIS.

 

[newfamilyman]

I think there is a pretty good reason why the DIS board community views your reports as the gold standard--more often than not, they contain just the right combination of humor, eloquence, and sentiment (though if you were Burger King, I'd ask you to hold the religion), and like the others, I am very sorry for the sad conclusion. I hope you will let us know in advance if you decide to return to the park where it all started so that your West Coast fan club can thank you in person.

 

[kahluacream]

Zzub,

You have moved me to tears of joy and tears of sorrow through your writing. Although I don't even know you and your family, I feel as if I do after reading your trip reports. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of pixie dust to the Zzubs for more happy Disney memories!

 

[mdsouth]

My sympathy to you and your family.
May GOD bless your family.
You are a gifted writer, thank you for sharing both the happy moments of your life with us and for sharing the loss of your unborn child.
I, myself, have had two miscarriages. For me, it helped to write a poem about our loss. I also bought a Christmas ornament (angels) for each one, and I hang them on our tree each year. These and the baby books that I had started for each I cherish.

 

[Kimmielee]

ZZUB, I am truly sorry for the loss of your little angel. I have read your reports and am so touched by everything that you have shared with us. You didn't have to, but you did and that's what makes this community of DISer's so special. We don't have to know one another on a personal level to feel one another's pain. May God bless you and your beautiful family.

 

[Zoiebear]

Thank you for your reports, like you I live vicariously through the trip reports I read. I cant wait until my next trip

Stacie

 

[poohluvrs]

I cant believe Ive been on the DIS over a year & havent come across your trip reports until now, I stayed up late reading most last night, then saved the last few for my morning coffee today! You have a gift - your truth & humor keeps us reading, while your posts show a great insight to your kind sole!

As your wife is not a DIS'er (nor is my hubby, though he does like it when I share w/ him the good Disney Dining pic's - food/guy thing!) please let her know that she landed a good guy, you are blessed with a wonderful family!

Thanks again for making my weekend!

 

[Nancyg56]

Here I am, reading your entertaining trip report, smiling at your words, living the trip through your eyes, comparing your magic moments with your family to the same type warm memories I experienced with my own. Oh wait, by chapter 6 I am along with you on your trip, and I am also sweating, looking for some blessed shade. Now you and I are meeting Mom for some Tonga Toast, and we all walk go to the EOS. Time to go home and begin planning...yep we are in this together.

You see, you are such a talented storyteller that you swept me up into your tale, and now I too am grieving. I have no words to express my sympathy for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain that both you and your wife have have, but I do want you to know that I am very sorry. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your much loved child. along with a prayer for the little Angel.

Nancy

 

[Ginamarie]

Zzub,

I truly enjoyed every minute of reading your trip report, and it was part of what inspired me to write my own (even though it was so long ago!). I'm very sorry to have read about your loss and know how painful it can be. My husband and I went through the exact situation you wrote about in the autumn of 2004, with the ultrasounds and the blood tests and holding out hope. I had a D&C in October of 2004 because my little boy never made it past a few living weeks inside of me. It was heartbreaking, and I went through a long period of grief. Actually, what helped me break out of it was planning an extra trip to WDW that December. It's amazing how Disney can effect you.

I'm pleased to report that this year brought us MUCH better news. Having returned from Disneyland this August we found out we were pregnant again, and as I write, I'm feeling the little one shifting around inside of me. You never forget losing a baby. I think about what might have been, but I know that our little guy is watching over us now, and it helps.

 

[JessetheCowgirl]

Thank you for another wonderful "battle for your wallet" report.

I am truly sorry for your family's loss.

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

What a difficult time for your family...
I feel for your loss and just want you to know how much my whole family has enjoyed your reports.

 

[winniedapooh]

Zzub...you brought me much laughter with your trip reports and tears with your epilogue. I know that pain...I felt it firsthand several times and I cried for you all. to you and your family...

 

[vettechick99]

ZZUB, I came on here to print out your report and holy cripes, it was nearly 60 pages in 10-pt font! I got it down to 37 pages with double columns and an 8-pointer, but of course I'll need a magnifying glass to read it.

I also wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[PratersloveDW]

As with every trip you write about, I have truly enjoyed reading this past trip report. I'll be looking forard to your next trip!

I am sincerely sorry for your loss. We too have experienced the pain your family is going through. But just as you said, we may not be able to truly understand the ways of our Lord, but who are we to question them? We will be praying for you, as my husband and I feel as though we know you from your reports. May God bless you and your family...

 

[bigsis1970]

Hi - I echo everyone here and am soo sorry for your families loss. hugs and pixie dust to get you through.. Michelle

 

[Stitch65]

Your family is in my prayers. I feel like after your trip reports I've gotten to know you a little, and like others on this board, I have also had a miscarriage. To say "sorry for your loss" doesn't cover it, but it's the best I can do.

May the Lord bless and keep you and yours, and I hope you'll be able to get some free coffee refills and disney magic soon.

Thank you for all the laughs and memories of Disney.

 

[frannn]

At the time, I thought I would never get over it (and cried nonstop for days), but got pregnant with DD12 soon after. I call her my miracle (but not in front of her now; she must be humbled at this age, you know). I feel like I know you from all your wonderful trip reports. Thank you for sharing your joyous recollections with us, as it is what sometimes keeps me afloat. I hope your past memories brings you comfort in what a lovely family you have, and your future provides many additional miracles and, of course, many more opportunities for trip reports.....

 

[paslea_pooh]

Zzub, I found your trip report after Vettechick's got closed down . (Sorry but I was desperate and started hunting down other TR) ! I was extremely happy when I found that your report was as equally well written and very very funny. You are a talented writer and made me feel like I was there with your family.


I'm sorry to hear of the loss that you and your wife have suffered. I know there are no words that one person can say to another to help them along but your family is in my prayers.