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

[zalansky]

Well, I didn't expect anything but a stellar ending from you, Zzub! I can't believe it took me so many days to get to it.

I am sorry for your loss. But, as many others here have offered up - we also went though pretty much the same situation. When my son was 2 1/2 we tried for another baby and had success right away! At 8 weeks there was no heartbeat. I'd gone in for a routine check so I did not have my husband with me - and they did an ultrasound for "fun". I will never forget that horrifying moment for as long as I live. This was one of those things I swore I'd never recover from. However, we got pregnant again right away. The following month, to be exact. That was part of the healing for me, trying agin, immediately. (against doctors advice) Yes, I spent a good part of my pregnancy scared stiff. But my baby girl arrived 9 month later, the picture of perfect health...and as other posters have said if the miscarriage didn't happen, she would not be alive and I truly believe things happen for a reason. Her birth brought clarity to that. For me at least...and I wish you and your wife the same.

Thanks again for the trip report and sharing your memories. Oh and as you can see, I added the mug for life to my signature. I think it is just hilarous.

 

[Rella Bella]

Dear Zzub,

Thank you for so candidly sharing your sorrow.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was praying while I read... so hoping for a good outcome for such a dear not-such-a-complete-stranger. Now I will continue to pray that God's presence will be very near and His comfort very real for you and your family.

Your joy has blessed us all, now your sorrow touches us all.

Grace & Peace, Rella

 

[lissawynn]

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I've been reading your report on and off since yesterday, and I've enjoyed every moment of your recount of your last trip. I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes as I read the epilogue. I stopped myself because my students would certainly know I haven't been doing school work, as I've been glued to my laptop since the day started.
I am a middle school Language Arts teacher and I appreciate your style of writing so much. It's also so nice to not read "And that's how I spent my vacation at Disney World". I also loved all the pop culture references sprinkled throughout your report. As I read your comparisons to Epcot and middle school, I could envision how my students stacked up against the rides at Epcot. You hit the nail on the head.
I hope you and your family are well. I hope you begin to plan another trip and write another amazing trip report when you return.

 

[zalansky]

How did I miss vettechick's report getting closed down? Why? What happened????

 

[Motherofboys]

Zzub:

I also joined this board after reading your trip reports. As a fellow ND (Napoleon, not Notre Dame) loving, Disney-freak attorney your trip reports really hit home for me. Your epilogue was poignant for me, I found out in February that we were going to be expecting a baby due in October, luckily (or through providence) my husband and I decided to wait until April to tell our boys and family. The week before we left for Disney (early March) I started to miscarry. It was a surreal experience, one that we never really considered would happen. It's so hard to have plans made (names, clothes, etc) and then to discover that God's plan is different. My prayers are with you and especially your wife (I think it may be hard for men to understand the disappointment we feel with ourselves and our body when this happens). Thanks for the great trip report and for sharing your faith and love of family, it is truly inspiring.

 

[horsegirl]

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Zzub-

I just finished your story and felt moved to reply to you here. Unfortunately I had read the ending first as I am was new to the TRB just last week, just a few days before your sad epilogue. I was, as many were, affected by your loss, and your eloquence was both heartbreaking and lovely. Many of us, as you see, have shared your pain, and it affects each of us uniquely. Having support and reaching out were two of the most healing things for me. It seems you have both. Time has made it less painful, but I still miss my little person that never truly came to be. I wish I could tell you I did not. I am so sorry.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

ZZUB-

I am sending you a refillable mug (except this one's good for life) full of prayers and positive thoughts in this difficult time.

 

[coachyo]

To the Zzub family,
My prayers are with all of you as you travel through this difficult experience.
I've been told and agree, that God only gives difficult experiences like this and other things, to people who are strong enough and have the faith to navigate them. I makes us all stronger, our faith grows and our love grows.
You have shared some of your families most memorable experiences, good and not so good, with so many people and you have touched many lives in a positive way. You are blessed with a gift, we hope you have the opportunity to share it again. I believe an angel above will be patiently waiting to read what you write next. Your love has spread to many many people. May God bless you & your family. Thank you for sharing.

Coachyo & family

 

[VernRDH]

To the Zzub family-

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have to say that I feel like I know you from your wonderful trip reports (I have read them all) and wish there was more I could say to comfort you. May God bless you and yours.

Veronica

 

[MomofCKJ]

I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I suffered a "missed miscarriage" (that is what they called it, I too had no symptoms) when I was 14 wks along with the child between my now 2nd and 3rd. It was devastating and frightening and sad and frustrating. May God's peace be with you and your family during this time.

Allyson

 

[zalansky]

So, Zzub, with Free Dining being announced for this year...will your family be taking another trip down? Disney marketing is calling your name...

 

[Grammyof2]

FREE! You know you love those words. Rack rates are way cheaper when you are eating a free Mickey bar!

 

[mouseaddicts]

I haven't read this report, but wanted to subscribe so I can come back for a full read later. I'm really looking forward to sharing your experiences. I believe we have much in common, but I will reserve further comments until I have had the opportunity to read.

God Bless .......

 

[mommystieg]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying that God will continue to lift your family up during this difficult time.

 

[LglBlonde]

I've followed your whole report, and the previous one(s) and enjoyed them so much. Your Epilogue was very moving, and like others, brought me to tears. I am 21 weeks pregnant w/ our first child, due in August. We did have a 'scare' at eight weeks, but fortunately, an US revealed everything was just fine. My DH and I are lucky so far not to have experienced a miscarriage.

My thoughts and prayers are certainly with the Zzub family at this time. God only gives us what he knows we can handle, and what will make us stronger. to you and your family.

 

[prairiegirl]

Thanks ZZub for the excellent trip report. Your reports reminded me what I love about Disney, why I keep going back, and that I am not alone (as many of my friends think!) Thank you for sharing with all of us.

My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

 

[tmtg]

Despite, all of the jokes I'd have to say that: "Even the toilet paper was Christmassy" made me laugh the most

 

[Tissa]

I can't put into words how sorry I am for you and your family, just know that you have a lot of fans praying and wishing you all the best in the world. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your wonderful trip report, you are a talented writer and no matter how long it takes you to return know we'll all be waiting for the report.

 

[Lovelise]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful trip report with all of us. I have been reading trip reports on the Dis board for about 2 years now,right before my last Disney trip in May of 2004. My daughter became a member around that time too and she would often respond...somehow though that make it impossible for me to respond to the trip reports I read...a computer problem or glitch I guess. Well anyway,my daughter and I were talking about taking another trip this year since she got an email for free dining this year.So I decided to come back and check the Dis boards out and of course started reading some reports again,and after reading yours,I wanted to respond to it so badly..and this time I could..the Dis Baords let me..I am so happy!

Zzub..I really enjoyed reading your trip report.My family has only been to Disney twice now,but my daughters and I love it there! I could so relate you how you were feeling on your last day watching other people just beginning thier vacation. I felt that same way. The only thing that made me happy was knowing they would be miserable when thier time came to leave soon...haha.

I also want to offer my condolences about your wifes miscarriage. I know how you both feel..my husband and I have been there twice. It is a horrible experience,but it does remind me of the miracle that delivering my two daughters so healthy and perfect really was...and I will never take them for granted.My oldest daughter is a freshman in college now and I still cherish that child and thank God for blessing me with her life.

To everyone else on these Dis Boards...thank you all for your wonderful trip reports. I have learned so much by reading these boards,and I am so glad that now I am able to participate and respond to all the threads ..I finally feel part of the Disney family!

 

[vettechick99]

ZZUB, now is it Z and ZUB or zzzzzuuuuub? I always said it one way, but I won't tell you which for fear I'll get picked on if I'm wrong.

Last Tuesday, I spent my entire planning period with your report. First, I spent 20 minutes flipping through all the pages, copying and pasting your report into Word, and then changing margins and fonts so I could get the most text onto the fewest numbers of pages (35, by the way). I spent another 15 printing the odd pages, then turning over to print the evens. Of course, in the end I didn't have time to grade any papers, but what's more important? I thought you'd agree.

So I read most of your report on the beach, but didn't quite finish so while my husband was getting ready for dinner, I sat down with my glass of wine and finished it. I giggled the entire time, much to his eye-rolling, and even made him drink another cocktail while I finished it. No eye-rolling there.

Ok, long story even longer, like everyone else I have to tell you how much I enjoyed it. Although this is no surprise as I've loved every report before this one just as much. I'm in awe of your writing abilities...you should ditch this dumb lawyer thing and become a novelist. Your entire report flowed perfectly and even the paragraphs were orderly. And you even term-dropped metaphors! Impressive!

There were a few parts I thought were hilarious. Of course, I loved the vettechick99 shoutouts. As I read them, I would call out, "I made the report! Wait, look! I made it again!" DH would politely smile and turn back to his "Ask Beth & Isaac". But I also thought the Suzie Helpershoes, Epcot metaphors, and any part regarding you and Mr. Tom Morrow were great. Great writing.

I sure hope you get to go soon...I'm already ready for another report already!



P/S Can you bring me my chapstick? But my lips hurt real bad!