The Battle For My Wallet IV: Return of the ZZUBs (Addendum, p.85; 07/12)

[GeorgiaAristocat]

Z ~
my goodness! what a scare!!! (and, I would put this in a PM, but the same thing happened with me, but for a different reason - which I won't depress you with . . .)

So glad to hear that little Yolanda was still safe!!! I would send hugs, but that would probably freak you out. How 'bout I send hugs for your dog instead?

Hoping that everything continues to be well with your family. Still keeping all of you (and your Mom!) in my prayers.

(One of my favorite all-time hymns is "It is well with my soul." Have you ever heard the story behind the hymn? Makes me bawl like a baby every time . . .)

 

[NAB]

You definetly should be a writer. You had my heart drop when I was reading this and think this can't be happening. Glad it turned out great. Do you know what the baby is ? You refered to it as a her in the begininng and then he in the middle. Too bad it wasn't like two or three in there to add to this really boring tale, yeah right.

Great start now we will understand the rest of the trip.I am sure you never did stop being nervous.



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[brandt79]

It's hard for me to believe my heart can sink to my stomach when reading a story about a family I've never "met" - but then I have met you, and your wife, and your daughter, and your dog, and as little as I really know about you, I care what happens to you - so I'm so happy that your news turned out positively - and I can't wait to hear the "rest of the story."

 

[mikamah]

I was soooo excited to come on this morning and find your trip report. My son has now watched his 4th TV program, so I must be going now. I'm thinking of finding a desk job so I can Dis whilst at work. I envy all of you who work at computers.

I want to thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your family with us. You have had me laughing and crying tears of sadness and joy.

My heart breaks for you and the loss of Samuel. I have been blessed with one beautiful son, and cannot even imagine what you have been through.

I am thrilled and so happy for you to hear you are expecting again. Prayers and good wishes are with you and your family. May your wife have a smooth and stress-free rest of her pregnancy til little yolanda is born.

 

[MyTalula]

Oh My, I can't believe what a scare you had a again, my heart was in my throat and tears in my eyes, and then I read on and you saw the baby moving around! And I had tears in my eyes for a different reason.

Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with all of us.

 

[tink38]

I wouldn’t even know how to write such a terse recitation of facts.

Truer words were never spoken.

Well done, Zzub. And thank you.

 

[MEK]

ZZub - I'm glad you are back, but I wish you would stop frightening us like that. the worst chill went through me as I was reading. Then I was filled with a warm, fuzzy feeling and the sigh of relief.

Please, Please, Please......on with the trip!

 

[blue_river]

Do you have to keep scaring us like that eh?????

Seriously, love the way you keep us hanging!

 

[vamassey1]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful and heartfelt report. I really think you have missed your true calling. Your writing is the best! Maybe you could combine the two like John Grisham. Only I think you would be even better cause you're a "real" person.

My heart aches for your family's loss and rejoices in your new begining. Keep the Faith!

Vanessa

GO TIGERS!

 

[auntk]

I walked behind the gurney, silently pleading with God for a miracle I wasn’t entitled to receive.


Zzub - It looks like Someone disagreed with that statement. We all rejoice with you and for you.

 

[celerystalker]

You are seriously cracking through the prozac induced stupor. Normally I can fight off the tears, but I think they're going to come this time.
Thank you for sharing your life and your faith.
I think you'd give Job a run for his money.

 

[AshClan]

We wrestled with whether we should change our flights. We were flying on miles so I called the airline mileage reservation desk where I was greeted by Suzie Helpershoes’ snarky sister, Stacy MeanPants.

She advised me that they didn’t have their “storm policy” in place yet so if I wanted to change my flights, I’d have to pay the change fee. Or I could just wait until the next day when their “storm policy” was in effect. "Storm policy" was really just a register journal by a different name.

Stacy MeanPants’ roommate, Natalie NoClue-Liar was working in the luggage office when we went to make the claim for the stolen goods.

Little does Ms. Suzie Helpershoes know how famous she and her friends have become!!

No sooner had I sat up then my wife poked her face through the seat in front of me, “You missed it. They just passed out hot cinnamon scones! They were soooooo good.”

I feel your pain, sweetie!! What a bummer!!!

You always bring a smile to my face, Z. And often a tear (or two) to my eyes. No matter what, it's always exciting to see a new entry from you, and these last three have been expecially rewarding. Can't wait to hear the rest!

 

[kjm4]

Welcome back and thanks for the trip report. My wife thinks I'm crazy when I read and talk about the Dis but she loves your trip reports. I went through a ream of paper and more than a few ink cartridges because of you...
I can't wait to tell her you're back!!

 

[gavsmom]

Wow! I'm loving your TR! My pre-trip story is scarily similiar to yours....(long sad story short: I also had a D & C at 11 weeks along on Mar 31 of this year and also did not plan on going to the World this year as I would have been due on 10/15...) Can't wait to hear the rest!!
Becky

 

[nicolemarie]

Who knew so many of us have experienced that scare? Happened to me on my first pregnancy. DH and I were in DC. The signs were all there and we flew home on the first flight we could get. I cried all the way.

We met my doc at the hospital and he checked a couple of things then wheeled that sonogram monitor up to my face. I begged him not to make me see it.

He ignored me and seconds later I saw my baby girl's heartbeat. My exact words were "Thank you, Jesus."

I've been thanking Him ever since.

And despite their assurances that I was fine, I stayed in the bed all week long.

I'm thankful your experience ended like mine.

Moving on.

You don’t realize how good Sonny’s is until you move to the northwest and don’t get to eat there anymore. And drink sweet tea.

I've just decided where the NM's will go for dinner tonight. Mmmmmm.

We landed. We boarded the monorail and I told my wife that the announcer was the same guy who did the Disney World monorail spiel.

Again.

Because although she’s carrying my child, she needs to be reminded frequently how foolish a decision it was to marry a nerd.

Sounds like something Mr. NM would say. And I'm not sure that it's nerdy - just big time immature.

About an hour later the ER doctor came in and told us the baby looked ok and he didn’t know what had happened. He also said if my wife was going to miscarry there was nothing he could do to prevent it at this stage of her pregnancy. He told her to go about her normal activities.

You might imagine that we didn’t believe him.

I so understand those thoughts. Which is why I stayed in the bed for a whole week. Like I'm smarter than the doctor.

Our vacation finally began.

Good for you, Zzub. I can't wait to hear all about it.

Thanks for another great read. I've been looking forward to it all day.

NM

 

[HaleyB]

Wait, your a nerd Z? I had noooo idea. None at all.

Vote for Pedro!

 

[soldiersmom]

Zzub, this trip report is a roller coaster way beyond any e-ticket Walt ever dreamed up. Blessings on little Yolanda, but please find him a nickname before he goes to kindergarten!

Waiting (im)patiently for the rest of the story. You are one of my favorite writers (and I read A LOT. Sometimes actual books. That are not on the Disboards.)

 

[poohluvrs]

Another amazing installment, thanks for sharing.

 

[Rella Bella]

Dear ZZUB,

Well, my favorite not-really-a-stranger is back!!! I am so very glad!! Can't believe this has been up since the 13th and I didn't notice. I knew you were going for free dining, and for some reason I was thinking Sept -- so I didn't look until today. But it was wonderful (and at points heartstopping) to read three installments in one morning.

Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us, the good and the sad. I am so glad you named little Samuel, a perfect name for someone growing up at the feet of Jesus.

Congratulations on your next little ZZUB!! I shouted out loud for you & Mrs. ZZUB!! Now I will pray that Yolanda will stop earning the Indian name "Scaresusalot"! Sincerely, you are in my prayers.

I admit to being a little math challenged... but if Yolanda is due 7 months from August 24th -- doesn't that mean March 24th??? It would be so awesome to have something good on that day! Kind of a God-like-thing... I'm gonna pray about that too.

Eagerly awaiting your next chapter!
Grace & Peace, Rella

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'they are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.'" Jeremiah 29:11

 

[offwegotoneverland]

Like Utah Mama I too was screeching NOOO at my computer (and I'm at work).

I'm so happy that things are ok (as far as this installment) and pray that you and Mrs. Zzub will be blessed with another family member to include in your reports...thank you again for sharing with us.