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Mrs Deej
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A Perfect Stranger
« on: Jan 11th, 2008, 12:12am » |
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Ever had anything happen to you and you sit back and say..."Shit, what do I do with that?"
DJ and I get emails ALL the time from people that find the websites for the first time and are completely overwhelmed with the fact that they are not alone. For those of you that are familiar with the other site; when you get emails saying...my insurance denied surgery coverage or my doctor says surgery is too risky...AHHHHHH...HOW FRUSTRATING!!!!! Don't they fucking get it, these peiple wil DIE if they don't have surgery!!!! All to save a fucking dollar. However, when you get the emails telling you that you have saved their wife's life...that's a humbling experience.
DJ is going to SHOOT me for sharing this story, but I have never felt so much pride for marrying my husband and being blessed to be a part of something so spectacular. I just have to share it with this family. We had a husband call us last night from a hospital after his wife was put back in ICU following surgery for moyamoya. He was scared and overwhelmed by the experience and wanted to ask DJ some comforting questions. Through the tears he called to tell DJ thank you for creating the website and that he had saved his wife's life. Listening to the conversation, I, myself found tears of pride and honor pouring down my face. Watching my husband on the phone with him, he had tears dropping down his cheeks. After he got off the phone, he looked at me and said..."I don't deserve that!" My husband is TOO humble.
A perfect stranger touched my heart and soul forever. I have no idea what this man looks like, how old he is, what color his skin is, what political party he is affiliated with, but I do know that none of that mattered. We may be different in many ways, but ultimately we are the same...we live, we breathe, we love, we hurt, we laugh and we cry.
Life is too short...
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #1 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 12:35am » |
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on Jan 11th, 2008, 12:12am, Mrs Deej wrote:| A perfect stranger touched my heart and soul forever. |
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That's exactly what Deej did for so many of us.
Way to go, Zippy.  
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #2 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 12:42am » |
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Steph... I can't tell you how many times I have blamed DJ for so many things.
because of him I have come to know hundreds of brothers and sisters... because of him I have found a family... because of him... I have found relief from this anguish called CH.... because of him I don't feel so alone.
In the court of life... I say that DJ is above and beyond all reasonable doubt guilty of being... a Hero!
DJ.... Thank you for who you are and for being so guilty of being such a great guy!
with warm regards,
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #3 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 12:44am » |
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Thanks for sharing that Steph. Things like that is what makes this old world just a little better place. He may have a messed up brain but he sure has a big heart.
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #4 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 12:46am » |
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 You and DJ have saved me and given me the strength to face another day and the hope that in your own right you understand that you deserve all the adulaion you can get for the efforts you put out here on this site, I myself live in extreme chronic pain, however if it weren't for this site I know that I would have ended my life a very long ago. CH.com gives me the strength to carry on just one more day and the hope that my story will give someone the strength to endure and find help. I Love You Two and hope In some small way you realize how much you have affected this Old Soul! Papppy
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #5 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 1:40am » |
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Great story and this site has helped my doctors get a better handle on CH too.....even if they won't admit it. My neurolgist now and then asks me what's new from here. I kid you not.
We're proud of him too.
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #6 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 2:06am » |
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It's a fine thing you've done, DJ, and no mistake.
Some folks are, some folks do, and some make a difference. You've made a difference.
All the best,
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #7 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 2:33am » |
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Great story, Steph!
I'm glad that you shared it. DJ is a hero for creating this place - that's everyday miracle.
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #8 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 6:07am » |
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on Jan 11th, 2008, 12:12am, Mrs Deej wrote:
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What goes goes around comes around. Blame DJ for that one Steph, he started it
Blessings to you, DJ and Steph,
Jen
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #9 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 6:23am » |
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That was really a wonderful story. You married one of a kind...........a real man.
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #10 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 7:20am » |
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Steph,
You're just finding out what some of us have known for years about Deej. Hell, I've been trying to adopt him for years... (His Mom just won't sign the papers over to me  ).
And if you think I'd say this in front of him, you're just F'n crazy.... the honery little twirp!
Hugs BD
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« Reply #11 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 8:47am » |
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Steph, thank you for posting this story. I now have a new understanding and view on why some don't see themselves the way others do.
I've been trying to understand this for a very long time and now I get it.
*tears* and a smile.
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #12 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 9:14am » |
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #13 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 9:51am » |
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I have only been a member of this wonderful family for just over 2 months now although it feels like forever! And I am eternally grateful to you and DJ for creating this site for us.
Without this home I am sure you know how lonely and much more negatively thousands of lives would be affectedbut because you both have been so gracious and generous of yourselves, you deserve every reward, positve phone call, thank you, pat on the back, and any other gesture someone feels they need to share with you guys.
You both are Blessings in my life and many others and I wish nothing but the best for you and your family.
Many Blessings to you and yours!
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #14 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 10:30am » |
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Thanks for sharing that story Steph. I know that without this site, my life would be very different (and not for the better). Thanks DJ, for caring and making a difference.
Beth
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #15 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 12:26pm » |
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There just aren't words that describe you DJ. You are one of a kind. Thank you.
-Dennis-
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #16 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 1:23pm » |
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Dear Steph:
Thank you for sharing that and thank you DJ for creating this piece of cyberspace. A lot of the 'Net is worthless or worse -- This is an absolute gem that brings freedom and life to so many.
We salute you!
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #17 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 3:21pm » |
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You get what you deserve, and Dj you did deserve that. This site has saved many of us. I was at my ropes end when my wife found this site. So we tied a knot in the rope and held on for dear life. It helps you fight a little harder when you know your not alone.
Now thanks to this site my Doctor, and many other Doctors, have been educated to what we go through and how to help us.
Don't say you didn't deserve that because many of us will disagree.
Thanks DJ,
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #18 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 8:01pm » |
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DJ don't you dare delete this thread!!!!!!!
You, sir, are a real life doer of life changing deeds and bringer of hope. You also married a really awesome woman
Thank you both for the light you've shared!!!
LYG
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« Reply #19 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 8:03pm » |
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Very nice story Steph... thanks for sharing. You got a great man.
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« Reply #20 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 8:12pm » |
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And to think I get to hug that guy in less than a week...
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #21 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 9:21pm » |
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He truly is an awesome human being. Thanks Steph for sharing the story and for bragging up a guy that won't do it for himself.
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #22 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 9:27pm » |
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on Jan 11th, 2008, 9:21pm, Grandma_Sweet_Boy wrote:| Thanks Steph for sharing the story and for bragging up a guy that won't do it for himself. |
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Your right, Carol......The DJ I know would say something like "I just built the boat, everyone here with an oar got it to where it is"
That bastard never takes credit.....LOL
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #23 on: Jan 12th, 2008, 9:59pm » |
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very cool... I just checked out the MOYA MOYA.com website. When does DJ have time to himself with all the web stuff he is involved in... he truly is selfless
A wonderful trait for a friend, husband, DAD to have... You were so lucky to find quite the gem there.
and he's a cutey too even with the zipper head...
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Re: A Perfect Stranger
« Reply #24 on: Jan 13th, 2008, 10:01am » |
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I told you, you two just keep giving gifts that never stop. Gifts that will be remembered by people that you don't even know.
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