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(Message started by: Mrs Deej on Jan 11^th, 2008, 12:12am)

Title: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Mrs Deej on Jan 11^th, 2008, 12:12am

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...

:-/

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by nani on Jan 11^th, 2008, 12:35am

on 01/11/08 at 00:12:14, Mrs Deej wrote:

A perfect stranger touched my heart and soul forever.

That's exactly what Deej did for so many of us.
Way to go, Zippy. :) :-*

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by artonio7 on Jan 11^th, 2008, 12:42am

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,
Tony

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Jimi on Jan 11^th, 2008, 12:44am

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. :)

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by sailpappy on Jan 11^th, 2008, 12:46am

;;D ;;D 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

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Charlie on Jan 11^th, 2008, 1:40am

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.

Charlie

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by George_J on Jan 11^th, 2008, 2:06am

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,

George

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by sandie99 on Jan 11^th, 2008, 2:33am

Great story, Steph! :)
I'm glad that you shared it. DJ is a hero for creating this place - that's everyday miracle. :)

Sanna

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by PollyPocket on Jan 11^th, 2008, 6:07am

on 01/11/08 at 00:12:14, Mrs Deej wrote:

A perfect stranger touched my heart and soul forever.

What goes goes around comes around. Blame DJ for that one Steph, he started it :)

Blessings to you, DJ and Steph,
Jen

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jan 11^th, 2008, 6:23am

That was really a wonderful story. You married one of a kind...........a real man.

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by BarbaraD on Jan 11^th, 2008, 7:20am

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... ;;D ;;D ;;D (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! ;;D

Hugs BD

Title: eRe: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Melissa on Jan 11^th, 2008, 8:47am

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.

mel

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by thomas on Jan 11^th, 2008, 9:14am

He's the bestest. ;;D

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by tessistired on Jan 11^th, 2008, 9:51am

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!

Tess

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by midwestbeth on Jan 11^th, 2008, 10:30am

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

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by DennisM1045 on Jan 11^th, 2008, 12:26pm

There just aren't words that describe you DJ. You are one of a kind. Thank you.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Ray on Jan 11^th, 2008, 1:23pm

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!

Ray

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by rocketman3104 on Jan 11^th, 2008, 3:21pm

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,

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by kcopelin on Jan 11^th, 2008, 8:01pm

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 ;;D
Thank you both for the light you've shared!!!
LYG
kathy

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 11^th, 2008, 8:03pm

Very nice story Steph... thanks for sharing. You got a great man.

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by brewcrew on Jan 11^th, 2008, 8:12pm

And to think I get to hug that guy in less than a week...

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Jan 11^th, 2008, 9:21pm

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.

Carol

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Jonny on Jan 11^th, 2008, 9:27pm

on 01/11/08 at 21:21:23, Grandma_Sweet_Boy wrote:

Thanks Steph for sharing the story and for bragging up a guy that won't do it for himself.

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 ;;D

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Ree on Jan 12^th, 2008, 9:59pm

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...

Ree

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by HappyElaine on Jan 13^th, 2008, 10:01am

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.

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by E-Double on Jan 13^th, 2008, 8:30pm

:) :) :) :) :) :) :)
so very true

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Ghost on Jan 14^th, 2008, 9:13am

:'(
What more can I say?

Mike

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Callico on Jan 14^th, 2008, 10:33am

All of the above! ;;D

Thanks again DJ, and thank you Steph for sharing the story and him with us.

Jerry

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by mummymac on Jan 14^th, 2008, 12:12pm

I would like to thank DJ for making this site

and to everyone else on this site for all the help and information giving so freely and willingly.

when I thought I just couldn't go through it again I found this site

It gave me back my sanity

THANK YOU

[smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: A Perfect Stranger
Post by Rosybabe on Jan 14^th, 2008, 3:05pm

God puts people like DJ in this world to remaind us that there is always hope.