RE: DJ Kudos to Heather, Libby, SarahB, and more

ami · 10-06-2006

You guys rock!!! Your level of commitment is impressive and I applaud you.

Heather and Libby, your visits and commitment and giving of your personal time makes me proud to know you. The amount of time you spend with DJ does immeasureable good, though you may not realize it now.

SarahB, your initiative and follow-through with the t-shirt design, sales, and follow-through is also something so impresssive that it's just amazing. Bufante, thank you too for helping out in this process.

PLAYA FORUM PEEPS.....do you realize how much good you've done? You have made a HUGE difference in someone's life. HUGE. I hope you know that.

All of ALL of your efforts make some of the most jaded of us (me) believe in humankind and compasssion all over again. (insert sappy moment)

JEZ...after meeting with you a couple of days ago and just hearing the STREAM of ideas coming from you with ways to help DJ was impressive, not to mention everything you've done so far; anyone would be LUCKY and BLESSED to have a friend like you in their corner.

James/Anna, you are AWESOME for allowing this website to be utilized to help one of Playa's own...I look at this as this could be any one of us, moving down to Playa and living our dream, opening a business, and suddenly, the worst happens.

Golden Rule. Some believe in it, some don't. I do. I'll say again that I'm proud to know those who do.

I'm sure there are quite a few people I may not know by name or are forgetting to mention that are also involved, and for this I apologize. Thank you to all of you who are trying to make everything happen for DJ that they can.

While we were down there, we were brainstorming after my husband saw and evaluated DJ, and one of the ideas we came up with was "have a beer for DJ", ie, stop by his bar, and have a drink or two for him. Honestly, it's a gift that keeps on giving to keep his business alive, and contribute to his medical bills. When Seakony brought it up the other day, I was SO HAPPY TO SEE IT!!! It really is a gift that keeps on giving. By keeping his business alive, you are continuing to help DJ!

That's all for now.

And thank you, everyone.

a

sctx · 10-06-2006

yes, thanks to all

In 1989, Stevie Ray Vaughan released an album called "In Step" and one of the tracks was a live version of a tune called "Life Without You"....... during the song, Stevie slows things down and talks to the crowd about his young selfish days where partying was his main focus and how he nearly killed himself with drugs, then he goes on to tell how he woke up one day and realized that the most important thing in life is taking care of yourself so you can be there when your friends and family need you.......I think Stevie was correct

Thor Henning · 10-06-2006

I'm proud being a member on this Forum!

Nerak936 · 10-06-2006

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Originally Posted by Thor Henning

I'm proud being a member on this Forum!

Me too, Thor!! There's a lot of good folk here with very BIG hearts. While DJ was so unlucky with his accident, he's been SO blessed to have so many people doing whatever they can to help him through this difficult time. I'm so proud of you all!!!

MsRubio · 10-06-2006

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Originally Posted by sctx

the most important thing in life is taking care of yourself so you can be there when your friends and family need you.......I think Stevie was correct

Absolutely....this forum continues to amaze me with the outpouring of love and support everyone gives in times of need and in times of celebration.

I too am proud to be part of this forum or as I like to call it...my Playa family.

Thanks to everyone who is helping DJ...never met him but look forward to the day when I do. Great job

Doggiemom · 10-06-2006

Very nicely put ami!!!!

I can so relate to what everyone "in" Playa is doing for DJ (had a friend a few years back with a head injury and far from home and family). EVERYONES' level of commitment to DJ brings a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat that I find it hard to post about it sometimes. As ami said, it could be anyone of us...I am proud of each and every person who finds the time and money and resources to help DJ.....

**Anna** · 10-06-2006

I too am so very impressed by the commitment by Heather, Sarah and Libby. Helping out with donations, using Playa.info as an avenue for T-shirt sales, auctions and whatever else can help DJ is the least we can do for a friend in need. I wish I could help more, but being nine months' pregnant and with a toddler, time and energy are my two biggest problems right now. I obviously get reports from Heather every day, and I'm so glad DJ has her. I'm telling you, if something ever happens to you, she's a wonderful person to have by your side.

**Heather** · 10-06-2006

ok you guys, cut it out. I'm hormonal right now and you're all making me cry.

I want to add that Ami and her amazing husband, Dr. Doug, took time out of their last vacation to visit with DJ a couple of times. Dr. Doug did an evaluation of DJ so that he could report to DJ's sister and Ami brought down the basketball hoop that DJ likes to play with. So...you guys rock. I'm lucky you guys consider me your friend. Now cut all this crap out, 'cause I'm cryin' again.

**james** · 10-06-2006

for real. blown away by the support. thanks guys!

jflattracker · 10-06-2006

Great job! You guy's are amazing!

I am very proud of the way everyone has stepped up to help DJ out! And I am proud to be a part of this forum!

**TeeZet** · 10-06-2006

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Originally Posted by ami

RE: DJ Kudos to Heather, Libby, SarahB, and more

Well deserved!

And thank you for pointing that out, ami!
(Nice lil' detail: ami = French for friend

)

SarahB · 10-06-2006

Thanks Ami (and everyone else)! Ami, you and Doug have been amazing also!

There have been zillions of PMs sent also by forum members quietly helping in their spare time, researching, offering advice from similar experiences, etc. Thanks to all of you also!

**SunKneeMarie** · 10-06-2006

It has been an amazing effort put together by you guys. Very impressive to watch. Kind of restores one's faith in the power of friendship....

ami · 10-06-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heather

ok you guys, cut it out. I'm hormonal right now and you're all making me cry.

I want to add that Ami and her amazing husband, Dr. Doug, took time out of their last vacation to visit with DJ a couple of times. Dr. Doug did an evaluation of DJ so that he could report to DJ's sister and Ami brought down the basketball hoop that DJ likes to play with. So...you guys rock. I'm lucky you guys consider me your friend. Now cut all this crap out, 'cause I'm cryin' again.

Oh, Heather, stop. You are a credit to our species. When "they" come, I won't let "them" take you.

Cosmo · 10-06-2006

DJ is blessed to have you all as friends...

10-06-2006	#1 (permalink)
ami añejo Join Date: May 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 6,676	RE: DJ Kudos to Heather, Libby, SarahB, and more You guys rock!!! Your level of commitment is impressive and I applaud you. Heather and Libby, your visits and commitment and giving of your personal time makes me proud to know you. The amount of time you spend with DJ does immeasureable good, though you may not realize it now. SarahB, your initiative and follow-through with the t-shirt design, sales, and follow-through is also something so impresssive that it's just amazing. Bufante, thank you too for helping out in this process. PLAYA FORUM PEEPS.....do you realize how much good you've done? You have made a HUGE difference in someone's life. HUGE. I hope you know that. All of ALL of your efforts make some of the most jaded of us (me) believe in humankind and compasssion all over again. (insert sappy moment) JEZ...after meeting with you a couple of days ago and just hearing the STREAM of ideas coming from you with ways to help DJ was impressive, not to mention everything you've done so far; anyone would be LUCKY and BLESSED to have a friend like you in their corner. James/Anna, you are AWESOME for allowing this website to be utilized to help one of Playa's own...I look at this as this could be any one of us, moving down to Playa and living our dream, opening a business, and suddenly, the worst happens. Golden Rule. Some believe in it, some don't. I do. I'll say again that I'm proud to know those who do. I'm sure there are quite a few people I may not know by name or are forgetting to mention that are also involved, and for this I apologize. Thank you to all of you who are trying to make everything happen for DJ that they can. While we were down there, we were brainstorming after my husband saw and evaluated DJ, and one of the ideas we came up with was "have a beer for DJ", ie, stop by his bar, and have a drink or two for him. Honestly, it's a gift that keeps on giving to keep his business alive, and contribute to his medical bills. When Seakony brought it up the other day, I was SO HAPPY TO SEE IT!!! It really is a gift that keeps on giving. By keeping his business alive, you are continuing to help DJ! That's all for now. And thank you, everyone. a

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Sweden Posts: 12,278	for real. blown away by the support. thanks guys! __________________ Get your own signature countdown image!

10-06-2006	#2 (permalink)
sctx my own peon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 37,180	yes, thanks to all In 1989, Stevie Ray Vaughan released an album called "In Step" and one of the tracks was a live version of a tune called "Life Without You"....... during the song, Stevie slows things down and talks to the crowd about his young selfish days where partying was his main focus and how he nearly killed himself with drugs, then he goes on to tell how he woke up one day and realized that the most important thing in life is taking care of yourself so you can be there when your friends and family need you.......I think Stevie was correct

10-06-2006	#3 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 4,131	I'm proud being a member on this Forum!

10-06-2006	#6 (permalink)
Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 9,363	Very nicely put ami!!!! I can so relate to what everyone "in" Playa is doing for DJ (had a friend a few years back with a head injury and far from home and family). EVERYONES' level of commitment to DJ brings a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat that I find it hard to post about it sometimes. As ami said, it could be anyone of us...I am proud of each and every person who finds the time and money and resources to help DJ.....

10-06-2006	#7 (permalink)
Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 3,718	I too am so very impressed by the commitment by Heather, Sarah and Libby. Helping out with donations, using Playa.info as an avenue for T-shirt sales, auctions and whatever else can help DJ is the least we can do for a friend in need. I wish I could help more, but being nine months' pregnant and with a toddler, time and energy are my two biggest problems right now. I obviously get reports from Heather every day, and I'm so glad DJ has her. I'm telling you, if something ever happens to you, she's a wonderful person to have by your side.

10-06-2006	#8 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 14,591	ok you guys, cut it out. I'm hormonal right now and you're all making me cry. I want to add that Ami and her amazing husband, Dr. Doug, took time out of their last vacation to visit with DJ a couple of times. Dr. Doug did an evaluation of DJ so that he could report to DJ's sister and Ami brought down the basketball hoop that DJ likes to play with. So...you guys rock. I'm lucky you guys consider me your friend. Now cut all this crap out, 'cause I'm cryin' again.

10-06-2006	#10 (permalink)
jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 12,473	Great job! You guy's are amazing! I am very proud of the way everyone has stepped up to help DJ out! And I am proud to be a part of this forum!

10-06-2006	#12 (permalink)
SarahB añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Playa...now Iowa Posts: 2,888	Thanks Ami (and everyone else)! Ami, you and Doug have been amazing also! There have been zillions of PMs sent also by forum members quietly helping in their spare time, researching, offering advice from similar experiences, etc. Thanks to all of you also!

10-06-2006	#13 (permalink)
SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 32,808	It has been an amazing effort put together by you guys. Very impressive to watch. Kind of restores one's faith in the power of friendship....

10-06-2006	#15 (permalink)
Cosmo añejo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,470	DJ is blessed to have you all as friends...

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