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Living the dream
 
thank you Emily

You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.

You're on your own.

And you know what you know.

You are the guy who'll decide where to go.

~Dr. Seuss

Some dreams live on in time forever

Those dreams, you want with all your heart

And Ill do whatever it takes

Follow through with the promise I made

Put it all on the line

What I hoped for at last would be mine

 

If I could reach, higher

Just for one moment touch the sky

From that one moment in my life

I'm gonna be stronger

Know that Ive tried my very best

I'd put my spirit to the test

 

(excerpt from Gloria Estefan "Reach")

God gives us dreams a size too big so that we can grow in them.

 ~Author Unknown

 
Hanging in there...

Many of you here on TABBLO know me...

For those who don't , 2 years ago I received a heart transplant that saved me from certain death.

 

I was always very healthy and athletic but a virus attacked my heart and disabled me.

Since my transplant, it has been my mission to not only honor my donor by speaking of her and keeping her memory alive,

 but I also feel it is SO IMPORTANT for people to see that a transplant can literally give a person their life back.

 

I HAVE  A FULL LIFE! A LIFE that allows me to do the things I love,and the capacity to try new things.

 

 Two years ago I could could not climb 3 stairs much less climb a"rock" wall  while on a cruise in the Bahamas! 

 

THE GIFT OF LIFE is a miracle.

 

Thank you my angel  :)

 

 

Emily  ...you are never forgotten, and with me always

 

                                                 

 
What NOT to do
 
A little nervous...never done this before!
 
NO, I can't fly...no Spidey Suit???

what am i doing???
 
UP UP UP ...harder than I thought!
 
stay close to the wall he said...
 
now where???
 
KEEP
 
GOING
 
I see my goal...
 
Don't look down!
 
Going for the bell...I can do it!
 
I MADE IT!!! Ringing the bell !
 
WHOO HOOOOO!!!!!!!! now how to get down?
 
Rappelling was FUN! The whole thing was FUN!
COMMENTS
Debdog said at 12:10 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Thanks to my sister Linda who used my cam to get these shots! she did a great job and she went up after me! sisters ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!
Fabio_DL said at 12:24 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Fantastic, Deb! I am very proud of you! These are outstanding achievements: your climb; and the way you talk about your transplant experience - you talk with candor and from the bottom of your heart! Hugs, my friend!
Debdog said at 12:25 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
thank YOU my friend!!!!!!!! :)
Fabio_DL said at 12:28 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Forgot one thing... Can you teach me how to reach the bell? I would not be able to do that... no way...LOL

My thanks also to your sister Linda! She is the third sister in the family that photographs so well! Anything different in the water in Canada?
Umauma said at 12:39 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Good on you Deb! You did it...no limits!
Noe said at 1:31 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Wow... you are an example of life and enthusiasm Deb!! You alrdeady touch the sky.
Lageho said at 2:45 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Nice photos and nice poems. Great.
Chilla said at 3:47 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Debbie, it has been a real priviledge following you remarkable achievements. You achieve amazing goals which can only be achieved by an indomitable spirit and a love for life. This is a wonderful set and a great tribute to Emily as well!
Wildthing said at 4:06 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
You're really hitting the heights here, Deb. Sometimes we are only limited by a lack of hope, or do not have a dream to follow, or do not possess the confidence/belief in our own abilities

You have the inner-strength to not back down from adversity in life: to go forward and meet challenges head on. I'm proud to know you through tabblo.

Next time........No ropes. Only kidding:)
Andre. said at 5:30 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Linda did a pretty good job. And you sure did great too. Glad 4 U, Deb :)
Rod38 said at 7:48 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Wonderful Deb, I am cheering you from here. God loves you very much.
NeusinhaGedoz said at 8:00 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Deb, you are fantastic and wonderful. You are people, mainly. I knew his story through a tabllo before and now you bring us this marvel. You deserve everything good that life can give. I think vocvê very, very cool! And their tables too, of course!
Leftofcenter said at 8:17 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
yikes!! you're one brave, cool, TUFF kiddo!! I couldn't attempt THIS with my own good ol' heart (heights!!) wow and wow, REACH is the perfect song for these pics.
ps: and that rock looks like a sprinkled Tim Horton's donut :)))
Tishfish said at 8:48 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Quite a feat Deb ! ! I don't think I could that either.
ConnieL said at 9:14 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Deb, I'm impressed. It's an inspiration to see your enthusiasm for life knowing what you've been through.
Chaitiamma said at 10:37 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Another HUG for you Debra !!! You've done GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!
Pattymaryclare said at 11:02 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
oH WOW Debs! Something I've ALWAYS wanted to do! You Rock on the 'rock'! lol what an inspirational tabblo yet again...........YOU'RE IN GREAT SHAPE and Emily was there too - very sweet and passionate tab. Hope also that Bahama's cruise was WONDERFUL! luv and hugz to you & Emily! xox Patty
Buschinho said at 11:21 a.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
someday you will climb like the "Huber Buam" :-)
>>> http://images.google.de/images?hl=de&um=1&sa=1&q=huber+br%C3%BCder&btnG=Bilder-Su... <<<

I also remember this one from the Alchemist: " dreams are the language of God " ...
i`m not religious but maybe there`s a truth in it
keep on rocking :-)
btw. my name is Andreas ;-)))
Pattymaryclare said at 12:38 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
he's not Andreas!!! don't believe him - he and PATRICK/Pachito are the GLITTER TWIN and their names are totally interchangeable.......signed Betty/Sheila! xo lol
Swedfinn said at 2:40 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Simply: You are fantastic!
Debdog said at 3:45 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
thanks you all very much!!!!!!!!:) OK i am confused by the Andreas, Patrick thing....

thank you Jorma, you are most kind always :)
Debdog said at 3:46 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
and Mike, next time NO ROPES !LOL LOL! aieeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!
Merja-zerga said at 4:08 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Bravo Debbie, Encore un beau clin d'oeil à la vie.
Vous êtes un belle personne, tout comme l'était Emily.
ThierryKarine
Moabjeeper said at 4:40 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Bravo!
Gaylet said at 5:48 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
This is so cool! Way to go!
Candlepower said at 6:00 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Wow! Debbie You did it you really did!!! Yea! Wonderful A favorite!
Sd14 said at 6:01 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Hi Debra as you have faced the biggest wall for all any other wall is just a summer stroll for you i think congrats for all your success,s to date, can i have some of those youth pills your are taking,
:) :) :) well done girl.heheheheheheh,
joe
Tractorbabe said at 6:44 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
You give hope to us all!
Fabio_DL said at 9:32 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
Deb, What a big smile in the last photo! So well deserved!
Snooway said at 11:44 p.m. on Sep 24, 2009:
wow, great climb, it is a wonderful story!
Pkeener said at 7:27 p.m. on Sep 25, 2009:
You are such a go-getter, Deb and this tabblo proves it!
Lillybelle said at 9:56 p.m. on Sep 25, 2009:
Shed a little tear as I watched you climb the wall through your pictures! I know that you are doing things that Em would love to be doing and through you she lives! I love you Deb! You are my heart......
Debdog said at 11:26 p.m. on Sep 25, 2009:
wow - that is awesome
i tried to reply under comments but i'm having issues logging on

debra that is so so awesome and your sister did it as well
the more i read, the more i looked and when you reached the bell and i started tying to congratulate you my windchimes( Emilys windchimes on the front porch started making music)  I all but lost it....................
i'm reading your experience, your ringing the bell, emilys windchimes ringing
all at the same moment               that is wild
thats my sign ----she's here with me - i just cant see her or touch her or hear that bubbly voice or hear her say mama i love you again,
none of that
its all gone
but i thank you for thinking of her and allowing her to be present

congratulations and please keep moving forward
give it all you've got
she was a whirlwind of success, fun, joy, and laughter

god bless you always
martha


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Debdog said at 11:28 p.m. on Sep 25, 2009:
the message above is from Emily's Mom.....
It brought tears to my eyes
Fabio_DL said at 11:37 p.m. on Sep 25, 2009:
Very thoughtful! I am thinking of Emily, Martha, and you. A lot of emotions, too.
UpperBasin said at 5:48 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
Good job Debbie. The connection you've given Emily's Mom is pretty amazing.
AdSR said at 10:52 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
OK, I don't really have anything smart to say to that. I'm just happy for you, Debbie.
Catmagneto0257 said at 12:06 p.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
Awesome Deb & Linda you make a good team, I can't picture doing that myself! We have a lot be thankful for, thank God for emily and her wonderful mother!
Debdog said at 1:47 p.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
thanks Fabio, Kenny, Artur
Debdog said at 1:47 p.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
thanks Dad!
Lifequest22 said at 5:53 p.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
Way to go Deb.... I don't like heights so I don't think I'd try this. But I always have wanted to rapel. Keeping going girl.
HtD said at 1:21 p.m. on Sep 27, 2009:
wonderful folks from a climbing wall Debra.
Welshchick said at 4:03 p.m. on Sep 27, 2009:
Darling Deb...YOU ROCK! Hi Jerry! XOXOXOXO to you all~
Loes said at 4:56 p.m. on Sep 27, 2009:
Incredible that you have done this Deb, I would never dare to climb so high!
Gerardfotografeert said at 6:04 p.m. on Sep 27, 2009:
Wow, daredevil Debra in action. My compliments Debra with your spirit and energy, You're an example for many. All respect for you
Emily4ever said at 10:26 p.m. on Sep 27, 2009:
awesome, as I read your venture to the top, and you rang the bell, at that very moment Emilys windchimes were ringing to high heaven - that strong willed heart still loves to reach for the stars...
congratulations - and special blessings to you always - martha
Debdog said at 11:14 p.m. on Sep 27, 2009:
tHANK YOU ALL, :) THANKS Martha :) I have been blessed for sure.....Emily and I...
Mirella said at 3:14 a.m. on Sep 28, 2009:
I absolutely couldn't do it, because of the height, but you are a very strong, brave person, from every point of view! Ciao, dearest friend !
Debdog said at 11:20 a.m. on Sep 28, 2009:
thanks Mirella :)
Shenresi said at 11:41 a.m. on Sep 28, 2009:
that`s really not a sport for me, but I like look at this nice pics, Debbie!!!
Siagian said at 1:02 p.m. on Sep 29, 2009:
i love it. btw, i've done that and its like 10X harder than it looks...so congratulations Deb!

ps this would be so appropriate to be shared in the "Motivational Tabblos" Group.
Memotions said at 8:03 p.m. on Sep 29, 2009:
You go girl!!!!!
Krisu said at 4:30 a.m. on Oct 11, 2009:
You are soooooo amazing! Adore your spirit soul and heart!
Love,
Kris :)
Shector said at 5:15 p.m. on Oct 11, 2009:
Deb sei grande!
Moorlerche said at 9:31 a.m. on Oct 25, 2009:
Debby, please, please, don't listen to Mike. Your life (and tabblo work ;-) is much too precious to waste it in something as nuts as climbing without rope. I don't want to find your gnawed bones, when next time walking through Canadian mountains.

Precious tabblo as is the other one from 2008.
Liliana said at 4:28 p.m. on Oct 25, 2009:
This is GRETA: your story, your force, congratulations!!! This climbing is a symbol of life!!!!!
Liliana said at 4:28 p.m. on Oct 25, 2009:
Sorry: GREAT!!!!! Not "Greta"! :)
Hellodear said at 6:57 a.m. on Nov 9, 2009:
I'm always a follower and i respect the heart warming story.
Wonderful shots and spirit Deb!

Keep Going!

Thanks,
Kam
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