| sarah619 |
Liz and Rob are both two of the sweetest, kind hearted, amazing people that I know! They would stop everything they were doing if you needed their help. They deserve this soo much!
Fri, Sep 09 2011 11:42 AM |
| christineh |
My fingers are crossed for both of you as you totally deserve this wonderful package :)
Fri, Sep 09 2011 10:39 AM |
| sarahfield |
Good Luck Lizy!
Sarah - Basket Revolution
Thu, Sep 08 2011 2:50 PM |
| JOEY |
I couldn't think of a more deserving couple. They give so much of themselves to others , even when they don't have any more to give, They go out of their way to accomodate people in their lives and never ask for anything except to always strive for the best of yourself. My darling Niece & Nephew always have time for everyone else but take very little time for themselves. This makeover will certainly be a great gift to two very special people, Their Love and understanding of all people makes them stand out way beyond the rest. I am fortunate and blessed to have them in my life for the care, love and support they give me everyday......I love you Both,,,,Auntie
Thu, Sep 08 2011 10:50 AM |
| DigitalDad |
Liz and Rob saved my life. Literally. I was in a very dark place when I met them, they took me in and with their love and understanding I found a road to a new happy life. They deserve this more than any one I have ever met. I love them like family. They are family.
Thu, Sep 08 2011 7:53 AM |
| neonwolf |
The entire family has been such an inspiration to me. I met their daughter a year ago and having her in my life changed me for the better. Time and time again I have been startled but amazed at their generosity and kindness. I've always felt like I belonged and they've always done their best to accommodate me in any way. If ever there was two people I think deserve this it would be them. They make the world a better place to be in. <3
Wed, Sep 07 2011 9:06 PM |
| lizorama |
Thank you everyone for the fantastic support. We are humbled and blessed :)
Wed, Sep 07 2011 3:54 PM |
| shaunie3a |
Did my voting! Love you guys so much and if you have a few extra shots of botox or something you don't want to use, let me know.
Wed, Sep 07 2011 12:52 AM |
| tishie |
warmth. that's the first word to come to mind when i think of liz and rob. i don't believe i have ever met a couple that gave me such a sense of warmth so quickly upon meeting them.
10 years later and they are still the kindest -WARMEST couple i can think of.
these guys are going to win this because sometimes nice things have to happen to nice people.
i love you guys
Tue, Sep 06 2011 2:23 PM |
| lizorama |
Thank you for the votes everyone! We appreciate all of you that take the time to vote and comment. It certainly shows us that good karma finds its way home in times of greatest need. This would be life changing. Thanks for believing in us ?
Tue, Sep 06 2011 1:57 PM |
| mconquest |
Liz and Rob are two of the most generous, caring people I know. The reason they are getting so many votes is that the people they have helped and opened their homes to are thanking them through votes. Good luck, guys!
Fri, Sep 02 2011 8:16 AM |
| jewels123 |
these two are the perfect couple and still so in love after all these years :)
they give and give and give.it's thier turn to have something great for themselves :)
Thu, Sep 01 2011 10:05 PM |
| lovedove88 |
I couldn't think of any other two people more deserving, all my luck and love to you both <3 Crystal
Thu, Sep 01 2011 8:55 PM |
| SarahGayle |
These are great people that deserve to win
Thu, Sep 01 2011 12:21 PM |
| queen2day |
without question, the kindest, most loving couple i've known... the benefit you two have showered on so many people in need of love, shelter and a home cooked meal over the years is immeasurable. You SO deserve to be rewarded well with whatever your heart desires. Much love to you both.
Thu, Sep 01 2011 10:47 AM |
| lizorama |
Our final note, thanks for taking the time to read about us and consider voting for us for this contest. Its a chance to do something fantastic to our lives that will trickle down to those that we love ?
~ be the change you wish to see in the world ~
Wed, Aug 31 2011 11:59 AM |
| lizorama |
Rob is the complete package. He works 50 hour weeks to bring home a paycheck, works after hours and at home, fixing other's computers, often to be paid with flashlights, knives, timmie's cards or a 6 pack of coke. he has infinite patience and support and you would never be able to tell that Ashley and Lorgan are not his children by birth. Children copy what they respect and from their humor to their compassion, he set the bar that they hold themselves against. There just never seems to be time to take care of himself, there is always something to be taken care of first.
Wed, Aug 31 2011 11:57 AM |
| lizorama |
Liz was diagnosed bipolar in 1999 and the whole family rallied together to learn about BP and how to work together as a family to learn to live with it. Not wanting to be a victim in life, Liz created www.onbeingbipolar.com for a resource for these affected by BP and those that support them. In fact, the cheeky 10 Commandments for BP are shared across the internet and she has been tracked down on facebook as the author of those and of other poetry that BP'ers can resonate with.
Liz never wears her glasses in pictures. She has an extreme astigmatism that affects her right eye so significantly that she was turned down for laser surgery. A new pair of glasses with lenses that do not magnify her eye to others would really give her confidence but also allow her to see great! Imagine a great pair of glasses with all the bells and whistles that I can wear in confidence!
Wed, Aug 31 2011 11:53 AM |
| lizorama |
Our son Lorgan is a really charismatic son that faces mental health challenges. Many people find it easy to give up on their children when behaviour becomes an issue and disruption in the family. We always credit Lorgan for teaching us patience and deeply seating unconditional love and the fortitude to know we can get through everything. Lorgan is now an adult dependant and our goal is to have him confident enough to be on his own at 30. While not every day is filled with sunshine, every night is filled with I love you's and a hug and a kiss before setting down for the night.
Wed, Aug 31 2011 11:45 AM |
| lizorama |
Our daughter Ashley has a wide network of friends from the mainland and the island. When those in need of a safe place to stay in a kind and understanding home, they come to us. In fact there are a few people that have a standing invitation to our home that we know when they are here, they are in our home. Just this past few weeks, we've had 3 people staying with us, being part of the family and appreciating that we offer safety, comfort, patience and love :)
Wed, Aug 31 2011 11:41 AM |
| lizorama |
We met our "other" son Justin at Victoria Mental Health when Liz had first been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and both of the families were visiting together by chance. Justin quickly became friends with our children and he was welcomed into our family as another son. Justin has no mother nor father in his life, being put through the welfare system until he was 19. As another of our children, he has actively been part of our lives for the past 4 years, always making it to Sunday Dinner and helping out doing chores with Rob. We're never Rob and Liz to him, we are Mom and Dad ?
Wed, Aug 31 2011 11:36 AM |
| lizorama |
Another story we'd like to share is about our "other other" daughter Sarah. She became part of our family when she was 14 years old and was volunteering at the pet shop Liz worked at, whom Ashley because very good friends with. Sarah spent so much time at the pet store that we just started bringing her home to stay and getting her back on Sundays. There was some turmoil in Sarah's life, sadly with her mom, and she wasn't getting the attention and encouragement that she needed as a teen. Without structure and purpose, Sarah struggled. She became our weekend child with all the love and benefits of being part of our family at holidays and birthdays. When we moved back to Victoria from the mainland, Sarah was still 15 and legally could not come with us. In 2006 she packed up and moved from the mainland to live with us. She committed to graduating school and held down a job the whole time. Sarah graduated with honors and has moved up at her job. In April, Sarah moved out on her own for the first time. She took with her lessons and morals she learned in her life and ever Sunday dinner she helps clean up and sometimes changes the cat box!
Wed, Aug 31 2011 11:27 AM |
| lizorama |
So comments time!
Rob and Liz have been together for 15 years having me on the internet when it was first becoming available in Victoria. Before Rob moved to Canada, our first "other daughter" had moved in with me, having being kicked out on Christmas Eve. Lexy lived with us for 3 years as she graduated school, worked full time and moved to Alberta to begin her horse breeding training. When she graduated, we were the first she called to tell. Lexy is now in her 30's, married for a year and a mother of a 2 month girl. She always calls us first for everything and her daughter took my daughter's middle name. Lexy learned so much living with us, that she is kind to the earth. She recycles everything, composts and donates instead of needlessly throwing away items they no longer need.
Wed, Aug 31 2011 11:20 AM |
