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This is a very cool thing to do Jay. I knew I liked you! Hang in.
 
sizl said:
I am pretty sure this goes without saying....but, you are a good man Jay Helfert. I hope everything works out for you and Jalo.
With all due respect, is it Jalo, as in Jay-lo? Or Hay-lo?
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Jalo as in "J Lo", the actress/singer. We named Jalo after her, but added an 'a' for clarity. My GF Bunny is also sometimes called "Little J Lo" by her friends because she has a big butt and a slight resemblance to the singer.
 
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i want to say something too...

jay helfert said:
Tomorrow I leave again for Manila. But this time there is no tournament or job that beckons me. It is because of my daughter that I'm going. Jalo is nine months old now, and it's come to my attention in the last few months, that she has not been as well cared for as I would like. Three weeks ago she nearly died from Bronchial Pneumonia. If she didn't have a parent (me) who could pay the hefty hospital bills she would not have received the care she did. Many other filipino babies might have perished in similar circumstances.

For me this trip is the start for making arrangements to bring her to the USA. My goal is to get her a US passport. I'm not sure how difficult that is going to be. One thing I do know is that I can't accomplish much over here. I have to go there to get something done. So that is what this trip is about. I love my little miracle child and I want the best for her. I could not live with myself if something happened to her and I wasn't there for her.

I hesitated until the last minute to write about this, although a few of you already know because I told you about the problems I was having. I'm not sure why I'm posting now other than to ask for your support, and if anyone who lives over there can help me I'm all ears. I just want to take care of Jalo. She is a helpless child who can't take care of herself. I owe her that much at least.

If all goes well, maybe I can hit a few poolrooms at night. Nothing would make me happier than to go to One Side in a celebratory mood. Right now my focus is somewhere else though. Pool will have to be on the back burner this trip. I do appreciate all the support I get from my AZ family. :smiling-heart:
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you are amazing to me...

why?

because there is nothing i admire more than unshielded honesty

this thread is clearly that

and for the record, i have only been around here a few years. i don't say much. i did more when smorgie was here to bring his humor to all the ills of azb [imo]. but now, i don't have anything to offer really, however i will say this...

to me: you are one of the GREATS of POOL and AZB

i really enjoy tapping you on the shoulder just to say 'hi' at the tournaments here and enjoy your company for a time. and also, watching you work the tournaments too.

i said what i wanted to say for a long time, but i want to add now...

i wish you Best of Luck for what you need to accomplish in the Pi for Jalo and your kind heart

have a Good Ride my friend...

and Best to you,
smokey
 
I am here now after a VERY long trip. Bunny and Jalo came to my hotel. I was SOOOO happy to see my little baby. She is fat and healthy Thank God! She didn't remember me at first but after a while started to warm up to Papa. We went shopping for supplies and I bought the store out. :smile:

I feel so much better right now, without a thought about the task ahead. My baby is healthy and that is the most important thing in the world to me. Tomorrow we get new passport photos and head to the Embassy.

I bought a wading pool for the neighborhood kids and they are all playing in it as I write this. The smiling faces and laughter made me feel great. It's all worth it now. Somehow all the anxiety has melted away. Jalo is fine and I'm elated. I'm in my second home with my second family.

Thank you, Thank you for all your support! I'll keep you posted. Heck, I feel like playing pool tonight. There is a big room near my hotel called Players. I don't think I could miss a ball right now!
 
That's the best news I've heard all day, Jay. I'm also glad that your trip was safe and that you hopefully will be reporting in to let us know about your progress. We are all thinking of you and your baby girl. :smile:
 
Papa Jay

Have safe travels Jay and glad you're with your family and all are healthy. You take care of our future US Open champ now! :smile:
 
jay helfert said:
I am here now after a VERY long trip. Bunny and Jalo came to my hotel. I was SOOOO happy to see my little baby. She is fat and healthy Thank God! She didn't remember me at first but after a while started to warm up to Papa. We went shopping for supplies and I bought the store out. :smile:

I feel so much better right now, without a thought about the task ahead. My baby is healthy and that is the most important thing in the world to me. Tomorrow we get new passport photos and head to the Embassy.

I bought a wading pool for the neighborhood kids and they are all playing in it as I write this. The smiling faces and laughter made me feel great. It's all worth it now. Somehow all the anxiety has melted away. Jalo is fine and I'm elated. I'm in my second home with my second family.

Thank you, Thank you for all your support! I'll keep you posted. Heck, I feel like playing pool tonight. There is a big room near my hotel called Players. I don't think I could miss a ball right now!
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Love DOES make the world go 'round. Whodathunkit? :groucho:

You sound genuinely happy... happy from the heart. That's good. That's VERY good. ;):smile:
 
Right on Jay....

jay helfert said:
I am here now after a VERY long trip. Bunny and Jalo came to my hotel. I was SOOOO happy to see my little baby. She is fat and healthy Thank God! She didn't remember me at first but after a while started to warm up to Papa. We went shopping for supplies and I bought the store out. :smile:

I feel so much better right now, without a thought about the task ahead. My baby is healthy and that is the most important thing in the world to me. Tomorrow we get new passport photos and head to the Embassy.

I bought a wading pool for the neighborhood kids and they are all playing in it as I write this. The smiling faces and laughter made me feel great. It's all worth it now. Somehow all the anxiety has melted away. Jalo is fine and I'm elated. I'm in my second home with my second family.

Thank you, Thank you for all your support! I'll keep you posted. Heck, I feel like playing pool tonight. There is a big room near my hotel called Players. I don't think I could miss a ball right now!
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Jay, this has got to be the greatest post ever written on AZ....I am so happy for you right now and wish you guys even more luck to come...

your friend,

Jeff

see you soon buddy...in Vegas...
 
Jay,
Contact Jeff, AZ name is Masirib5. He just retired there from my neck of the woods and he is an awesome person.
 
Happy to hear things are moving along in the positive. Great news that your little girl is healthy. Looking forward to reading a positive and happy outcome when this is done. Johnnyt
 
jay helfert said:
I am here now after a VERY long trip. Bunny and Jalo came to my hotel. I was SOOOO happy to see my little baby. She is fat and healthy Thank God! She didn't remember me at first but after a while started to warm up to Papa. We went shopping for supplies and I bought the store out. :smile:

I feel so much better right now, without a thought about the task ahead. My baby is healthy and that is the most important thing in the world to me. Tomorrow we get new passport photos and head to the Embassy.

I bought a wading pool for the neighborhood kids and they are all playing in it as I write this. The smiling faces and laughter made me feel great. It's all worth it now. Somehow all the anxiety has melted away. Jalo is fine and I'm elated. I'm in my second home with my second family.

Thank you, Thank you for all your support! I'll keep you posted. Heck, I feel like playing pool tonight. There is a big room near my hotel called Players. I don't think I could miss a ball right now!
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Great news, Jay! Now you're a papa to all those neighborhood kids. :)

I feel sorry for all the players in Players right now. They'll never know what hit 'em!
 
jay helfert said:
I am here now after a VERY long trip. Bunny and Jalo came to my hotel. I was SOOOO happy to see my little baby. She is fat and healthy Thank God! She didn't remember me at first but after a while started to warm up to Papa. We went shopping for supplies and I bought the store out. :smile:

I feel so much better right now, without a thought about the task ahead. My baby is healthy and that is the most important thing in the world to me. Tomorrow we get new passport photos and head to the Embassy.

I bought a wading pool for the neighborhood kids and they are all playing in it as I write this. The smiling faces and laughter made me feel great. It's all worth it now. Somehow all the anxiety has melted away. Jalo is fine and I'm elated. I'm in my second home with my second family.

Thank you, Thank you for all your support! I'll keep you posted. Heck, I feel like playing pool tonight. There is a big room near my hotel called Players. I don't think I could miss a ball right now!
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Yeah, that flight is a long one! I think I spent 23 hours (each way) in the air on my last trip to the Philippines. But it's sure worth the trip.

I'm glad that things aren't as bad as you seemed to feel on your first post. I know that helpless feeling when you're 8,000 miles away from loved ones who you feel are in a bad situation, and there doesn't seem to be anything you can do but throw money at the problem. I got really fed up with Western Union charges too. lol

I don't know if you know Linds. He's cuemaker and pool table manufacturer and IIRC he's in Cubao. He's also a regular on AZ Billiards. He was a very close friend to Sir Edwin Reyes. He's also a great guy who loves the sport and the players. If you get a chance to look him up, it would be to your advantage. He knows the PI pool scene better than anyone I know and would probably be happy to steer you. He's been a great friend to me for several years.

Hope all goes well and of course if theres anything you need, let me know. I do have a good friend who's a judge in Cebu if you need any legal help.

Sherm
 
jay helfert said:
Tomorrow I leave again for Manila. But this time there is no tournament or job that beckons me. It is because of my daughter that I'm going. Jalo is nine months old now, and it's come to my attention in the last few months, that she has not been as well cared for as I would like. Three weeks ago she nearly died from Bronchial Pneumonia. If she didn't have a parent (me) who could pay the hefty hospital bills she would not have received the care she did. Many other filipino babies might have perished in similar circumstances.

For me this trip is the start for making arrangements to bring her to the USA. My goal is to get her a US passport. I'm not sure how difficult that is going to be. One thing I do know is that I can't accomplish much over here. I have to go there to get something done. So that is what this trip is about. I love my little miracle child and I want the best for her. I could not live with myself if something happened to her and I wasn't there for her.

I hesitated until the last minute to write about this, although a few of you already know because I told you about the problems I was having. I'm not sure why I'm posting now other than to ask for your support, and if anyone who lives over there can help me I'm all ears. I just want to take care of Jalo. She is a helpless child who can't take care of herself. I owe her that much at least.

If all goes well, maybe I can hit a few poolrooms at night. Nothing would make me happier than to go to One Side in a celebratory mood. Right now my focus is somewhere else though. Pool will have to be on the back burner this trip. I do appreciate all the support I get from my AZ family. :smiling-heart:
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Good luck in your quest, Jay. It is a noble one and one that I respect.
JoeyA
 
cuesmith said:
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I don't know if you know Linds. He's cuemaker and pool table manufacturer and IIRC he's in Cubao. Sherm
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I'd betcha Jay probably knows Linds' favorite pair of shoes! ;)

Glad to see you smiling like the cheshire cat Jay. You're a very blessed man, and you are reaping part of what you've sewn. Super awesome deed getting a pool for the neighborhood kids. You must feel like royalty there with such welcoming warm people. Enjoy!


KK9 <-- encouraging Jay to get into the pool scene there and offer up some more great stories, insights and pic's
 
to: some guy in his 2nd home with his other family...

jay helfert said:
I am here now after a VERY long trip. Bunny and Jalo came to my hotel. I was SOOOO happy to see my little baby. She is fat and healthy Thank God! She didn't remember me at first but after a while started to warm up to Papa. We went shopping for supplies and I bought the store out. :smile:

I feel so much better right now, without a thought about the task ahead. My baby is healthy and that is the most important thing in the world to me. Tomorrow we get new passport photos and head to the Embassy.

I bought a wading pool for the neighborhood kids and they are all playing in it as I write this. The smiling faces and laughter made me feel great. It's all worth it now. Somehow all the anxiety has melted away. Jalo is fine and I'm elated. I'm in my second home with my second family.

Thank you, Thank you for all your support! I'll keep you posted. Heck, I feel like playing pool tonight. There is a big room near my hotel called Players. I don't think I could miss a ball right now!
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all i want to say is, whoops, it was already said by Mr. J...

Mr. J said:
Jay, this has got to be the greatest post ever written on AZ....I am so happy for you right now and wish you guys even more luck to come...

your friend,

Jeff

see you soon buddy...in Vegas...
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i will just add...

jay, that was "THE" "PERFECT POST"

a good way for all of us to start the day, tks,
smokey
 
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