I don't understand

I was one of those people and excuse me whats this with cliques..... I have no clue who these people are and I don't think you should of said that.  Just because someone doesn't respond right away doesn't mean that they don't care.  If you need to vent come on here and vent  DO NOT  say we are cliques.  We are all together in this and no one is different.  Did you ever stop and think that maybe some of the people are browsing because they want to become members? Or maybe people from other states are just browsing...Don't you ever say that anyone on here isn't important enough!!!!!!! Sorry for your family's troubles and I hope that all goes well.... I will keep your family and Barb in my prayers. Marsha

Marsha, Sorry that you can't accept someone else letting go when you have had issues with day care people and posted here. How would you feel if one of your day care kids or your child was in the hospital and you posted expecting positives and got no replies? My comment about cliques is just that, there are some groups that are super great friends and others kind of feel like that is a set group and hard to break in. I did enjoy talking with you at coffee a couple weeks ago. Karen

Karen- Unfortunately, many of us ole-timers have gone away. There are numerous reasons that I'm not going to get into here, but there you have it. Most of the people left on this board are very new (4 months out or less) and they wouldn't know who Barb is, even though she's loved by everyone she's touched. WE know who she is and that is what's most important.  All my love to you and yours, Farrah

Thanks Farrah,  maybe I am just super stressed ans over-sensitive. I know I have pissed some off but man, I spoke how I feel on here sometimes. Maybe that is why I don't post very often. Hugs to you and yours, Karen, Nemi monster and Laurie

I had a post the other day to which 90 people viewed but 5 of them responded.  I'm not complaining, I just assume that people don't know what to say or haven't had that experience.  I DON'T assume that they dont' care, because I know better than that. 

If I had any brains I would have snuggled with Nemi and gone back to bed.

I've been thinking of you all day and I have to say that I apologize for sounding harsh.  I hope that everything is getting better for Laurie and Barb.

Karen, I'm really sorry that your daugther and Barb are having difficulties. I know Barb and think she's an amazing lady. I too read your post and I am greatful for your passing along the information, I like so many others scan the boards whenever I can throughout my day, and sometimes I get interupted with work (go figure! LOL) and have to come back to the post later to post an answer. I've been on the boards for under a year, so I wouldn't call myself an old timer by any means, but I really do feel that your attack on the group calling it cliquey is unfair. I realize your stressed and worried about your loved one but that really is no excuse for hurting others here. Like others have said, we are all in the is together, and keeping those struggling in our thoughts and prayers I would think is far more effective in supporting them, than 50 ppl responding to your message that they are sorry those folks are ill and they hope they get better soon, and will keep those folks in thier prayers.  I really do think an appology would be in order.  

I have already admitted that I am having a very stressful time. I did NOT state my feelings to hurt people.  Sorry you don't think that is good enough.

Hi Karen~ I'm one of those people who by now have read your posting and the results several times.  I'm kind of an 'old-timer' by the fact I had surgery in May 2005.  My doctor is out of Duluth, so I haven't met Barb, but she sounds like an awesome person to have as cheerleader. Nope--I haven't met you either, although I'd like to someday. I just want to respond by saying I give you a whole lot of credit for handling the stresses in your life.  It sure isn't easy chasing after a toddler, nor is it easy having a chronically ill person in your life. You are one strong lady!        And with the mindless eating and chocolates--I can so relate... Take care, and God bless~ ((HUG)) **SUE**