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PLEASE HOLD OFF ON SENDING YOUR GIFTS UNTIL I CAN FIGURE THIS OUT... (unless you want to send it with the risk of not receiving one in return) Unfortunately I have to make this post and I am doing so out of stress, anger and disappointment in alot of the 'members' who signed up for this program. Over the weekend I tried to go through the countless emails (most of which didnt include usernames) to assign and reassign new pals, to remove deadbeat senders and to reorganize. Last month was a BREEZE compared to this month, even though I had to remove 18 members for February. This month is a completely different story...

For some reason, some people arent sending to who they are supposed to. When contacted, they are STILL sending to their 2006 pals. This means that the people they were assigned to for 2007 arent getting their gifts, and the people they are STILL sending to are getting that gift plus the gift from the new pal they were assigned to. I have nearly HALF of my members claiming they have not recieved a gift or there has been a mixup. This is rediculous!!

I have checked and double checked to be 100% positive that this wasnt a mix up on my end, but everything checks out the way it SHOULD be. Trust me when I say, I can deal with stress, ohhhh boy have I been tested, I can even handle my anger after considering beating the stuffing out of a few pillows, but I do not know how to get a handle on what is supposed to be RESPONSIBLE ADULTS!


I dont know what to do at this point.. it is impossible for me to figure out this mess and reorganize/reassign before March gifts are to be sent out, however I feel terrible wanting to call it quits on the program because of the people who DO take this seriously and are enjoying themselves. I am totally open to suggestions on how to resolve this.. or maybe I should just come up with a more reliable (smaller) program for those of us *****ALLY want to be a part of this.

Oh.. and how much are you willing to wage that HALF of the people in the program dont even come here and READ these notes?

Now.. where's that pillow?

Anissa, I am sorry you are having to deal with such a mess at this time. I appreciate all you do to keep this program going. Please know if I can be of any help just let me know and again thanks for all you do.  Pssstttt............ heres a nice fluffy pillow........ Linda R (nursecharming)

Anissa... You are doing an amazing job..it isn't you believe me...Either people just aren't getting it or they can't read...but it isn't you...I'm not sure how you do it but I think those not following the game have to be accountable..not you...it's ashame because those of us *****ally want to take this seriously are being puncished by those who aren't...I'm not sure what the answer is but you are amazing....thank you for all your hard work!

Hi again Anissa! I still thank you for all you do. I do think it is unfortunate that people cannot follow simple rules and take responsibility for what they willingly signed up for! The rules you put out were VERY clear and straight forward, yet they signed up for this program knowing they would be assigned a NEW secret pal and that they would need to send a monthly gift and hopefully make a new friendship. I think some people suck for signing up for the program, knowing the rules ahead of time, and then do not follow through. I am sorry this is causing you so much stress. Like I said in a previous email, most people dont even know what all is involved to keep a program going and how many COUNTLESS hours you are taking away from your family so you can VOLUNTEER your time to keep the program going.  Besides the fact that when you are stressed out from something like this, the time you do spend with your family may not be a good as it should cause you are sooo stressed. People are so inconsiderate. Maybe a smaller program is in order? I think whatever you decide it has to be managable for you. You are after all the one who VOLUNTEERED to continue running this program. It would be unfortunate if you did quit cause the program would go away, but if it was revamped to a smaller group then the people who are serious would more than likely enjoy it more. Please keep us posted on what you plan to do and what changes will be made to the program. I wish I lived closer to you so I could offer to help you out. Good luck to you.

Anissa, I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this.  Is there anything that I can do to help? I have enjoyed this program, with some issues as you know but not at the cost of your sanity or for all the stuffing in the pillows in your house  lol    take care sweetie,     

Anissa,   Once again thank you for all you do. Hope everything works itself out without you losing your sanity!! :) Hugs,

Anissa, Thanks so much for working on this.  I cannot imagine how frustrated you must be.  I appreciate all of  your hard work.  My pal is sending me great things and the person I'm sending to has acknowledged mine.  I wish I could help. The bad news is that there are probably even more that aren't receiving gifts.  I went most of last year without and didn't say much.  I enjoy sending more than the receiving, so it wasn't too big of a deal.  I'm sure there are others in the same situation. I'm not sure how many have signed up or how to correct the problem, but I respect your opinion and trust that you will make the right decision.    I'm going to keep you and the entire program, including those who are not fulfilling their obligations, in my prayers. Big hugs, Wanda

Hello Anissa,

Sorry to hear that you are having a bad day..... If there is anything that you would like for me to help you with i will...... I just asked to join this and i've heard that you do such a great job keep this together.....I'm sure that you can do it....If you need anything please let me know.

Lave.......

 

 

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry you are having issues with this and that there are people who can't get it figured out to make your life easier. It really isn't that hard!!!! If there is anything I can do to help from here, please let me know!  I will keep you in my prayers and your pillows too! lol  I hope it gets easier, and if a smaller group is in line, I think that is fine. I'm good with my outgoing and ingoing!  Good luck sweetie! Thank you so much for all you do for this program!!!! I really appreciate you!!!!!! big hugs, Becky

I thank You about everything thatyou are doing and have done..I have had confusion with my pal because her "old" pal i guess is still sending her gifts and as im REALLY new to this whole site i was worried that someone else that maybe i was suppose to have wasnt getting a gift. I had recieved my gift from my pal and i love it....Plus i have my next gift to be sent out to my "pal" that i hope is actually my pal....Just figure out what you can when you have time...dont stress it cause in the end the "true" people that want to do this will wait....