Update

Alright, because so many people have responded and seem to be really happy with the program, I am going to put in the extra effort to sort this mess out and continue the program. I am going to make a few very important changes though, and probably only run it in 6 month intervals. Just a heads up.. that each month I am planning to have each member (thats over 200 of you) email me each month to let me know your gift has been sent.. and I am also going to ask that you pay the extra .40 or so cents for delivery confirmation on each package sent. This will not only help you to know when your gift was received, but it will also help me to figure out when and where your gift is going. Gifts MUST go out by the 15th, no more acceptions unless you email me (AND your pal - I will not do this for you) in advance. But I do suggest that you give me atleast the first week into the month to sort and reassign the list. Because the program is going to run in shorter intervals, I am not at this time, going to accept new applications/questionnaires. Come June, I will make a bunch of posts advertising the program again and take new pals in. Hopefully by then we can have a strong system going. I still ask that you give me the month of March to sort this out, remember I still have double senders and alot of non-receivers to sort through. Alot of you have expressed that you'de like to keep your current pal, and I will do my best in keeping you paired up so long as the person you have isnt removed from the program for whatever reason. Most of you have sent your Marches gift out, which is extremely kind of you and really goes to prove that you are in this program with your heart... but the program will not officially be back up until April. (please no emails or PM's telling me you hadnt received your gift for March) I am sure there is a ton more I want to add, and will continue to do so over the rest of the month, so keep an eye out for updates. P.S: if you are a pal that is receiving 2 or more gifts a month, and I dont know about you.. please be honest and let me know... it will make things soooooooo much easier! :)

Anissa,  Thank you so much for all you've been doing for this program.  I can only imagine the stress you've been going through with all the mix ups.  I myself received a gift last month from who I thought was my current pal, but must have been from my "old" pal.  I even came on here & thanked my new pal for the gift & to say the least, it caused a bit of confusion.  lol  I'm glad we are going to keep the secret pal program because it's alot of fun for so many of us. I know you don't want us to send out our gifts for March, but I'm gonna do it anyway, because I don't want my pal to go a month without a gift, and if I get a gift that's fine, if not, that's fine too.  I enjoy giving more than receiving anyway.  My pal is so grateful that it's a pleasure to just send her things. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks again for all the work you've done & continue to do.  If there's any way I can be of any help, please let me know.  God Bless!!

Hi again Anissa!! Thanks again for keeping this program going! I soo totally appreciate all you are doing to keep it alive! I would love to keep my same seret pal if at all possible. (Even though she already figured out who I am!) She is great! But I understand you have a lot to go through so just keep us all posted! I am sending my March gift out tomorrow to my pal. My daughter and I picked out the stuff together especially for my pal so I want to be sure she gets it. (my daughter loves to help me pick out gifts and also picks her own stuff to send my secret pal) I hope this gets easier for you. Thank you again! Kari Friesen (karisdesk)

I always pay for delivery confirmation and insurance on mine. I hope you get this sorted out soon. I don't envy your task a bit.

Anissa...first I wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you have put in to this program.  I, for one, really appreciate it.  If you would like someone to help you out, please let me know.  I have plenty of time on my hands.  I would like to keep my pal that I have, if possible.  I have received my gift for the month, and I have also mailed out my gift to my secret pal, and everything seems to be working fine with us.  As I said before, please let me know if you would like some help!!

Thanks so much Anissa!!!!  Carmen

I have to repeat the hearty THANK YOU for all the work you're doing.  I don't know what the problems are (and I don't need to know), but I hope you can get things straightened out and running smoothly.   I have already received my gift for March, and I am prepared to send my March gift out - it is only fair after all.  I would love to keep my pal if at all possible!! Again...THANK YOU ANISSA!!  Your hard work is appreciated very much!!

I am feeling for you baby.... I do not envy you in the least and am very sorry you have to go through this...I love the person who buys for me and the one I buy for as well. I too will be sending my March gift out though it may be a little after the 15th because I just got home and have loads to do....Thanks for all your hard work...Sending you a big hug! Chris