A word of thanks - ThinnerTimes

sdgrrl · 06-08-2007, 04:15 PM

I'm trying to find the right words here to adequately acknowledge and thank my dear family by choice on here. Mike in NY had the right idea, to let the thread die. I was tempted to post in return, (and had a REALLY scathing post all thought up for him!) but it felt too high school for me to comment. I had no idea that the individual involved was such a loose cannon, and I apologize for antagonizing such a nut case. I didn't know I was sticking my head so far into the lion's cage.

The other piece of this situation is the profound respect and love I feel for all of you who took up "sickles and torches" on my behalf. Not having a large (or very functional) family system, I have over the past year and a half come to count on this forum for a large part of my support system. I have Michelle and my kids, and you good people, and I thank our Creator for every one of you. I was touched by the people who do not know me rising to my defense, and I thank each and every one of you who let this guy have both barrels.

Something else came of this that caught me by surprise (happily). John (Porsch951) was on line when the nutcase went off. He immediately got on the thread (unknownst to me) and really put him in his place. He then pm'd me to see if I was okay. One thing lead to another, and we ended up the only 2 on the forum at like 2:00am, still talking and getting to know one another. I tell you all this because his beginning on this forum was a little rocky. I have long said that one of my greatest joys in life is to find out that a negative first impression of someone is wrong and that they are good people that I want in my life. John is just such a person, and I want everyone to know how he stepped up and was my champion last night. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, John. This is not to say that I value his caring more than anyone else's. This is me saying I was wrong and I'm not afraid to admit it and make amends. This is one of the things we talked about last night.

So the "sorry" thread gets buried today, the nutcase gets banned from our forum, and I have experienced the love and protection of this family. Thanks is such an inadequate word. You all have moved me to tears, every single one of you. I'm so proud to know you all.

Jeanie · 06-08-2007, 04:51 PM

How could we not love you???? You are one hell of a lady. Like I said in the other post you are a woman with class, and you show that all the time!

Miss Kitty · 06-08-2007, 06:07 PM

Ahhhh...who couldn't love you? You are one awesome lady! I started reading the posts early this morning and was shocked and disgusted! I don't like to feed into the sickies that show up in here, so I decided to just bite my tongue (or fingers!) and not say anything. Let me tell you though, I was in and out of my house today and I was always logging in on here to check on what was going on! Let's all breathe and get back to our lovely family on here! Good to hear John was helpful to you...He's a good guy!

Alleusion · 06-08-2007, 06:23 PM

You know I love you Donna......now where's my toaster!

*side topic* Donna, I have happy happy good news, I'm going to have to call you about it later.

sdgrrl · 06-08-2007, 06:36 PM

I'm looking forward to it Jenny! Did N.S. drop off the face of the earth? Whatever it is, I'm sure you deserve it in spades. Call me later this evening--I'm feeling a nap attack coming on, and I have to check my eyelids for light leaks!

porshh951 · 06-08-2007, 06:59 PM

Oh wow you made a thread about it? haha

Listen the guy was obviously just a jerk and not worth you're breath. Its one thing to have a message mis understood(which is what I thought that thread was about) and its quite another to call someone a name like that. Don't waste another minute thinking about his stupid@#.

On another note I didn't even know I had a bad impression with you...so im glad thats over and done with. lol. I'm a pretty direct guy and I don't like hearing from people they can't do something....especially women since I believe so much in them and have seen them do so many many amazing things.

The stories I could share. haha I work around strong women all day. That whole 1950's bs way of thinking seriously needs to be kicked to the curb. Women are every bit as capable as men are.

listen to me...ranting again. im sorry.

You are a incredable women donna. I could tell by our conversation. I'm glad you consider me a friend and more importantly im glad I was there when you needed someone. Its what friends are for. You come across very compassionate and loving and that must be a joy for you're son(reffering to last night).

I think he is very lucky indeed to have a women like you in his life. I told my mom today what you said and she smiled. So thanks for making my mom smile. She needs it more than ever these days(long story).

rainrain · 06-08-2007, 07:28 PM

smooches to you darling...you know I would put up my dukes for you anytime...and coming from this non confrontational vilolence hating chick...well, thats saying something!!

chilmoe · 06-08-2007, 07:29 PM

hugs donna, you know I love you!

justawoman · 06-08-2007, 08:04 PM

Hugsssssssss Donna!

And like others said you have amazing class because like you read in the post I didn't have the class you and others had including Pat as I wanted to tell him to eat meat right away and choke...But I am evil like that..I did bite my tongue and not write that to him only for the sake of this forum...That was the most absurd post I think I have ever read on this forum....So I thank you for showing so much class

sdgrrl · 06-08-2007, 08:07 PM

Hey, Michelle (right?)
Your birthing time is very soon--how are you feeling? Are they going to induce, c-section or let nature bring your little man home?

Thanks for the kind words, BTW.