onaemtnest

Ah Quiltymom....I'm so sorry that your SP hasn't followed the guidelines much less have the manners to take the time to write and acknowledge what I'm sure was a well thought out package sent by you.

I along with Mary will say thank-you, it won't be the same but I acknowledge your kindness and commitment in sending the November package out to another member. You are sweetie for doing that.

Maybe 'just' maybe life has dealt a blow to your SP. As my husband always says...."Give other people the benefit of the doubt" oh sigh, that is hard for me to do sometimes...but maybe just maybe a thank-you and explaination will still come your way. Until then huggers and a big Thank-You from me to you!!!!!!

onaemtnest

Hi Karen....I may be out of line here, and you didn't ask for advice....but I think Lori should be notified when people don't follow the guidelines. I agree with your kindness in not wanting to burden Lori with this. But if we aren't forthright in telling her she'll never know and won't have the option of correcting wrong behavior.

It might be that your SP didn't realize that it was a guideline to send a thank-you....the SP should have had the manners without the guidelines but bottom line....JMHO here, the basic guidelines are simple enough. Should a partner not follow through, Lori can contact that SP and ask them to follow through and should they continue to abuse the guidelines, I don't think they should be allowed to participate in this GREAT SWAP.

Gigi07

YES!!! My SP package arrived!!!! Thank you catpawski for an awesome package and being my Nov. SP Angel!! The package is personalized as if we knew each other!! Very nice!!! Will try to post a pic later this evening! Thank you... Thank you.... Thank you very much!

quiltymom

Onaemtnest that is so nice of you I appericate it!!! I just lost my mom to cancer had my youngest son in for a heart cath and helping my best friend take care of her husband who has pics diease plus made card for our troops in Pakistan plus stockings plus all the charities I do and I stll thanked my partners!!!! So to me there are no excuses she has had more than enough time. I did mention to Lori!! Warm hugs and thanks!!!!! Quiltymom Sue

grammyj

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY my Nov Package came today from Linda C. THANK YOU Linda!! Love every thing & love love love the little sheep thimble and apron !!! There's all kinds of goodies in my package, I'm going to try to post a picture when i get back from my quilt club meeting tonight. Thanks again Linda,
Janice

onaemtnest

Great News!!!! Hearing more SP are arriving from Angels!!!! Can't wait for that bench to be taken over by pigeons and squirrels and no longer occupied by our Quilty friends!

onaemtnest

Hi Sue...
You are welcome. I so agree you have been extraordinarily busy with everything you have explained in your post. The difference between you and the SP that hasn't 'found the time' to write a quick thank-you and you... is that you have the manners to make sure a kindness is acknowledged.

I too, would like to extend my deepest condolences in the loss of you Mom. Also know that I pray that your youngest son's medical issues are under control. Your friend is blessed to have you for a friend to help in her time of need. You yourself lady must be one very special Angel indeed.

With Warmest Smiles and Hugs.....

carrot

Onalee, no- you are not out of line. Let me explain my thinking... my brother was diagnosed with multiple myeloma 4 yrs ago and he depended on me to go with him and his wife to the doctors and things that they needed help with around the house... or to sit with him while his wife worked. They lived 2 hours away and between working myself and driving to him constantly took a toll on me. I understand very well what Marty is going through and I understand even more what Lori is going through trying to be there for Marty. At the time this is the decision I made and I am sure I would do it again. God bless you Lori and for anyone else on this board that is taking care of a freind or relative. I feel I am a much better person for the things my brother taught me during his struggle.

carrot

I recieved my Nov sp package from Brenda21 today. She sent a very nice package and I will try to post a picture this weekend.. Thanks Brenda !!!

LindaC

Janice
so glad you finally got your package. I know that you collect thimbles and I thought that the irish sheep one would be a little bit different. Hope you had a great meeting. LindaC