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10-13-21, 08:35 AM | ||
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10-13-21, 08:40 AM | |
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Thank you for the support. I really appreciate it. I lost three friends this year after losing my husband and mother. It has not been a good year. Let's get back to a happier discussion!
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10-13-21, 08:47 AM | ||
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you are still grieving of your loved ones and I did not know this is what you were referring to.. So, if you explained your why, I would have understood more. The more a person knows the more they understand. I'm a Christian and my beliefs about Christmas and give giving and getting into debt or trying to please people, is my stance against the whole extravaganza. Plus, I already don't have these family members so I do know how it feels. Maybe understand my why about the whole i got this and I got that and etc. I'm always going to bring it back around to the real, purpose for the Season and that is Jesus' birth. let me know if I need to explain more.
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10-13-21, 08:50 AM | |
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Cheryl,I am not going to waste my time or breath. I do not owe any explanation to you. This is not a gift exchange in a religious group. That would serve your needs and ideals better. We are not even supposed to discuss religion here.
No one ever suggested going into debt to exchange gifts here. This is supposed to be a happy thing. You are turning it into something else. It is all in your head. I am done talking to you.
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10-13-21, 08:55 AM | ||
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I didn't ask for an explanation. I'm not one to read about what's going on to know about your losses.. So, understand where I'm coming from.. Had I known, I would have replied respectfully to your plight.
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10-13-21, 09:17 AM | ||
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Please let this thread get back to its original intent so it doesn't get shut down.
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10-13-21, 09:30 AM | ||
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I certainly don't think anyone should have to fully explain in order to receive a respectful response from others. I also don't think any of us need a full understanding for Sherry to decide not to serve in the role of elf this year. Anywhoo let's get back to a more enjoyable discussion as Sherry suggested and post who is in this year as Anne's original post indicates the rules of the exchange are ! This exchange has worked BEAUTIFULLY for years because of the cheerful givers on this forum!
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10-13-21, 09:30 AM | ||
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Giving suggestions.. I guess I'm hitting some nerves in you. Best way for this to stop is not to reply and get on with suggestions to make the exchange pleasant for all
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