Just when I thought I'd get through the holidays with no tears...

[moosmom]

Oh you guys!! Your posts have me in tears again. I always forget the wonderful family/friends I have here on PT. That is worth it's weight in gold!!

Catty1,

You're absolutely right. He could've been a little more diplomatic about it by saying he didn't want to discuss it. It would have prevented the sob fest afterwards. I shouldn't be surprized, because our phone calls ALWAYS end in him yelling at me for one reason or another.

Sana,

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's times like that, that really put a damper on what is supposed to be a happy time.

[CountryWolf07]

Donna,
I know how that's like. My brothers and I don't always agree, see eye-to-eye on a lot of things, but we are family. I know it's hard! He should be supporting you for what you do! Chin up.

[sana]

Sana,

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's times like that, that really put a damper on what is supposed to be a happy time.

Yea..you're right..and guess what its been 4 months since today since Squirtle left me can this moment get any worse? Hoping you are getting through your matter. Hugs and hoping everything goes well

[krazyaboutkatz]

Donna, what you are doing is AWESOME! Please don't let your brother make you think otherwise. He may not get it, but we all do here. I wish I could do just a fraction of what you do to help animals. Keep up the good work!

I totally agree and I couldn't have said it any better. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year Donna.

[carole]

Oh Donna, i am really sorry you are so upset, and i certainly understand how you must be feeling, he does not have to agree with what you do, but what about having respect for you,and what you do,honestly he needs a good kick up the bum, and show some maturity here.

He seems to be all over the place with you, one minute as generous as can be and the next yelling at you, so uncalled for.

You just keep you head up high my girl, and remember you are speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves, and you have the love and respect from everyone here who knows you and what a great person you are.

HUGS my friend and CHEER UP,just you think of those cute lil puppies you are helping and that will put a smile on your face.,and go talk to your ROCK,you know he will make everything so much better.

[Anikaca77]

Oh, Donna - remember, friends are the family we choose with our heart. You cannot pick your relatives, but you can pick your friends, and I'm sure we all outnumber him in thinking you're doing a good thing with both the new job and with fighting puppy mills!

Well said Karen.....I will need to remember this when my brother and sister make fun of me for rescuing cats.

Melissa

[boomersooner]

Donna...you are a hero in my eyes.....I know you want that sort of affirmation from your brother, but just know you have lots and lots and lots and lots of people who respect and honor what you believe in. Don't let his harsh words ruin the good feeling you should have in your heart for helping those babies. People like you will have jewels in your crown one day.

[cassiesmom]

i believe that you are doing a tremendous job donna, and i read you threads regularly to be informed about all the wonderful things you are doing for our pet friends.
Just remember....all of us here, and all of the pets you have saved think you're the best thing since sliced bread

right!

[Laura's Babies]

Donna, you are a brave wonderful woman who stands up for those who can't speak for themselves, you should be PROUD of what you do and should NOT let just one person who disagrees with you get you down because you have so many more standing behind you, PROUD of what you do! You know he is a jerk and would have a jerks reaction.

I have not a doubt in my mind that if someday the world turned on him and he was not able to speak or defend himself, you would be right there to defend and look after his rights and God have mercy on anyone who got in your way!

Don't let one negative wipe out all the positive! We are here rooting for you!

[RICHARD]

Kinda hooking a trailer onto what Karen said about picking your friends?


I have my dad's eyes, my mom's hair, but they both let me pick my nose.

[phesina]

Oh Donna, I am so very VERY sorry you had to be subjected to that. From your brother too, after he led you on to talk about it, and to whom you are so much more vulnerable than the puppy-mill dirtbags yelling at you.

You ROCK, lady, and you'll ROLL with this!

You are doing something so awesome (in the literal, not just the slang meaning of the word), so powerful, so productive and meaningful! I admire you so very, very much, and I am sure that everyone else here (and everywhere!) who knows of your actions does too.

Words (at least not words i could get away with saying in this forum) cannot express my rage at your brother for doing this to you.

We are sending you warm wishes of healing and strengthening energies. Be at peace, Donna. This jerk is a holdover from a previous century/millenium/aeon and will be evolved beyond, One Fine Day.

from us all: Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, Bob, Sparkler, and Pat

[wombat2u2004]

but they both let me pick my nose.

Betcha I can get bigger ones out than you.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Donna I'll say it a million times... I think what you are doing with the puppy mill protesting is AWESOME. I would love to get an opportunity to do the same thing. (Only I don't think I would be very nice to those uneducated people) I have never had a good relationship with my sister, heck I don't even have one with my mother. I'm sorry that he said those things to you and made you cry, but remember how thankful we PT'ers and also those animals are for what you are doing! I, for one, applaud you!

[Alysser]

Donna, I am so sorry. Some people really are just ignorant to things, but at least you tried. I am having problems with one of my siblings right now to, trust me I know how you feel. You tried, nothing wrong with that. (((Hugs))) Please try and enjoy Christmas I am always here to lend an ear.

As for what you are doing for the puppy mills, I am proud of you!! It's great to see people like you taking actions for the animals.

[Marigold2]

If it wasn't for my parents and children I would be sane.
Donna your brother is very wrong and you are correct, so stick to your guns and don't let him bother you.
You goodness and kindness is what the holidays are all about.
Head up ole girl.
Don't let anyone rain on your parade.