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[Medusa]

I was going to refrain from posting but I feel that I have to speak up. Yes, Marigold has said some insensitive remarks, it's true. So have we all at one time or another, if not on PT, then at other times in other places. I'm not defending her remarks, just gently reminding us all, myself included, that she's part of the PT family.

A few years ago when I was oh so sad b/c I didn't know if my son would be able to come home for Christmas, I posted about it and she immediately PM'd me and invited me to spend Christmas w/her family. She gave me her phone number and directions to her home. She didn't really "know" me but she had enough compassion for me and trust in me to do that. As it turned out, I didn't go b/c the weather was horrible and I was afraid to drive that far in bad weather and perhaps drive back at night w/my lousy night vision. We spoke on the phone and again she comforted me and told me that I was welcome to join her family for the festivities. I will always remember her kindness when I needed it most. She just recently posted about rescuing a baby raccoon that, sadly, needed to be PTS. That was our opportunity to see a side of her that I wish we could see more of and to assure her that she did a good thing.

I hope that she's learned from all of this. I sure have.

[Marigold2]

You know Mary you are always welcome here.
We might not always agree but I have such respect and love for you. Doesn't matter that we have never met, I love you just the same for your intelligence, wit and kindness. I am not always the most tactful person here but I am honest.
And yes I have learned a lot. Learned about people in a way that surprised me.
I have learned that if I make a general comment about something, some will take offense for they see themselves in that comment when it was never thought of or directed toward them. They take offense when none was meant, it's within themselves that the offense takes place.
I am not one to take offense easily so it is hard for me to understand when people are so sensitive to any random comment.
But as I have said I have learned.
I have also learned to use the ignore button, tis lovely.
Anyway....
Several of you asked me to repost the pictures and I have. It is in general under Mgrandson.

I was going to refrain from posting but I feel that I have to speak up. Yes, Marigold has said some insensitive remarks, it's true. So have we all at one time or another, if not on PT, then at other times in other places. I'm not defending her remarks, just gently reminding us all, myself included, that she's part of the PT family.

A few years ago when I was oh so sad b/c I didn't know if my son would be able to come home for Christmas, I posted about it and she immediately PM'd me and invited me to spend Christmas w/her family. She gave me her phone number and directions to her home. She didn't really "know" me but she had enough compassion for me and trust in me to do that. As it turned out, I didn't go b/c the weather was horrible and I was afraid to drive that far in bad weather and perhaps drive back at night w/my lousy night vision. We spoke on the phone and again she comforted me and told me that I was welcome to join her family for the festivities. I will always remember her kindness when I needed it most. She just recently posted about rescuing a baby raccoon that, sadly, needed to be PTS. That was our opportunity to see a side of her that I wish we could see more of and to assure her that she did a good thing.

I hope that she's learned from all of this. I sure have.

[caseysmom]

Your incorrect in this, if I take offense often it is for the people you are offending not for myself. That is what makes some of us have empathy.

[Cataholic]

I have learned that if I make a general comment about something, some will take offense for they see themselves in that comment when it was never thought of or directed toward them. They take offense when none was meant, it's within themselves that the offense takes place.

I am not one to take offense easily so it is hard for me to understand when people are so sensitive to any random comment

Let's see, I am neither uneducated, overweight, of Mexican heritage, poor, on public assistance, non-english speaking, in need of cosmetic surgery, nor in a vegatative state. THOSE were the "issues" that drew my ire (and others) in your postings. You just don't or can't get it.

Maybe the latter part of the quoted piece explains more than we know. And, for the ones that want to jump in for your defense, that last line in the quoted piece was but a thinly veiled insult. Again. From the person that has 'learned'.

Uh huh.

[Bonny]

Caseysmom & Cataholic, WHATEVER YOUR LIKE A PAIR OF OLD BROKEN RECORDS.

[Bonny]

Whatever!

[moosmom]

AMEN Bonny!!!!

[carole]

I have not been in all of Marigolds threads for sure, but i was in the one about her grandson, to me it seemed she was being attacked for simply having a different view on how she felt towards her grandchildren, she wanted to have a life as well as be part of their lives, she admitted she was not really keen on being around them a lot, but that does not mean she does not love or care for them., I did not feel she should be attacked for that.

Just reading what Mary wrote, really shows the warmth and compassion this lady does indeed have.

I certainly don't agree with all the comments made by Marigold and I think we can agree to disagree, but i am not going to judge her simply because of her statements made regarding her grandchildren.

I cannot comment on the other comments made by her as i was not in those threads.,well at least i don't think i posted in many of them, maybe one or two perhaps.

It did seem to me whatever she posted the same people just kept coming back and attacking her, sure they have a right to their opinions too, but if she really bothers you that much, would it not be better just to stay out of her threads.

Anyhow seems a bit of a storm in a tea cup to me ,however i guess feelings have been hurt on both sides, perhaps someone can offer the olive branch and let bygones be bygones.

Love ,peace and harmony to all.