For Sienne and the rest of the LantusLanders

[Carl & Polly & Bob (GA)]

Hi,

Last night, I was way out of line. For anyone who has seen my rantings, you know what I'm talking about. For those who haven't, they're still out there where I left them.

Sienne, I owe you an apology, so I am sorry, publicly. To anyone else I offended, made uncomfortable or just plain pissed off, I'm sorry to you too.

Deb too. I hijacked your thread, which wasn't a cool thing to do. Marilyn and you are a hell of a lot more important than what I think or say.

I've already sent PMs to a few of you, and anybody that went through the trouble of PMing me.

I said in that thread "This is why I can't post here anymore". Some of you misread that. You thought I was referring to LL. I wasn't. I was referring to FDMB in general. At this time, I'm "off the board", except related to "DCIN" matters. With my "job" as a case manager, I have certain obligations to those who seek or need help from DCIN. I have to stick around for their sake if for no other reason. So I will. If you run into anyone who you feel would benefit by going through DCIN, please point them in that direction?

You most likely won't be seeing much of me, but I didn't want to leave like I did last night. Like an idiot. So, there you go.

Carl

 

[Barn Cats R Us]

Carl,

I've re-visited last night's thread a couple of times now. My last reply on that thread was actually sitting open for a half hour, while I running around dealing with Marilyn. So although it "looks" like I had read everything above my reply, in reality, I didn't see the discussions/exchanges, until after I hit "submit". What I find kind of odd, is that my reply "somewhat" pertained to some of the discussions above it...when really I was merely replying to Sienne's last reply to me (not the very last; second to the last).

As far as you "hijacking" my thread...I don't agree with that at all. There are at least two replies from myself, and you, that where sent at exactly the same time. It's almost uncanny. You were "in my head" the entire time, as if you were an "eyewitness" to all of the stress and commotion going on with Marilyn at that time. Due to this remarkable ability you seem to possess, I believe your stress level was increasing along with mine...even though I was in a different State & County, and away from the computer most of the time. "I believe", you were stressed to the point of it being your own kitty...and for that, I am grateful. There's nothing like having the folks on these boards care about your kitty, as if it were their own. I've only ever known you to be the voice of reason...so "I think" your atypical stress level was due to the friendship we formed back on Health, and the connection you may feel towards Marilyn. I don’t know how many folks here are new enough to have experienced your wonderful, and caring nature, on the Health board...but if they have, I'm hoping they understand that your "tone" was not typical...by any stretch of the imagination.

Sienne, I owe you an apology, so I am sorry, publicly. To anyone else I offended, made uncomfortable or just plain pissed off, I'm sorry to you too.

Only Sienne, and the others, know if they accept your apology. I'm not making light of anything, that anyone, might be feeling. I will say, however, it was comforting to come back to "my condo", only to find you, and Julie, on the edge of your seats...wanting to help me. Although I had already dealt with Marilyn, without waiting for advice, I can't tell you how much it meant to have you both there, caring, giving of your time, and watching both my, and Marilyn's backs. As for Sienne, maybe I owe her an apology too? After going back, and re-reading the thread, and noticing how my reply "appeared" as if I had read all of the replies above it...I maybe noticed a "tone" in my response too? I hope all is well there...since Sienne and I have PM'd...without mention of any of this. Geez, come to think of it...it sounds like there was an awful lot of PM'ing going on...so on the bright-side...maybe you brought a bunch of folks together for the holiday season. Sorry, is it too soon for jokes?

Anyway Carl, I don't know how you arrived...but it looks like you are, at least, going out with a bang. Seriously, you will be missed. I arrived here as a lurker...soaking up all I could for my two FD kitties. I became a member, even though I was unfamiliar, and uncomfortable, with any type of message board. Quite frankly, I don't know if I would have remained on the boards if not for YOU, and others just like you. So for that, Marilyn, and Clark (and don't forget me!), are eternally grateful.

Alrighty then...it looks like I just hijacked "The Apology Thread"...so I apologize. I just figured since the original thread was "mine", I would let everyone know how grateful I am for all of the help, and concern, I received last night...and every night.

Deb, Marilyn, & Clark

 

[Marje and Gracie]

So none of this is my business and I wasn't around but I do always appreciate when someone can "man up" and apologize and when someone else can so graciously accept it.

 

[Anonymous]

Nobody (possible exception Sue and Oliver) works harder with Newbie's than Carl.
And Carl has brought such a unique style of schooling and caring for the newbie's lucky enough to have had his help.
Carl is a most caring friend and I'm afraid I have let him down myself. During his most difficult time.
I am sorry to CArl.
Lori

 

[julie & punkin (ga)]

Carl, i hope you will reconsider leaving. you have been such a calm voice and i have seen you reassuring newbies who had cats in a crisis on the main health board. you have given a wonderful gift by volunteering your time here.

i'm aware of it and i'm sure others are too.

all of us here have kitties with health problems - many of them more than "just" diabetes. it's holiday time. FDMB has just gone through the discussion that led to the formation of the relaxed lantus forum.

any of those things alone are stressful. together they've got the potential to really stress people out. i was surprised by your comment last night only because it seemed so out of character for you.

so, fwiw, i hope you can let it go without letting FDMB go. life is too short to be hard on yourself. i know i appreciate you greatly. perhaps a vacation from here, but not a permanent farewell. you do so much good.

i also hope you can get a little break and feel recharged. hugs from me and punkin! :YMHUG:

ps lori - don't be too hard on yourself. you have good reasons. big hugs to you too.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

It takes a certain kind of grace to make a public apology.