Hello everyone, and Happy Nov. 1st!
I just want to take a minute to write a very quick note... recently I got my a@$ handed to me by a customer that was very upset about me not commenting on her challenges that I sponsored, not being on top of my game, and for being so rude as to not comment on other peoples blogs that use my stamps.
I have no words other than I am very sorry, I don't make it onto commenting, for not knowing when every single one of my stamps are used. I am very sorry if it is taking days before I reply to any emails. I am sorry that there are days that I am just hiding from life lately, or taking a break from all I have going on. I am very sorry if I have ever upset anyone. My intentions have never been to hurt anyone. My intentions have never been to ignore anyone either. My intentions are certainly not to be ungrateful to everyone for their support of my company, their support during my hard times, and certainly their support to promote my small company. I have as I said no other words that I am sorry, and please forgive me if I am even more forgetful and even more dizzy.
Again, I am so very sorry that lately I have maybe three to six minutes to myself sometimes. And to be honest, sometimes when I do have those three to six minutes to myself, I use them to cuddle with the two kids I don't get to spend as much time with anymore as I am spending a lot of my time with the one that needs me the most right now.
Thank you all again for your support and thank you all for the constant emails of thoughts, prayers, and just a hello. If I have not answered, it is not because I am being rude, merely very busy.
Betty Roberts
42 comments:
With your current status, it is by all means acceptable not to be on your best. We love your stamps and encourage you to spend the time with your son and family who need you at this time. We can all wait, for I do it for the fun and personal satisfaction not just a personal comment from you. Just hang tight and give the love you need. All will be better soon. God has a plan for you.
I am sorry that someone was so petty to think that you have the time to comment on everyone's blog. I use your stamps but don't always do the challenges...how are you to know if I blogged about it..unless you follow everyone's blog. That is insane.
Don't feel guilty because this post made me angry, angry at that person that made you feel guilty.
Anyone that follows your blog knows that something major is going on in your life and you only have so much time right now.
((HUGS)) to you and your family right now.
Betty, DO NOT APOLOGIZE!!! No matter what anyone says or complains about, do not apologize!!! I for one cannot imagine what you are going through! As I don't believe that anyone who would say something has any idea what you are going through either. In any other situation I know that you would try as hard as possible to comment, especially when you sponsor someone! You have always in the past commented on every project I have made with DTs that I was on that you sponsored! I understand that people want attention, hell I love it when people comment on my stuff but if noone does, thats ok!!! I know I am happy with what I make and people what say negative things to you are just not confident in their own art!!! You don't worry about other people right now, just keep taking care of your son. I say to the rude people who mentioned this to you, get a life! If need be I will take names and kick some virtual ass!!! You just let me know!!! ;0)
I can not say anything other than Im in shock that someone would email you that they were upset about you not commenting, have they not seen your posts and what you having been dealing with. I mean really do we have to be that petty that we didn't get a comment on our blogs. Im sorry but I can think of a millon things to worry about and not getting a comment on my blog post is not one of them. I craft for me not to get a bunch of comments from people. You do an awesome job Betty and keep up the good work and family first but I don't have to tell you that, you made sure when I was on your DT that you said over and over family first and thats just how it should be. (((HUGS)))
~Patricia
That was down right RUDE!!! If you are sponsoring a challenge you are giving something away and they should be greatful!! Does Coca-Cola contact me because I buy enough Diet Dr Pepper to keep them in business. lol Heck no. I spend my $$ and I get a product in return. That is their only obligation to me. You sell your product and sometimes very graciously give it away and you are not obligated to comment every time your product is used. How in the world are you supposed to know every time one of your designs is used?? You can't and you don't need to. You have nothing to be sorry for!!! It just seems that the folks that get something handed to them are the biggest whiners and should really feel ashamed of themselves! You take care of yourself and your family and hit the delete button on any negativity!! God Bless You!!
Betty,
I am just stunned by the pure selfishness and lack of concern by the "customer" that you write about. THEY need their a@$ kicked for being uncaring and thoughtless!
Hug your kids, take 3 minutes for yourself, think POSITIVE thoughts and be safe in the knowledge that those who think about others' feelings are sending positive vibes and squeezy hugs your way!
Susan xxox
http://stamponme.blogspot.com/
Oh B that's crap! I can tell your sorry's are more that you feel you need to say sorry. LOL...your great product and family is more important than someone's need to have acknowledgment. What a load of $H*T!
Wow Betty! I read this & was knocked on my butt by someone's insensitivity & self-centeredness & rudeness towards you. Holy Cow! I am so sad that you even have to deal with people like this. Your family is soooo much more important than this one individual & you have no reason to apologize for ANYTHING! If I knew who it was, I'd put them on my naughty candle list - I ain't a witch for nothin' Take care & take some time for you if you are able to.
That is just completely ridiculous. You have every right to need some time to yourself and to spend with your kiddos. You have enough going on in your life... You just know that you have many loyal followers and customers that completely understand! We heart you, and will continue being thankful to have you and your fabulous designs in our lives. Forget the 1% of customers that are selfish and rude...you have no need to apologize. Big hugs!
oh my goodness... I can't believe that!! Seriously do people not think you have a life outside of the blog world. I am sure that If you were to comment on everyone's blog who uses your stamps you would never have any time to make more stamps!!!! Any way just remember that not everyone is like that and you are supported
Seriously, I hope I don't discover who that person was because at least now I can say I'm conducting myself properly and holding my tongue. Everything you do, and everything you are going through, this is the LAST thing you need.
WTF?! This SICKENS me! Betty...I am so sorry you had to receive such a letter...especially at a time like this! Anyone who is a true follower of yours knows how very generous and kind you are and is aware of the struggle your family is currently going through. I am struggling to keep my tone PC, but I am furious with the person that wrote you that letter!
BTW, Betty...I stamped Devil Rio on my abdomen in chocolate the other day and you did not comment on it before my husband licked it off. How dare you not be on top of your game? You should know every single thing I do with your stamps and validate my every action!
Betty, I haven't had the chance to use any of your stamps, but I love following your blog. I see in your blog the big and kind heart that you have and was just floored when I read about the very rude e-mail. My heart goes out to you. You have to much to worry about with out having to deal with rudeness. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
You shouldn't have to apologize for anything. You're under so much stress right now, and anyone who follows your blog and the happenings of your company knows that. The fact that someone did not take your feelings and circumstances into consideration before saying those things to you really makes me sad. Huge hugs to you! Try to take a moment to breathe now and then. I continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts.
OMG, are you serious?? I wish I knew who this lady was so I could give her a piece of my mind! How friggen unsensitive can you get! Do not say sorry to anyone, if this lady had been a good customer she would know excactly what you are going through and give you the time and respect you deserve at such an aweful time in your life! I'm giving her the one fingered salute from NZ. And sending warm fuzzy hugs your way Betty.
xxx
Tracy
Parents are parents and kids should come first. This person probably has no kids and maybe not anything else to do but find fault. I am very appreciative for the art you have shared with us, and for the time it takes to coordinate a stamp site. We LOVE you, and you did nothing wrong so DONT give it anymore of you time.
jenn zeeb
I'm hoping that the person was unaware of your situation. I know there have been times when I wanted to be upset with someone about something without knowing what had been going on in the other person's life. I know it's happened to me, too.
Do what you need to for yourself and your family, Betty!
Miss Betty, I am so very sorry to hear that you are having to deal with this on top of everything else you have going on! Please please please don't take offense to what this person said. Don't let this get you down! You are an awesome person and have such a huge amount of strength that I admire so much! You don't owe this person or anyone else an apology. You did nothing wrong. Hang in there! Bug Hugs to you!
All I can do is echo what else has been said here Betty. Anyone who takes the time to read your blog posts would understand just what you and your family are going through. Some peoples small mindedness is just crazy. Please know that the rest of us are with you all the way sending our love and prayers. And don't be sorry for thinking of yourself and your family first!
xxxxxxx
here a big hug from holland
Hey, BIG hugs B.
I love receiving comments as much as the next person but some folk need to get real - there's this thing called 'life' and sometimes it just takes over...and boy has it made itself known in your world right now with everything that you are having to cope with...you have nothing to say sorry for and you are where you need to be at this moment in time.
More BIG hugs
Toni xx
May I just say that it breaks my heart to read this. That you should feel the need to apologise is totally ridiculous and down right rude to put you in that position.
If people took the time to READ your blog they would realise to it isn't easy to run a house, a small business and having a son who needs extra care and attention.
The person who wrote to you should say sorry. Noone enters a challenge expecting comments - we enter cos we love to craft and share our passion with others. If we get a comment then that's a bonus. With that in mind I and sending you and your family
(((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))
Mette
Life and Family should ALWAYS be priority #1 Betty. There really is no need to apologize for being an excellent mother during the hard times you have been faced with recently. I am sorry for the customer who was rude to you rather than asking if there was anything she/he could do to help ease your burdens instead!
Prayers and Thoughts are still being lifted for you and your family!
:O)
Jessica
Everyone that has commented before me has said it all. This woman is just plain rude and needs to be ignored. I hope one day she realizes the sun does rise and shine for her only.
No need to apologize Betty. I think people need to have a little more patience, especially knowing everything that has been going on. We support you 100%!!!! you are awesome and there will be people that rain on your parade. But you gotta keep moving and I know you are apologizing because you mean it. I sure hope that the person who was upset will see that no malice was intended. love ya girl!
WTH- let me at 'em! I would be more than happy to 'comment' for them! That is a big ol' load of ****! Lots of hugs Betty and do not apologize for having a life and certainly for spending time with your family. That is without everything else you all have going on. Lots of bug hugs!
B, I don't think you should worry yourself over someone who has no idea what you are facing at the moment. This person cannot possible think, even in the best of times, that you have enough time to comment on each and every project that uses your stamps. She/he was out of line and we all love you and support you!
Wow, really? If someone is playing along with your challenges then surely they read you blog and have been able to see what is going on right now. Sorry, in no situation should anything come before family so you have no need to apologize to anyone.
Okay... Pardon my mouth; but this insensitive b@#%t does NOT need to be bad mouthing or badgering you right now!!! I can't not believe that anyone out there would say anything to you about not being at your best!!!! You have no reason to apologize, that is just ridiculous!!! You are doing the best you can and I have news for her; family comes first!!! Hugs to you and no worries... just take care of yourself and your family!!!! (If you need someone to "comment", I would be happy to do it for you... just say the word!!)
If someone is into card-making/blogging/challenges just for the comments, I feel sorry for them. They might think about getting a life outside of cards. I've made a thousand cards with no comments. I do it for my own satisfaction. I too love your stamps but would rather you spend time with the people who need you rather than comment on my use of them. Huge hugs and don't let them get you down, kiddo.
I'm sure Karma will sort them out for you
(((big hugs)))
Dearest Betty,
We all understand why this got to you when normally you'd very politely tell them to go away - IT'S OK!
I too am angered by someone else's insensitivity and hurt that you felt compelled to have to write this, feel free to retract it and just post a 'not available for personal reasons reply to anyone selfish enough to attack you.
Love & hugs from Australia, Mel xxxxxx
(ps Thinking of Christian at this time too).
Some people really do need to get a life!! It's a good thing you haven't told me who this 'person' is B, cos you know I'd have given them what for by now.
What is really nice is to see how many wonderful people have read and commented on this post. It really does warm my heart to know that the crafting world is full of such caring people; and only one or two idiots.
Love and hugs to all who need them, and a brain cell for those who obviously don't have any tehe
Suzi
xxx
I think someone needs to take a deep breath and a chill pill and I don't mean you. I don't think I've EVER had a sponsor comment on my entries and I've entered work on a lot of different sites. I wouldn't expect commentary from a sponsor. Design Team on that site, yes, not all of them but one or two. Sponsor. No. Not at all.
It does not matter what situation any one is in...you do what you can when you can. I got into this crafting community thinking that we as individuals/companies/artists whatever are here for fun, inspiration and meeting people with the same interest in crafting. Getting help, helping and having a community feel that is sadly lacking in most aspects of life, that is what should be happening...insead you hear of people that have issues because someone didn't comment on a blog or say hey you used my stamp. You do not have to apologize for anything...you did nothing wrong. In life there will always be the jack...es that want people as miserable as they are!
I don't think you have anything to apologize for, you're doing a great job with the blog and hops, no way you're going to have time to comment everywhere right now in your life and I fully understand that!
Lot's of hugs!
Elenor
I hope, in this sad, heartless, selfish persons defence they are unaware of your present circumstances! If this is not the case, then I advise you to tell them to pull their head out of their arse and wind their neck in! and I make no apology for the language, cos it's the best they deserve. Family comes first and you never have to apologise for that :)
PS Lady B ... there are no comments for what you do with Rio and chocolate with your husband LOL
I would have to say that with all you have on your plate you are allowed to have some time off. I would be enjoying my time with my family too!
I would just ignore what this person had to say, they obviously only have a lot of time to be on the internet.
Oh Betty, it's not you, it's her. This person obviously feels the need to be validated by you. Take it as flattery that they hold you in such high regard.
You are a wonderful person and there is no need to apologise any of us!
Mary J xxx
SHAME ON THEM!!
I have several words, but only one is not PG...KARMA!!!
Hugs to you Betty!
Susan
Hi Betty - sometimes people suck, they are thoughtless, self involved and can be downright nasty! So saying, only a very few are this way on purpose. You'd have to be fairly out of the SB loop not to know what was happening, perhaps this was the case. I understand how hurtful these sorts of things can be - the way I deal with it is a comment I heard from a friend. Will this person or what they said matter in 10 years? In 5 years? In 1 year - if no - to any of these then may as well not give them or their comment another thought. Know there are many more wonderful people out there who are wishing you and your son well, this one really doesn't stack up against the rest of us :O) Sending sparkly hugs,
Kate P.
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