I don't think I was going to go with her, though I might have thought it would be interesting to do so! But I remember people helping her with stuff to take down to the mission place that she goes to. I certainly wouldn't have minded meeting up with you all when you met in Hershey! That would've been fun!
It seems like there are a couple of people here who talk to her on the phone sometimes. Maybe someone could call her and make sure everything is ok. I really am concerned and hope she has not left us. I went to the last post I could find from her and she actually did say something about "shutting up" and not coming back. I am not sure why, I went back to read the thread and was a little confused as to why she felt that way??? I will be bummed out if she left us for good.
I noticed a bit less activity from her also. I was only hit and miss through the holidays, so I just expected that was the case with her....busy and all. I will pray she has just been busy with holidays and stuff. However, I think she mentioned in a post that she doesn't have a lot of contact with family...something about disapproving of homeschooling, I think. Maybe that wasn't her????
Let's all pray for her. I'm afraid it might be something I said. I feel so peculiar, even among all you other peculiar women, that when I state my convictions in order to "wrestle with the issues" & use your perspectives to keep re-evaluating my own, it might sound like I'm wrestling with a person, instead of with ideas. I'm not. But if it damages another dear homeschool mom & sends them from this wonderful spot, then it isn't worth it. I'm burdened about this & would like to know. If it is I, then I'd like to make amends, if possible.
I completely understand what you mean. Often I sound very harsh but it is really because I am speaking to me and convicting myself. However, I have never found that to be the case with you. I feel you state your posts with love and understanding. I also think Kris is the kind of gal that would have said something before making a decision to leave homeschool spot. She will probably be back online soon after just being busy and have a laugh about this. I will still pray for her. She is a great lady.
Prairie, You should not feel that way at all. I have known you to be harsh or rude or anything of that nature. You are such a loving, compassionate person...and very accepting of others. I hate for you to feel bad about something like this. I am with Ava Rose in thinking maybe she has just been busy and will get a good laugh out of this when she returns.
I honestly hadn't noticed anything offensive from anyone at the time, but occasionally I get offended easy, too! Not very often and part of the reason is that I always remember my dad telling me before I went into Basic Training to never take what the Drill Instructors were saying personally, that they are "talking" to the group as a whole. That made it alot easier! I know, too, that what I want to "say" in a post does not come out as well on the page versus if I were to have a conversation with someone verbally.
Also, Jen, I think you know us well enough to know that no one WANTS to offend. So if we DO say something not quite right, it's unintentional. Sometimes when I find myself getting upset, I remind myself that I know so-and-so better than that, and I'm SURE she COULDN'T have meant it the way I took it!
Kris's feelings do get hurt easily. But the last day she was here was on the 22nd of Dec. Its not all unthinkable that they went to realitives and all for the holidays. I don't have her e-mail any more after I switched servers and lost all my contacts hopefully someone else has it to check on here.
I agree with Jackie, no one here wants to offend. I think everyone is aware of that. So much is left to interpretation on this type of format, that I think most of us give each other a break. I also havn't noticed anything offensive lately. I do remember times when things got heated and Kris always stood by. In fact, she often was the one to try and smooth things over. I really do think if she had any problems she would have let someone know through a pm or a post though.
I feel the same way, Ava Rose, but for some reason she has been on my mind lately. I'm hoping it's just a winter break!
I understand Jennifer. I think that praying is the right thing. I will pray for her after I post this. I will admit it does seem off that she isn't around.
Kris and I exchange emails outside of this forum. She just sent me something yesterday. I'd be happy to send her a note if anyone is really concerned. I can understand how some on here might feel excluded. You are all a pretty tight group and it is hard to feel included sometimes. I don't post all that often because I am out of the loop. I often don't have much to add. Also, for some who homeschool and are not religious, it can feel like one does not belong.
timkelmom, I agree, that sometimes some posts can make one feel left out, or like some one is disagreeing with you. But I would hope that wouldn't make you or Kris feel like you can't jump into any conversation. We all love Kris's spunky and sweet demeaner. I have often felt I'm at the bottom of the totom pole when it comes to the religion area. Hope you'll let Kris know we are all concerned for her and miss her.
We can't really get to know a person if she doesn't speak up here. I think every one has things that she can share that is very valuble and worthy to post. If there is not a thread going that you feel you can post or add anything to, start a new theread. Share what you have to share and I'm sure others will chime in and add to what you have to say........ I've done lots of Threads that didn't get much response, but it feels good to share, even if its trivial. (joke, a thought, a recipe).
Hooray! I'm relieved to know she's okay. Let her know we DO miss her and want her to come back. Among her other contributions, I miss reading what she planned to make for dinner nearly every day! It would make me wish I was as good a cook as she sounds to be. Bev
