I have been thinking about this for a bit and wanted to add 2 more cents into the mix. Forgive me in advance as it goes against most people's thought trends...and it will probably get me on "list" but...
1. I feel terrible that Riley and Theresa's extra hard shopping efforts and thoughtfulness haven't been acknowledged yet. Part of the fun of giving is seeing the recipient's pleasure in getting.
2. I don't think this is a "new member problem" - It's clear that her SB has been in a previous GE. It's clear that her SB participated wholeheartedly up until recieving her box - she did a very nice box for Riley from the looks of Theresa's Smilebox.
3. I would like to think this was a matter of circumstance - perhaps she had too much on her plate and a vacation planned and things got out ofcontrol or there's been a death or illness in the family? I think she made a choice I would not have, but truely if she was a planner, like me, she would have expected the GE to be over with by the time she got the box which was on the 8th... after the deadline. So yes 10 more days is alot but it's not like she didn't acknowledge how excited she was and it's not like she didn't send a box out herself.
4. Not throwing stones but things happen. I feel bad for Theresa and Riley but I also hope that we don't make this into a bigger thing than it needs to be and start throwing the baby out with the bathwater...
I also hope her SB is able to step up apologize and we can all move on. HOpefully there hasn't been an emergency either. |