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yougetthesmiles · 12-14-2008, 01:07 PM

I have come here today to ask for your forgiveness. I have not been to YT in awhile, I was embarrassed and ashamed that you all will hate me.

When I first started the YT cookbook, I thought it would be a good way to help raise money for YT. YT has been a place to me that means family to me. When I lost Kloey, so many wonderful people from YT pulled together and supported me in more ways then 1. I have had so many ups and down in the few years I have been a YT member and it always seemed like I could come here for support.
So I started the YT cookbook to help raise money for this wonderful site. Little did I know the challenge it would be. When I 1st started taking orders it was for way under the cost of the book. Then we started to get a little more elaborate with the book because I wanted it to be the best cookbook! More photos meant more $$$ and that was eating up our profit. Some of you were kind enough to help make up the difference but others did not. Then I had the cost off all the packaging and all the trips I made to the PO. All the books that went over seas and more and more profit was chewed up.

I was so scared to tell everyone that we had little money for the site so I hid with my tail between my legs. I did not want to let everyone down.

When I last logged on it seemed like everything in my life was a wreck, The tranny in my van took a crap on us and we had to get a new one, then my hubby's work had cut out all there overtime and I was only working a couple days, so we got farther and farther behind on our house payments. We had to draw money out of my hubby's 401K to catch up the house but then we had to use that money to fix our van so that left us farther behind on our house. Thank god we were able to work it out with Chace and we saved our home but they took all the payments that we were behind and tacked them to the back of our loan, so that raised our house payment up. Then I had the stress of my parents who take care of elderly people in there home, the lady she had, died so that left them with no income and they were about to lose there home as well. After 6 months with just my dads income of $190/week the phone rang and they were able to fill one of the rooms. Then to top it all off I had sewing orders that I still needed to fill and I was working one day and I got my machine so jammed that the needle would not go and the knob would not turn so I had to take it into the shop and I have not been able to pick it up yet.

So with all this laying on me I just was so embarrassed to show my face her. I know people wants there orders and I have not been able to make them, they want there money back and I do not have the funds to do that. I don't even have the internet at home anymore. I'm at work now typing this. I had my home phone shut off cause the cost was just to much, soon we will be shuting off our satellite and I have Christmas around the corner that is haunting me. I just don't know how much more I can take.

A friend told me to have faith and that YT is hear for me and I needed to explain my situation. So hear I am now reaching out to you all again.

marcerella02 · 12-14-2008, 02:17 PM

Oh Missy. I am so sorry that all of this is happening to you right now. I'm so glad you came back to us

I have been wondering about you and worried where you are. I hope the New Year is better for you

you dont' have to be embarrassed here- everyone goes through hard times.

abby2473 · 12-14-2008, 02:21 PM

I'm so sorry for the troubles you are having. Please don't give up hope. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel! It takes a lot of courage to come on here and post what you did. I respect you for that. I love my cookbook by the way and I thank you for all of the work, money and time you put into it. I will leave it out so I remember to keep you in my thoughts and YT prayers.

LuvtheCooper · 12-14-2008, 02:22 PM

Glad to see you back and I'm sooo very sorry you are going through such a hard time...it really seems to be more than one person should have to bear. I will be thinking of you and hoping things ease up a little.

I ordered one cook-book and I do want to make sure that I paid enough for it...I don't remember how much I did pay...but do you have the REAL cost of what each cookbook did, in fact, cost? I think that if each of us that did get a cookbook/cookbooks paid what they cost, that would help out somewhat, you shouldn't have to eat the cost of anyone's cookbook, especially after you worked so hard and it was such a good one!! Please, let us know what each one SHOULD have cost. I know that isn't why you came on to post, but I hope you will let us know this and I, for one, want to make up the difference.

Missy, I hope some of your burdens will ease soon, I will have you and your family in my thoughts!!

ltret0294 · 12-14-2008, 02:23 PM

I've been a YT member for just a couple of months but from what I have read, people will understand what you are going through. You take care of yourself, the family and the pooches. Things will settle down.

Bellas_mommy · 12-14-2008, 02:28 PM

Missy I am praying for you and your family and I have faith that God will provide for you!

Hugs

chattiesmom · 12-14-2008, 02:35 PM

Missy,

I am so very sorry for all of your trials and tribulations. I understand how responsibilities can weigh heavy on your shoulders. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.....

Sending you a pm.....

Patti · 12-14-2008, 02:47 PM

Missy things will get better. In the mean time people will understand. It can happen to any of us in these uncertain financial times. I will keep you in my prayers.

jp4m2 · 12-14-2008, 03:11 PM

Oh Missy, I'm so sorry things are so rough for your family.......It is a good thing you came on to explain to your customers what's been going on. I hope they will understand. It seems a lot of people are getting hit extra hard financially this past year....

I hope things start getting better for you.....

Judy in Waco · 12-14-2008, 03:15 PM

I am praying for you sweetheart. You are doing the right thing and heading in the right direction. Bless you for your honesty and courage.

patty58 · 12-14-2008, 03:16 PM

Missy, know that you are in my prayers. I missed you and wondered where you had gone. I see nothing to forgive you for. You did an awesome job on the cookbook. I should know since I ordered about 20 of them

I am so sorry that things have been going so bad for you. I am here anytime you need a shoulder.

omega · 12-14-2008, 03:28 PM

I'm sorry too, to hear of all your struggles. They really do take a toll on a person. I'm glad you came back... we can use all the support we can get when things get so tough.

TatumsMom · 12-14-2008, 03:33 PM

I'm so sorry you're going through all of that! One of my biggest fears would be on the verge of losing my home. I can't even imagine. Things are extremely tight around our house so that means no frivolous non-necessities so I did not buy a calendar but I really think people would understand the cost of the calendar has not covered the expenses. Sending you prayers that everything works out for your family.

LillieDoodle · 12-14-2008, 05:22 PM

Please do not be embarassed by these things - they are only things and they will pass, they always do. I am glad you are back and I remember when I first joined YorkieTalk, there was always a post by you that I would enjoy reading.

If there is anything I can do to help you with some of the orders of the cookbooks, I would be more than willing to help any which way I can or if there is anything else you are in need of. I am here for you.

DENISE517 · 12-14-2008, 06:06 PM

I'm sorry you are going through hard times. I know I've tried to contact you alot and have never heard from you. Hope everything works out. I do feel you need to make your orders right. Its only fair to the people that have paid you. I know you don't have the money right now, but hopefully in time they can be repaid and will understand. Take care!

12-14-2008, 01:07 PM	#1
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	I'm Sorry I have come here today to ask for your forgiveness. I have not been to YT in awhile, I was embarrassed and ashamed that you all will hate me. When I first started the YT cookbook, I thought it would be a good way to help raise money for YT. YT has been a place to me that means family to me. When I lost Kloey, so many wonderful people from YT pulled together and supported me in more ways then 1. I have had so many ups and down in the few years I have been a YT member and it always seemed like I could come here for support. So I started the YT cookbook to help raise money for this wonderful site. Little did I know the challenge it would be. When I 1st started taking orders it was for way under the cost of the book. Then we started to get a little more elaborate with the book because I wanted it to be the best cookbook! More photos meant more $$$ and that was eating up our profit. Some of you were kind enough to help make up the difference but others did not. Then I had the cost off all the packaging and all the trips I made to the PO. All the books that went over seas and more and more profit was chewed up. I was so scared to tell everyone that we had little money for the site so I hid with my tail between my legs. I did not want to let everyone down. When I last logged on it seemed like everything in my life was a wreck, The tranny in my van took a crap on us and we had to get a new one, then my hubby's work had cut out all there overtime and I was only working a couple days, so we got farther and farther behind on our house payments. We had to draw money out of my hubby's 401K to catch up the house but then we had to use that money to fix our van so that left us farther behind on our house. Thank god we were able to work it out with Chace and we saved our home but they took all the payments that we were behind and tacked them to the back of our loan, so that raised our house payment up. Then I had the stress of my parents who take care of elderly people in there home, the lady she had, died so that left them with no income and they were about to lose there home as well. After 6 months with just my dads income of $190/week the phone rang and they were able to fill one of the rooms. Then to top it all off I had sewing orders that I still needed to fill and I was working one day and I got my machine so jammed that the needle would not go and the knob would not turn so I had to take it into the shop and I have not been able to pick it up yet. So with all this laying on me I just was so embarrassed to show my face her. I know people wants there orders and I have not been able to make them, they want there money back and I do not have the funds to do that. I don't even have the internet at home anymore. I'm at work now typing this. I had my home phone shut off cause the cost was just to much, soon we will be shuting off our satellite and I have Christmas around the corner that is haunting me. I just don't know how much more I can take. A friend told me to have faith and that YT is hear for me and I needed to explain my situation. So hear I am now reaching out to you all again.

12-14-2008, 02:17 PM	#2
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Oh Missy. I am so sorry that all of this is happening to you right now. I'm so glad you came back to us I have been wondering about you and worried where you are. I hope the New Year is better for you you dont' have to be embarrassed here- everyone goes through hard times. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

12-14-2008, 02:21 PM	#3
abby2473 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,643	I'm so sorry for the troubles you are having. Please don't give up hope. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel! It takes a lot of courage to come on here and post what you did. I respect you for that. I love my cookbook by the way and I thank you for all of the work, money and time you put into it. I will leave it out so I remember to keep you in my thoughts and YT prayers. __________________ Linda, Willow & Jake's Mom: Jake Rory

12-14-2008, 02:22 PM	#4
LuvtheCooper & LuvtheCarley too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wa State/Texas Posts: 1,625	Glad to see you back and I'm sooo very sorry you are going through such a hard time...it really seems to be more than one person should have to bear. I will be thinking of you and hoping things ease up a little. I ordered one cook-book and I do want to make sure that I paid enough for it...I don't remember how much I did pay...but do you have the REAL cost of what each cookbook did, in fact, cost? I think that if each of us that did get a cookbook/cookbooks paid what they cost, that would help out somewhat, you shouldn't have to eat the cost of anyone's cookbook, especially after you worked so hard and it was such a good one!! Please, let us know what each one SHOULD have cost. I know that isn't why you came on to post, but I hope you will let us know this and I, for one, want to make up the difference. Missy, I hope some of your burdens will ease soon, I will have you and your family in my thoughts!! __________________ Delaina Cooper & Carley Last edited by LuvtheCooper; 12-14-2008 at 02:24 PM.

12-14-2008, 02:28 PM	#6
Bellas_mommy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 807	Praying for you! Missy I am praying for you and your family and I have faith that God will provide for you! Hugs __________________ Jen Proud Mommy of Princess Bella Grace

12-14-2008, 02:23 PM	#5
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	I've been a YT member for just a couple of months but from what I have read, people will understand what you are going through. You take care of yourself, the family and the pooches. Things will settle down.

12-14-2008, 02:35 PM	#7
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Missy, I am so very sorry for all of your trials and tribulations. I understand how responsibilities can weigh heavy on your shoulders. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..... Sending you a pm..... __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

12-14-2008, 02:47 PM	#8
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Missy things will get better. In the mean time people will understand. It can happen to any of us in these uncertain financial times. I will keep you in my prayers. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-14-2008, 03:11 PM	#9
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	Oh Missy, I'm so sorry things are so rough for your family.......It is a good thing you came on to explain to your customers what's been going on. I hope they will understand. It seems a lot of people are getting hit extra hard financially this past year.... I hope things start getting better for you..... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

12-14-2008, 03:15 PM	#10
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I am praying for you sweetheart. You are doing the right thing and heading in the right direction. Bless you for your honesty and courage. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

12-14-2008, 03:16 PM	#11
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Missy, know that you are in my prayers. I missed you and wondered where you had gone. I see nothing to forgive you for. You did an awesome job on the cookbook. I should know since I ordered about 20 of them I am so sorry that things have been going so bad for you. I am here anytime you need a shoulder. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

12-14-2008, 03:28 PM	#12
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	I'm sorry too, to hear of all your struggles. They really do take a toll on a person. I'm glad you came back... we can use all the support we can get when things get so tough.

12-14-2008, 03:33 PM	#13
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	I'm so sorry you're going through all of that! One of my biggest fears would be on the verge of losing my home. I can't even imagine. Things are extremely tight around our house so that means no frivolous non-necessities so I did not buy a calendar but I really think people would understand the cost of the calendar has not covered the expenses. Sending you prayers that everything works out for your family. __________________ ~ Angie

12-14-2008, 05:22 PM	#14
LillieDoodle Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 656	Please do not be embarassed by these things - they are only things and they will pass, they always do. I am glad you are back and I remember when I first joined YorkieTalk, there was always a post by you that I would enjoy reading. If there is anything I can do to help you with some of the orders of the cookbooks, I would be more than willing to help any which way I can or if there is anything else you are in need of. I am here for you. __________________ Nikki - and the girls Lillie, Gracie, Bella(RIP) My Sweet Pea Lillie dogster.com/dogs/655937

12-14-2008, 06:06 PM	#15
DENISE517 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 4,449	I'm sorry you are going through hard times. I know I've tried to contact you alot and have never heard from you. Hope everything works out. I do feel you need to make your orders right. Its only fair to the people that have paid you. I know you don't have the money right now, but hopefully in time they can be repaid and will understand. Take care!