I never lost faith that, overall, people are good. I have to be honest, this has all been a little rough on me, but I couldn't be more appreciative of your supportive comments from my earlier post. That's not quite what I received via email this morning. I was accused of everything from " being stupid" to not having a very good "business tactic". Wow, all of this from a decision to help someone in need! I understand the emotions that have been evoked, as a mom, I find myself in an ocean of them today. But, I do have to admit, that was a little hurtful!
I know I can be a bit of an optimist, although I definitely am not naive. I want to have hope, but right now, I am faced with a bit more disappointment. With all of that said, even if this one person, or even handful of people, did lie to world, they are still the minority. The world is full of good people and, if nothing else, this potentially evil action brought out so much good in so many people. So many of you put them ahead of yourselves, you prayed for them, you thought of them, you sent them gifts, you cared. This is why people are good, when put to the test, there are still so many incredibly supportive, loving, giving people out there and please, do not let this experience take that away.
Thank you for taking the time to send me your kind words...they do not go unnoticed!
I have been praying for your decisions today. I think you are a wise woman who has truly looked to Jesus. Thank you for your blog.
ReplyDeleteDid it occur to you that maybe Kelli and B (who I'm guessing you were well aware of didn't want her name shared publicly) and D were busy getting to know their child and didn't feel it critical to respond to a highly insulting question about the validity of their daughter's life?
ReplyDeleteI am sorry this has happened to you. I was suckered in as well. But I am pregnant and I think your rufflebutts are adorable, so maybe you've found a few customers you wouldn't have had otherwise!
ReplyDeleteDespite what horrible things people may be saying to you, I don't think this is any reflection on you whatsoever.
God Bless.
what are you saying? I went to her post & everything has been deleted, did she have the baby?
ReplyDeleteKaira, I do understand where you are coming from, but I did want to make sure you know that I only used the name that she used on her blog. I would never disclose any private information. I have never had contact with anyone other than Kelli, so don't know any more about these women than anyone else. Her friends refer to her as B, but when I first read the blog, she had her name listed as Rebecca. I don't know any more than that. I do think that these women probably have more important things than me to deal with today, which is why I will not pass judgment. I have not requested the return of any funds, only the ability to step away from the situation, as B has done herself. I hope you understand.
ReplyDeleteAmber,
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion you have handled this the best way possible. I don't think Kaira should be "talking" to you the way she is. Your words were carefully chosen and not once did you say anything BAD about this mother B. You just said you were no longer comfortable advertising on their site.
Question for Kaira.....if they were indeed so busy "getting to know their child" as you say, how could "D" even take that precious time to send out and update? And who took that precious time to suddenly delete the whole site the moment they started having people ask them questions?
Things that make you go hmmmmmmm...
Amber,
ReplyDeleteDon't let Kaira's comments bother you, you handled this situation professionally and tactfully. She just seems a little miserable and jealous of your success, so she's pursuing to sabotage it. You now have more followers than before, so don't think that any one person can break away the THOUSANDS of your loyal customers.
Jealousy is an evil root (comes with success, they are called H-A-T-E-R-S) and her comments were distasteful. You are an inspiration to us all. Keep up the great work and remember what doesn't kill you, just makes you stronger.
Hugs and Kisses!
Loyal Customer No. 2 million.
I think you have handled yourself very professionally and I would refer people to your business because you are obviously ethical and honest!
ReplyDeleteKaira, I have something to ask you. Since "B" said that "April" had holoprosencephaly, a condition DEFINED by facial abnormalities, how is it possible that the pictures she posted showed a baby who did not have even the most mild facial defect associated with Lobar Holoprosencephaly (the kind "B" said "April" had) ~ a midline cleft lip?
Look up the condition yourself if you think I'm wrong. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/holoprosencephaly/holoprosencephaly.htm
At the VERY LEAST, that baby should have had a cleft lip. The pictures showed a baby (doll) who did not.
I realize that some Trisomy 13 babies do not have facial abnormalities, but the HPE is a condition that is, as I said, DEFINED by facial defects.
The fact that the pictures were taken down right after someone mentioned that they were pictures of a reborn doll is suspect. The fact that the entire history of the blog was deleted is suspect. First of all, if the parents are so involved in spending time with their dying baby, why would they be blogging, reading emails & the like? Second, if there really was a baby who was dying, why would the parents delete the blog that chronicled her life/time in-utero?
Amber~I dont have little ones, but have toddler nieces, and had been looking on your site for them, anyway, I had followed the April Rose blog. How you expressed yourself was very gracious, very non judgemental, yet, you have every right to protect yourself, your family, and yes your business. Nobody has the right to criticize you.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Maire
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/06/11/20090611BabyScam.html
ReplyDeleteI'm curious to see what Kaira says about this now?? Who is reaping what they sowed now?