disappointed, broken hearted and need to vent

[4RE KLR]

Jay,
You are one of my best friends. (read this line twice OK)

It has been said it takes a lot of courage to stand up to your enemies, and even more to stand up to your friends.

Well here goes...

You stated "NOT ONE" of the people you have done appraisals for has donated a dime"

Not true my friend. You ask for $20.00 Sears gift cards. I got our family together, even my KIDS, Jay and we sent a $50.00 Sears card. We did not put our names on any part of it. To us, that is not what is important.

I do support your (this) cause. I have sent out over 120 emails in support of this cause. So Please next time you chastise your friends make sure you have all the facts.

I love you to death my friend and I will kill or die for you, and you know it. Please don't make this so personal that it affects everyone in a negative manner. I think (honestly believe) we all are concerned about our troops and their well being. We all (I think) support these type of efforts. However this is not the only effort that is on going.

Not many people other than you know the sacrifices my family has gone through over the last few years and we still can see it to give a little.

I believe that you catch more flies with sugar. Maybe a bit different approach is in order. I know you are frustrated that every single person on this whole site has not sent money to this very worthy cause, I understand. However, from a outside perspective, hell we all can't even agree on the time of day.

You are a good person, and yes you have done a HELL OF A LOT OF GOOD for many people. Just don't try to get to the finish line so fast. Persistence and endurance is the key, not anger.