i've been thinking

About what happened yesterday. You may have noticed, the post is gone. And the reason that it is gone is that quite simply, the person that stole my words made ME feel badly that people were emailing her.

This morning I had a headache. I barely slept.

And I didn't want to deal with the drama...so I deleted the post.

And I wish I wouldn't have because I did not do a single thing wrong. I didn't tell people to harass her. I doubt people were even "harassing" her, they were probably merely stating the facts.

All I did was link what she had written. What she had stolen from me. Verbatim.

I know lots of you have questions...and I'll answer a couple, but not all of them. This woman was an army wife with me, in j's unit, when we were in Texas.

I was made aware of her blog by one of my readers (thank you SO much!) who had purchased a dress from her store, and found the blog that way.

I have actually done a giveaway on my blog for her, with her store's merchandise.

The woman who did this has apologized to me...but keeps saying she does not owe anyone else an explanation or apology. And with that, I must respectfully disagree.

She used my words to sell items in her store. She took my life and claimed it as her own. She used my memories as her own. She had people commenting on her words, saying how much they meant to them. And she was saying "thank you" and talking about how hard they were for her to write. This has been going on since February.

This morning, I was made aware that there was a second blog she had written, using my posts as well.

I'm not calling the police, I'm not filing a lawsuit...but what she did simply is not okay.

It freaked me out. And I'm not going to act like it didn't happen...sorry.

No matter how much she wants me to, ain't gonna happen.

Okay, that's all I have to say about that. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being protective of me, and for being loyal and encouraging. Thank you!!

I thought this would be a good time to give you something to say thank you.

My friend Kelly Purkey is doing a second Sketch Book class. She would like to give one of my readers a free spot..worth 25 dollars!!

Sketchbook 2 is a four week class filled with fresh sketches, easy instructions, beautiful examples, and lots of fun.  From August 2nd to August 27th a PDF will be delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday so you can work at your own pace.  By the end of the class, you'll have a complete sketchbook of 12 original sketches, 36 layouts, and an additional 36 sketches based on those creative pages. All the examples are brand new layouts, exclusive to this class... you won't see them anywhere else! The best part is that you will be receiving an example layout from me for each of the sketches, along with two example layouts from a member of the incredible Studio Calico design team.  The class will also include a private message board for questions and sharing ideas, as well as two scheduled chats - all on the awesome Studio Calico website. 

**If you have already purchased a spot and you win, Kelly will graciously refund your money**.

Here are some examples of PDFs from the first class:

 

If you would like to win a spot, leave a comment here by Thursday, the 29th at noon EST.

Again, thank you all so much for your support,
I hope you have a beautiful, blessed Tuesday.

xoxo

s

Comments

[Gail E]

Please enter me in the contest...looks like a cool class. Thank you!

[Carrie K]

Steph...big hugs! i cant even fathom the nerve of some people! you are such a sweet caring giving GENUINE person...and you have handled this situation with a HUGE amount of class and grace!

oh...and the class...pick me pick me :) :)

[Courtney Whyte]

Steph-

Im proud of you.

love,
Courtney

[jenney]

Hey girl!

I'm not commenting for the contest but I just wanted to say that I think what was done to you was awful. This person apparently has some issues {mental or social, or possibly both}. I choose to think that than that someone is just this awful. I hate that you are so worried and upset about it and I totally understand why. Hugs!

[Colleen]

Steph, I really am very sorry this happened to you. The way you've handled it is very admirable. This never should have happened

[Holly H.]

What that woman did and continues to do in inexcusable, I hope she realizes what a terrible thing she is doing.
that said, I think you are lovely. I love reading your blog and it has many times brought me to tears. I love how genuine you are.

I'd love to get that spot in Kelly's class so I could see all the inspired work from the SC DT.

[Christi Snow]

I cannot even imagine how violated you must feel...((((hugs))). And you are absolutely CORRECT...You are the victim here. She chose to do what she did which is so incredibly wrong of her. I am just so sorry that this is causing stress in your life which you don't need or deserve. So many of us love you and your writing, like me. I never comment (or hardly ever do), but I so look forward to your posts. Don't let this turn the positive thing that you do here into a negative in your life. You are an amazing writer and scrapbooker with an amazing voice!

Thank you for the giveaway. I have been debating signing up for this class by Kelly as a 40th birthday present to myself. ;o) smiles...

[Samantha]

so you are such an amazing person, I envy the way you deal with such an awkward, invasive situation. you are such a strong person and i hope that I grow to be that kind of person and mother someday. sending you a hug for having to deal with this during J's leave and your pregnancy, people are so odd sometimes. we all love you girl!

[Michelle S.]

Wish I could give you hugs. Keep your head up, we're here for you!

Love KP! Would be a great prize to win. Thanks for the opportunity.

[corinne delis]

I just have to comment. This person is simply sick. Who in their right mind would do such a thing, seriously??! If you need a life or feel validated do not use someone else her life to get it. SICK!
So sorry that this happened to you.

corinnexxx

[Danielle]

What an amazing giveaway!!! I would love to win - who wouldn't!!

*big hugs*

[Laura]

Stephanie, **incredibly** sorry that sticking up for you by emailing the other person in any way might have caused *you* stress. I read yesterday's post in my feed reader and didn't realize it had been taken down until now. I'm glad she has apologized, but to really do the right thing she should come clean on her own site and promise not to do it again. I hope that happens.

[AmyJ]

You are such an amazing, strong woman. No matter what that person writes or copies, she will never do anything but stand in your shadow wishing she had your kind of heart, integrity and life. Kudos to you dear friend

[krys72599]

I was one of your readers who commented on her post this morning after you tweeted that she'd done it again. You're right, you did nothing wrong but love your husband, your children and your country and put that love into beautiful words. Words that she stole and claimed as her own. I personally would NOT let this drop, but I know you have other, more important, and happier things/babies to concentrate on right now. Know that we support YOU 100%!

[Jennifer Henson]

You are an incredible person-to mull over everything, even with all you have on your plate-to consider another person's feelings, after they've hurt you. What a great example to others. Many hugs to you-and prayers for all of your family! :) Thank you for thinking of your readers with a nice giveaway, as well!

[sarah]

sweetpea, do not let the fact that people emailed her make YOU feel bad. you were the one that was violated - you didn't ask people to email her, you simply reached out to your friends for advise, and to vent your sadness + frustrations. perfectly okay.

i think you are amazing. strong. classy. and FULL to the brim of grace and love. i am so impressed with how you handled this situation.

xx.

[Stacey]

Hope you get a better nights sleep tonight and wake with no headache. Take care of yourself!!!

[Nikki M]

Wow! That's all I can say. Your blog speaks to me on many levels and I think it's amazing what you do, how you write, what you create, the life you have made for your family...hope that you don't let this person sour you on blogging and sharing. you give me a fresh perspective and hope that other people out there have a kind heart, just as you do. Chin up. Chug on. And can't wait to hear the names that you all finally agree on. ;)

Took KP's first class and really enjoyed it. Would love to win a spot in the second one.

[jenn emch]

Steph, I am sorry this has happened to you. What she did was so, so wrong! Stay strong. Sending you hugs and thanks for the chance to win a spot in Kelly's class.

[Melissa]

Big HUGS to you Stephanie! The wonderful grace with which you have handled this matter is a great example to us all. I'm so sorry this had to happen to you -- makes my heart ache! Please know that all of your awesome friends and fans will continue to enjoy your beautiful words and your beautiful work (and your beautiful daughters and daughters-to-be)! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. Your amazing spirit shines through in every post!

[Ann]

Stephanie: You are being the bigger person in all of this as I would expect you to be (even though I don't know you personally). Please take care of yourself, your sweeties, and the new sweeties waiting to be born. You will always have so much more than someone who steals other people's words.

[Monica B.]

I would so love to win this sketch class. Thanks for giving me this chance. Have a grea day.

[amy tangerine]

your words and ethics speak volumes about who you are. Glad you are moving forward from this totally bizarre occurrence.

and thanks for the chance to win the spot in the class!!

[Kat]

Hugs Stephanie! You are a true classy lady. I dont think you have to do anything to this woman she pretty much sealed her own fate by copying your thoughts. I am pretty sure its going to get around and she will be losing most if not all of her customers and sponsors. I dont feel sorry for her one bit as she didnt feel bad about stealing "your life".
Hope this experience doesnt stop you from blogging. I really look forward to reading your blog when I can.

[Peg]

Thanks for the oppty to win...looks fantastic. I actually don't seem able to pull the lever on signing up for an online course like this so maybe winning one would break through the barrier.

I'm sorry to hear there has been this betrayal and madness that happens sometimes in the online world. Try to relax and take care of you, the girls and the babies. It's all that really matters in the world. It's not you that's the crazy one, that's all I can say. Hugs!

[Kayci]

I just wanted to say that you are amazing!! You handled the situation with class.

[Margaret]

I am so sorry you are having to deal with all of this Stephanie :-( Hugs!!!

[Mary Rogers]

I have been thinking about you sweetie!! I am glad she apologized to you!!!

hugs
xoxo

ps. I would love a chance for the spot in the class. Kelly is so fabulous and fun!!

[Christa]

I am so sorry that happened to you. It is a total voliation.

I hope today is a better day for you!

[Lori Borntreger]

The way you are handling this is amazing!! I don't know that I would be handling it as well as you!! As Amy said, your words and ethics speak volumes about who you are!!! xoxo

[Becca]

Ooooooooooooohhh--pick me!
With four babes, age four and under, I doubt I'll ever get to scrap again but if I do, some sketches would be super convenient! : )

Love you.
Stand strong in your beliefs, because she DID steal from you. She stole something you crafted, with your own heart and she shouldn't get away with it.

Big huge hugs!
xoxo.

[Tanya K]

Looks like a great class! Can't believe she doesn't think she owes you an apology!

[Nancy Wyatt]

You continue to amaze me, you are truly a classy lady and I only wish I had known you when you lived in Texas! *hugs from conroe, tx!

[Stefanie]

Thanks so much for the chance to win this awesome giveaway.

[kari o'connell]

You are the definition of class Stephanie. I truly look up to you.

[SusanB]

I'm sorry that you had to deal with all this but you've handled yourself (as usual) with poise and grace. Thanks for the chance to win a spot in Kelly's class~

[Mariangeles_Spain]

Love giveaways!!

I did her first Scketchbook class :)

[Kristyn G]

Stephanie: It breaks my heart to hear about what this horrible woman did. It is simply unspeakable. Please know that we all love you and support you and pray for you and your family everyday. Thank you for always being YOU and for sharing your life with us. You are truly an inspiration and an example of a great wife and mother. Take Care of you and your 4 littles :)

Thanks for the chance to win a spot in Kelly's class.

[Beth]

Steph, of course I noticed the post was gone and I was worried that you had deleted it because you felt badly about exposing her. Which of course you should not. In this age of totally political correctness it seems that some think that the person who has been the victim has no right to speak out on their own behalf. Good for you for posting about it and if she rec'd negative feedback then she has no one to blame but herself.

What she did was reprehensible and immorale. And to be doing it over such a long period of time shows intent and planning. SHE should be ashamed of herself but I suspect she is only worried about the financial implications for her business and not worried a bit about how this affected you.

Kudos to you for having the strength of character to address her publicy and SHAME SHAME SHAME on her for her actions and for making you feel like you did anything wrong by exposing her.

"The woman who did this has apologized to me...but keeps saying she does not owe anyone else an explanation or apology. And with that, I must respectfully disagree."

I agree with you on this Stephanie and if she feels like she owes no one an explanation or apology then her apology to you was not sincere in the least.

She must be a sad pathetic person to do something like that. Please put her out of your mind if you can and concentrate on those babies!

[Stacy]

Stephanie~ I'm so sorry this happened to you. I saw your post on FB last night. My first thought was that this person did something that is SO wrong and such a violation. I didn't look at her blog, but some of your posts are so personal and heart felt. I can't even imagine her copying those and putting them out there as her own!

My second thought, tho, was that this person must have such a low self-worth that she didn't think her own words and thoughts were good enough, and such a need for attention that she steals the life of a popular blogger. I guess on one hand I'd want to chew her out for what she's done, but on the other hand I feel a little bit sorry for her. She must be pitiful and could probably use some therapy for her self-esteem issues.

[Becky R]

You are an amazing woman. Stand tall.
Thanks for the chance to win the sketch class.

[Mattie]

Thanks for the giveaway! Be Strong!

[dana]

and with this post everyone who reads it will know how classy of a person you are and how your character is shining through strong and bright. i think you summed it up perfectly. i am glad you are still going to post:)

[Angela W]

No, YOU did nothing wrong. You are such a great and caring person. I can not even begin to imagine how that made you feel. Sorry you had to deal with that. Many hugs sent your way, Steph.

On another note, I would love to win a place in Kelly's class!

[Andi M]

It makes me sad to think that someone would steal your thoughts and memories. I really don't understand it. You have handled the situation with such grace. Big hugs to you.

Thank you for the chance to win a place in Kelly's class.

[Janelle]

I would love, love to win a spot in this class! I wanted to sign up for it the second she opened the registration, but I'm trying to save some money so I didn't let myself sign up :(

My jaw dropped when I saw this other blog - I was sickened!! That's such a ridiculous thing to do, but I htink you're handling it gracefully and as well as you can. Keep your head up and know what a great person YOU are and how much we all love YOU for what you have to say!!

[jen]

I'm so sorry you even had to go through this ... you handled it with grace. You don't deserve to feel bad - you did NOTHING wrong. Karma will hurt her.

And on a different note, I'd love to win!! :)

[Renee]

Thanks for a chance at a great giveaway.

As for the other...didn't read the post yesterday but I'm sorry you're having to deal with this kind of "stuff".

[Sara]

Gah! I hate that this happens on the internet. You are not the first person I've seen this happen to and it makes me sad every time I see it.
Why do peopl feel the need to steal another persons words or pictures?
I don't think you should have deleted your last post, if a call out is what it takes to get someone to stop doing what they are doing then that's what you have to do. If the imposter got unwanted emails or comments left for her, well guess what she shouldn't have done it in the first place.

[Suezi gurzi]

Stephanie, once again you just amaze me! You are an icredible woman and I for one am so thankful for your inspiraton and your openess to us readers! I am praying for you and this whole situation and I will even pray for the woman and hopefully this will be a wake up call for her. I am really sad for her and how sad she must think of her life.
Thank you so much for sharing and for being the bravest girl i know!
blessings my friend!

[Lezlie]

I can't believe she has the audacity to play the victim role here. You did nothing wrong. The woman who copied your blog has some serious, SERIOUS issues. Clearly. It made my stomach turn knowing that she used YOUR entries, YOUR emotions and YOUR memories as her own. Seriously...who does that? Obviously someone who is not happy with their own life and trying to live their life through someone elses eyes. I am so sorry that she put you through this. :(

How sweet of you to offer a giveaway...not that you have to. We're here to support you 110% :)

[Rita]

Love your blog & so glad you are continuing on and putting this mess behind you! Karma is a wonderful thing and these things have a way of working themselves out.
Oh.....I'd love a chance at the giveaway!

[angi aka jinxi~]

I agree, you are graceful, tactful and absolutely right. Best wishes to you and your sweet family..

Keep smilin'! and....

Dont let the BLEEP bring you down! :)

ps: no need to sign me up for the contest tho, just wanted to give you a virtual high five!

[jdelu]

Stephanie, you are SO generous to share your pictures and life with the blogosphere. I am SO inspired by your scrapbooking. Thank you so much for doing what you do. I have followed your blog since I first heard about you on the paperclipping roundtable and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing your work.

Thank you for the contest too!

[sophie]

i think ypou hzndled this situation with clarity and thrength!! well done and i hope this won't affect you and your babies! you are amzing, very talented and inspiring! noone can take that away from you!!

as for the class please do enter me for it! i would love to learn more and to see your takes on the sketches!!
thank you and god bless you!

[Shereen]

I'm sorry you've lost sleep over this mess. I'm sorry you've been hurt. I'm sorry she did this. I'm so proud of you for the way you've handled things. Sometimes it's so much easier to be mean and vindictive than to take the high road. This is a prime example of why people read your blog daily. You are one classy lady.

[Stephanie Baxter]

I was horrified to read what happened yesterday, and I'm still reeling! Head up lovely lady...anyone who's worth their salt knows they are YOUR WORDS and your words alone.

On a happier note, I would LOVE to win a spot in the class...the first one was so much fun!

[ShellyJ]

I am so proud of you ;) you are one sweet lady!

[Deb L]

Lots of Hugs! Amazing what some people will do to further themselves in this world.

Thanks for the chance to win a sweet prize!!

[Kimberly]

This person did this because she is jealous of you, it’s that simple.
You post about your loving husband and him being a great father. He has been in Time magazine, gotten awards went to NBC news and you got a free trip to Disney. You have two beautiful girls and two more on the way. You are great at scrapbooking and you do layouts for companies. People are going to be jealous of these things because they probably don’t have this in their life and would love to.
I have a neighbor who is a friend our children have played together for years but she is very jealous of me. Her life is not what it used to be. She had no debt, could go out and buy what every she wanted went to Disney so much I stopped counting and every year flying to Utah to visit family, had a lawn service and a cleaning lady, then her husband mortgage business failed and everything changed. My husband had lost his job also but we didn’t have a lifestyle like they did. It hit us hard but I think it hit her harder. My husband got a job finally and is doing well but her husband had to go and get a job but is not making anything like he was. My kids got to go to camp this year because I worked a part-time job but a comment was made to me that she had to deal with her kids all summer that they didn’t get to go to camp like mine. Or if my kids got a new outfit a comment was made about that. We went to Disney this year had never gone before and she wanted to know how many times we had gone to Disney when I told her never she said oh then you need to go. My point is when people feel bad about their life and see others life as better than they can say and do mean things. This has so much more to do about her than you but I so understand how it can make you feel. It’s not my fault that my friend is angry that her life is not what it once was but I’m the one that get the daggers and you got your words stolen wrong either way! Hang in there she is passing through your life!

[Ki Kruk]

Hard to believe this type of thing is STILL happening! I'm so sorry that it happened to you Steph. You handled the situation with the utmost of grace! Keep your head held high!

[shann]

kinda glad to hear that you aren't taking this any further. not because she doesn't deserve it but because you don't deserve this. i love that you are staying true to yourself and not letting this change you.

[Lisa Russell]

My thoughts are, if she does not stop doing it, I would go to who holds her blog and maybe they can put her blog down, like blogger or typepad. There surely should be something against that.

[Beth Ann]

My thoughts and hugs are with you Steph. You are so full of grace and love - I wish we could meet irl.
And girl, I would LOVE to win a spot in the class!!!!

[Ursula]

I'm so sorry for the drama you are experiencing. That is just so frustrating. You are amazing, don't forget it!

But do please pick me for a spot in the KP class. ;)

[Meg]

sorry to hear you're dealing with this.
Great giveaway!

[Christie Wildes]

Sick people in this world. ((hugs))
Just know we are so glad that you share what is on your heart...and I think that in the end, your honesty and kindness are what matter.
Glad to see her nasty blog down...I could care less if she gets emails about it - SHE SHOULD. It was just wrong.
Hope you can put it behind you...and that she moves on and changes.
Love to you and all your chickies!!
XO
Christie

PS Would love a KP class spot! :)

[Lauren]

It's a lot like those people on that old scrap smack site. People that can say and do such mean, cruel things are in pain. They are hurting. Something is wrong. I know it doesn't take your pain, but I like to think it helps us have grace towards them when we realize they must be in an ugly place to say and do those types of things.

Anyways... **hugs**

PS> Would LOVE to play along in the KP class!

[Danielle Phillips]

I didn't see your post yesterday, but this woman sounds terrible! I think you have every right to feel the way you do! That being said - I absolutely love reading your blog, though it embarasses me sometimes because it brings me to tears often while I'm sitting at my desk at work! :)

I'd love to win a spot in this class, also! Such a great opportunity the SC DT is giving us!

[Tessa Buys]

I've only been following your blog for a few weeks, but it has become one of my favorites because of your unique talents. I'm so sorry for the awful things that have happened. I've been through similar situations and I understand the anguish. My heart goes out to you. On a happier note, I would love a spot in that class. How sweet of you to think of us readers :).

[Ellie Abney]

Your blog is on my list of very favorites. It is inspiring, fun, just wonderful. I'm sorry someone did that to you - that's awful.

I'd love to win a spot in the class!

[Jenn A.]

I am sorry that has happened to you. It is scary and I hope it gets resolved quickly so you can go back to what's important and not be thinking about it too much anymore. ((hugs))

[Rita]

As usual, you are handling the situation with grace. I can't believe the nerve of some people. Great giveaway...would love to win a spot!

[jill]

i am so sorry that happened to you. i love your blog!

[Rhona]

It makes you wonder how people think they can do things like that and not get caught out! Amazing! I think you've handled the whole situation with dignity and agree, you have nothing to hide and have done nothing wrong! Let's hope the person has learnt their lesson.

[breanne and madelyn]

holy crap. i missed all that but holy crap. how insane. sending love your way. no drama, steph! you are carrying two precious little babes who don't need it. drama sucks :)

[Chris Dodaj]

I missed your post yesterday, but I'm sorry someone did all those things to you, especially, well for so many reasons.

Think you know so many people just adore you and your blog and would never use you, steal from you or hurt you intentionally . F--- her,her comments and her store.
Just keep being the awesome person that you are.
xo
c
ps throw my name into the gievaway if it's still open!

[Robin]

oh my! Missed all that yesterday but so sorry you have to deal with someone like "that". Hope she figures it out sooner rather than later. I love your blog, your stories, and your posts.
I'd love to take Kelly's 2nd class, the first was fun and I still have some catching up to do in that one too! :)

[Eileen]

Sorry to hear about all the drama, especially when you didn't do anything to create it. Hugs to you! Thank you for the giveaway!

[Rhian]

I would love to win the class.

(((((hugs)))))

[Kristin Y]

The class looks awesome.
Hang in there:)

[Michela S]

Stephanie,

Ive read your blog for awhile and I cannot believe anyone would do something like that. The fact that she believes she doesn't owe anyone any explanation shows just what kind of a person she really is-sad & pathetic. I tried searching for it from your link last night but only found her store. I for one, will never buy anything from there, nor would the people i will tell. Karma's a b---h, and she'll get what she deserves all by herself. You are such a great person and I love reading your heart felt words everyday :)

Keep being awesome and thanks for the chance for a spot in Kelly's Sketchbook class!

[Jennifer Larson]

I'm an English teacher, and I try to impress on my students the fact that plagiarism not only steals words, but it steals work--misrepresents someone else's work as you own. After reading your post today, I can add that it steals emotions too, which just seems sad.

Thank you for your giveaway.

[Lynne]

I am so sorry that happened to you! I think you are handling the situation with such class.

On a lighter note, I think the class sounds wonderful! I would love to win a spot!

[amy]

I hope you are able to put this aside and get some rest today. It is a terrible thing to have happen, and it is obvious that she needs some counseling and has some definite issues of her own. Big hugs to you! and thanks for offering up this wonderful class!!

[KK]

I am so sorry that you had to go through that. You seem like a wonderful person who does not deserve this at all. I don't even recall the post you made yesterday (talk about summer brain!). I just know that you are going through a rough time with Jimmy being gone and all that. I hope that everything only looks up from here for you.

I just wanted to say thank you for the chance to win a spot in the class. I would be ecstatic if I won. :)

May God bless you, Jimmy, and your family. Have a lovely day!

[kim strother]

You are one classy lady! You should not be the one who took down your post! You have every right to be upset and angry. I so RESPECT your actions and attitude in this situation. What a great example you are to all of us!

As for the giveaway...I'm just learning how great sketches can be. I'd love to win this class. Thank you!

[Erin M]

Hoping that this drama is put to rest for GOOD! ...for your sake & for the rest of your family. I hope you will rest a bit easier tonight. HUGS!!!!

[kathleen p.]

You are one class act and an amazing woman!!!
SO sorry you are having to deal with this!! **Big hugs**
thanks for the chance at Kelly's class

[Danielle Watt]

So sorry someone has done this to you! ((HUGS)) Thanks for the chance at winning a spot in KPs class

[Jacqueline]

stephanie...you are a woman with so much class. we can all learn from you on how to deal with others. your daughters and j are extremely lucky to have you! we are very fortunate that you share your life with us. apparently someone was very envious of you and did something that is truly horrible. eventually, people will find out that she is not very real. you, my friend, are a truly unique woman! please don't lose any more sleep over this. the twins and the girls need their mommy to get some good zzzzz's. hugs!

[Danielle]

Geesh...all this drama is no good! Sorry people have to email you about the "unit" thing now. You'd think this was high school all over again!
And I am sorry, I did leave a comment on her 2nd blog, it was not nasty just telling her that she should remove "her" blog. Hopefully she has learned something from this and if not so be it. You have a whole lot of good people behind you and that's what matters. Keep being you!!

[Chris]

I missed the post, but I am sorry from what I can gather. Try really hard not to let things get you down, you have way too many more important issues to deal with, your J being gone, your adorable little girls, your little chicks on the way, and of course your own sanity!!!

btw as a fellow mil spouse, I totally get what you meant by using words like my and our. You can't please everyone all the time, don't knock yourself trying (and some people are just unhappy no matter what, and jealous, and looking for something to pick apart).

Hang in there!!

[Jenni Hufford]

i am so sorry about all this craziness. :( sending hugs!

[Amanda S.]

Some people can be little, petty, ugly and mean. I think you should hold your head high and not question yourself for what you have posted. You did NOTHING wrong. Karma will get her. Just watch. You can just keep asking her politely to remove it. It's your intellectual property and she has no right to steal it. Hang in there!! I admire you for your grace in handling the situation!! :)

Oh and I'd love to win an entry into that class... I've been dying to sign up for it and I think I'm going to have to jump in. It sounds like too much fun to resist!! :)

[pidgen]

Steph, thank you ever so much for your example of kindness and strength. You never intend to hurt anyone and yet you stand up for yourself. Know that you're loved!
Thanks so much for a chance to win a spot in this class!! I so need to get back into scrapping (and I don't have pregnancy to blame for my lack of motivation!) So this class would be great!

[Laura B]

Would love to try this class...Thank you for the opportunity. :-)

Stay cool in this terrible GA heat!

[Jessica R.]

I would love to win a spot in the class!!! And I know I commented yesterday but I just cannot believe this is happening to you. I just don't understand it, it is so bizarre & unfair!!!!!!!!!

[Tagyn]

So sorry you have to go through such emotional stress but you are handling it well, now get some rest!
The class sounds amazing, I would love to win.

[kelly]

I think you are handling the situation with more grace and tact than I ever could fathom. Thank you for the giveaway, I'm really excited to take this class!