Okay, hint taken.

Dear Daph, If you are referring to your friend, Nolan, he is on my list of names to go to the temple (It is closed 'til the 17th) and in my prayers. I am sure many of us are praying for him. I have been waiting to hear how he is. I don't post much because I don't have the strength or wherewithall to do so. I do check often to see what others post and wish folks would do more. It is a busy time for many and that may be one reason. We LDS are a busy people and for me, add that to how I feel, I just can't seem to post. Perhaps others feel the same. Again, I am sorry that you are hurt. I do understand but please know that I was not ignoring you. I have been praying for Nolan and will continue to do so until you tell us otherwise. Grins, Kaye

I read this board often but rarely post simply because I don't have a lot to say. I was however taken back by your post. I found it to be quite judgemental and unkind. I find the people here on this board to be very Christlike and caring. I too have prayed for your friend Nolan. We just lost a beloved bishop last week to pancreatic cancer after having this surgery. It was a very sad day for the ward. I hope and pray that things go much better for Nolan. And hope that you will see this board not only for what you can get out of it but what you can contribute to help make it grow and be better. Please post about your friend so we do know how he is doing. Sending prayers his way. Sharon

Ditto!!! Gala

I want you to know that Nolan and his family are in my prayers each morning and night. I'm sorry that I didn't specifically tell you that I had included he and his family in my prayers. I guess I was a bit dense not to respond directly to your post asking for prayers. I took it for granted that it was a statement and not a question. Please don't feel bad about this board. We do love each other and do our best. By the way, I've posted things in the past that hasn't received a response. Some of my posts were not meant for a response, it was just a statement sent out there to my LDS Obesity help friends. Melody

Hello Miss D... I too am sorry I didn't respond to your email and that your heart has been hurt..please forgive me. Sometimes I read and run...I did and do keep your friend in my prayers. I also pray for all of us on this site that are struggling with the same weight loss issues. I haven't been on line much lately. I still work for the same company but in a different department and my work load is a bit heavier ...don't have as much time to check on my favorite website. I will try to do much better in the future. You take care and don't give up on us..we need you Love and hugs to you and all our website pals. Alfie

Miss D, I know I am one of many sisters here who only checks the board once in a while, so I am sorry that I did not have an earlier opportunity to express my support for you in your time of need. I am not really sure what this is about but from reading the other responses it appears someone named Nolan is ill and in need of prayers on his behalf. Please take comfort in knowing that many probably have said a little prayer or put his name in the temple but did not come here and announce it. It sounds as if you are hurting and I am sorry if we overlooked your need for support. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with the craziness in our lives that we forget that there are others who need us. Please forgive us for not being there when you needed us. You are in my thoughts and prayers Laurie

Exactly Gale....I took the original post as a request, not a discussion. A request that didn't sound like it was something you wanted to start a thread of discussion. Nolan is in our prayers. I don't think the lack of an ongoing thread meant that anyone ignored you or that no one cared. Making this a contentious thing probably won't help you or Nolan. Just know that this board is not all that active to begin with....lack of responses is more the norm then inconsiderate. I know that you would probably not have made the request if this was not important to you but it wasn't clear that you also expected people to chime in and discuss Nolan. Sorry you were slighted or hurt. Frankly, the "self righteous ramblings" are exactly why I come here because hearing what others are dealing with in church that also have had WLS is helpful. Not all my online buddies know my LDS perspective. Christy

Ahhhh, My humble apologies sweetie pie! I should check in more often but I just barely discovered you guys last month and I haven't worked this into my life yet per say. ....Hopefully all is well with you and your friend! Hugggz, Joyce in az