Sad Story

[idratherbeinwdw]

Originally posted by jarestel
I'm just saying thoughts shouldn't have a non-filtered, direct connect to mouths ( or fingers in this case ). If the OP's story is true, what reason is good enough to justify the harm caused by posting what-ifs and maybe's? It's one thing to mull over things in your own mind, quite another to post what-ifs and maybes on a public forum that cast doubt on another's integrity.

I see your point. I'd just hate someone to get scammed in this manner, and perhaps pointing out the possibility of a scam would make anyone who wants to be generous check out the story thoroughly.

I agree, no reason to sling mud on what ifs, but also it's nice to remind people to be aware that there are all sorts of people in the world, not all are sincere.

 

[twinmomplus2new]

I think it was unfair to attack Lake Ariel for saying what she did. I am quite sure alot of people had the same thought process.
The story told would have been just as effective if the details on the posters health had been left out.

Getting screwed stinks whether you are ill or not.

To be honest the heading sad story itself made me think the op suspect.
It wasn't really a sad story regarding the points but rather a anger inducing one. And that would be true with or without the op's illness.

It is awful to be ill, I speak from familial experience as well. It is always nice and charitable to help out others in nedd, Please if any Disers's are so inclined to help people in need. as we have talked about before....
Give the kids the world. Is a wonderful worthy cause for kids and familys in need and you have the added benefit of knowing exactly where your donation is headed.

The same can be said for The Make A wish foundation. Please contribute to ill people using bonded venues.

Wishing the op the best of luck.

 

[dianelevene]

I am very grateful for the outpouring of support and advice I have received from people posting on this board. I did not realize that this had grown to be six pages. I just sat down last night to read all the posts. Going to daily radiation is keeping me pretty busy! Anyhow, I do appreciate all the advice I had received. As I said before we actually filed suit in small claims court but had to drop it because the travel expenses would have been more than we would have recovered. I was contacted by a couple of other people who were scammed by the same guy. I had hoped that our "lost" reservation was just some kind of error. It really made me sad to find out he just completely conned me. It was an expensive lesson.

For those people who are questioning my integrity, let me assure you that I do indeed have cancer and yes, I was definitely ripped off by this guy from the rent/trade board. I have only rented points twice. The first time worked out fantastically and we were thrilled with the trip. I was so happy with how it worked out that less than a month later we rented points again for a trip in December. In October we found out that I had cancer but we still went ahead and went to Disney with my oncologist's permission. My husband had to push me around in a wheelchair because I was too sick and weak to walk. I have only one picture of me at Disney in December. Since I had chemo baldness I would not let my family take any pictures. If anybody is interested, I am perfectly happy to email that photo of me. Living through cancer is not easy but I keep my mind on my goal of beating this awful disease.

Thank you to all the people who have sent me good advice and kind thought.

Diane

 

[CarolAnnC]

With flame throwing, mud slinging and general dissension on this thread, I believe this is the right time to end the conversation.

Thank you OP for your clarification.