Hey TMG, People are funny. You can never know what's going through their minds or what's really going on in her life. I don't think that it's up to you to "fix" it. Let her come to you when she can deal with her own issues. You've done no wrong.
BUT you can give her MY address.. I'll take your gift!!
(((hugs)))
Lori

Maybe something else is going on and this is just a symptom. Give her the benefit of the doubt and a little space...seems like you left the door open for her..

Maria

It's so sad when people act that way, but there is nothing you can do to change things. Just give her some time and leave the lines of communication open. Perhaps she felt inferior when she felt your work was better than hers, poor self esteem kind of thing. It's sad when people value themselves through there "stuff". My "stuff" is just plain silly, but I put love into it and like to share my silliness. I'm sorry this happened, but it is her loss. Don't be sad. You've got us....what more could you ask for?

Excellent advice given here, TMG.

Sometimes people feel intimidated and unsure and it's easier to cut themselves off from the people associated with those feelings rather than recognize and acknowledge their shortcomings.

You just keep being you and she'll come around if she's able.

You're a gem! And I still want to meet and have lunch - perhaps after the Holidays?

Oh yeah ! We can meet half way inbetween !

People are funny!And aren't we all thank God.I have been told for many years don't expect people to respond or react the way you want them too,it won't happen...I have been hurt by someones actions or reactions so many times and still can't learn this dang lesson,still trying at almost 70 to get it!!!others are not you so can't react in your way ,just leave her alone if she comes back she's your friend if not ,she wasn't anyway...you have lot's here tho!

Yeah ..... I guess people Can Be funny. I suppose there is no way of "fixing it". You all have made me feel alot better about it. She's in England with her DH on an Air Force base. Maybe we'll just end up being long distancce , casual friends.

I LOVE and ADORE YOU!!! so...when we do meet, and I say when!!! You can expect to be bear hugged!!! And so let this go and focus on us who love you!!! Jane

Did you invite her to join us over here?

I did , but she goes to Stainedglassville & loves it there. She did check us out and had nothing but good things to say about the gals here . I guess there's not enough hours in the day .......LOL

I found the site to be tedious...by that I mean the pages load SOOOOOOOOOO SLLOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW...and I'm on a T1 line at work! What's up with that? I probably won't frequent there much because of it, but I did register. The forum choices looked interesting.