I am so disheartened and sad today. I did not sleep last night. Yesterday afternoon my former receptionist wrote something "taunting" about the new dance school she apparently helped set up. One of my teachers chimed in, also in a taunting manner. Very kindergarten like. My sister saw it and was appalled and replied how disrespectful she thought they were being. And I had enough.
I wrote an email to all my staff (who have all quit) letting them know that I wished to retire in peace. That all I had expected from the was honesty and some respect. I stated in it that I had kept things going for a while for all of them since they obviously loved it. If they didn't - they might have let me know. I was careful to keep it professional and not to take shots. I reminded them that we are all good people, we all live in the same city and that we are all Christians.
My former secretary wrote a long, scathing response. She sent it to all the staff. She admits that whenever I was not there - they would plan out this new dance school but that she felt they respected me by not saying anything until after my dance recital. Ummm - they did not say anything to me EVER> She said they planned to come to my party but now will not (and no doubt will convince others).
this former secretary is also the personal secretary to the pastor at MY church. How do you like that? She did not like my "Christian" mention. She asked what this had to do with being Christian and how I created drama by saying that.
I just feel sick. Hatred is so contagious. I did nothing wrong. If they did not like my dance studio - why did they not leave?
I am sick and just venting here. I did not sleep all night. I cry every time someone talks to me today. Josh is coming from Toronto after work. He did not sleep either. Said he will take me out for dinner. Ummm - in my city? UGH! But still - nice to do that.
My daughter just aches. I said in my letter that this hurts her so much (she had told me and also told me to send the letter). She was like a sister to so many of them and loved them all. The secretary's response was that she couldn't understand how it upset Ashley because she didn't dance last year. No - but she danced for 16 years!
