<p>A short note to say good bye to all and wish good luck to your Ss and Ds as they look ahead toward college next fall or next year, or the year after. Those who wish to contact me can do so by PM. I will then send an email address so that we can continue to chat, though not on CC.</p>
<p>It’s been mostly fun and educational. I hope I’ve helped others. But the last couple of days have shown me that it’s time to move on.</p>
<p>Marite,
Please don’t move on. Your words of wisdom and thoughtful posts are a foundation of this board. It would be a shame if some transient unpleasantness caused us to lose one of our most valuable posters. I hope you’ll reconsider.</p>
<p>Marite, please don’t leave us!!! I finally figured out how to pronounce your username. It even sounds more natural than mare-ite does now! Don’t let the brain cells that I spent learning Marie The(rese) go to waste! ;)</p>
<p>Marite–please don’t leave. You’re a beacon of light and kindness, and I hate the thought that less enlightened voices could drown you out.</p>
<p>Oh no! Marite! You are an inspiration to me and one of my (many) e-parents! Noo! :(… There are still many here on CC who can gain from your wonderful advice…</p>
<p>Marite,</p>
<p>I am so sad to learn that you are not planning to stay a part of the CC community. I haven’t been able to read much lately, so I must have missed something that caused you troubles of heart, and am so sorry. I hope that you will not take your dear self away.</p>
<p>Marite, I know how you feel. If you want advice on how to pack for a 5-minute drive to the dorm, email me, I’m experienced! ;). You’re terrific…I will be emailing you for advice when my littler ones are getting ready to apply places. Who knows–maybe they’ll even want to visit your son’s school/my alma mater!!</p>
<p>Marite,</p>
<p>I think you’re one of the nicest people here. I lurk a lot and your posts always caught my attention. I’m sorry I won’t be able to lurk around your posts anymore! </p>
<p>Best of luck and thank you for the kind words in my Black Sheep thread. A streak of my pink hair for graduation will be for you and all the great advice I’ve read from you! ;)</p>
<p>No, Marite. Say it isn’t so. I will miss you.</p>
<p>Marite -</p>
<p>I know how you feel. I almost started a thread with the same title, not because of anything going on recently (people are people), but just to get out of everyone’s way and let the new crop of rising seniors have their day. But I decided that I’ll have to gradually wean myself. I’m too addicted (“Hello, my name is DigMedia and I’m addicted to CC”) to go cold turkey. So people will have to put up with me just a little longer.</p>
<p>BUT, you are a part of that community that makes it so addictive. Sure, maybe you can quit abruptly, but us guys out here can’t break that relationship with you so quickly. So give us a break… You too can gradually wean yourself away (maybe), and we will be happier if you stay just a little bit longer…</p>
<p>Come on, come on, come on and stayyyy
Just a little bit longer.
Please, please, please stay…
Please say-yay you will,
…say you will…</p>
<p>Marite,
I’ve really enjoyed your pearls of wisdom. Please consider staying on or at least popping in from time to time!</p>
<p>Go Jackson Browne!</p>
<p>Sorry, but you are not allowed to leave. If you must, you can take a week off, maybe 2 weeks max, but you must return. Sorry, but that’s just how it is! :)</p>
<p>Oh come on. Did all this happen over the weekend? I am the most clueless person ever. Marite, say it ain’t so.</p>
<p>Marite,</p>
<p>I am not even a regular poster (look at my number of posts) and I am asking you to stay. I have lurked around CC for more than a year and have always enjoyed your posts.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for all the wisdom, Marite. What twinmom said.</p>
<p>marite~</p>
<p>That’s weird that you posted this 'cause I was giving a lot of thought to this same thing, though I haven’t come to a decision yet…But after reading certain threads over the past couple of days and having had two threads I started and another one I posted on all deleted within the past 5 days, I have come to see a new side of CC.</p>
<p>I do want to tell you, though, that without a DOUBT, my son and I owe you a debt of gratitude that we can never repay. I feel like much of our success was directly related to the knowledge, wisdom, and support you unwaveringly gifted us over many months. I respect and admire you greatly, and I feel much fondness for you as well.</p>
<p>I shudder at the thought of CC without its marite, but I understand if you have had a change of heart. I will be in touch. </p>
<p>Mucho love to you and yours, ~berurah</p>
<p>Marite,</p>
<p>I understand. I thank you for your support & wisdom over the past year.</p>
<p>love, SBmom</p>
<p>Marite–I do hope you’ll reconsider. I too am confused as to what has been going on here in the last few days, but I know that you are one of the wisest, most helpful posters on CC. Your clarity and kindness would be very sorely missed.</p>
<p>Gosh!! If you do retreat, I know there will be hope for me someday to get this monkey off my back…</p>
<p>Please don’t, though. You are one of the most SELFLESS people on here, not to mention intelligent and wise.</p>
<p>Marite - while (selfishly) I wish that you and others who have finished with the admissions process would stay, I do understand the need to move on. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, and I know you leave with many friends, both virtual and real. All in all, you made a very positive impact on these message boards and helped those who needed it. Can’t think of a better way to do things. Best wishes!</p>