Ref: http://animalcare.my/2013/06/27/an-update-on-meiji/
This afternoon, I received a mail from an unfamiliar source. There was a PDF attached and it was a letter supposedly signed by Meiji. This must be a response from the post written yesterday (above). Meiji has no internet access, so obviously, someone must have briefed her and obtained this response from her. I have reproduced the PDF in two jpegs as below for the benefit of the people whose names have been mentioned.
I have written back to the anonymous person requesting his/her help to ask Meiji how we should continue sponsoring our 3 dogs, Russell, Sweetie and Jackie even though her letter clearly says that she does not want us to channel anymore funds or items to her. We would appreciate a confirmation on the subject of our 3 sponsored dogs, if possible.
If we don’t hear from this person again, I suppose this the closure and as per stated in the letter, Meiji does not need our help anymore and we shall respect her request.
I am puzzled with this sudden turn of events. My last communication with Meiji on the phone was on the night of 31st May when she called me regarding Doby’s passing. It was a friendly phonecall but the call was cut off abruptly because my phone battery was running low. I was in a place where reception was poor and I could not send back a text message. My last text message to her was on 4th June when I asked if she needed dogfood to which she replied she still had enough. That was the last I heard from her (though a text message from her phone).
Subsequent to that, I have made numerous attempts to contact Meiji, especially when donors asked me why Meiji had not acknowledged their donations. All calls were not picked up. All text messages were left unanswered. Three donors contacted her and received the same non-response.
We know from the supplier that Meiji was at the supplier’s warehouse with a friend who purchased dogfood for her just two weeks ago. According to the supplier, Meiji looked well and healthy and was in good spirits. She was also able to use her phone to contact the supplier so we know her phone is in good working order.
If we do not hear from Meiji again, we shall respect her wish and privacy.
I suppose some things in life are unexplained and best left that way.
We wish to thank all readers who have supported Meiji in these 4 years whenever we appealed for help on her behalf.
We wish Meiji and her dogs all the best in life – good health and happiness.
From: Highest yield J. Sun <interestfree@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 3:40 PM
Subject: Letter from Meiji
To: “chankahyein@gmail.com” <chankahyein@gmail.com>attached herewith Letter from Meiji.Good day.*
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10 responses to “A letter from Meiji”
She is not answering calls or messages? i do hope that nothing bad has befallen her…
She went to the supplier to buy dogfood two weeks ago
She looked fine and healthy.
Dear Sister Kah Yein,
Maybe Meiji is ignoring all your calls and avoiding you since 4th June because she already has a full-fledged sponsor and is under obligation to him or her, to keep quiet about their new arrangements for her dogs food supplies. Sometimes people choose to be like this and it’s disappointing.
I personally feel Meiji should at least reply to your calls personally and be honest with you. You’ve been trying to contact her for 3 weeks and also have been worried about her well-being, up alone on the hills with her only her dogs. You even wanted to drive up this Sunday to check whether she is sick, even though you are so busy. You have a very good heart.
I feel it’s only fair that she has a heart to heart talk with you personally in private for the closure on her part. That would be the decent thing to do. Anybody in you shoes would have appreciated this honesty, goodwill and genuine friendship . You have been helping her with the best intentions these past 4 years. May you always be blessed.
Kind regards,
Jasmine
Hi Sis Jasmine, Thanks very much for your kind words. On our side, of course that is what most people would think and this includes us too. But the possibilities are endless here – it could be due to something we know nothing about, which could be personal for Meiji. Whatever it is, we are relieved that she is well and happy as she could go to the supplier to purchase dogfood on her own, which indicates she is not ill (or, has now recovered). We are happy that she has a sponsor (or many sponsors) now and is financially sound. Some things have no answers or the answers cannot be revealed yet. So we have to just accept that and move on, as Meiji said in her letter, to help others who welcome our help.
Hmmm…. oh dear……could it be Meiji “misunderstood” when she got abruptly cut off during the last conversation you had with her? Sometimes people think you hung up on them when they get cut off due to low batt or bad reception – that’s why I usually tell them in advance that the conversation might get cut off when I know my battery is low or when i am at a place where reception is bad. Seems pretty trivial, but sometimes people misread the actual situation.
That is one possibility, but I have explained in so many text messages already. Surely any right-thinking mature person would understand that phonecalls do get cut off abruptly sometimes. The phonecall that night was about Doby’s passing and it was a friendly phonecall. No reason for any side to hang up due to any unhappiness.
Sad if it was all just a little misunderstanding. Even sadder if people dont want to listen or accept explanations.
Anyhow, it is good if Meiji is now financially sound. It is very nice of her to decline assistance when she no longer needs it – way way so much more better than some people who abuse assistance.
Meiji, thank you so much for taking care of the dogs. Warm wishes for happiness and good health always <3
I really don’t know of any misunderstanding. Calls getting cut off happens all the time.
People have reasons for doing a certain thing …..and sometimes they dont want to let others know why. She may have new sponsors, strike a lottery, etc. It is hard to understand another person’s action and feelings and no point trying also. Better to let it be and not waste time on things which you wont get an answer. I think she will take good care of the dogs. Since she doesnt need your help anymore and refuse to tell you why, so be it. There are so many others who need and appreciate yr help and kindness.
Thank you for your advice. I only blogged because there were a few queries from donors on why their calls were not answered. It was purely to let donors know we have exhausted all efforts to contact her. I hope this clarifies as we have a responsibility to keep the donors informed.