Weird e-mail. Should I respond?

ChristinS

So I posted something recent about how I'm planning a girl's lake weekend. I've communicated with quite a few condo owners. One woman was a property manager. We haven't been in communication since October 18th, and we've decided on another condo. I just got this e-mail from her and I feel a little uncomfortable about responding. Dear Christin, I'm not sure if I replied to you yet from your question on Oct 18, about how far is it from the Mall? Just a few miles/minutes away. All 4 of the condos I offer are close to the mall. I'm so sorry if I seem a bit scatter brained but, my husband took his life on October 15th and I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. I know I have some other ladies coming down also but I have not cross referenced if this is you and I'm in a bit of a hurry, my daughter wants me to go to the Sausage Dinner at the catholic church/school she attended in grade school so please forgive me, I will cross reference when I return later or you can let me know if you have made a decision. Thanks!!! I hope to return to my old self by tomorrow?!!!!!!!

salimoo

Yeeeeaaaah ... ::lanieface:: I wouldn't reply. It's sad, but I can't think of anything that wouldn't be incredibly awkward to say so I'd probably just leave it.

AngieP900

Wow. There doesn't appear to be any filter between her thoughts and her fingers typing said thoughts on this one. I think I would just let it be.

shanollee

Yeah, that's quite the overshare there!  I'm pretty sure I wouldn't respond at all

wendyld

I disagree. I think she will email you again if you don't. I would reply with a simple "We have decided on a different venue, thank you for your time" and ignore all of the personal stuff.

FallinAgain

I don't think I could ignore it. I'd go with "I'm sorry for your loss. Thanks you for getting back with me.  We've decided to go with another venue."

TSD

I would definitely write back and just say, "I'm very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, we've gone with another space for our needs, but thank you for getting back to me. Much appreciated, Christin"

ChristinS

Yeah, I felt like I had to at least respond, but I was just so taken aback I wasn't sure what to say. I just kept starting to e-mail her and then closing it.

ftnups

Poor woman. If it were me, I would absolutely respond and offer my sympathies. She is obviously reaching out to whomever she can, I'm sure she is in total shock still. I am sure even the simplest of condolences will comfort her. I can't imagine just ignoring her email, including the personal stuff.

Knottie_22382080

I am with Fallin, TSD and Fitty.  She is still in shock and is trying to get her life back on track.

wingedbride

Oh that is so sad.    

TSD

I've said some really f'ed up sh*t to people since my mom died courtesy of xanax. So, I can see writing just a rambling email.