This past weekend, I attended my family's annual reunion (scheduled a week before thanksgiving, and they served turkey...hmmm) and became literally sick because they are all JW and talked of nothing else. I finally realized how sad the normal JW's life is. They really have nothing else going for them, thats why the thought of leaving is so unbelievable. (At one point, they talked heavily over the territory divisions for the preaching work....)
My Dad took the opportunity to speak to me privately about all the meetings I have been missing. The conversation went a little like this....
Dad: Son, wanted to talk to you a little about your meeting attendance. You have to get your act together...
Me: (I smile)
Dad: The system of things is so close to its end, we really should be doing everything we can for Jehovah...(spiritual guilt trip)
I nod my head.
Dad: If not for yourself, then do it for your daughter...she deserves to live (family death guilt trip)
I look away
Dad: I know you have been through alot with the elders, but Jehovah's org is made up of imperfect men...(sorry excuse)
I smile again
Dad: Jehovah should not pay for these mens mistakes....(I bite my tongue)
He went on for several more minutes, repeating himself, until someone finally interrupted. It pains me to see my folks so caught in something that is lying to them....Sorry for the long post, just to needed to vent.
Cori