Hi, Sis
So glad you called tonight. It’s been weeks since we talked and I enjoyed hearing your voice. Yes, I understand you are busy, as you said, with congregation business and field service. So, you will be pioneering in December! I know you are anxious to do that, even though you will have to make sacrifices, as you put it.
You shared some of the things going on in your life and caught me up on all the news with the friends in your congregation. I enjoyed hearing about Sister Beenawitnessforever’s recent surgery performed precariously without blood and how inspirational it was to you to know that Jehovah strengthens those in his service to withstand the temptations to succumb to worldly reasoning. I do hope she recovers okay.
I loved hearing about your granddaughter’s very first magazine presentation in the field service. Yes, I do remember the "thrill" of being allowed that privilege and I can understand why you feel so proud of her. You told me that your hope is that even though she is only seven, she will develop the desire to go to Bethel when she graduates, "if this system of things is still here" as you say. I enjoy hearing about your hopes and dreams for your loved ones.
I was glad to hear that Reachingout hopes to be assigned one of the talks at the next circuit assembly. I know you are so very proud of his recent advancements after years of trying to move ahead in the organization. I remember when he finally made elder and you became an "elder’s wife." You were on Cloud 9 for days after that. So, I certainly understood when you told me how excited you are that he has achieved so many new privileges.
I especially enjoyed hearing about your recent vacation with Bro. and Sister Kissass and your other friends, Bro. and Sister Surrogatefamily. How endearing that after a long day of sightseeing and beachcombing you were able to find a congregation in the town nearby and attend the meetings. Yes, I’m sure that uplifted you and made you feel worthy of Jehovah’s rich blessing for not forsaking the gathering of yourselves together even while on vacation. You told me how Sisters Kissass and Surrogatefamily are like family to you and ya’ll do so much together these days.
I wish I could have shared my life and joys with you as you did me. But, you would only cut me off and close your ears to me if I were to tell you the things bringing me joy nowadays. So, you ended the phone conversation before I had a chance to tell you.
Sweetgirl just turned six and we are going to have her birthday party here at my house this year. I bought her the most adorable dress for her birthday and she will love it, I’m sure. She’s such an angel.
This year we are all getting together at Son and Wife’s house for Thanksgiving again. Last year, we had fifteen people from both sides of the family. Son said a Thanksgiving prayer that brought tears to everyone’s eyes. We are so grateful for the love we all have for one another and it is really fun to all get together and enjoy the good food and good company. I will make the pecan pie again this year. That’s my specialty.
Sonny Boy will be going to Major University when he graduates next year. He plays football for his high school, and we never miss a game! We are so proud of him and his grades are outstanding. Hopefully, he will get a football scholarship, but even if he doesn’t, funds have been set aside for his education. He’s leaning toward an Engineering Degree.
I’ve been looking at all the candidates running for president and haven’t really decided yet whom I like. I voted Republican in the last two elections, and will probably do the same next year. But, I still have some homework to do comparing candidates and their stand on the issues that are near and dear to me.
Hubby and I are planning a vacation next year to New Mexico and Arizona. I have always wanted to go to Sedona, AZ because they say the spiritual vibes are strong there. Sedona is also known for the uplifting power of its Vortex meditation sites. This is something I’m very interested in as I have, in recent years, been opening up to a more spiritual awakening. I’ve studied Hatha Yoga for a while now and find it very calming and fulfilling.
Well, there you have it, Sis. Even though you’re not interested in me or my little family one iota, I wanted to share a part of myself with you that you would not otherwise listen to. After reading this, I will probably be placed on your list of people to shun for conduct unbecoming a Jehovah’s Witness. I can’t say "conduct unbecoming a Christian" because most Christians would think my conduct is above reproach.
Love,
Your real sister