Snakes - Sorry if I did not make it clear; I actually did not send the elders a letter. Rather I called them and left a voice message reading back an already typed letter (Really a paragraph).
E ssentially, I told them that my wife and I do not believe an organization or belonging to one is necessary for salvation and it is our god-given and legal right to make such a decision. Further, I stated to not visit our home or call us so as to prevent further action to have to be taken on our part. I did not state they were not allowed to write us, although no one has done so.
There are more details including my mother reached out to a long time friend and elder (Delivered both my wedding and my sister’s wedding talk, as well as was our book study overseer for over 15 years) in our former congregation who in turn reached out to the elders in what use to be recent congregation. In fact at one point, my wife, our parents and my siblings all attended the same congregation. Our families have known each other for nearly 20 years.
Baba - Thank you for the compliment on the "book" idea, although credit really has to go to Mrs. Trebor. My original intention was to tell as many of them face to face while having others conference in at the same time. At the time it sounded like a good idea to me, but my wife had the better idea. It was most important to us for all our family to know we love them and wanted everyone to have a fair share at making up their own minds. In fact, one of the first things we stated to everyone is that we loved them and will always be here for them no matter what. I continue to this day with the same invitation that our door is always opened to my loved ones whether they decide to speak to me today, tomorrow, 20 days, months or years from now.
Life goes on, and I understand why they have chosen their path and have shunned my wife and me. I hope one day they will change their minds. Although honestly, the scars are there for the rest of this life no matter what they decide. The hurt and trickery of the Watchtower has caused problems which will more than likely never heal for our family at least for this lifetime.
Everyone, thank you for the encouragement, warm wishes and welcome.
Edit: For grammar.
