Hey there, i'm from the South Bay area, near Redondo Beach.
Been here all my life. I haven't gone to the meetings much in the past 20 years except the memorial. I still feel very compelled to attend the memorial every year. It's the closest thing to what Jesus asked of us to do that is still being done. I can't recall anywhere in the bible where Jesus gathered up kids and hunted for easter eggs, SO i still attend the memorial. And an occaissonal assembly or two.
Both of my parents are still in the truth though. My brother HATES w/passion anything that sounds like it might be even remotely associated with JWs.Except our dad. They are still buddies they just never ever talk religon, ever. My dad was an elder, df'd years ago and reinstated and my mother is annointed,75 years. My children and my brothers children will have nothing to do with JWs. My mom continues to send all of them all the latest lititure etc. anyway...still hopeing. I came accross this form last year but never until just recently have i posted anything. More then you wanted to know? he he he
plm