Last night one of the pioneers stopped by on her way home from the Pioneer Meeting. She has always been very kind and I believe she is acted out of concern, however her visit was unsettling. She mentioned that all the pioneers were counseled to invite everyone they know “inactive or those who has had life has got them down” to come to (a special?) a meeting. “You know Satan has been so busy. It doesn’t seem to be physical lately, but all mental issues. Many of the friends are having so much anxiety and depression it is unbelievable”
Then she said, “We have made arrangements for those inactive ones that don’t want to dress up to sit in the back room. They don’t have to worry about getting dressed or even talking to anyone. You know, you can just walk in and sit down and no one would bother you. “
She asked how I was and said as usual, “Terrific, very happy.” I asked how she was (she deals with depression) she hedged and said "I’ve been doing fine” Evidently she wasn’t going to confide in me, so I changed the subject.
Yes, she is as nice as she can be, so I don’t believe that she actually knew how it sounded. I can sit in the back room if not dressed properly? There would be no conversation? All the friends are having mental problems….well, duh!
The thought ran through my head to yell “Cult!”, but I thought better of it. It probably would have frightened her and scared the neighbors. So, I just kept thinking as she rattled on “That used to be me!....I am so over this.”