So I went to the Kingdom Hall....

by Vivamus 11 Replies latest jw friends

  • Vivamus
    Vivamus

    and was love-bombed!

    We entered fairly early, the elders had decided that since I refused to sit in the back, the family had to arrive first and leave first. This was to ensure there would be no condolences. Well, the elders did not get their way. Three of my aunts and uncles came, three cousins, my mum and me [only a small part of the family]. We had the front row, were we all sat. And every brother and sister came to us to offer us condolences. A few exceptions, but most JW kisses me, hugged me and asked me to come back cause they missed me. Isnt that sweet?

    During this display one of my cousins got a bit panicked, she got all of these visions that I would return and so she could stop poking her elbow into my side. Lol, so I turned to hear and told her not to worry, I am never going back. Some brothers and sisters naturally heard this, haha.

    The funeral talk itself was BORING. Three minutes were devoted into telling how spiritual my grandma was, the rest was Kingdom babble.

    I must admit, it wasnt as bad as I expected, quite the contrary actually. I was not shunned, they were nice to me and I managed to keep a strait face throughout everything, even when my former best friend came to me and told me she missed me. Ah well.

    Today is the actual funeral, which is going to be beautiful. I am one of the speakers, and so if youll all excuse me, I am going to make myself beautiful and nervous.

    Kisses.

  • Dutchie
    Dutchie

    Hi Viv,

    I am so glad that everyone was nice to you. It's makes a difference when we are grieving that we have support from others.

    You can make yourself nervous about the speech if you want to, but the beautiful part is out of your hands. You were born that way!

  • Lady Lee
    Lady Lee

    (((Viv))) Take a deep breathe and speak from your heart and all will be well.

  • Shytears
    Shytears

    Hey Viv!!! glad everything went well.......

    Hope you you have a good day,Dont be nervous :) ((((hugs)))) Laura

  • Scully
    Scully

    No need to be nervous, Viv........ you were trained in public speaking already and beautiful.... well, I don't think you need any help in getting there.

    Your memories of your grandmother are going to be a wonderful tribute to her, as they have been here.

    <hugs>

    Love, Scully

  • ozziepost
    ozziepost

    G'day Viv,

    We're glad to "hear" that civility "reigned" during the occasion. Really, that's the way it should be, isn't it? How sad that it doesn't always work out that way. We're glad for you and hope that the strain of these past few days will soon yield to peace for you.

    Cheers, Ozzie

    P.S. I have some bottles of Grolsh in the fridge!!

  • Matty
    Matty

    ((((((Vivamus))))))

    It must have been very odd to go back to that hall after all you've been through since the beginning of the year. Well, I'm very relieved, I was really concerned that the Elders would make a big fuss and cause a scene that would detract from the dignity of the occasion. I guess they saw sense and realised that treating you badly and shunning you at such a traumatic time would be completely counterproductive. They'll be back in their old ways from now on though, I can guarantee that!

    You are always in my thoughts hon.

    Matt

  • ugg
    ugg

    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( viv )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) thinking of you!!

  • AjaxMan
    AjaxMan

    (((Viv)))

    My condolences...

    I gotta give you a lot of kudos for being able to withstand a lot of BS, mainly since they always do a JW/WTS promo during a wedding or a funeral service. Look past that and think mainly on the true funeral service that you'll go to.

    Peace and best regards,

    Ajaxman

  • fulano
    fulano

    Sterkte en condoleances!

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