2 of my wife's JW friends had dinner with her last night and pleaded to know what was going on. Were we taking a "break"? Was there anything said that hurt us? EVERYONE in the Hall is asking, "What happened to the Minimus family". They continue to ask this certain sister who has been a family friend for many years. She tells them she really doesn't know.....Interestingly, we got a card from a sweet elder's wife saying "everyone" misses us and the congregation is not the same any longer......My wife's friends asked her if we planned on coming back after our daughter's wedding. My wife gave wonderful responses and explained that she didn't want to put her friends on the spot and that is why she has kept quiet. She explained that she still loves Jehovah, reads the Bible and is a "good person" but she did not feel that obeying men's opinions and rules that constantly change were what God expected of her for His approval. She explained that JWs in general are more concerned about their "time" than in helping needy people (which she still does with her friend's father). When pressed to come back to Jehovah, she said she never left Him and would continue to show love to people of all sorts, even "worldly" ones!.....The night ended well with her friends hearing her speak her heart. I do wonder whether one of her friends might not divulge their conversation. My wife was quite settled that if anyone did talk about things, she was fine with her conscience and whatever will be, will be.
My Wife Was Confronted By Her Friends Last Night
by minimus 31 Replies latest jw friends
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Yerusalyim
Cool, your wife spoke well.
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shotgun
Good job by the wife Min...she deserves dinner and movie bud.
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uriah
Good for your wife. I think I will nick her response as I fear it will come to it soon (tm WTS), mind you we have been away about 2 years and not had any cards, but then we were not on the A list, just a list of who to avoid :)
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Nosferatu
That's one thing I couldn't stand, the phoney baloney "heartfelt expressions". One that really confused the shit out of me was "Remember all the good times we had out in service?" There were good times? Surely I would have remembered something other than how good Robin's Donuts tasted.
Minimus, tell your wife to keep up the good work. You must be proud of her! BTW, it sounds like you guys are starting your own religion ;)
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Sassy
an uncomfortable spot to be in and it appears your wife handled it well. I am glad she did not get a testy response to her explanation. We never know what kind of response we are going to get when we give any reason for pulling away or doubt in the WTS. I know I did and that is why I am skittish to tell anyone else. I'm just avoiding those who might ask.
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bebu
My wife was quite settled that if anyone did talk about things, she was fine with her conscience and whatever will be, will be.
Hooray for your "Minnie Mouse!"
She's my kinda gal.
bebu
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Guest 77
I'll share my wive's experience in handling the question as to why she 'no' longer attends meetings. An elder (one of the three who expelled me) had been witnessing in the hood, and as he was going to the next door, he couldn't help but run into my wife while working in her flower bed. He stopped and asked why she no longer attends meetings, her answer was, I no longer trust you! He hung his head and proceeded to the next house. She's never been visited by elders. So you see, everyone gets a different reaction and response.
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Winston Smith :>D
The night ended well with her friends hearing her speak her heart.
Hopefully a seed was planted. At least she got to speak from her heart to them
I do wonder whether one of her friends might not divulge their conversation.
You're wondering about the wrong item. Not IF; rather WHEN
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little witch
Good for Mrs. Mini !
I agree Winston. The dubs lead such a boring existence, having little interaction with worldly folks and all. Their only excitment comes from interference with the lives of those in their own fold.
Ah, to stir some trouble up, fresh gossip and fireworks for a change! (This is how they think). Sad.
They seldom empathize either, until they themselves become fodder. Anyway, this will be a congregational matter to be hashed over quite soon I would imagine. For that, I am sorry for you and the Mrs. I hope she is ready for what awaits, I think by the sounds of it that she is, or she wouldnt have discussed it at all.
