An elder called me!!!!!! (page 2)

seattleniceguy

Wow...weird experience. Maybe the elder will think about things after talking to you....

SNG

Flash

I hope the JW's (not just the Elders) visit your Mom to the degree she wants and can handle it. I don't hold out much hope for it though. They like to talk the talk but too many don't walk the walk.

shamus

I think this is a sign from jehover to go back to meetings, LOL!

Strange how they can do weird things like that out of the blue; apologizing to you was a nice gesture. Far too little, far too late, you fellow apostate.

Now go worship baal, LOL!

codeblue

Wow...took 5 years to get in invite to the Memorial???

I know one thing is for sure: if you had been just a study...you would get invites all the time...oh well.

It is nice to know they are thinking about your frail 91 year old Mom....she deserves that respect!!!

Codeblue

ozziepost

I think this is a sign from jehover to go back to meetings

Methinks it's a sign all right, but a sign of worse things to come!

I read you post with interest as this will be the first year I do not attend the memorial and I know I will get the elder call here soon. I haven't been to a meeting since the spring and before that it was just a couple over several months. I am most definitely out, inactive, on the fade, but still know it will be a shock to many when I don't attend (and I am beginning to care less and less about that). I have come a long way in the past few months. Just a few months ago I was sweating thinking about the memorial--still feeling I had to attend for some strange reason ,even though the thought of going into the KH was making me ill. I hadn't done any real heavy research into the WT till then, but now I know for absolutely sure...I will NEVER set foot into that depressing mind numbing abusive void again (still going through a bit of anger). Anyway, got any suggestions as to what I should tell Mr. Elder when he calls?. I am presently using the "I don't want to talk about it" script until I get my wits about me. I'm still very new at this and processing through a lot of garbage.

blondie

cyber, just thank him for letting you know when it is and send him on his way if he drops by unannounced. Answer the door in your robe and say you just got out of the shower.

Otherwise, get caller ID and don't answer when the elder(s) call.

Just don't feel pressured.

If you are still a Christian and feel you should remember this annually, do it at home. Get the wine and the matzo and have your own ceremony at home (but do it on the night of April 5 when the Jews will be celebrating Passover).

Blondie

FlyingHighNow

An elder with a heart. There's hope for them kinda elders. Yes sirree, Bob. Seriously, I do think the ones with hearts are the best candidates for becoming district overbeers out here with us.

Heather

Nathan Natas

Cyber-sista said,

Just a few months ago I was sweating thinking about the memorial--still feeling I had to attend for some strange reason

But what's the purpose of going to the memorial if all you are going to do once you get there is REJECT the emblems? You can reject them at home, by yourself; or partake, if that is your wish.

Jesus didn't say, "Keep going to the Kingdom Hall in remembrance of me."

disclaimer: I am an atheist, and I do not partake.

cruzanheart

I'm glad to hear that, Mulan! I know your mother will enjoy being treated like a human being for a change. Okay, I'll add another elder to my Short List of Nice Elders.

And if you can't make it east, you COULD try south! You know you're always welcome to visit us in Texas!

Hugs,

Nina

An elder called me!!!!!!