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You know, I cannot even imagine what it's like to have to suck this up and tough it out Andy. You are quite a man my friend. And trust me on this, I don't throw that compliment around much.
I'd like to ask why you didn't show them the pdf from the U.N. site in print form? To see the U.N. letterhead MAY have been more effective. But perhaps not. Just curious as to why you didn't. I myself, have several copies printed up, along with various other 'items', just for those knock-knock occasions. I suggest that you might want to do this for the future. I also sent copies to EVERY kh in my county and to my hometown kh, my moms husband who was the elder who sat on my j.c. hearing all those years ago and to the p.o. who now presides there.
My heart goes out to you. And the pain, even all these years later, is still very raw in my life experience with this insane organization that kills its members soul DAILY. Although I've learned ways to channel it, I will never forgive or forget how it has torn my family and so many other families apart.
It's my opinion that each time we encounter them at our door or anywhere else, that we educate them on The Truths of The Lies. And show them the evidence in print. If they deny it, so be it. You will be able to know inside your soul that you at least gave it your best attempt at doing so. I like what a newcomer 'woody' said in his thread about having no fear when facing them. Yet we must keep in mind, the majority of jws at our door are sadly clueless. Each day we have another chance at changing that.
You did good my friend. Rest assured.
Now, you may feel like you cannot make that call to Bethel, but I have no quams in doing so my friend.
You take good care Andy. You are very much loved and appreciated.
Sincerely, sKally