I faced a similar problem some years back when my mom needed a new car. My sister and I each contributed quite a few thousand dollars for a used 4-door Honda. I was sort of grouchy about the fact that my mom was pioneering and would just use the car to haul dubs around in the FS. But my wise sister reminded me that a gift is just that - a gift. It really need have no judgements attached to it. That freed me up to give freely and let the rest go instead of being eaten up inside.
After my mom died, I was grateful for the few times I was able to be generous to her without feelings of anger and resentment. Most of the time, I was understandably sad, angry, and bitter. Lot of good it did me.
Eva
Paying for the pioneer
by Thegoodgirl 20 Replies latest jw friends
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