Since leaving mom and I have not spoken very often, since I left in 2001. I ended up calling her today, because I have an uncle in Texas where the flooding is at, and I lost his number. He is doing ok, and their home did not get flooded. It did come up to the porch, but then went down. Anyways we ended up talking for about an hour and a half. Getting updated with everything going on with the family. I told her about nearly dying and having surgery this past August. It did not really surprise me, but instead of asking what happen or if I'm now ok. She went straight for the "Did you get a blood transfusion?" question. Frankly that is none of her business. I am no longer a minor, and have not been for over 20 years, and no longer a JW. I did tell her that the doctors put me on iron, and for some odd reason she was satified with that answer. I think it really shocks her that my family is doing great even though we are out of that cult.