I respected him immensely for the way he handled himself in the lead up to his death, aged 72. I have often asked myself if I would have left the JW’s if my Dad was still around – I don’t know the answer to that yet. I wish I could have had a closer relationship with both my parents, particularly my Dad, but the way the chips fell it hasn’t been possible. The challenge I accept with relish is to break the cycle with my boys – be the man I want them to become. Oh dear – poor sods, God bless them. (that last part is a quaint figure of speech – God probably doesn’t exist) This struck me a bit close to my heart...my father is 72 & I feel very similar. Even with all the challenges, I believe you are being a great father to those boys
It was like nothing had happened – nobody mentioned anything and it was all sweetness and light....this is unfortunately something all too common within the jw's.
my mother would keep a nominal relationship active with me until a stranger 400 miles away would announce that I was no longer a Jehovah’s Witness, meaning she could not speak to me for the rest of my natural life, without feeling guilty about doing so.....
you sure she doesn't feel guilty?
You & your wife inspire me..thanks for sharing your story