I wish with all my heart that we had given our children the magical Christmas memories that our grandchildren are experiencing now.
You know, I just don't have any regrets about not having Christmas. I think the realization that I never would have met Steve if we hadn't been Witnesses is just enough to make me grateful for the life I've had. Don't feel any regret for what I missed out on because what I have gained as a result is truly amazing.
We had so many great memories from other occasions that far surpassed the magic of Christmas. Our 1980 Hawaii trip is the first thing I thought of when you mentioned that.
The kids love Christmas but it's not what they talk about when they are remembering really fun times. They talk about family trips to Orcas or the holiday trip to Hawaii in 2002. Family is where it's at.
FWIW, I don't think you were being rude before either. If we could just dump all the JW mindset once and for all, these issues would be a thing of the past.