“I refer to Jesus Christ, whose job it was to simplify the Mosaic law, not
complicate it, add to it, or build on it” – Regina Samuelson
To whoever left that Memorial invitation in my door this morning:
I realize that the Memorial is tonight. What I don't understand is that if
you were truly concerned about me, or my spiritual welfare, you would have at
least written a note saying hi on the invitation. Or maybe put your name on the
invite, or possibly invited me sooner than the day of an event. Don't you
realize that people have lives? Doesn't proper etiquette say
that you shouldn’t invite people to an event ON THE DAY it is happening?
Or, maybe you should think about not knocking on people's doors so early in the
morning. You may have thought I was hiding from you as I am sure you saw
my car in the driveway and my front door was open with the TV
blaring. I actually was taking the dog for a walk, and I was still in my
pajamas as I didn’t expect guests so early in the morning on my day off.
I actually was walking up the road when you pulled out of my driveway.
A bit of advice to you:
how about calling first before you "pop
in" next time?
I just want you and the rest of the car group to know that I am fine.
I am happy.
My life is quite fulfilling.
I
have learned so much during the time before my exit from the religion untill now.
I have discovered my authentic self and I am
happy with her.
I can actually say that
I love my career without the “evil looks” I would get from the people at the
Kingdom Hall if I ever dared admitted to this during the time I was a
Witness.
“The only career you are supposed
to love is the full time ministry” I was told this countless times, but guess
what?
I pioneered for eleven years and I
never loved it.
I spent time doing temp
work at Bethel and I never loved it.Since my exit, I have met friends and built up a support
system of people who like me for who I am, and not what I believe in.
I spend my free time with a special “someone”
who has taught me how to love unconditionally , he is my best friend and I love
the time we get to spend together.
So no, I will not be attending you Memorial Service tonight.
I’ll stay home and have a nice glass of Pinot
Noir, and
I’ll think about Jesus
sacrifice.
I’ll think about his greatest commandment for us, that we “Love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest
commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All
the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”( Matt 22:36-40).
Take care, and I'm sure you will feel obliged to come visit me again during the next Circuit Overseer visit.
Love,
L
