Friday we were in the grocery store shopping .Both of us were in a very good mood because our son was coming home for a visit ,and we were planning on some fun activities . Then around the end of the aisle comes by husbands sister in law ( she is married to his step brother that is an Elder) We nearly bump into her literally we are that close ...so I say ," OH HI ***** !" She would not even look at us and the expression on her face gave me chills ..pure contempt .
Now I am use to the witnesses acting this way towards me ( I am the evil one ) , but usually people are nice to my mate . This is the first time he has had to endure shunning ,and I think it hit him like a ton of bricks . The joy drained from his face in that instant . I am sure he was totally taken off guard by her behavior . I joked around with him and acted like it was no big deal ,but for him I am sure it was a big deal .
Made me feel so sorry for him . I feel a tinge of guilt since it is because of me he is now going to suffer these kinds of humiliations .....however I continue to tell myself he is an adult and is free to make his choices .....his lack of choosing is a choice too .
The mood was lightened up a bit a few aisles over when another JW from the hall walks by us......This time when I say 'HEllO' the JW is cheery , bubbly and returns the hello with no hesitation , as she grabs a big bottle of booze and a six pack of beer ....... her only purchases . We just turned to each other and laughed .....guess she is getting by anyway she can .