by Ranchette 15 Replies latest jw friends
I can't believe it but the first thursday of Feb marked one full year of freedom for me and my children.
That thursday was the last meeting I ever attended.
We have never looked back and time has just gotten away from me because we are enjoying new experiences and trying to get used to this new life.
I wonder what I should do to celebrate?
Any suggestions?
Ranchette
I would plan all your next birthdays in advance, as to where you will go or what you will do, get them all excited!!
Randy
Ranchette
I'm so happy for you and your kids!!!
"Celebrate, celebrate...dance to the music!"
Dana
Congrats on your first year out Ranchette! I think a toast to the future would be appropriate, it can only get better.
Rachel
Religion Stops a Thinking Mind
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Hey Ranchette,good for you!...OUTLAW
Seems odd to say congratulations on something that never should have been in the first place, eh? One should never have to go through that kind of heartache... You were strong...congrats on this milestone in your lives. I say a trip to Disney is in order! : )
Give your kids a hug and be thankful that you didn't lead them into a life of slavery.
WTG, Ranchette!
18 months here. No regrets!
ISP
Hi everyone,
This day has passed by and I've had time to read your suggestions.
My family came home for the evening and I told them that this was our"ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OUT."
I received their responses one by one.
When I told my daughter she said “Hugh.” And then carried on with what she was doing.
When I told my son he said “yea, I want to go to another karate class in the morning to get ready for my first test.”
I was disappointed at first that my family didn’t share my excitement! Then I realized I
really have reason to celebrate.
Theyaretruly free. They could care less about what happened before.
GREAT!
They are living in the “now.”
So,
I had a bourbon and coke and reflected on the past year and all that we have been through and experienced as a family NO longer in slavery and
I conclude,
I have NO regrets.
Ranchette
