by zed is dead 9 Replies latest jw friends
I really thought that I would never go to another memorial service at a Kingdom Hall ever again. I found out today that a man that I truly respected as a man passed away recently. His daughter call me to let me know.
Even though I haven't spoke to them in years, I still consider them family. Her and I had a long conversation today and caught up on the past years of our lives. I will be there to offer support on Saturday.
Some friendships cannot even be killed by the Borg.
zed
Zed, I'm sorry about your friend's passing.
But, I am glad that his daughter reached out to you.
Thanks for sharing.
Zed- My deepest sympathies. I thought of you today. I know it must have been a tough time for you.
Missy
I am happy that you are able to see some friendships beyond the barriers of the cult. I respect each personal decision of whether to attend or not attend such events.
Strength to you.
Never miss a funeral. Author unknown.
Sorry for your loss. Considerate of the daughter to think of you. RIP.
It went as well as could be expected. I received a big hug from the SIL of the deceased. He has not shunned me ever, but we drifted apart over the years. I am sure that we will get together soon. The son was also very gracious, and was glad I was there. He was my first roomie when I moved out as a teenager, and we had some wild times.
Of course, the assholes were still f**king assholes!
The memorial talk was from an old friend of mine's son. He was always a good guy, we actually did some partying together back in the day. It was NOT the typical JW funeral talk. It was how I imagined I would have done it if I was giving it. He did not use the official outline, and talked more about the man and very little about the sales pitch.
Overall it was a good experience. I still have hope for some of my old friends that are still trapped in the cult. They still have their humanity.
zed
Sorry for the loss of your old friend.
But it is so nice that you were contacted and included in the event. I cannot count the number of times I've been told of someone's passing months AFTER they were gone. That is just compounded loss.
-Aude.
ZED- My dear friend I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I'm so glad you were able to attend the memorial and offer your support . It's so crazy as we get older how many close friends we lose along the way. I lost a employee recently myself and it really hurts. We'll try to catch up and chat sometime soon, O.K. ? Love you my friend. Peace to you.
He was a good man that saw through the congregational and organization bullshit. My favorite quote of his is about people not getting what it is to be a true spiritual person:
"Some people can be waist deep in water, and never get wet"
RIP
zed
