Hello to all.
I have been here reading and reading for the past 6 months. I am finally taking the plundge and joining in. A little about me:
3rd generation dub. Former MS and Pioneer for a year and was in process of being appointed an Elder (gave several public talks) when I started the fade. Still technically "in" but down to about one meeting or less a month. I just got tired of the micro-management of every aspect of a person's life. I mean, a conscience ??? I hate to see people criticized when they use their consciences and another person makes an issue because it's not what he or she would have done in the same situation. And blaming the R&F for everything just ticks me off. And the UN ... and ... and ....
The majority of my family is in the New York and the New England area but I moved to the Southeast a couple of years ago (Sorry about not going into more details at this time but you understand I don't want to get the family involved yet). I guess I'm at less than one meeting a month and blame it on my job when asked (I do travel alot for work).
I was divorced from my ex (she DA'd about 5 years ago, just wanted out of the borg, and told the elders that she cheated so that I could remarry without a problem).
I am a very active person (a tad over 40) and love to dance, travel, etc. The sisters I knew just seemed soooo very boring and not at all interesting, at least in the things I like to do. And yes, when I do go out at night, it makes me happy to see the person I'm with look GOOD, not like my grandmother dresses.
I will explain more on another post but I met a lovely Columbian woman (Catholic) and yes, a little over a year ago, got married (all very quietly). We really love each other. We have been respectful of each others beliefs but have basically blended our lives together. So it's presents at Christmas but without the tree and decorations everywhere, etc.
I must say, that my perspective has changed so much. Her family has been wonderful to me. They even came from Columbia (along with 10 of her friends) for our wedding. I really feel their love. I wish I could share my feelings with my family the way she can with hers but we know that doesn't work. The time for me to tell my family will come later. They know however that I miss a lot of meetings and not really active in the service.
I must say that the last year has been wonderful! I am truly in love. By the way, now, when we talk about 69, the first thing that comes to mind is NOT the year of the International District Assembly in New York City! (Sorry, I couldn't resist that one).
Anyway, back to work. Thank you again everyone.
His first post,
Bowels
