Our niece, Irene, who posts here as Inky, sent me an email. Her 27 year old son is getting married in two weeks, and she posted a few days ago about how he didn't invite her to his wedding.
She told me I can post it as she doesn't want to read it again.
"Dear Mom. I've needed to write this letter to you for some time now. You
need to know what my stand is regarding our relationship. I've waited to
let my feeling and thoughts on the matter be sure.
First of all, this letter is not a scathing denunciation of you, nor a
petition for you to come back to the brotherhood. Neither of such efforts
are worthy of my time or yours. You have made a choice- this is your right.
However, it is my right to make a choice, too. Because you left the
brotherhood, I chose to have no relationship with you. I love the creator
and the brotherhood far more than I love you. Not to say I wasn't
heartbroken; I am just confident that I am doing what is right and will do
it at all costs.
I am mindful, though, that I have a scriptural obligation to provide for you
should you ever need assistance financially. You may contact me for such matters only.
Other news, whcih I know you have heard, is that I'm getting married this
month to XXXXXXX. She is everything I've ever wanted in a
woman-intelligent, spiritual, mild, beautiful, industrious, etc. Because of
your actions, I chose not to invite you, even to the ceremony. I want our
day to be joyful, and your presence would rob us of that joy. I am not
apologetic for this choice.
Finally, you should know I am happier, more content, and more blessed in my life now than I have ever been. Jehovah has provided me with strength and joy. I am confident I have done what I (underlined) want to do, not what others have told me. (Though I know you don't believe that."
Well, that pretty much sums up all that I need to say. I wish you well. I
hope you have found greater happiness by your course of life, and that you
have no regrets.
I will always love you, though my love has changed.
Your son,
XXXXX (these are not kisses.............I disguised his name, but he doesn't deserve protection)
How about some cyber hugs, everyone!!!!!!!!