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Originally Posted by Ohio
One time we were hit with short notice, and the kids were not cooperating. The visiting family was on their way from out of time, and there was no way to make things work. Eventually I had to go out and meet them at their car and apologetically inform them that it just wouldn't work out. I apologized up and down, and they seemed to willingly accept different accommodations, but afterwards they went back to their locality and bad-mouthed me and my family.
Perhaps "institutional" is not the best choice of words. A better choice of words might be: coerced, mandatory, taken for granted, unappreciated, etc.
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Maybe I had blinders on.. but honestly, I don't recall those kind of problems in San Diego. Of course, back then, we were called a 'young people's church'. Most of the congregation were in their 20s' and the elders of the church were young themselves. We hardly had any teenage LC born kids. So we were a very hospitable congregation.
It's not like that anymore I'm sure. As the babies and toddlers grew into pre teens and teenagers, I'm sure there was less of communal living environment, less hospitality and less home gatherings.
But I can accept that. Marriages and families are challenging even in the best of times! However badmouthing??? WOW...
no excuse for that!
Where is the consideration of others! Those people should have been caring for YOU knowing you were in a predicament Ohio! Shame on them!
I pray and hope all Jehovah Raphi, our Healer has helped you and your family to put the past behind and hold on to His Promise that He makes ALL things new, while we reminisce the past.