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Hey all. I thought I would drop by and say hi. I’m doing good. At peace, and coming to terms with with it all. Two months now and I have gone from an active church leader who was looking at a church discipline, to just another inactive church “project” – someone to talk about during ward council. It’s all good – and I have enjoyed my Sundays for the first time in years. In the end, even though it hurt, I think my family actually did me a great favor. Smile
Thanks for stopping by! Its good to know you are doing well. Say hi to jwald! :wave: Thanks for popping by. I was just wondering about you and jwald last night. I really am glad you are finding peace. I hope all the reconcilliations and healings happen for everyone in your family. You are in our thoughts always. mom3 wrote:…I hope all the reconcilliations and healings happen for everyone in your family. You are in our thoughts always.
Yes, time heals all wounds.
cwald wrote:Hey all. I thought I would drop by and say hi. I’m doing good. At peace, and coming to terms with with it all. Two months now and I have gone from an active church leader who was looking at a church discipline, to just another inactive church “project” – someone to talk about during ward council…
It’s all good – and I have enjoyed my Sundays for the first time in years. In the end, even though it hurt, I think my family actually did me a great favor.I’m glad to hear everything is going well. It sounds like you have taken everything about as well as possible and focused on the positives when it would have been easy to act bitter about the unfair way you were treated.
Hey cwald. So great to hear from you. Thanks so much for checking in. I have missed you! So glad you are doing well. Even though your family may have done you a favor, do you still talk to them or have friendly conversations? Saw this quote recently that reminded me of our staylds group: Bret Pope “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one”
— C.S. Lewis
I noticed on facebook that John Dehlin met with his stake president Sunday night and it seemed to go well. Here is what he said and my comment:
Dehlin:
my stake president meeting tonight…once again…went better than I could have ever expected. In summary: very loving man, surprisingly empathetic. Doesn’t see any need to pursue disciplinary action. Acknowledges the tough issues. Sees a need in what I’m trying to do. Wants people like me/us to feel welcome at church. I’m quite happy about it all. Will write more soon.
My reply:
John, I was just telling my husband about the results of your meeting with your stake president etc. He said it reminded him of a quote by LBJ (a US President) when his cabient asked him why he chose a certain person who was a troublemaker to stay in the cabinet. LBJ (who was not our favorite President) said, “I would rather have him inside the tent ‘pissing out’, than outside the tent, ‘pissing in.” So, they seem to understand that they would rather find things in common with us than make us their enemies. Progressive!
cwald, you have been missed bro. My grandson’s favorite color is green and I think of you ever time he mentions it (which is a lot). All is well here in Zion, yea… well you know how that goes, “Soul down to hell sort of thing. Somehow we just keep plodding along. I have consider selling patriarchal blessings to get some discussion going, but didn’t even get a rise out of folks when I mentioned it. Stay safe and be well and enjoy your Sundays off. Increasingly, I take mine off as well. My tomatoes and bell peppers are very happy the change in schedule. cwald, thanks for letting us know how you’re doing. I, like everyone else, I’m sure, miss your perspective, but I’m glad to hear that you’re adapting to your new situation. Hey Cwald! Always glad when you stop by. It’s good to hear you are doing good. Love ya, man!
Sorry I missed you. Glad things are going OK. Cwald, add my name to the list of people who had a better day because you stopped to say hi! Thanks Just saw this. Good to hear from you – and overjoyed that you are at peace. Glad to hear you’re doing better. I don’t have much to say other than I’m glad to hear your viritual voice!
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