Originally Posted By: soalaturkeys
Originally Posted By: jmudler
Originally Posted By: soalaturkeys
Early and mid-thirties. Was with them over Christmas. Go to church with me? Nope, not for me. I just went 'cause you and Mom made me!! I didn't give them a ration of anything, just said, when asked why I went Xmas eve as well as Xmas day, it means a lot to me. That got their attention at least. I'm trying to be an example now, not a hammer.


I am an example of your children. Walked completely away as a teen. Was baptized at 36 and active ever since. Don't lose faith.
No, no, never! I pray for them every day, but I will not lose faith they will return to the Lord. I concerns me that my grandchildren are not getting the base of faith MY chirldren got. I pray for them, too.

This was me from about 18-28. I can tell you my time spent away was the most unproductive part of my life. There is hope.


"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him."
-G. K. Chesterton