A week or so ago, I finally had it with my mother. Reading a blog entry by Riverbend did it. Thinking about what my mother (and all the others like her) had done, voting in George Bush. And supporting him blindly.
So I forwarded Riverbend's blog entry to her.
Read on to see what she wrote me back.
Thank-you [reklemrov], I cry for these people. We begin to wonder exactly what's happening in this day & age. Since I'm a believer in Jesus, [reklemrov], I know, w/o a doubt that the beginning of what's called the Tribulation is now in progress. That DOES NOT excuse what our soldiers are doing over there. That's just an explanation of what's going on now & it will get worse until Jesus comes back. Unfortunately, we don't know when that will be. I sure wish there was some way we could get you two to understand what all this being a Christian is like. You hesitated last night when I thanked God for all the blessings He's done for us. God is the one in control down here & also what's going on over in the Middle East. [my sister] & I wouldn't be where we are if He hadn't been with us all the way. NO, it's not exactly what I was expecting, but this is where I am right now. Considering my income, which is $509/mo., I would actually be in the street if it weren't for [my sister]'s help. I thank the Lord every day for ALL my children. People have even told me that I'm very lucky to have children who are able to take care of me. I tell them, luck has nothing to do with it. I just keep plugging along & know that w/o the help of the Almighty & my dresser, which is beside my bed, that I wouldn't even be able to get up in the morning. [my sister] also rubs my lower back so I can move my legs. I am so proud of all you children, especially you boys. You have done so much with your lives & turned into fantastic adults, & you have wonderful wives. Keep up the good work. Love to both of you, MOM
So, here's my question. Yeah, I'm coming to y'all for help. It's wonderful reading posts by pastordan and inspiring hearing from folks that dive into the pit of this sort of insanity. That's all I can honestly call it.
I'm reaching the point where it's hard for me to even talk with my mother about day-to-day things. Health. Etc. I just keep thinking about what is going on and where things seem to be headed.
I'd like to just be able to pretend when I'm talking with her, but I don't think I can any longer.
Unfortunately, I know next to nothing about the Bible. I'm a scientist, of the agnostic/athiest direction. With a dabble of new aginess mysticism sprinkled around the edges. About all I know is what I read in A History of God and The Battle for God.
And about the only thing I can think of is to plead for her to turn that damn Christian radio station off for a while. It's creepy and hypnotic.
Anyway, basically, nothing special here. Just my little story. And a request for some suggestions. Looking foward to y'all's thoughts.
Thanks in advance.