For those of you who were nice enough to share your thoughts and comments in part 1, here's a follow up.
Later this afternoon my son called to ask if we'd attend a second party for their daughter to be held the next day for just my wife and I, my daughter and her husband (both unvaxxed) and their 2 daughters. No conditions, just come and be with them. Sure, I said. Happy to come. Less people = more time to spend with the grandkids. So for that day...good ending.
Now my brother and I used to be best buds for most of our lives until he called me crazy for following Q and me thinking A) Trump was better than Killary and B.) that I thought the whole Covid thing was a hoax. He thought I had gone stark raving nuts and was off my rocker. Well, he wrote me off, said he wanted nothing more to do with me and said I needed to see a shrink. Since that brush off we've only spoken for a few minutes by phone and exchanged 2 or 3 brief emails. That it.
Well, one of his boys is now engaged and like his father, a stanch liberal. First we got a save the day notice. Then, my son said they have a website saying all attendees must be fully vaxxed. Already my wife is throwing up her hands. She was looking forward to going and now this little tidbit of information.
I told her to stop fretting. Lots of time between now and August. Things could change however, in spite of my general optimism, a part of me is thinking it's doubtful anything could change their thinking between now and then. But miracles do happen and I believe God is in control, so I said we should just wait to respond. Let's see what happens over the next 6 months. When the deadline for RSVP happens if things are the same, we'll simply say we'd love to attend but we are not vaccinated and have no plans to be, so we won't be coming. Perhaps I end it with a note saying we don't believe in medical apartheid and can't support those that do. Dems used to own that narrative and now they promote it. So again, we will take the principled position and let the chips fall where they may if it comes to that.
With each passing day I'm more convinced that the left is amping up the crazy and committing crimes against humanity. They have lost any moral high ground they may have occupied in the past. I hope things change soon because we're in a civil war that could get much more ugly if true justice doesn't prevail soon. But whatever happens I'm happy being on the side of things I'm on. I know I'm not alone in my thinking and hope all of us can look forward to a better New Year.
I'm sorry you're dealing with all of this. It's breaking us up a bit too. My husband is super depressed and now wants to cut off any VAXXED friends or family as a principle thing because we, the unvaxxed, are being unfairly treated. I won't let this happen, of course, because then we wouldn't be any better than they are. We have to set our moral high bar as high as usual and stay there. Living by example and having faith this ridiculous narrative will collapse soon. Hang in there, Patriot. We're standing w/you!
You are definitely not alone!
What a lovely solution your son offered. Enjoy your visit!
Standing your ground, firmly yet with love, has paid off. You’re a great example to us all. Thank you for posting the update!
…whatever “fully vaxxed” is even defined as by August.
14 boosters and a permanent stent for 24 hour intravenous vaccine drip. You'll be able to buy your own vaccine water at 7/11.
Should be up to booster #10 by then.
Hopefully families can begin the healing process from the covid pysops that has divided us all.
You are right that a lot could change by the time August rolls around.
That's a nice way of saying they have collectively lost their minds and are suffering from some sort of mass psycosis. I do not know if it is possible to reconcile with these people, they are demon possessed or demon suppressed. God can help us reconcile and heal all but they will need to have a change of heart.
Your kids are very lucky they dont have to worry about yall getting sick or dying from the shots. Pretty sure thats what got my dad this month. My whole family thought i, & prob still do, went totally crazy. One of my brothers still gets literally angry at me and yells when i say bill gates is a criminal. I mean wtf. It does get better but being around them, i basically habe to bite my tongue and act like a normie bc i see them all as ticking time bombs now. I meam our dad is dead and they dont even question it. And it was sudden.
Agreed! It's fucking so weird to see in real time. Actually got told by my mom in a moment of grief that if I mentioned the vax killing my dad again, i wasnt welcome in my childhood home. Her reason: "because that is in my body too!". Im like i know and did i warn u? Yes.
I enjoyed hearing your story and the positive outcome. None of my children/spouses/children have received "the jab" but all of our extended family has (one death...39 year old mother of 4). When we get together it all blends together..thank goodness! We have liberal crazies but they are in Montana and Oregon so we don't see them too often. We are in Georgia with vaxxed extended family in Indiana so the distance helps. Fortunately we all believe family is more important than vaccines so we haven't let that divide us and for that I am grateful! You are certainly on the right side of this and I wish your family the best! God bless...love on those grandkids...there's nothing like those hugs and kisses is there? Also your son sounds like a great kid!
All good except the "send a check". Jeez, it's a wedding. Gravy boat, people. Gravy boat.
You aren't alone at all. We didn't get to see our first grandchild until she was 2 months old.... And only after we had a negative covid test....
No other human on earth is going to make me do something against my better judgement...
I would just say that if you decline going to the wedding because of the vax requirement, just tell them that you are not attending because you are not vaccinated. Telling them about the medical apartheid might not make them change their minds, so that would be lost breath. Just stand your ground and that is it. Enjoy your day with your granddaughter.
I wish I had had a father as level-headed, wise, and kind as you. You are a great example.
That's 8 months off. Lots could come to pass.
"Congratulations! We are so happy for you! We hope that we will be able to attend. Will RSVP when appropriate."
Stop letting these psychos yank your chain. They are extorting you by demanding that you relinquish your bodily integrity in exchange for inclusion.
It's a type of abuse and you cannot explain your way out of it. It's as simple as saying "I an unable to participate". Imagine them demanding that a vegan bring the turkey to Christmas dinner.