What is this thread all about?
Just a place for general discussion. A place to unload whats on your mind and talk about anything - personal, health, help needed, achievements, daily highs and daily lows, theories, predictions and what have you.
Does not need to be Q related.
I think you are right, and That is why I’m torn. I’m just not sure how to navigate the situation. Especially since when my husband and I travel, either our son or the “white sheep” brother take care of the houseplants and small creatures on our property.
I’m going to just trust God - forgive like Him, love like Jesus. And pray for the best.
Is it gut instinct, or parental fear? Do you know every detail of the crime he went away for? Do you know what he has done with his time in prison (work, classes, visits with pastor, etc)? How much do you know about his post-prison goals?
Maybe those answers will help you.
I think of these things because I know a convicted felon who was only guilty of being in the wrong place at the wrong time with a person he thought was a friend, who he never should of trusted. And now he's spending the rest of his life judged by a label.
I guess to really answer your question “gut instinct or parental fear”… It is definitely gut instinct.. and that is where I am so confused about trying to guide my son in the ways of living and forgiveness, yet not being involved. And just by association, we are involved, and that makes me very uncomfortable :-/
That kinda sounds like my son’s friend. I really never would have expected any of the kind of exploits from him that he was involved with - and just want to think it was all by chance…
But then again, I don’t trust anyone anymore …
I would say that the situation as it is is such as yours. That is why I am so confused. I am taking all anons input to help me form my own understanding at this point.
I want to say “such and such person” can’t come to the house. To protect us. But I used to make them breakfast and lunches and dinners? …
How can one person go so wrong on the path, especially being brought up in a solid, religious way, while the other brother didn’t?
This decision (whether to say something and not allow him in our home) is breaking my heart 😢