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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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<A title=christchurchwife@yahoo.com
href="mailto:christchurchwife@yahoo.com">ChristChurch Wife</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=vision2020@moscow.com
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 09, 2005 7:22
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Vision2020] Message from a
Christ Church Wife</DIV>
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<DIV>Dear Visionaries,<BR> </DIV>
<DIV>I am a Christ Church wife. Of the many of things I could write, I
decided in the end that what I’m about to write is the most important.
I realize there’s no reason why you should trust an anonymous posting like
mine but it's my hope that somehow you'll decide to read it anyway.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>It’s amazing how God has been so merciful to Christ Church/Trinity
members through this forum. Many of you have been such a comfort to me
and you don’t even know it. It’s hard to belong to a church whose
pastor treats people the way Doug Wilson does, especially those who oppose him
publicly. No, it’s not hard, I take that back. It’s
horrible. It’s become a nightmare. It’s shame and outrage and grief
that no amount of tears can wash away. Part of me wants to write a thousand
more words but I won’t waste your time. Why? Because of the
glaring question that logically follows: “Then why don’t you leave that
church?” I'm working on it as hard as I can. Some day I will get out
but when I leave I refuse to go alone. I will be taking my family with
me. I will not allow my marriage to be destroyed or my children split
apart in the process. Slowly and consistently my husband has begun to heed the
wo! rds I speak to him regarding Christ Church. The day is coming when
his eyes will be fully open and his faith will lead the way. That is the
day we’ll leave. I believe that with all my heart. It's
coming. But even then, the road to recovery will be long. That's
okay. I'm not deceived. My marriage will survive and we'll be fine
again someday. Nobody said that only husbands are responsible to protect
their families. Wives are called to do the same. Mine is also a rescue and
recovery mission and you, on this forum, have been an incredible blessing in
this long, difficult process. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>My reason for posting today is because I want to say thank you. With all
my heart I thank you for how you do your best to help open the eyes of Christ
Church/Trinity people. (I dislike that word "Kirkers.") Thank you for the
insight and careful observations you've brought to issue after issue
concerning Christ Church. I especially appreciate how determined you are
in your resolve to speak forth. Thank you for your example of courage,
for exposing the tactics of Doug Wilson and refuting them. For remaining
vigilant no matter how Christ Church leaders respond to you. Thank you for the
humorous statements that have literally made my day so many times.
It’s amazing how much strength one can get from humor. Thank you for all the
personal time you've given in posting. And most of all, thank you for
your compassion for Christ Church wives and children and even our husbands
that has comforted me time and time again. It’s been overwhelming.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I've learned so much about people from Vision 2020. Your service to
the Palouse is unquestionable. People who don't even know me care about me and
in their own way have tried to help me. My mind has been stretched. My
world has perspectives it never had before. I’ve gained more understanding
and compassion for others in ways that have made me a far better person.
I don't have to agree with everything written on a post to be able to say
thank you for writing it. I see in you a true desire to make the Palouse
a better place to live. I see individuals trying and one by one it’s
working. Thank you. Thank you with all my heart for what you’ve done
for me as a person and Christian.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>If I may, I would like to say a special thanks to Tom Hansen for his "Not
on the Palouse" site. God only knows how many people have been spared
the grief I've known because of it. For their lives sake, I thank you.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Because the Daily News, understandably, will not accept anonymous letters
I’d also like to publicly thank Vera White for her brave column. She
has withstood the vehemence of Wilson's world for years and done it with
remarkable grace. She never ceases to amaze me with her lion's heart. Vera's
example of courage and integrity in journalism has inspired me more than
she’ll ever know. Even if I don't agree with every word she says,
she's my hero. Thank you, Vera. Thank you forever. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Thank you, Vision 2020, for allowing me to post this. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>With deepest gratitude and respect,</DIV>
<DIV>A Christ Church wife</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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