Raves, Rants & Roses

Carla Gamblin · Joined: 11 Feb 2008 10:25 am Posts: 39

Rev. Pisano,

I have been a member of this community for nearly 20 years now. Unfortunally you are so right! When I first moved here, I started attending a church the same denomination as the one I left in Oklahoma. Granted it wasn't a small church like I came from, but it wasn't as large as GA either. Most everyone was on a first name basis. After becoming a member, things rolled along for several months. There was not a day that went by that if the doors were open, I was there, regardless of the function. There came a time that personal/health reasons kept me out for a couple weeks. Not ONE person bothered to call to check on me. It almost seemed like when I did return I wasn't even missed.

One day several of us ladies were preparing for a dinner gathering. Their talk was in regard to someone who had been in the same situation as these children. There was no talk of "how can we help this woman", just how dreadful but oh well. Because I have walked in those shoes, I DID HAVE A WHOLE TOWN turn the other way. I know where these children are coming from.

I was raised in a town where we never locked the doors or closed the windows. I have instilled in me the attitude of extending the hand of "Welcome". This town we live in, whether you Tylerites will admit it or not, isn't on the friendly side. I do try my best not to be one of those people. I stay here because of the fact I love the area, and the few friends I have made. So I say Rev. since we are ALL entitled to our opinion, you hit the nail on the head.

HEIDI LOCKRIDGE · Joined: 26 Feb 2008 01:24 pm Posts: 450

I never said this town was "friendly" Carla. Tyler is whatever you decide to make out of it. That goes for any town in America.

My point was that how dare this "stranger" come into town for a meal and place a blank statement on the entire area.

It is absolutely shameful that he criticizes us without living in this area and really knowing the people.

As a Reverend you would think that he would be more understanding but nope - he decided to judge, judge, judge.

I say don't let the door hit you on the way out.......

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