Apology & Explanation
Posted by jzholloway on November 5, 2009
Hello all, I recently posted this reply, explanation and apology on CEChealing
First of all… for anyone who felt like I was trying to be malicious towards the CEC, I wish to apologize and ask for forgiveness. That was never my intention, and I am still a faithful and loyal member of the CEC, attending Lifepath Church in New Port, RI.
I would like to address some things to therestofthestorynow…
Yes, in the beginning, my family was given money – enough to virtually to cover everything. For reasons of which I am sure are genuine, that amount continued for about a year I believe, and has gradually decreased… going to sometime next year… I am not sure if it is January or not, to zero. While the amount that was given was enough to cover the mortgage and all the other bills, including medicine and special needs for my dad, yes, the mortgage was being paid… in fact, it was up until June of this year, when one of the cuts in the amount happened, my mother was able to pay the mortgage, since then it has not been possible. Second, I do not expect “unlimited” finances for life, and I, nor my family, ever have. All my mother has wanted is a roof over her head, food on the table, and the finds to get her (she had stage 4 lymphoma the year before the stroke) and dad’s medicine.
I am not upset over my dad’s illness, in fact, in ways, as God always does, it has not been a “blessing,” but it has not been a curse either. For the finances before, ask the 150 people who received two bags of groceries a week every Wednesday at noon, my dad gave everything that he was and had for those in need, even at the expense of everything else. Acts 4:32-37 should be a good reference point.
About the CEC not letting my parents lose the home, I was under the same impression, by direct source. I do not know what has happened since August, I no longer live in Georgia, and I was just as shocked by my mother’s announcement on facebook at the beginning of last month as everyone else.
I agree, the mortgage payment, and stipend for food and needed medicine would be great, in fact, that is all I have ever wanted.
Asx his eldest son, I wish I could be in Georgia taking care of him, etc, however, I am in Rhode Island, with my wife and newborn daughter, and I must also provide for them. When I can do something, I will, etc.
Lastly, I am not mad, nor do I wish to cause any strife or anyone’s “justification.” For causing strife and possible misunderstanding, I do ask everyone for forgiveness. Again, I thank everyone for their prayers, love, and support, both within the CEC and without. For more information on the support effort, please visit the following webpage:
http://hollowayfamily.wordpress.com
Thank you all, God Bless,
Saepe Cogitamus,
Jared Holloway
