Posted on 12/12/2023 1:31:38 PM PST by Lazamataz
I spoke to John (Humblegunner) the last two days to see where he was, was he okay, etcetera, and I was absolutely floored to hear how well he's doing!
He left FR to attend Divinity School with the intent to pursue a life of Christianity and live in the Love of Our Lord. He had no internet there, or cell phone access, and devoted his time to becoming closer to Jesus and to God. He mentioned he may even become an ordained Minister.
His parents sadly passed away, but left him a 200 acre cattle ranch and a stack of money, with which he has built a house on the land and purchased a new truck, both of which he is grateful and proud to have.
I got the sense he'd return to FR, but don't expect him to change THAT much. 😂 He'll still be the grouchy old Humblegunner we all know and love. He'd just be doing it with the blessing and love of Jesus, these days. 😊
We discussed organizing a Free Republic shoot, heck, he's got the property for it! I'm wondering about March or April '24.
He sent me some pictures and they are posted, below.
A half pound of Tinker Bell's Pixie Dust.
Saying again: Go away.
Maybe he was changing into an ugly dude? We will never know for sure.
You need to stop harping on this now. It’s making you look very small.
Everybody makes mistakes, everyone suffers insults or has their feelings hurt sometimes.
You’re just making it all worse.
Glory to God! Thanks for this update. I’m happy to hear this!
Thanks for the update.
Thank you for all of the hilarity!
Yum. That calf is going places.
”That could take some time....”
De nada!
Mommy, Mommy, when are we gonna get to China?!
Shut up kid and keep digging!!
I have missed him and also missed defending his carmudgeoness from those less knowledgeable of his great character. Humble is one of my favorites here on FR, loved to read his occasional screeds.
I remember with great fondness Humble and you posting to threads from Bagdad written by Allegra, the rootinest tootinest lady this side of the Pecos.
May the 2024 FR shoot come to pass.
May Humble bask in a great harvest of blessings as he offers the occasional fatted calf from his herd.
Yep!
Mommy! Mommy! Why am I walking in circles?
Shut up or I’ll nail down your other foot!
PJ - I and probably others don’t even know what was said about your wife. And I don’t want to know. I am all for helping and supporting each other and sometimes just ignoring. I do know that forgiveness goes a long way. Be at peace. We all change and grow.
HG was given "forgiveness" last January when he promised to mend his ways after one of his typical toxic episodes. Then a couple of weeks later he RELAPSED to his normal toxic behavior when he said not only something very PREJUDICED but also misogynistic about my wife. How many "forgivenesses" does one get when the relapse rate is 100%?
Sorry... NO SALE!
I am sorry for your hurt. We all have our own beliefs. Mine is from Jesus who said we must forgive repeatedly. I have repeatedly forgiven someone who shows no sign of repentance or regret and it still has done me much good. I respect your choice.
Hey, it's not like HG is being sentenced to the gallows. All he can't do is post his toxic poison... However, in his case that could be like a death sentence considering his past as a serial toxic poisoner who continually violated FR rules of civility no matter how many chances he was given over the years.
I have repeatedly forgiven someone who shows no sign of repentance or regret and it still has done me much good.
I get it. Turn the other cheek. But guess what? We only have TWO cheeks. And HG was given his chance back in January and he foolishly slapped both cheeks one after the other in quick succession. Oh, and Jesus did NOT say "Go and sin SOME MORE."
So what DID Jesus say about forgiving people?
Go and sin NO MORE... Not SOME MORE.
lol.
FR is well known for forgiveness after all.
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