Margaret Mayo Irons
In the Fullerton Geftakys Assembly for twenty years with husband, Steve, and three kids. Left on March 3, 1990 – here’s the story of how it happened. Still recovering and learning in Orange County, California. Proud grandma of eight grandchildren (more personal stuff and pix on Facebook). Webmaster for the website Reflections on Spiritual Abuse.
It’s common knowledge in the blogging world that you have to post at least three times a week to have a successful blog. Well, this blog isn’t particularly aiming at being “successful”. It just records thoughts that come up in the randomness of life that relate somehow to our 20 year sojourn in the Assembly. It was a powerful experience that embedded it’s tentacles in my soul, where some still lurk and quiver when nudged.
Note: “The Assembly” referred to on this blog is the ministry of George and Betty Geftakys. No connection with current Plymouth Brethren assemblies, other than a common background.
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Dear Margaret:
I was in the assembly in the San Fernando Valley from about 1982-1988 (?). Anyway, I found your website tonight thanks to Mark Campbell, who always so graciously sends me a Christmas card and inquires as to my well-being.
I just wanted to tell you how helpful your website has been to me tonight as I have mused over the time I spent in “the assembly.” I’m glad you are the webmaster and I’m thankful for your transparency in sharing your emotions and thoughts.
Through your website I found a picture of your son Lee and then his wife Misty. I remember Lee as a boy! I’m proud of you, of Steve, of Lee, of Mark…you are true survivors and are shining a great light for people like me. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest.
Gratefully,
Lauren (formerly Lori Hale)