Do people deserve second chances? I've recently been approached by a family member....one I haven't seen in 23 years. Things happened.....fights erupted....situations developed that drove the family apart and thus ensued a long period where seeds of hatred and resentment were planted into all of us about this person. I don't know how much of it is true and how much was exaggerated for effect....I know there exists the tendency to exaggerate in the people who told me these stories.
This person is frail now....in all likelihood this person does not have too long left and wants to see me. I know that the burden of blame lies right on this person but here now at the end if she's asking for forgiveness then what right do I have to deny it? There has already been one person who passed away asking for forgiveness that was not given.....it wasn't my decision back then and neither was I aware of the request....I do feel bad about that now that I know.
I'm really not sure what to do here.....should I agree?
This person is frail now....in all likelihood this person does not have too long left and wants to see me. I know that the burden of blame lies right on this person but here now at the end if she's asking for forgiveness then what right do I have to deny it? There has already been one person who passed away asking for forgiveness that was not given.....it wasn't my decision back then and neither was I aware of the request....I do feel bad about that now that I know.
I'm really not sure what to do here.....should I agree?
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