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[mermaid]

Again, I had to think of something I could do, and this was all I could think of.
At any rate, they shall have a small little college fund, or whatever else they may choose to use the money for. Theirs with no strings attached. And they will be invited, then, to make an adult decision for themselves,whether or not they want me to be a part of their lives. Granted, they will be given the decision after having been raised to be good little bigots, but I'm hoping they will have learned enough critical thinking skills and human compassion to overcome their upbringing.
I've no desire to turn them against their father. In fact, it would be nice if THEY were able to turn their father away from his hateful, bigoted ways.
Though a small, mean part of me would love nothing more than to spit on my brother and slam the door in his face...I will resist that urge, if he comes to me, truly contrite, and truly sorry for what he has done to me in my life. I'm at least willing to hear him out.

But the ball is in his court. I reached out at my father's funeral, and he flatly rejected it. I made my effort, now, I do as it says in the Bible...I shake the dust off my sandals and move on. But if he comes to me, I shall hear him out, and not turn him away unheard.

But, as I made the effort, and was thoroughly rebuffed...it is now HIS turn to make the effort.