yeah, its hard to do. But bottom line, you have to trust the elders decision. If they reproved him, you HAVE to back that, becuase they are under the direction of Jehovah. It WILL be hard, but think about that person as well. They are probably trying HARD to do what is right in jehovahs eyes, the LAST thing they need is people that they know and love giving them the cold shoulder... just something to think about.
Exactly, Mike... this brother COULD have been disfellowshipped but showed heartfelt repentance. He is not disfellowshipped and we cannot treat him as such!