~I've been here three years~

by FlyingHighNow 33 Replies latest jw friends

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  FlyingHighNow

  I've come a long way these three years. Many of the people who posted when I was first here have left. The board has changed so much.

  I think the most important lesson I've learned is that the bond, the brother/sister bond, we all developed while inside the organization, it doesn't disappear when we leave. I believe our bond gets much stronger as we plant our feet on truly solid ground and know each other in reality.

  I've learned how to gracefully, most of the time, agree to disagree. I've learned to handle people in person better because of the disputes I've been in here. You know? It's not the end of the world if someone disagrees with me or even doesn't like me much.

  I've made some good friends here.

  I've learned I'll never be a perfect speller. I think I type and express myself much more easily now.

  Thank all of you, especially Simon, Ang and those behind the scenes on JWD. Those of you that are still here and those who have left. You're all cool in your own unique ways. For those who lurk, I hope you are finding the strength you need to face the truth about the WTBTS. For everyone Thank you for making the last three years more meaningful.

  Heather
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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  Glad you're still here FHN. I enjoy your posts very much so! Hope you're able to stick around a bit longer.
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  monkeyshine

  Well said FHN, congratulations!
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  SPAZnik

  Nice. :)
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  AuntieJane

  muy bueno!
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  stillajwexelder

  I certainly have enjoyed you being on the board
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  Spectre

  A few days ago marked a year for me. And having FHN here has made it all the better.
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  oldflame

  FHN,

  I am glad you are here too, I have been here for about 6 years now, I remember when you first came to JWD and today I can say that it has been a true pleasure to have you here. You are a great support to all of us. God bless you and keep you well !

  Your friend (Oldflame)
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  FlyingHighNow

  BlackSwan of Memphis, thanks and I hope you can make it the EC. Maybe you can head over to my part of the mitten and go with me sometime, oh yeah and have some fun, too.

  monkeyshineThank you. Always liked the word Monkeyshine.

  SPAZnik, around here spaz is one of our favorite words. I think I'll start calling my grandsons spazniks when they spaz out, which is quite often.

  muy bueno!

  Auntie Jane. Mucho gracias.

  stillajwexelder,

  I think I used to give you a bit of a time at first. I didn't know you liked outspoken ladies at the time. It all worked out. I've grown in so many ways since then. You helped. Thank you.

  SpectreMy John Kay look alike. I remember when you joined last year. That was during my stay in New England. Congrats on your first year.

  oldflame, thank you. I hope matters are going well for you with your lady love. God bless you, too. Six years. You know I came across JWD the first time in 2001 I think it was. I remembered being amused with the Star Wars rankings, avatars and not sure what to think of the commentary. I may have even tried to join, but couldn't figure it out. I was really beginning to investigate things about the WTBTS. I was living in Hawaii. What a beautiful place to be set free.
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  oldflame

  FHN,

  I hope matters are going well for you with your lady love.

  Actually ? We are not an item anymore. But thats okay I am over it and life is good.....