I Attended Quite a Program Yesterday

by snowbird 12 Replies latest jw experiences

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  snowbird

  It was at my grandson's school. It lasted for about 2 hrs because some of the kids kept getting cold feet and had to be coaxed out of their stage fright.

  One visitor had to pinch hit for an ill performer.

  She let it be known that she is a musician - not a singer. However, she agreed to sing JESUS - WHAT A WONDERFUL CHILD a cappella.

  I tell you, she didn't need any musical accompaniment! Her powerful, yet melodious, voice set the auditorium rocking. She was given a standing ovation

  I sat there and thought about all the wonderful things I've been missing. And for what? To please a misguided organization claiming to speak for the Master.

  Sylvia
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  R.F.

  That sounds like it was beautiful.....i'm glad you attended.

  It definitely is great to move on from the religion and really enjoy alot of what life has to offer.

  R.F.
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  babygirl75

  Sylvia..

  Glad you enjoyed yourself!

  I sat there and thought about all the wonderful things I've been missing

  I think about this a lot myself. I just try to live each day to the fullest and have fun!! I'm actually doing things that make me happy!! Wow..what a concept, uh?

  Babygirl...
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  snowbird

  It definitely is great to move on from the religion and really enjoy alot of what life has to offer

  Yes, it is. The best part is not being judgmental anymore. Hallelujah!!!

  Sylvia
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  snowbird

  I think about this a lot myself. I just try to live each day to the fullest and have fun!!

  That's it, BabyG.

  The sun is going to rise whether we're happy or sad.

  Took me some years to realize this.

  Sylvia
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  Open mind

  Thanks Snowbird!

  Sounds like a beautiful experience.

  My still-active JW wife and kids were sitting round the dinner table the other night openly, honestly, talking about which Christmas songs we like the best (and which ones we hate). My wife was cool with it too. Go figure.

  Later on the kids were singing Christmas songs to themselves as they went about their activities and she wasn't going into JW "clamp down" mode, so it was all good.

  Baby steps. Baby steps. Baby steps to freedom!

  Open Mind
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  blondie

  We have started attending programs like the Nutcracker Suite, A Christmas Carol, the Hallelujah Chorus, in our area. The WTS is such a grinch that even programs with "theocratic" music is frowned on. Try singing harmony during a song at the KH and see the looks you get and the talking afterwards. I know that at Bethel they have programs where people sing, play musical instruments, etc, called Family Day.

  Glad to hear you went and enjoyed.

  Blondie
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  Bobbi

  Para and I attended our first school Christmas Concert to watch our two older boys
  with their classes. It was wonderful!!!! My guys looked so cute!!!
  
  Bobbi
  
  PS: the older one flatly refused to wear a tie....
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  XOCO

  Snowbird u should deserve a standing ovation 4 going; i'm glad that u enjoyed ur self .

  XOCO
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  snowbird

  Baby steps. Baby steps. Baby steps to freedom!

  Open Mind

  Yes. Yes. Yes. Keep on marching, don't turn around now!

  Sylvia