I'm glad so many people were interested enough to read this thread when I bumped it for NewChapter. She was wondering about the history of this board and I knew Simon had written his story somewhere here. I'm glad I was able to find it.
My life ... and how JWD came to be - Part 5
by Simon 103 Replies latest jw experiences
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umadevi
I just read the thread for the first time. Thank you Simon. I would still be trapped in WTS if not for JWN.
Noni - thank you for bumping this thread.
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still thinking
Simon...thank you for sharing your amazing story...and for keeping this site running...it has been a blessing for me. And life changing.
for you and your family
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Desilusionnee
Thanks Simon!!! I'm a member since more thant 1 year now and I've just read all 5 parts...
Your site helps many, many people all aroud the world...
Thanks again!
Desi
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Eliveleth
Hi Simon,
Randy Watters posted your Part 1 in his latest newletter, which caused me to go back and look up the other chapters of your life. Your story was great to read. Setting up this site was so great for those coming out and those JWs who are still lurking. I think it will be good for years to come.
There was a time in my life when I posted sporatically on JWD. However, I get hooked from time to time and read many of the posts here and then will go for a long time. My husband was an elder from 1945 at the age of 17 (Special circumstances caused the congregation to choose a pioneer because there were no eligible older men.) until 1981 when he stepped down because of politics in the congregation. We were Witnesses for 50 years (more or less). We raised our children as JWs. When we were disfellowshipped (as apostates) our oldest daughter had already left and our two youngest had already mentally left and it was a relief to them that they did not have to go to any more meetings. Our son remained a JW and we had no contact with him or his family (two granddaughters) for over 15 years before his death of a heart attack in 2007. Our granddaughter informed us of his death a week after it happened. Our daughter-in-law did not want to deal with us being at his memorial. My heart goes out to you because of your family. I am so glad to hear that your wife left with you. I do not know what I would have done if my husband would have stayed.
I am so happy to hear that you are leading a boring life. hee hee My life is boring too and I love it. I am not into all the drama that comes with being a JW or even leaving it. I now just trust God for my provision and protection and just live, doing the things I want to and not doing anything that is not of my making. May God continue to bless you and JWD.
Here is our website if you care to read it: www.imdoingeverything.com/maes
With much love,
Velta
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ziddina
marking...
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bsmart
Bump
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Scott77
Thanks you for sharing.
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rip van winkle
Just a couple of days ago I was looking to read your story and couldn't access it. And like magic, it has appeared!
Thanks Simon and Angharad!
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jemba
Thankyou Simon for sharing your exciting story of moving to another country.
I really love this site and it has helped me like no therapy could.
Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for all you have done to keep JWD up and running.
Jemba