Turning 41 and Moving ON- smile

by JT 31 Replies latest jw friends

  • pc
    pc

    Dear JT

    I'm new around here and just read your post and all the wonderful things people wrote to you. You must be an incredible person. I am one of those who was raised as a Witness. Family was very connected to the early days of Bethel and Gilead School. I have a great life, but am so sad about everyone, and all the different situations weve gone through. I couldn't stop crying about your friend who went to prison for honoring the JW's. I will keep him in my mind everytime I say a pray. I wish you a wonderful 41st birthday. I hope your future journey in life, with your wife and family is filled with love and happiness. PC

  • concerned mama
    concerned mama

    James, I have always enjoyed your insightful and humerous posts. You made me mad (at the org), you helped me, an outsider, understand, and most of all , you made me smile. Happy Birthday, and may each year bring you greater peace and happiness.

    Best Wishes to you and Lady C for the rest of your journey.

  • detective
    detective

    Happy Birthday JT!

    Capricorns rock!

  • minimus
    minimus

    Yo JT, Happy Birfday.

  • JT
    JT

    Thanks to everyone and I will be in touch

    take care

    James

  • Undecided
    Undecided

    Hi JT,

    I enjoyed your story. I left when I was almost your age and have enjoyed my life since. You mentioned you were from NC at one time. Anywhere near Greensboro? I doubt that I knew you but I could have, you were only in your late teens when I left though. I had some parts on the circuit assemblies back then.

    Enjoy your freedom and save some money for your retirement so you and your wife can enjoy it.

    Ken P.

  • outnfree
    outnfree

    Happy Birthday, JT! (I'm with detective -- Capricorns rock! )

    I cannot thank you enough for your phone calls and your support these past two years. You made me feel very welcome to the ex-JW world and also very comfortable with my decision to leave the organization. I am still hoping that I will get to meet you in person when you and Lady C come to Detroit to visit family some time.

    In the meantime, I understand your point about the balcony. Some things are toxic and only bring us down. However, because of that toxic "parent", the WT, I got to make your acquaintance. And THAT has been wonderful, indeed.

    Much love, happiness, and good health are wished you both.

    Brenda

  • Winston Smith :>D
    Winston Smith :>D

    JT,

    You are an invaluable resource to this board.

    Your insights have been priceless to me.

    I hope that you and wife enjoy your life as you move on and please check in with us once and a while.

    Best,

    Paul

  • Michael3000
    Michael3000

    DAMN! See what happens when I don't check in to the board for a while? JT - You have always been a source of inspiration to me here. LOL - we STILL have yet to hook up - you still in DC? I swear, next time Wifey and I are down in Baltimore, I'll drop you an e-mail (before we come). Let me know if you wanna get together, man (but not a "get-together", LOL). Loved reminiscing w/you about JR Brown, & my old life at Bethel. Be well. -- Michael

  • Country Girl
    Country Girl

    JT:

    I've always enjoyed your posts -- this last one was truly inspiring. Let's not say "Goodbye" .. Let's say "See you later." May your journeys be blessed, and your way not long.

    CG

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