i am wondering... how did you first come across this board?
..... searching the web?
a friend?
Scully told NOdenial about this site. They had just reconnected because NOdenial did a high school search, and they use to go to the same KH during their teen years.
..yeah......She told NOdenial a person had a technical question he could help out with....He answered it, and I of course, had to read his answer so I started surfing the site.....
got a call from xw a little while ago.
she was on her way to the hospital.
not sure what the problem is but she didn't sound too good.
(((Xena)))
Hope you start feeling better
hugs,
Codeblue
can any of you relate to this?.
a man has met a very beautiful woman, and is attracted to her.
she is likewise attracted to him.
You get a G for your work on "Illustrations fit the material"........lol
Really, that was a good analysis
the september kingdom ministry, for week beginning october 4, discusses the video "respect jehovah's authority.".
i have seen this video myself, and for those still on a guilt trip, it will serve to re-inforce that the society is backed by jehovah.
if you are in the organization and are on a collision course with the soverign of the universe then you need to develop your loyalty to jehovah .
Thanks for sharing that information
the short version is: my daughter fell in love several years ago with another teenager; both were dubs in good standing, both later reproved for expressing that love in some manner not platonic.
boy moves away.
girl moves away, in another direction.
So sorry to hear that your daughter was "hurt".
I have to 2nd what Terry said
This guy she met has very "poor character".
She should turn him into the congregation he is attending......like Terry said. After all, the congregation needs to keep "clean".
Your daughter has a very "kind heart". She obviously hasn't met the person who is "right for her". Tell her not to give up and give her a big hug. I am happy that you and her have a good relationship so you can help her thru this devastation!
Codeblue
one of my witness friends in england told a friend of hers out in service about how i'm not going to meetings anymore, what a shame, etc., etc., so this well-meaning little person decided she wanted to write me a letter.
i asked why, and she told me the story of this young man.
remember how i was able to leave the matter of my husband?s relationship with jehovah in his hands?
Happydad,
You are so right, they are totally "heartless"..........
awe.........KLS..........I am so sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!....
please forgive me EMPRESS................I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy...........lol
Congrats on your new reign May you use your "power" wisely........lol
hugs,
Codeblue
one of my witness friends in england told a friend of hers out in service about how i'm not going to meetings anymore, what a shame, etc., etc., so this well-meaning little person decided she wanted to write me a letter.
i asked why, and she told me the story of this young man.
remember how i was able to leave the matter of my husband?s relationship with jehovah in his hands?
oh yes..........I forgot: Please let us know the response you get...........if you can
one of my witness friends in england told a friend of hers out in service about how i'm not going to meetings anymore, what a shame, etc., etc., so this well-meaning little person decided she wanted to write me a letter.
i asked why, and she told me the story of this young man.
remember how i was able to leave the matter of my husband?s relationship with jehovah in his hands?
Nina:
I LOVED your letter. Very good job
Wondering if your friend can distinguish between a dedication to Jehovah and the WTBS? That seems to be the issue I am dealing with, certain friends or family don't GET that a baptism was for your relationship with Jeh and his son...........not an organization.
Thank you for sharing your life...I feel like I know you a bit better and I think you are a very "kind" person. You have endured a lot in your life.
I have to say the "lack of love" issues is ultimately what made me leave. That welcome visit turned out to be a nightmare (when we relocated here 1.5 years ago)....The elders actually said they had to see our publisher cards cause "we might be pedophiles"...........(I sat in horror after they said that---omg.....they really said that) And 3 times they said to my husband because he asked where in the Bible does it say we need to "turn in time", they said: " we can't find the scripture, but when we do you are gonna EAT CROW"......................yes, they said that 3 times during the 2.5 hour supposed welcoming visit. I didn't feel welcomed at all. IN fact...I couldn't look those 2 elders in the face when I TRIED to go to the meetings. I quit going 4 months after the supposed welcoming visit. I knew Jehovah's spirit wasn't at that KH. IN fact, I hadn't seen it in several KH's when we lived in CA.
I have had a recent experience in May, with one of my JW sisters who has been very unkind to me........I think you have some interesting points in your letter that may come of use to me in the near future. But since she HUNG up on me.....I won't ever call her again. It is up to here to call or write me. Which I doubt she will, because both her and her husband are highly judgemental.
For instance: when I was divorced after a 20 year marriage, I decided to go visit this sister. I hadn't seen her in years, plus my grandmother lived near her. My sister picked me up from the airport. We got home and I made a statement: "The elders didn't give me the shepherding visits they promised"...this I said in a very humble tone.....(remember being divorced is like being a widow, plus I had an 18 year old son to support as well). Her husband says: "I'll NOT have anybody speak against the elders in MY house. YOu might as well get out!"
I sat and immediately CRIED my eyes out. I said to my heartless brother in law (also a M. S.), "how could he say such a thing after all I have endured. (a cheating jw husband)" He NEVER apologized, just got me a glass of water while I cried 2 hours. I wanted to leave their house but I was emotionally drained. My sister never apologized.....she stood up for her husband.
Sorry, I kinda got off on my personal issues!
Thank you for sharing your personal information.
hugs,
Codeblue
this is my first post here and i guess because it's going to be a doozy i felt i should introduce myself first.
i am a non jw, 40 yrs old, divorced/remarried/widowed mother of 3 children the oldest two who are out of the house (in college).
i have just recently joined after lurking for a while.
Welcome Winter
Sorry you are being "played"......I read your experience and have encountered many "red flags" with this individual.
As Dr. Phil says: Don't invest more emotionally than you are prepared to loose.
This young man wants to commit with another person.
It was a learning experience for you.....now is the time for you to find a "healthy" relationship.
Please take care of "you".....and looking forward to more of your posts.
hugs,
Codeblue
