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  My sad news

  by Fe2O3Girl in

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  as some of you on the board knew i was expecting a baby, i feel i should let you know that things have not worked out for us.. when i went for the 20 week ultrasound scan last thursday, severe problems were found with our baby's internal development.

  only one kidney was detected, and it was very enlarged and polycystic.

  there was no long term hope for the baby at all; if it survived to full term it could only live for hours at most.

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  I am so sorry

  Sending you a warm hug,

  CodeBlue
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  Does this remind you of anyone?

  by sandy in

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  my lovely box

  i want to show you my box.

  it is a lovely box.

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  Sandy:

  I am glad you found that poem. I missed it somehow last year...(must have been away from my computer for a while).

  It is very thought provoking....ironic as well...

  Thanks for bringing back up!

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  Do you know of any "baptized" JW's that committed suicide or attempted?

  by booker-t in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i remember one of my childhood friends was found dead and the police said he committed suicide.

  i just could not believe it because my friend was a "devout" jw almost franatical about it.

  now years later since i have seen both sides of the coin i am beginning to wonder if my friend did indeed kill himself.

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  When I was in my late teen years, there was a brother from a neighboring KH that committed suicide. It took us all by suprise as he was married, had children, and was such a loving, kind person. I think he was an elder or a ms. I have always wondered what drove him to that point...it is very sad. The family looked "happy"....but we all know how "looks" can be deceiving.

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  I think I wanna go to the kingdom hall this sunday...

  by Sweetp0985 in

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  2. experiences

  yes you read that correctly, but first let me say that i'm not going to learn anything (as if that would happen anyway), but i'm going to gloat.. the last couple of times i went there a few months ago was because i was being forcedstrongly encouraged (http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/74780/1202255/post.ashx#1202255) and i felt intimidated when i went.

  now that i have become a regular reader of various discussions here, i know i can walk in there with my head held high and look at them with just as much disgust in my eyes as they have in theirs because i haven't been begging to come back to such a unloving and hateful organization.. i also want to take a good look at my step-mother.

  i know for a fact that things on the homefront have been much less than a "loving theocratic atmosphere" between her and my father.

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  Jgnat: you make me laugh!!!
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  We're having a baby .......

  by Perry in

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  boy!

  (passes out fine cigars to all that want one).

  we are 5 months along and due may 8th.

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  Congratulations!!!
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  Before JWs existed?

  by Neophulis in

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  2. beliefs

  i have a not-so simple question.... what would or have jws explained about any existence prior to charles taze russell's "epiphany" that he had discovered jehovah and the absolute truth surrounding jehovah.. the thing that i'm really picking at is i don't think many jws realize that their religion was formed by a mere mortal.

  a human being who considered himself a prophet.

  if such a man was to declare himself a prophet post-jw startup, jws would consider him part of "babylon" or manifestations of "satan himself!".

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  Welcome Neo

  What a great question....I have been thinking about that same topic lately. Why would there be so many years where there were no faithful prophets??? I find this topic very interesting. Could it be because Jesus fulfilled what those named prophets started to accomplish???

  Anybody can claim to have God's spirit. Even the Mormons claim their leader was inspired and received the "final scrolls" to complete the Bible that Constantine threw together......(I meant to say, Constantine decided which books were to be in the Bible we now read)

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  Need wedding inspiration...ideas, anyone?

  by maybesbabies in

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  2. friends

  well, i need inspiration for my wedding this coming may.

  i want to have a nature themed wedding, with sage green being the primary color.

  i haven't decided if i want to go woodsy, beach-y, or what have you.

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  (((Maybesbabies)))

  Congrats on the upcoming wedding!!! I am so happy for you!!!

  May I suggest David's Bridal for finding a great wedding gown and not spending a fortune? Here is their website address:

  http://www.davidsbridal.com/findastore_listings.jsp?sx=1024&sy=768&co=true&divCode=DB&zip=98221&x=2&y=7

  And like someone else said: Remember it is YOUR wedding....plan it YOUR way and enjoy it!!!

  hugs,

  CodeBlue
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  My story, please read

  by fairchild in

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  2. friends

  first of all, thank you very much for taking the time to read this.

  i hope that i am putting this in the right forum.. .

  i studied as much about different religions as i could and read every book available to me.

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  Welcome Fairchild!!!

  I too was raised as a JW...but with several moves saw there was no consistant brotherly love.........which is suppose to be the "identifying mark of the true religion"....the last few congregations were only interested in our "publisher TIME CARDS"...not us as individuals. It has been a saddening experience to know that our "TIME CARDS" were more important than our love for Jehovah and our "personal relationship with Jehovah was judged based on the TIME CARDS.....................

  When I think about the Bible account of the poor widow........nobody knew what she contributed, but it was just as worthy as a wealthy person......yet still anonymous...The point is: only Jehovah should know what we do..............no one else.

  Therefore, the "publisher TIME CARDS"...are not scriptural....

  Your relationship with Jehovah should never be judged by anyone....(the TIME CARDS are held as a judgement of your spiritual strength and weaknesses...)

  take care,

  CodeBlue
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  New to the forum

  by Poztate in

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  i don't know about the rest of you but i seem to see newbies popping up all over the place.

  i love it.

  i think it would be helpful to have a new listing for newbies to introduce themselves.would there be any problems with this and would it help or hinder the board?

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  Welcome: Junebaby, and steve2, and puff candy!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Hope you enjoy your stay here....and keep posting!

  hugs,

  CodeBlue
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  Feeling very grateful for JWD and all..............

  by Sunnygal41 in

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  lately i've become sooooo grateful for this forum.......don't know if it's all the "spiritual energy" from all the ancient cultures that have held this time of year as a "season of light"......but, i am feeling such an emotional connection to everyone here............so, in keeping with this intense "season of light" i want to tell all of you, even the ones who rub me the wrong way and i rub them the wrong way..............how very much you mean to me.

  it's been four years for me since i joined, and the first year, i probably posted very very little, but last year especially, i finally felt myself jelling with the forum..........i finally felt a real part of, with a substantial emotional growth as a result.............thank you, jwd for making my life better and brighter!.

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  (((Terri))) you are a "sweetie"

  Hope all is going well for you...miss chatting with ya...

  hugs,

  CodeBlue