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  Halloween Owie

  by COMF in

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  COMF

  witty and so true.

  this past Haloween was the first for our kids.When they asked us how are we going to do it we said- just go and have fun.And they did.After a few doors they were grining from ear to ear and one of them said:this is fun, let`s go to another door. And for us grownups it was wonderful time to meet and chat with our neighbours and to feel as a part of community and not like a self -righteous hermits. Truly an experience that you cannot buy in the store.

  thank you for posting.

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  Hmmm My mother's 70th birthday today

  by Lady Lee in

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  most of the time i don't even think of it.

  but yesterday i wrote and checque and the date reminded me of what today is.. years ago she married an unbeliever.

  when he tried to be nice and bought her flowers for her b-day she yelled at him and threw them in the garbage.. so... i won't be calling her just to get yelled at.. funny thing is though that when i was a jw she would call me on my birthday (and that of the girls) to wish us happy birthday.

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  (( Lady Lee)),

  you are true survivor and a true lady. I feel sad that you have to endure all that pain.

  I wish you all the best.

  Invictus
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  THEY'VE DONE IT!!!! The WBTS set a new date!

  by dmouse in

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  the latest watchtower, dec 15th 2003, is an out and out attack on the rank and file for dropping into a drowsy state spiritually.

  ok, so armageddon didn't come before the generation of 1914 grew old and died.

  but does that mean that the big a isn't near?

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  This is reminding me of a brother who gave a talk in our congregation in 1994,when he read scripture in Psalms 90:10 - days of our years are 70; by special mightiness 80 years- and then he said something like this: Now brothers I am not saying anything more but to keep vigilant and remember 1914,when Jesus came in heavenly glory and proclaim judgement and bear in mind that we are now in 1994 exactly 80 years later and...bla,bla,bla
  

  it is the same now - we are not proclaiming it we are just saying 1914... 1975....end is nea... 1994... be vigil...2034... imminent destru....khrr....transmition lost - at least for my and my family.( taking off our aluminum foil hats)

  Invictus,free to live without fear of dates.
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  The Over-Commercialization of Christmas

  by SanFranciscoJim in

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  is anyone else on here as disgusted as i am that right after halloween we are assaulted with an unending barrage of television commercials advertising christmas this and christmas that?.

  when i was a kid, it was unthinkable to advertise anything about christmas before thanksgiving.. nowadays, these smiley-faced rosy-cheeked actors are hawking their christmas wares to the point where it has become nauseating!

  it's easy to read between the lines -- what they're really saying is: (on their knees with hands clasped) "please, please buy our products!

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  I am with Cruzanheart on Christmas hype - yes it might be overcommercialized but it is going to be our first Christmas and we all love it- looking for tree and ornaments,thinking how to decorate... it is so much fun.Kids are so exited they would like tree even now - but we agreed on decorating on December 1st; and we`ll keep it till January 13-14 which is Orthodox New Year , so it is going to be decorated almost all winter long!

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  thank you all my defenders

  by Mulan in

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  hi to all who defended me on that other board.. i came home today to nine pm's, all defending me from the personal attacks on me, on another board.

  i am still in shock, but i do appreciate the words of those who defended me.. one gal called me and told me she had five phone calls from others expressing shock over the way i was being maligned on the other board.. i am fine, and dealing with it.

  i guess we all need to expect to be criticized.

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  Mulan,

  I am truly sorry that you are being hurt.

  just hope that you will find your inner peace and strenght to stay head above some really insignificant people in your life.From your posts I get an impression that you are nice and truly kind person,devoted to your family and friends and that is all that matters.And from all these posts with support you can draw comfort that there are much more of us who think highly of you and respect you.

  stay strong and take care.

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  After 22 years I've found my brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  by tyydyy in

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  my brother went to bethel as a teenager and was disfellowshipped and sent home.

  he tried to toe the line and after 6 months the local congregation recommended reinstatement.

  bethel didn't like that idea.

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  That is truly wonderful news.I can just imagine how you feel.I hope with all my heart that your brother calls you as soon as possible.

  maybe if you feel to write down some of your thoughts before he calls you - you know how sometimes over the phone we can get choked with emotions not able to express ourselves as we would like.

  I hope everything goes ok.

  take care

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  We had to put her down today

  by SheilaM in

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  we had to put enterprise down today (she is on the left).

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  Sheila and family,I am sorry for your pain, it is hard to lose your pet and especially to be forced to make that hard choice of letting her go.

  we have a little bichon and she is truly a part of our family.I can`t even think of loosing her.

  so sorry

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  Since You've Stopped Going To Meetings, What's Your General Outlook?

  by minimus in

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  .....in life?

  do you still have hope?

  are you truly much happier?

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  For the past six months of our complete inactivity we are much happier and relaxed ( especially kids). Finally we can read books we want without feeling guilty; we can watch any movie we want to watch, listen to any music we like or celebrate holidays as we like - complete freedom to make our own choices and to face whatever concequences.

  It is a wonderful feeling to be able to stand allone without constantly asking for approval from incompetent people who really do not matter in our lives.

  "you will learn the truth( about wt publishing corporation) and the truth shall set you free" Amen!

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  Has Any One Heard on MYELOMA

  by orangefatcat in

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  i was wondering if anyone knows anything about the disease myeloma.

  and would you happen to know of anyone who has it..

  orangefatcat...

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  ((((((((Orangefatcat)))))))

  my thoughts and prayers are with you.

  Invictus
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  Watchtower Tries Fraud--And Gets Caught!

  by Voyager in

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  one of the meanings in the dictionary for the word fraud is:--a deliberate (deception) perpertrated for unlawful or unfair gain.

  this is just exactly what jehovah's witnesses tried to do in bulgaria.

  the city council adopted a law saying (no places of worship) can be built near schools.

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  thank you Voyager,

  I always read your posts with great interest. This one is really a gem - always like when wt shows their true face.

  thank you very much.

  Invictus