I just boxed up my books. Wasn't sure what to do with them. I didn't want them around, yet didn't want to just throw them. Maybe I will want them for some reason later. I figured I would just put them in storage for the moment. I did think about holding a couple out for my bf who is trying to understand about this religion so he can see where I have come from, but thought, naah. so I put them in boxes, taped them up and they are out of site for now.
I hope your friends get through their difficult times.
Posts by Sassy
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6Old JW Books & Records
by talesin inthis post is to help a sick friend, thanks for reading.. .
i have a friend who is wondering if their collection of old jw books & records would be salable to any collectors.
they are having difficult times both financially and with health, and i have offered to investigate possibilities.. i have set up an e-mail address, so anyone with info or suggestions, please mail to:.
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How many of you are happy with doing the holidays?
by Singing Man ini like the holidays.
they give me something to look forward to besides the asembleys and memoral and the deer hunt.
and to heck with you jw's who come in here with your smug ways, why don't you try questioning a few things for a change you will be surprized with what you discover.
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I am still trying to figure out how I feel. That was why I had started a thread not long ago about what was your first holiday to celebrate. I love to give presents and I do love to decorate. Even before, every year I put out a little snowman snowflake kind of tree to celebrate winter. Now as much as I don't know how I feel, it would be fun to get victorian decorations and have a beautiful tree, but should I? And I love presents, buying them that is. LOVE to buy presents. I always said it was probably good I didn't celebrate the holidays or I would be more broke than I already was. Uh Oh. Hmmmm. I might be in trouble! I'm going to Simplesally's on Halloween. I get to see the little one all dressed up. I guess that will be my first holiday. (well not counting giving my bf a Bday present. I did that already and enjoyed it).
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Life
by Wolfy inmy wife and i are re-doing our wills and it has led me to reflect alot on life.
in making a will you are basically preparing for death and setting your house in order so that there is no confusion afterwards and your loved ones are looked after.
i do plan on living to a ripe old age but in life things can happen and i could be dead tomorrow.
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I was just thinking today that I need to redo my will. It is very outdated. I guess I never thought about it having a different meaning perhaps now (vs when I last had it updated and was an active JW) until I read your post. hmm.. I guess I need to give it some thought.
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Gordon Lightfoot
by RAYZORBLADE inok, if you're a canuck, chances you know that gordon lightfoot is about right up there with ol' jehover!.
but if not, nevermind, but i have to admit, i have been a lifelong fan of: gordon lightfoot.. this evening, i took his 'greatest hits' and gave it a listen, and as expected, i was still enthralled with his lyrical genius, and playing abilities.. anyone a gordon lightfoot fan?.
just curious.. all your folks living along north america's "great lakes" keep in mind, next month is the 28th anniversary of the sinking of the "edmund fitzgerald".. that song, by gordon lightfoot is haunting from beginning to end (over 6 minutes).. i personally love: go-go girl in love, bitter green, canadian railway trilogy, sundown, race among the ruins, wreck of the edmund fitzgerald, and well i like just about every damn thing he ever did.. your contributions?
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I lived up on the Great Lakes (US side another Minnesotan here) and so I know all about the song the Edmond Fitzgerald as well as remember when all of that went down. Ironically a month before the actual accident, my father had a friend who worked on the boats and he had brought us on one of those impressive thousand foot vessels to give us a tour and see what the life was to be on the boats. It was so real to me when it happened and I could envision being one of those men on those ships as it went down. Everytime I have ever heard the song, it sends chills.
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Status Change ...?
by ESTEE inokay, and this weekend was extra grand because my new dance partner and i have quite hit it off ... his name is john.
this weekend was the weekend that we decided to move the relationship to the next level, past the dance partnertm stage, and into the coupletm stage!
dancing and wining and dining and wooing his way into my heart for the past couple of months.http://www.harrisonresort.com/ ) it rained most of the weekend and we did not seem to notice ... hmmmm.... it seems estee is officially part of a "couple" now .... *sigh* .
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I think it is so wonderful to see how obviously glowing with happiness you are. Anyone just reading your comments to everyone has to feel warm inside. It's awesome you are so enjoying this time in your life to the full.
sns...that is exciting news! I'll be looking forward to hearing a few more details when you are ready to share!!! John and I are not moving in together, or anything like that. We are both independent souls, and besides ... I think the romance of it all stays around longer when we maintain our separate residences. Ahhhh, the romance!both such romantic souls!!!
ahh. Thanks. When I read your comments about chosing life and living our dreams, that so describes how I feel right now. For the first time in my life I can do something because it feels good and no one can tell me I can't. It is like the stuff story books are made of. We can really be happy and enjoy life. I feel bad that this wonderful man has to deal with all my baggage of leaving all this behind and all the harassment I have been receiving regarding leaving the life. But he is really there for me and all of that can just go by the way side because he is there for me while I go through it. As much as it is hard being with a JW when you are not, there even comes weight with it, for those who have it in their past and only one who is truly special can deal with it. (especially if one is just coming out which I am). I have to share with you what he wrote me today regarding it all (since you said share. thank you)
When I see you. I see a young woman who has been through some of the fires of life. Like all fires. It has burned you. But, for you, and for me, and for some others as well, this life-fire has not destroyed you. It has transformed you. Like a Phoenix you have risen from the ashes of your former life into a form of light and beauty and even a source of power to help others.
Isn't he wonderful? I was like, wow. I could live on that (and some of the other things he said for a yr). I'm sorry. I don't want to take any limelight away from you. This is your thread and it is so wonderful that you have John and your independent romantic souls to enhance life and each other and share some sunshine with all of us. THANK YOU! -
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What Makes A Successful Message Board?
by SanFranciscoJim indidn't know what forum to post this on, so i'm just putting it in "friends" for now.
if one of the mods wants to move it elsewhere, please be my guest..... .
as many of you know, i recently opened a new message board for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender former (and active) jws at: http://frost.bbboy.net/acommonbond (straight exjws are welcome to post there, too!).
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I'm going to tell a friend about your board SanFranciscoJim. She has been through a struggle dealing with having grown up a JW and yet being open now about being bi. She is caught between missing her family and not being allowed to see or talk to them and who she is internally. I think your site will be a good one for her. I can talk to her about the shunning generally, but I am sure there are things I can't understand, or completely relate to, not having those same feelings.
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Status Change ...?
by ESTEE inokay, and this weekend was extra grand because my new dance partner and i have quite hit it off ... his name is john.
this weekend was the weekend that we decided to move the relationship to the next level, past the dance partnertm stage, and into the coupletm stage!
dancing and wining and dining and wooing his way into my heart for the past couple of months.http://www.harrisonresort.com/ ) it rained most of the weekend and we did not seem to notice ... hmmmm.... it seems estee is officially part of a "couple" now .... *sigh* .
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That is so cool. May this be the beginning of more adventurous dance steps together. Isn't it exciting?
I am changing my status too. My bf is moving in with me this Fri.
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DFed but want to DA anyway?
by berylblue ini'm toying with this idea, esp after reading the excellent suggestions in shamus' thread.
yes, they threw me out but i still would like to make a statement and no, i don't mind wasting 37 cents for a stamp for these jokers.
it will be the most worthwhile 37 cents i ever "contributed".
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Even if it is redundant and nothing as far as congregation action happens to respond to your letter, you still have had your say. If this is something that will make you feel better to do, I think you should.
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I Gotta New Bike, too!
by simplesally insince gadget gotta new bike and posted his beloved motorcycle, i thought i would show you all my new bike.
its actually a scooter.
its really neat and i even did a wheelie (ok so it was on accident, but still)!
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You keep getting all the goodies and I will just have to tag along for the fun Sally!
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I never forgave my fathers friend who fondled me as a 13 yr old. It didn't go far but he took away my naiveness of a child. I hated him till the day he died. Never did tell my father. Most things in life I do forgive more than others but this was one case where I never did. When he died I didn't even feel bad. Although I did feel a little bad that I didn't.