Posts by Gretchen956

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It's NOT a TUMOR................

by Sunnygal41 in

just a cyst that has decided to perch on my eyebrow bone and is maybe invading my eyesocket..........so, tomorrow, i see an opthamologist who will let me know exactly what is what and when the surgery will be........wierd thing is at first, i was in shock since it was the last thing i expected to hear.

i had gone to my allergist, since the thing had been swelling and then it would go down.......i thought it had something to do with sinuses or allergies, but, after sticking his pincers in my ears, nose and gagging me with a tongue depresser, then quite vigorously palpating the now unswollen, but still visible lump, he stated that i had a cyst and it had to come out....but, since it was out of his field he was sending me to another dr. so, after i got home, i grabbed the vacuum cleaner and vacuumed the whole house, then i got on the 'phone and called my mom, my boyfriend's mom, and another adopted mom to let them know what was going on.......then, i ate supper, watched tv and went to sleep.

i'm not depressed or anxious.......i've actually been joking about it with coworkers, etc.

Gretchen956

I'll still light a candle for you anyway to ensure smooth sailing! Glad to hear its nothing more serious.

Blessings,

Sherry

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UPDATE

by RichieRich in

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friends

yesterday afternoon, i recieved 2 text messages from an anonymous source that read :.

(person that turned you in) i turned you into your brothers for your own good.

gal ?:?

Gretchen956

Richie, glad to hear your update, I totally understand your parents fear about all us "unknowns". I remember the first time I went to an apostafest, I was nervous. I mean we talk so much on the computer, but what do we really know about each other. Still there's this bond there, no matter our age, we all have this thing in common. I totally respect you, Richie, congratulations on making it out. Hopefully you will keep your family intact. If not there are many here willing to help.

Eduardo, even if you made your comment with the best of intentions it does not belong on this thread. Richie has been going through a lot of drama he doesn't your opinions. Let him mend a bit at least. Peace to you, Eduardo.

Blessings and hugs to you my boy Richie!

Sherry

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I know there's bigger news

by cyd0099 in

but my girlfriend dumped me last night.

she lost the spark she had for me she said...

i am alone again and i could use a hug.

Gretchen956

Cyd I'm sorry to hear about the break-up. Tough times. Hang in there, it gets better. Keeping busy helps, but someone to talk to is better. Therapy does help with issues, exJW ones or whatever else. Good luck to you!

((((huggs))))

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RICHIE RED ALERT

by RichieRich in

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friends

i was on the phone speaking with verne thoren, presiding overseer of the willow springs, nc congregation of jehovah's witnesses.

he tells me he knows of my possesssion of the flock book.

he knows of my involvement on this site.

Gretchen956

Wow, first of all I can't believe this got to this many posts without me seeing it. Richie you the man! Couple of things that I want to say based on what I've heard on here...

First, Richie, deny everything, they have to have two witnesses. Unless they present you with printed out copies of your posts on JWD it shouldn't be a problem. Good luck!

Second, regarding the theft, there would not be an arrest for the theft of this book. It isn't even a misdemeaner. The level of offense on stolen property is based on the value of the book. The organization would have to prove the book was worth more than say $500.00 (depends on the state).

Ethics - you can argue ethics if you like, did Richie do the right thing or the wrong thing. There are always going to be two schools of thought on this one. Because Richie chose to take the book, again, valued at about a dollar, does not make him a thief. Richie was schooled in theocratic warfare. He hasn't been in the real world to learn about ethics, he's still a lad (sorry Rich, but you a babe, son). Give him time to mature.

Please, to attack him for this seems a bit much.

Sherry

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Introducing: my daughter!!!!!!

by Abaddon in

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friends

dear all,.

my daughter (let's call her abbadette) is visting me in the netherlands for the frist time this week.

she's nearly 16 and lives with her mum who is largely inactive but still culticly influenced.. my darling abbadette has kind of figured out that it is a load of (passes keyboard to daughter) utter and complete shite.. (regains use of keyboard) where ever did she learn langauage like that?

Gretchen956

Welcome, Abadette! My son is in his 20s too so no teens here either. You sound like you have your head on straight. Go get 'em, girl!

Sherry

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Has this happened to you?? Unfair compensation practices

by littlerockguy in

i interviewed and hired someone this week to fill a position in my department.

then i am going to have to fill two more positions in my dept.

i emailed hr and told them to process the paperwork.

Gretchen956

Best of luck to you, LRG, hope they make it right for you.

Sherry

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I've got $500 on Taylor Hicks to win American Idol ( 10 to 1 odds ) : )

by a Christian in

i've got $500.00 on taylor hicks to win american idol.

at 10 to one odds ( pinnacle sports ) !

normally i'm not a gambling man.

Gretchen956

You know last week I actually kind of liked Taylor's song. This week he TANKED. Awful. I thought Chris did very well for being forced to sing country (barf). Not really sure who I'd send home, probably Bucky. Lil airhead blondy actually did well too.

Sherry

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any one here gay

by alexjen in

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friends

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hi my name is alex and i was born in the truth and...i'm still in it.......i'm 15 and openly gay well at least at schooland to all my friends some who are also jw's well the reason for posting this is i wanted to knw if there were any other gay people here......if anyone wants to email me its [email protected].

i want like advice on how i should deal with this cause sometimes i feel this oppression(dont knw if i spelled that right) on being gay and also being a j.w theres this i'm not sure how to explain it....like you knw that when people in your congregation find out the ones you know all ur life are going to hate u cause ur gay............this i guess just makes me feel really sad........ kind of hoping that this made some sorta sence.................... i suck at spelling so if i miss spelled something sorry@_@

Gretchen956

Hi, I am also gay (to answer your question), I too waited to come out until late in life. Tried like hell to be straight. Didn't take. Been out now for almost 7 years, have a wonderful partner and a good life.

You have a couple of years left at home with parents. Unless you are very sure of their reaction to your truth, please be wary of coming out. I know so many who ended up on the street after their parents kicked them out of the house when they told them they were gay. Of course there are more places for gay kids to go to for help nowdays if that happens. My brother was kicked out of the house, but then he waited to tell them until he was 18, so they packed him out and moved him to a city 150 miles away. Then no one would talk about him except in whispers.

Maybe thats why I tried so hard to be straight!

Good luck to you,

Sherry

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