a few weeks ago, i was at the bank drive-through cashing a check for $331.
the teller sent out $3310.
i was shocked and immediately sent it back.. i told my daughter when i got home, and she said "why didn't you keep it?
Yup, I would have returned it as well.
You got me to thinking (sometimes a dangerous thing). I think a $3000 error like that would be easy for most of us to return. I think that it would be harder for some to return $10 or $20. I would do it, but I know I'd think twice about it.
CountryGuy
topic: is it ok to be gay does god approve of this.. i have a brother which i love and he recently came out of the closet, realy i'm not a baptized jw nor publisher but i do go to some of their talks with my mom and father.
i feel sorry for my brother because my parents oppuse it really bad... what do i do???
support him, in a way i think actualy know its wrong you choose your sexuality and he use to date alot of girls.
Rubi dear your job as his sister is simple: just love him.
Your job on this earth as your brother's sister is to love him and show him how fine a woman can be in love and loyalty, honor and character. This is your responsibility towards him. Do not allow others to interfere with the very special bond that you share with your dear brother.
Great advice anewme!
Rubi,
As a gay man who came out to his JW family, I was prepared to lose my family. I was prepared for my sister to shun me for the rest of my life. But, I came to a point where I couldn't keep it a secret any longer. Your brother more than likely came to this same conclusion. It's an horrible place to be, thinking that you would lose your family because of something you can no more control than the color of your eyes.
Yes, many religions believe that homosexuality is in direct violation of Biblical direction. But, in many verses that condemn homosexuality, the Bible also condemn other things that we no longer consider wrong, like wearing clothes made of two different fibers. (How many JWs own cotton/polyester blend suits?) Just remember, Jesus gave us two new commandments: 1. Love God. 2. Love your neighbor. He never mentioned anything about homosexuality.
Is this a simple answer to a very complex issue? Oh yeah. You bet. But, I think it is a good start for you. You sound like you love your brother, but you don't want to displease God. You have to decide will showing love and support to your brother anger God? Obviously, I'm going to say that it won't, but you have to make that decision for yourself. I'm happy to say (and I feel very blessed) that my sister decided that she was not going to shun me for something that I had no choice in the matter on. I am very close to my sister, and her son, and could not imagine my life without them in it. Do you want to continue to be a part of your brother's life?
I wish you and your brother the best,
CountryGuy
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.
I like Taylor, but I don't think he's going to be the next American Idol. I love his voice, but I get uncomfortable watching him sing because he jerks and gyrates so much.
My top five are:
1. Chris Daughtry
2. Mandisa
3. Ace Young
4. Kelly Pickler
5. Taylor Hicks
CountryGuy
i dont know about you but i have to really work myself up to exercising.
it is not something i enjoy i guess cause i always let it go and wind up where i am.
i've gotten myself in shape three times before.
For me, I bought an MP3 play, loaded it up with a lot of fast paced music, hop on the bike or the treadmill and crank it until I've done my time. If you don't like music, you can download audio books on them as well. For me, I need the distraction, otherwise, I'm thinking... This sucks. This sucks. This sucks. This sucks... Thus, making me want to quit...
But, once you get into it, and you start seeing results, it gets easier. I weigh every Saturday, and as of yesterday, I've lost 97 lbs. since July. And this was all done with the help of Weight Watchers, no pills or surgerys, just diet and exercise.
I know that I keep mentioning this, and I apologize if it's starting to be annoying. But, as a fat kid, who became a fat teenager, who became a fat adult, I never thought that I would be anything other than fat. When I left the JWs, I took back a portion of control over my life. However, I was still controlled by the idea that I would never be anything other than fat. That it was genetics and I couldn't be thin. I took back another huge piece of the control of my life when I realized that I COULD be something other than fat.
That being said. I was just debating on whether to go to the gym today or not. So, I'm off to the gym.
CountryGuy
further to the thread that minimus stated about 'still believing'....what i want to know is do any of you stil believe in jehovah?
that is, the named god of the bible that sanctioned the genocide of millions of unbelievers.
as the israelites came into the 'promised land' god told them to devote to destruction 7 populous nations and not let a breathing thing live, or in other words commit genocide!!!
I believe in God. But not the god of the WTS.
If I did believe in Jehovah, she would look something like Alanis Morriset.
LOL! You know, I'll have that image in my head forever now! LOL!
CountryGuy
i took my family to red lobster tonight and shortly after we were seated ( it was about 5 pm- early) a large party came in and took up two tables next to us.
one young woman had a very loud laugh and because of that i kept looking at their table.
then i noticed a young black couple with a toddler- then i noticed all the men had suits and ties- then i noticed three single men were sitting together and three single women next to them- and finally one young couple that i decided were married.
Being recognised as JWs by strangers is another mind-control mechanism implanted deep within the JW brain.
For gay people, this ability is called gaydar.
What would you call it for current and former JWs? Dubdar?
day all!
owyergoin?
s your weekend going?
The death of a partner. Yes, definately. And, the death of my parents.
The big "C". Two grandparents, one uncle, two aunts and a cousin have all lost their fight with it.
George Dubya staying in office. Unless something happens and they change the number of times a person can be President, I don't think we'll have to worry about this one for more than two and a half more years.
Other (please detail) SNAKES! I hate them. It's a big reason that I'm a CountryGuy but don't live in the country any longer. I can't even look at a picture or watch a television program if they're in it. Seriously, I'll scream like a little girls if I'm caught off guard. Makes no difference if I'm at home or at work. I once climbed over my cubical wall at work because someone threw a rubber snake at me. I wasn't going to stick around to see if it was real or not. I believe the official term is ophidophobia.
i'm reading last weeks medical rag, australian dr weekly.
there's an article in there about how the male contraceptive is on it's way.
versions of a male implant is being trialled by who and australian researchers.. the article quotes a london professor, john guillebaud who said that "surveys show about 2/3 of men worldwide in all cultures say they would take a male pill".
Unless your in a commited relationship and you both have been tested for STD's you should use condoms. condoms condoms condoms.
Repetition for emphasis.
CountryGuy
my husband mentioned to me this morning that he was glad i had this resource and some support to help me through this.
he also made the comment: can you imagine trying to leave without the internet?
that got me thinking, it is hard now, how much harder was it back then, before the internet.
I left in 95 by doing the Move-Out-of-State Fade. The internet was around, but, like LDH, I never looked for it until I moved back home and got "gang blessed" at Wal-Mart.
I found this site early one evening and I couldn't stop reading. Before JWD, I always thought I would go back if I could ever clear up some personal issues. After reading the truth about the troof, there's no way in hell I'd EVER go back now.
My partner is almost as grateful to JWD as I am. This is where I get out my frustrations about the cult. Having never been a JW, he just doesn't understand, even though he TRIES very hard to.
There is no way that I would have ever gotten past my issues with being an xJW without you guys and this board.
Thank you very much to each of you and thank you very much to Simon for creating JWD.
CountryGuy
yes, it is so, that i have a brain tumor and i will be going to the hospital in about two hours.
i will ask my son richard to keep all of you posted.
i have all of you in my heart.
(((((OFC)))))!!!
I hope you are feeling MUCH better VERY soon.
CountryGuy
