Posts by rosalyn

In 1971 while still a witness I visited the city my disassociated uncle lived. I was 1000 miles away from home and stayed with witnesses. It was convention time.

The day before I caught the train home I called him to say hullo. I could hear the hurt in his voice but tried to ignore it.

After being disfellowshipped in 1985 I made contact with him.....not bringing up that time in 1971 and neither did he. He has never rebuked me for my behaviour. My oldest cousin and I were very close until they left the organization and I am pleased to say that they have welcomed me into their family. Yes the geographical distance is there but we keep in touch.

You couldn't expect that kind of forgiveness in the organization.

Thank you for sharing your story. It truly brought tears to my eye and I too need to make a phone call as well.

Rosalyn

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Do you hate me?

by SpiceItUp in

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perhaps i'm just a bit paranoid..but i get the feeling that there are a few posters that actually hate me (before its assumed--no i'm talking about lack of responses to my threads.. and no i am not talking about a disagreement of opinion) i am talking about a few posters that come across to me as very hateful in their responses.. and yes i know that not everyone here will like me (even though i'm so darn sweet and cute...lol) but it is an intense animosity vibe that i get and can't seem to shake.. maybe i am mistaken and maybe its just me..... but if there is anyone out there that does dislike me that much---i am curious as to why---only because i try to learn and grow everyday and your input would be especially valuable and probably essential to that -growth.. so whats the verdict---do you love me, hate me or just not care either way?.

sincerely yours,.

ps--this is in no way an ego thing--i really want to know!

rosalyn

I, too, have been getting a complex but not losing sleep over it: at least not yet anyways. I have only started one thread and I was pleased with the results.

But what I am noticing is that I am having the last word on many of these threads. I know years ago I had a bad habit of wanting the last word but that was a long time ago. I think I have conquered that though. i think

I do like you lots.You are a cat lover are you not? And you do the responsible thing.

hugs and kisses from Rosalyn

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I Got Removed As A Min Servant?!

by ISP in

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yep......it was announced at the hall.

i got told by someone who still goes.

i had not attended for 2yrs but i thought they might have informed me!

rosalyn

they didn't tell you?

what would have happened if you had just shown up with your brief case and literature in hand to carry on in your capacity not knowing that a decision had been made?

would have been difficult if you hadn't kept up with "new light" but you could have bluffed your way through it.

Rosalyn

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KM- Disfellowshipped Relative 8/02

by WildTurkey in

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edited by - wildturkey on 20 july 2002 13:59:47.

rosalyn

Without being disrespectful....I as hoping for a doggy bag with spicy chicken in it these coffee and tea things.

ROSALYN

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Email received

by Quotes in

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i just felt like posting an email i received recently which i got a kick out of.

here is the email; my response follows on the next post.return-path: <[email protected]>.

delivered-to: jehovahswitnesses.com%[email protected].

rosalyn

The smart ones are out.

The illiterates are still there.

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How can I make them leave me alone?

by 67mustang in

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does anybody know the best way to get jw's off my back.

i live in a small community and i can't just yell at them.

i am getting rather angry and it may come to that however.

rosalyn

My daughter's boyfriend told me the other day that when he was a kid he would steathily climb out on to balcony and drop water balloons. But I think he was doing that to anyone he didn't know. He still seems to abit bratty....

ROSALYN

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KM- Disfellowshipped Relative 8/02

by WildTurkey in

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edited by - wildturkey on 20 july 2002 13:59:47.

rosalyn

I think it means they have changed their minds again. In 1990 wasn't allowed to go luncheon after Grandfather's funeral.

No funeral tea and coffee for Dad's funeral in Jan 2001because the step mother didn't want to make arrangements for it. Lot of icy staresbefore memorial talk but warmed up abit after the service.

After my Grandma died ( two weeks after my Dad) sandwiches were served....They even talked to me nicely. But at my Grandmas there were several non witness relatives in attendance so maybe the need to put on a show of pleasantry.

Not that I am awaiting a funeral readily but I wonder what it'll be then.

ROSALYN

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Office Inspiration

by Simon in

rome did not create a great empire by having meetings, they did it by killing all those who opposed them.

if you can stay calm, while all around you is chaos... then you probably haven't completely understood the seriousness of the situation.

doing a job right the first time gets the job done.

rosalyn

Simon.....simply inspirational.....

Xander great followup...You guys should team up.

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DANGER!! DO NOT PUSH THIS BUTTON!!

by Xander in

edited by - xander on 18 july 2002 14:17:39.

rosalyn

Are ya just testin' our powers of self-control? I think everyone in here has pressed thatbutton....How come nothing has happened?

Oooppps ....do you need to change the date of when detination occurrs? Maybe some new light on the matter.

ROSALYN