I am surprised that I still feel guilty about some things. Friday night I bought some ornaments and I felt like I was doing something really wrong. I hated that feeling.
Other than that, I have never been happier!
Purza
Posts by Purza
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56Are You Surprised As To How You Are Now That You're Out of The "Truth"?
by minimus insince we were indoctrinated that those leaving the organiztion had their lives turn into sh*t until they "returned to jehovah (the organization), how would you say things have turned out--so far?
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The Polar Express
by teejay inthe movie jibed very well with thoughts i've been mulling recently.
i wish, i wish, i wish i were a believer.... .
that said, just watch.
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Purza
My boss said he saw it in 3D this weekend at an IMAX theater. He said was "Way Cool". I think we will see it this weekend at the same theater.
Purza
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Were You Afraid Of The Elders?.Did Ya Love Em?...What Was Your View of Them
by minimus ini've heard of brothers and sisters saying that they have "prayed for the elders because they love them for their hard work and sacrifice".
i've also heard of how some in the congregation were petrified of the elders and of course, there were those that said they were either only men or that they were direct representatives of jehovah god himself.
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I had one elder who I followed to another hall because he was a great comfort for me. My dad was upset that I followed him because I left the hall I was assigned to. The elder left the hall again a few years later and that is when I fell apart. I think I used this elder to hold me up and when he left I said "to hell with it". All the rest of the elders I knew were okay. . . but I truly did love this one (in a father/daughter relationship). If I saw him now -- I might have some anxiety and fear that he would be disappointed I didn't stick with the organization.
Purza
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Service Year Report of Jehovah?s Witnesses Worldwide
by frogit infound this in the latest wt.
page 24 wt january 1st 2005.
?starting this year, the service year report of jehovah?s witnesses worldwide will not appear in the january 1 issue of the watchtower.
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Purza
Sounds like they are stalling and need to fudge the figure or perhaps need to give the lower figures the right slant and have several writters working on it.
I was thinking the same thing. They need more time to put a better "spin" on the numbers.
Purza
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Purza
Someone who has tunnel vision.
A follower.
Someone who can't think for themself.
Just to name a few qualities. . .
Purza
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Low Carb or Low Calorie?
by Swan ini have finally quit the denial of my weight problem and realize that i need to do something about it.
i really need to get my cravings under control.
my doctor, my therapist, and my husband have all told me that.
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Purza
It all depends on what works for you. I tried the Atkins thing -- lost 10 lbs and eventually put it back on. Last year I follow the Weight Watchers plan, lost 25 lbs and am currently maintining quite well.
I never actually went to WW meetings as I got all the info from a friend of mine on how to follow it, but the plan lowers your calories per day. I could eat normal food (not making separate meals for myself at dinner) and I was never starving (to the point I wanted to eat everything in sight).
And as soon as you can -- start exercising. Even if it is just walking around the neighborhood.
Best of luck to you.
Purza
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No JW kids at school today
by Jez inremembrance day today.
i work at the local highschool.
i was surprised to see only 1 jw kid in attendance at school.
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Purza
Maybe the parents pulled them in order to take them out in service.
Purza
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Permanent Jury?
by freedom96 ini don't know how many of you are paying attention to the scott peterson trial here in california.
but, in the last 2 days, to jurors have been let go.
this jury is looking more and more like a joke.. the law states that an accused has the right to be judged by a jury of peers.
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Is it time to start a professional jury?
Seeing how the legal system is quite f@*ked up, I can't see them wanting to make any major changes.
I have been following this Peterson case all along -- these trials facsinate me. I think if they haven't reached a verdict by now that there is some serious doubt in some of the jurors' minds. I think the judge will push as hard as he can to get a verdict -- I know I will be disappointed if things ended up with a hung jury.
Freedom -- give our best to Caligirl
Purza
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"You'll still be handled as a disfellowshipped person."
by Fleur inthat was the response that i got from a relative when i asked if they would shun me if i came to my grandmother's memorial service.. the same relative thinks that i should go, despite that because it's a public event but that if i did i should realize that i'd still be handled as a df'd person.
meaning, they would all shun me.. i have for days been trying to help this relative arrange my grandmother's burial with another relative who has refused to sign necessary papers.
i even offered to pay for said burial out of my own pocket if money were an issue.
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Purza
Fleur,
I am very sorry for your loss.
It was my understanding that JWs could speak to you if you attend a funeral of a family member. That happened in my cong. (about 6 years ago). This woman died and her disfellowshipped son was there and we had grown up with him. My dad (who was the P.O.) said we could talk to him that day. Everyone in the hall hugged him and even welcomed him at the reception afterward (it was like he was never even DF'd). I thought that was standard practice for all JWs.
In any event, and in my humble opinion, I think you should go to say goodbye to your grandmother. Go for yourself (not for anyone else).
(((((Fleur)))))
Purza
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What do our past Witness friends say about our Christmass tree and lights?
by PinTail in.
i have always liked the lights of christmass, and some how i still feel weird when they do our our area in the field service.
what do you say to them when they come to condem and roll their eyes at you for it?
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Purza
I moved too so no one knows my background. I allowed lights last year and now fiancee is asking for a tree. I am still waivering about a tree (those old feelings are tough to get over).
Purza