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  Divorce after 20 years ?

  by oldflame in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was talking to a friend the other day, he told me that he wanted to get married but there was a problem with that.

  he told me that he and his wife split over 20 years ago and he does not know where she is.

  he said he has looked and cannot find her so he can file divorce papers.

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  AuntieJane

  Publication notice will be the method used to let the spouse know about the divorce. Any attorney could take care

  of it easily. Actually, it should be a pretty simple process.
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  JW funeral for atheist

  by littlerockguy in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i just got home from being out of town.

  i went to my uncle's funeral who died early this week.

  he professed the other day in his deathbed when a nurse asked him if he believed in god and he answered, "hell no!

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  Sorry for your loss, but I'll bet your Uncle was smiling about the conversation you had. Talking to your Mom like that was Great! At least this occasion gave you the opportunity to get some words out!

  AuntieJane
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  An End To Shunning

  by Sunspot in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  well, in my case anyway.

  for those of you that may recall my posts about my family and that after i left the wts, how i wrote long (and painful) letters to my nonjw children among others.

  i had tried to explain why i had shunned them and how very sorry i was, and for all the mistakes i had made throughout their childhoods as a jw mother.

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  ANNIE, how heart-touching. I am SO pleased for you, what a wonderful son. Good things come to those who wait...but that can be the hardest part, the waiting. Bless you all,

  AJ
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  FedUp

  by puppet in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  thank you for letting me post this un-sent letter to my father.

  i am writing this to voice my opinion; this is not open for discussion.

  i find if upsetting that you feel its appropriate to invite my husband into your home and demean the religion he was brought up in, not only have you done that in your home but youve also done it in his home.

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  Hi Puppet, welcome~I for one hope you do send a letter. If you have a husband who is tolerating that kind of treatment, you need to speak up. Don't bother bringing up the religion crap though. Follow Gary Buss' lead and just use the issue of RESPECT for each other's differences. We are a country based on Freedom to choose...and tell your father that you will no longer condone disrespect. (I assume your husband does nothing to instigate the reaction from your dad??)....I think a real letter to your father is long overdue. Just keep it clean of JW stuff, the best you can.

  Wishing you well,

  aj
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  Looking For Answers

  by ran12 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm curretly taking a religion class inwhich we will explore various religions.

  we had to pick a religion we were unfamiliar with.

  i chose jehovah witness.. .

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  I think Richie just knew someone would post with further info. He didn't say it would be Blondie. Just my guess...

  welcome, hope you do find some answers here ran 12. It is good to study religions; many JW's should have done the same b4 they answered their doorbells.

  Shalom,

  AuntieJane
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  me and the deemunz

  by katiekitten in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was lucky to have been brought up in the troof, because if i hadnt, i wouldnt have known about the demons and how they are always looking for opportunities to lead us astray by appearing as ghosties, or by making household objects float, or by getting into our house through items bought from car boot sales.. my first memories of the deemunz was quite early, say aged 5 or 6. i used to think they were at the end of the bed, and so i had to sleep with my legs curled up as tightly as possible, so they wouldnt get my toes.

  i cant even begin to think what terrible things they were going to do with my piggies, but sure as the apostles i wasnt going to give them a chance.. aged 7 or 8 i knew the deemunz were after me, because i was special.

  i was a jehobas witness.

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  Great writing, Katie~I worry about my little niece, she lives so far from me, I don't have first-hand knowledge of what the JWs are teaching her, but I'll be she, too, is afraid of the demonz. That breaks my heart. What a childhood memory!

  As far as the bedwetting, 2 out of 3 of my kids had the problem. I tried everything, limiting the drinks, waking them up, bought the alarm sheet you talked about...They both, especially my son, struggled until about 12 yoa. It was really hard for them to conceal it when they spent the nite w. friends, but usually we sent the sleeping bag and a plastic bag to shove it all into the next am. For any others w. kids who wet the bed, we did find a prescription med that worked, it kept them from sleeping so heavily.

  Well enough on bodily functions! Thanks, though, for sharing your story...

  AJ
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  Dating a JW

  by pooka in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  i am new to this site and stumbled upon it while trying to research a few items about jw.

  i am dating a male jw.

  according to him we are not dating, because if we were he would get disfellowshiped.

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  There isn't much good news for you here. Sorry, but to be honest, if you are debating now, it will only continue. Stay and read awhile, you will learn lots.

  Since you are both mature adults, I hope you can make the best decision for yourself, which IMO would be to get out of this relationship. There is only heartache ahead, sad to say. Find a Catholic, there are lots of opportunities, there is a good internet Catholic dating site...the church has singles groups, too. Or at least find another Christian. JW's are truly not Christian, and the fact that he is hiding you from his family is a major red flag that you would not be accepted into their fold in Christian love. I think someone gave you good advice, press him on this secrecy issue. The ugly side will show its true colors, which is what you need to see.

  Best to you,
  AuntieJane
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  Friend's Daughter Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes... Post Your Support

  by FMZ in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  "k" was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes today.

  her mother took her into the hospital this morning, where the diagnosis was made.

  she will have to have shots of insulin every day for the rest of her life..

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  Sorry, I'm having trouble posting. Just want to say my heart goes out to your friends, the 10 year old, and the 3 year old, and their families. My daughter was diagnosed at 16 yoa, that was 14 years ago now. It was a Total Shock, the symptoms were there but we were clue-less. Her Blood sugar was 1200! I just want to tell parents that there is such good help and support, take it all one step at a time. But get educated and don't give up. Your kid will blossom despite this illness if you have a positive attitude about it.

  My daughter was a top volleyball and basketball player. And an A student. She is on 4 injections each day, but it works to keep her in good control. It is never easy, but it can be controlled. She didn't and does not let diabetes slow her down one bit....but it does affect your life 24-7.

  One has to look at the good side of everything we are handed in life. And always look at the other person who is worse off than you. As a parent, I tried to hide my tears and worries more than once.

  God bless the little Type I's and their families. I'd be happy to answer any emails...and please check out the JDRF, www.jdrf.org. They are a great bunch of people to get involved with through their walks, etc. Get all the support you can!

  AuntieJ
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  Friend's Daughter Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes... Post Your Support

  by FMZ in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  "k" was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes today.

  her mother took her into the hospital this morning, where the diagnosis was made.

  she will have to have shots of insulin every day for the rest of her life..

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  This is from the www.JDRF.org website. It is awesome that these kids can continue with a 'normal' life. I hope this doesn't take up too much space, but it is a great Bio on a great kid. Jennifer's motto:
  
  You can do anything
  
  you put your mind
  
  to! Jen's stats>

  Jennifer Olds has been a softball standout for most of her life, but she was still shocked when she got a call to join the Ladies’ Professional Fastpitch Tour for its first season in Spring 2005. “I couldn’t believe it,” she says. “I never thought I’d get such an amazing opportunity.”
  ennifer was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 10, and it took her nearly five years to get her blood sugar levels stabilized. She was in and out of hospitals during that time, and feeling mopey and tired even on good days. It wasn’t until she decided to go on the insulin pump at age 15 that she started to feel healthy and energetic again.
  With her newfound fame, Jennifer hopes to raise awareness about the importance of sports and recreation for people with type 1 diabetes. “I am very interested in sharing my story, especially with young people,” she says.
  
  CFK's Interview with Jennifer: Q. So how did you first get interested in softball, Jennifer?A: Well, I started playing T-ball when I was 5. Then from there I got into softball and have been playing every season since. I must have about 30,000 trophies by now! I tried other sports, too, but softball was always my favorite.

  Q. And when did diabetes enter the picture?A: When I was 10… actually it was two weeks before my 11th birthday. I had lost 25 pounds, so I was really skinny. I was carrying water bottles with me everywhere I went. When my mom took me to the doctor’s office they knew immediately what was wrong and sent me to the hospital. I was in intensive care for about a week and a half, and then I had to stay another week to learn how to take care of myself and give myself shots.

  Q. What did you do when the doctor told you?A: Believe it or not, I was just relieved to know what was wrong with me. My mom was trying to be strong, but as soon as the doctor said she was taking it really well, she started bawling.

  Q. And after that?A: It was really hard at first. I didn’t want people to know about it. I had two main groups of friends, one from school and one from my softball rec. league. Everybody in the league knew I was sick, but I didn’t want anyone at school to know. I had to tell my teacher, of course, so we set up a system where anytime I had to test my blood, I would raise my hand and then pat my head a few times. That way I was allowed to leave class without everyone having to know what I was doing.
  
  It’s funny, one of my softball friends used to give me shots when I couldn’t do it myself. And everyone wanted to test my blood. I was embarrassed for probably a year or two, but everyone was so interested that I eventually got over it. I realized they didn’t want to judge me or make fun of me, they were just curious.

  Q. Did having diabetes affect your ability to play softball?A: Yes, definitely. The first doctor I had didn’t really know how to help me. I kept having blood sugars in the 300s, and the only thing he knew to do was increase my insulin dosage. I kept having to go to the hospital every few months. At that point, I was trying to play in five games a day sometimes, and I felt horrible. But I was stubborn, so I played anyway.
  
  Then I switched to a different doctor and my readings evened out a little, but soon they were back in the 300s again. He told me I needed to go on the pump, but I refused. I didn’t want a needle in my stomach all the time.

  Q. So you never went on the pump?A: Actually, I did, about a year later. I’d say it pretty much saved my life. My blood sugars finally stopped reading over 300. Before that, I had been in the 300s for about three years and I was up to six shots a day. After the pump, I never went to the hospital again for high blood sugars. And for the first time I actually knew what it felt like to feel good. I could run, eat, and communicate with people again. I was so happy.

  Q. And what is your diabetes regimen like now?A: When I know I’m going to be doing intense training at the beginning of a season, I test my blood sugar about half an hour before I begin each practice, and then again right before. If my levels are okay, I take my insulin pump off, and I always have my orange slices and candy with me in case I start to go low.
  
  I found out my blood sugar usually drops during exercise, so now I eat a snack half an hour before—about 15 carbs and a little protein, like crackers and cheese—and don’t bolus for it. It takes time and a lot of testing to find out what will work for you.
  
  When I stop training, my blood sugars rise a little and I need more insulin again. I found that very interesting; it shows that exercise is really important for people with diabetes because you need less insulin when you’re active.
  
  During games I leave my pump on, but I still test a lot to make sure I will perform to the best of my ability. I test my blood about five to six times per game.

  Q. Are your coaches and teammates supportive?A. Yes, very. All my trainers, coaches, and teammates in college knew I had diabetes. The coaches had lots of questions at first. They were concerned about my health more than anything and told me I could sit out anytime I needed to, in practices and games, which was a relief to me.
  
  It was funny wearing my pump during games, though. The umpires had no idea what a pump was when I started. I couldn’t really hide it anywhere, so every single game I’d get a comment from the umpire telling me I had to take my pager off. Then I’d explain what it was, and they’d get very embarrassed and apologize. My teammates would always joke about it and eventually nicknamed me “Motorola.”

  Q. For those who might not know what the Ladies’ Professional Fastpitch Tour is, can you explain it? A: Sure. It’s a new tour this year. There’s a professional softball league in the U.S., and this tour is in addition to the regular season. We will play for on weekends in cities across the nation beginning in May 2005. The schedule is posted online at www.lpfatour.com.

  Q. What do you plan to do now that you’ve finished college? A: I just graduated in December from the University of Michigan with a Sports Management and Communications degree, and my goal in life is to run a youth recreation center with as many sports and age groups as possible. I enjoyed our rec. center so much as a kid that I want to offer the same opportunities to other kids.
  
  I also can’t wait to go home and see my family in Florida. I’ve been away for about four and a half years for school and softball.
  
  And I’m planning to do more volunteer work with JDRF and other diabetes-related groups. I recently spoke as a panelist at a Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association conference in Chicago, and I had a great time meeting and talking with new people.

  Q. What do you like to do when you’re not playing softball?A: My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family, boyfriend, close friends, and relatives, especially since I’ve been away so long. I’m looking forward to getting to know them again.
  
  I also love volleyball and anything to do with being outside and having fun.

  Q. What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment so far in life? A: I’d have to say moving away from home and being on my own, and being as successful as I have been in school, sports, and life. I pretty much jumped at the chance to play softball away from home, even though I was scared. For the first time, I had to take care of myself and make my own decisions, which made me grow up so much.
  
  I gained a lot of confidence playing softball in Lansing (community college), especially when I broke the homerun record. I realized that I really can be at the top even though I have diabetes. Then I succeeded in going to one of the top ten schools in the nation (University of Michigan) on an athletic scholarship. I am so grateful to have had that opportunity.

  Q. What do you hope to share with other people with type 1 diabetes?
  
  A: That they can do anything they put their minds to and nothing can stop them. The mind is a powerful thing. When you’re first diagnosed, it seems like the end of the world. It takes time to adjust, but try not to be ashamed of it. Instead, be proud of yourself for overcoming a difficult disease that many people do not understand. And, like I said before, don’t be afraid of questions and attention. People are just curious, and they want to learn and help.

  Jennifer talked to us for the Spring 2005 issue of CFK magazine.
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  I can't shake em!

  by Oxnard Hamster in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  hey, what's up everyone?

  i have a little problem.

  you see, one jw keeps trying to recruit me.

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  AuntieJane

  I believe you are an English teacher, no??? Well, tell them plain and simple in English.

  I am no longer interested in the teachings of the JW's but I do want to continue to be your

  friend. Can we meet for...coffee...drink...whatever? See what he has to say. If he backs

  away, you are better off.

  PLEASE do yourself a favor and get some balls and tell him the truth, which is another part of

  education that you no doubt adhere to.

  Keep us posted,

  AuntieJ