Posts by AuntieJane

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Are you Christmas-retarted?

by Thegoodgirl in

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hi guys, haven't posted in a while, but i don't see this topic covered: is anyone else out there as christmas retarted as me?

i feel so awkward stumbling over the words "merry christmas" to friends.

also, who do you buy for?

Interesting topic. Since I was never a JW I have a different perspective. Do you know that most people would have no idea the stress that JWs live with? I have such empathy for JW kids especially. And for you exJW's...people just have no clue what it must be like. The (ex) JW that my daughter dated gave her a Christmas present...she was so impressed, he used comic pages paper to wrap it in. I bet he was not able to cross that line in his mind into the Christmas paper thing...this gave him a way out of having to use paper with Santas or Greetings all over it.

Also on holidays, he gave her something the day before, like Valentine's..her birthday, etc. She finally understood when I explained the twisted teachings he grew up with.

The sad thing always, to me, was that he got pulled into JWs when he was in Kindergarten...Not that I am a big Santa fan...but can you imagine, a little kid who did grow up waiting for Santa, birthdays, etc...to be suddenly told they are bad and that is the end of that? Talk about child abuse~

and remember...only FIVE more DAYS til ...HOLIDAY~!

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she's gone

by SPAZnik in

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one joey less .

doc kept calling her "buddy" .

which annoyed us .

AuntieJane

What a nice tribute. We lost our old doggy of 18 years and cat of 19 years

both this year. Very hard to say goodbye.

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Thoughts on 2006

by Nosferatu in

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last night, i started thinking about the new year.

2006 is on its way.. i started thinking about what i was thinking more than ten years ago.

i thought that if we made it to the new millenium, we wouldn't make it too far past.

AuntieJane

Aarque, all I can say is I wish you a very Happy New Year ! You deserve it. Go welcome that

stepson home with open arms!

aj

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Here's a pic of a XMas Card signed by Russell--with Mason symbols!

by rebel8 in

ok i was kidding about the mason thing.

if i find the original i'll post a transcript.

right now i can't find it and the text seems blurry when i post the scan.

AuntieJane

Is there somewhere we can look for a better copy...and something to authenticate it so we can

send this to our JW relatives?? Serious!

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Scarce at the kingdom hall

by justice for all in

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friends

i heard that it was scarce at the kingdom hall last thursday night.

the speaker was asking those in attendance to look around and see who was missing and to call them and encourage them to come back to the meetings.

interesting huh?

AuntieJane

I notice at the KH 2 blocks from me that there are a LOT of Mexicans going on Sunday afternoons...and I've

seen them going in the eves. This was not the case 2-3 yrs ago. I suppose due to the influx of immigrants in

our area, they are recruiting them heavily...and since most have Catholic roots, the JWs are able to help them

get UnDEMONIZED. HAS anyone else seen a rise in the #'s of Hispanics?

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some WONDER FULL news

by myelaine in

amazing grace!

how sweet the sound.

that saved a wretch like me!.

AuntieJane

oops, Myelaine! my bad, sorry!

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some WONDER FULL news

by myelaine in

amazing grace!

how sweet the sound.

that saved a wretch like me!.

AuntieJane

Too bad the Bashers have to speak up; this is a very nice thread,

Melaine!

Check out this website: www.cyberhymnal.org

He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God.
He shall be called Everlasting Father, Prince of peace.
His name is Jesus, for He will save His people from sin.
His name Immanuel, God with man.
Jesus is called Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God.
Jesus is called Everlasting father, Prince of Peace.
His name is Jesus, for He saves His people from sin.
His name Immanuel, God with man,
His name Immanuel, God with man.
We praise your name Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God.
We praise your name Everlasting father, Prince of Peace.
We love you Jesus, for You save Your people from sin.
We love You, Immanuel, God with man.
We love You, Immanuel, God with man.

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It Seems That My Children Are Not Trained

by Gary1914 in

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i just returned home from the kingdom hall.

i am an elder.. after the meeting all the elders were called to the back room.

i thought this was an impromptu elders' meeting.

AuntieJane

Well, Gary, as others have said, only you can make the decision. But listen to these people; and think about why you are posting on this board. Your heart tells you this is wrong. Now that you have growing children, you must put THEM first; they are your Family, your wife, you and your children. As the Bible teaches, when we marry we leave our mothers and cleave to our spouse. It is time for you to set the example for your wife and your children and to let the rest of the family make their decisions. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Praying for you,

AuntieJ

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Corroded Sparkplug

by Sparkplug in

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friends

today i sat and really realized how absolutely hopeless i feel.

i have had so many things happen in my life this year and a huge percentage of it has been items i have to face or tackle.

i have prioritized and organized myself to death and i am so very overwhelmed.

AuntieJane

Hi Spark, We all have those lemons in our life; some people never seem to get them, or are just so into their own

selves that they aren't bothered by what life throws at them. Others, like you, are more sensitive and seem to

have more to deal with than they should. But you have a great attitude, you are thinking of the right thing...the

other people in your life, the ones who really count. I LOVED your post! This has been a tough year for me, but

there were also many, many bright & shiny spots in it. Bless you.

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade....

jd

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Is there any hope of you coming back to Jehovah?

by LeftBehind in

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my brother is a self proclaimed apostate.

i see now that there is a wide variety of posters here.

so to those that have left the witnesses what would it take to get you back?

AuntieJane

Honey, you sound like a smart girl and a caring sister. Your brother is also the same. He cares about his family, but he does not choose to be led by words printed by an organization. He is making his own way and appears to be doing just fine. You would benefit from taking a break, finding some space for yourself....I am a mom of 3 adult kids, and believe me, I know, sometimes we all need space to have a little soul searching. Light a little candle and pray to Jehovah to truly come into your heart; ask him to help you see your brother in the way that Jesus taught us, to Love one another as He has loved us. It's pretty simple. The bible is a great tool, but the JW's have changed many of the words to reflect their teachings, did you know that? If the Bible was written to save us all, why do only JWs have their special version and it is not available to anyone unless they follow the Watchtower Society? Christians can buy a Bible at Walmart and pray together; but JW's, who say they are Christian, choose to stay apart and pray as the Pharisees did, judging the others.

Sorry to ramble, but there is so much hurt from this...please take a little breather from meetings, etc. and find the love of Jehovah inside yourself.

Peace,

AuntieJ