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  Jehovah is keeping my step-daughter from getting a job?

  by wordlywife in

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  hi all...... i have heard my dear jw husband say this about his daughter many times over the last month or so.

  it kills me to hear this, and that he believes it.

  god punishes people by not rewarding them with a job?

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  AuntieJane

  I don't know your personal situation,, but it might helf if you could step up a little more to be a more positive influence to this girl. Ya know, those "seeds" can be planted all the time. If you have a good relationship, just a little extra pat on the shoulder, hug, if she's open to it... just a postive, continuous dialog...Anything to keep those thoughts in her head and not her dad's negativity. A little hand written card with a scripture verse....find a positive, uplifting verse...something she can keep as a reminder. Even if you are not a person who normally would do this type of thing, give it a try for her sake. I can tell you are sincerely wanting to help her.

  Having raised 2 daughters, (not an easy task! ) I just find those kinds of little things work wonders. Good luck!
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  Diabetes Cured!

  by the_classicist in

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  well, i though i'd share some actually good news:.

  http://www.halifaxlive.com/artman/publish/diabetes_cured_031005_388833.shtml.

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  AuntieJane

  My daughter was diagnosed at age 16. I've prayed for this for 14 years; there is HOPE!

  Thank you for posting this.
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  Dr Laura

  by AuntieJane in

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  a lady caller (catholic) today who married a df'd jw.

  she called dr. laura because the grandparents put their beliefs in the little 3 year old's head...not going to heaven because she isn't a jw, etc.

  dr. laura, in true fashion, said that the lady who called was irresponsible because she 1) should not leave a young child alone, unsupervised, with people who are filling her head full of "stuff" that they don't agree with; and 2) because they are hostile to her husband, the df'd jw.. she blasted the lady who called about leaving her kid with these grandparents.

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  AuntieJane

  I agree, she can be a b*tch. And I hate how she assumes to know the question and cuts people off. And how she gets pompous and makes callers feel stupid. But I think that makes for part of the reason her show is worth listening to, she is a 'show' in herself. Bottom line, I think she does give good advice almost all of the time.

  Oh and once I heard her say that someone on her staff is JW; I would say a very OPEN minded JW in order to work for her. That is probably the "friend" she referred to.
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  Dr Laura

  by AuntieJane in

  1. jw
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  a lady caller (catholic) today who married a df'd jw.

  she called dr. laura because the grandparents put their beliefs in the little 3 year old's head...not going to heaven because she isn't a jw, etc.

  dr. laura, in true fashion, said that the lady who called was irresponsible because she 1) should not leave a young child alone, unsupervised, with people who are filling her head full of "stuff" that they don't agree with; and 2) because they are hostile to her husband, the df'd jw.. she blasted the lady who called about leaving her kid with these grandparents.

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  AuntieJane

  A lady caller (Catholic) today who married a DF'd JW. She called Dr. Laura because the grandparents put their beliefs in the little 3 year old's head...not going to heaven because she isn't a JW, etc. Dr. Laura, in true fashion, said that the lady who called was irresponsible because she 1) Should NOT leave a young child alone, unsupervised, with people who are filling her head full of "stuff" that they don't agree with; and 2) because they are hostile to her husband, the DF'd JW.

  She blasted the lady who called about leaving her kid with these grandparents.

  Any opinions on Dr. Laura? She gets on her soapbox sometimes, but she does have decent common sense advice.
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  almost done with college, what next?

  by jwbot in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so, in june, i will be officially done with my schooling.

  i realized today that i will not graduate this semester because i needed 2 more art classes to fullfill my studio art minor.

  well i immediately signed up for two "boot camp" classes in the summer, mtwthf classes from morning till afternoon...for a full month!

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  AuntieJane

  First of all, CONGRATS on finishing your degree to this point! That is a great accomplishment.

  Second, do not stress over getting the perfect job. Realize that good things take time; there are very few who get out

  there and find the exactly perfect job. My nephew graduated in Graphic Arts and took the first offer he got (he is quite

  good, but not the very top student). The others in his program almost scoffed at him as they were waiting for those

  great big offers. Ha. He worked for a well-known sporting goods company for 2 yrs, then had an opportunity to move on to

  a major university sports department, where he is now. He designs their logos, etc. and gets in to all the big games (University

  of Kansas). Awesome job and worth the short wait.

  My daughter was a Business student w/ minor in fine arts and got a job working in a hotel office, which she hated. But one thing

  leads to another (ALWAYS watch for opportunity)..she ended up being the Director of a small town's arts center, which really boosted her resume and she has now gone on to bigger and bigger things. Believe me, I don't know how many phone calls I got from her, crying, "I'll never make it...I can't find a good job...etc." It was tough, I had to boost her confidence many times over the years, but she was tough and made her way just fine.

  So, Good Luck, watch for the little opportunities to come your way!
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  My wife is getting baptized on the 19th!

  by Check_Your_Premises in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my wife is getting baptized on the 19th.. i wrote her a letter today.

  basically i asked her why she isn't coming to me to find out my concerns.

  i am the person who has the most invested in her.

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  AuntieJane

  Definitely agree with the idea of planning so much family time; making it fun and special, fill in those hours and keep her busy and show her love....almost sounds like love-bombing technique, hmmmm...It is definitely a positive approach and worth the effort!
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  My wife is getting baptized on the 19th!

  by Check_Your_Premises in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my wife is getting baptized on the 19th.. i wrote her a letter today.

  basically i asked her why she isn't coming to me to find out my concerns.

  i am the person who has the most invested in her.

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  AuntieJane

  I don't know your background, but can you get her to compromise and go to a few different church services, to get some comparison? It seems like she is setting need for a spiritual foundation, but since she did choose to marry you, she should respect your input and be willing to look at other options that you choose.
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  Names given to children

  by the_classicist in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what i've noticed, is that there seems to be a lot of recent jw parents who make sure to name their kids by some hebrew/biblical name.

  so now you have kids running around w/names like ezekiel, reuben, isaiah, etc.

  there were also a few strange names that i'm sure some of these kids would've been made fun of because of it.. have any of you noticed this?

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  AuntieJane

  Peppermint, you said your had a "bad" Bible name. So, how bad is it? Just curious!
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  NO ONE CAN COME TO THE FUNERAL!!!!

  by chuckyy in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  just an update on my previous thread.as you know, my mother in law who is a jw, asked me to conduct the funeral for my father in law.i am disassociated.

  apparently, the elders wrote to the society and had a meeting today.

  the outcome is that noone is allowed to come to the funeral, not even close friends of my mother in law from the hall.

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  AuntieJane

  Sad, twisted group. I would say either: 1) step back, show your love for your MIL, but don't hide your feelings of bewilderment over such teachings. It might be the time for her to question, too, when she gets past this.

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  2) Offer to your MIL that you will do whatever she wishes, but that you would like to say some special words about your FIL at his service if she is open to that.
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  I am Anointed.

  by integ in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have decided after much soul searching that i am anointed.

  after researching the process of how one actually decides they are "special", i see that there is no way to actually prove that you are of the heavenly calling.

  the spirit has borne witness in me that i am of this special class.

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  AuntieJane

  I am interested in purchasing your product. However, I have learned not to believe everything that is printed in

  black and white. Former cult activity led me to question everything. So I am wondering what is the Shipping and Handling?