Posts by HappyDad

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Driving Down Old Roads

by wanderlustguy in

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strange how the hardest thing to do is nothing, and you could swear the devil is trying to get you.

i got a phone call the other night i knew would come, on old road beckoning.

it was a great one, too, beautiful in so many ways, but at the same time riddled with potholes and dangers to me.

Thanks for posting your feelings. I understand and can connect to every word you just wrote. I've been there..........I AM there! After last year's big adventure that failed, I am now satisfied with me and have a whole new appreciation for my life of being a single, lone wolf kind of 58 year old who loves to see what is around the bend.

But just like you said.........sometimes being alone at certain times sucks. That's when my network of friends comes in. A network I never had in my previous life of conformity!

Hang in there and keep your positive attitude. I appreciate the way you can put these things into words.

HD

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Family tragedy.........HappyDad

by HappyDad in

got a phone call from my daughter who lives in florida a couple of hours ago.

her significant other who i chose to call my son-in-law (because he is the best thing to ever happen to her) got a phone call that his 6 year old daughter was killed in an auto accident near lake placid, florida and his 5 year old son is in very critical condition.

the ex wife is also critical.

HappyDad

Thank you all so very much. Your concern is really helping me stay collected.

Here is the latest as of noon.

Austin was operated on last night to repair some of the skull fracture. They put a steel rod in the skull for some reason I'm not sure of. His cheek bones are also fractured and one eye is also lacerated. The Dr.'s gave neurological tests this morning but cannot get any response from him. They are now reviewing the spinal x-rays taken in Sebring and plan on doing some type of spinal tests to see if there is response to these. He is on total life support since he cannot breathe on his own.

They told s-i-l this morning that if the spinal tests are negative, then there is permanent brain damage. A decision may have to be made to remove Austin from life support.

The mother went into cardiac arrest last night but was doing ok this morning. Dr.'s say that she will need surgery to repair some of her leg damage. The paralysis is not permanent. Mostly from the initial shock.

My two nephews are on their way to Tampa from NC now to see Ron and then on to Sebring to get Ron's truck since he flew on the helicopter with Austin.

Thanks a million,

HD

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Family tragedy.........HappyDad

by HappyDad in

got a phone call from my daughter who lives in florida a couple of hours ago.

her significant other who i chose to call my son-in-law (because he is the best thing to ever happen to her) got a phone call that his 6 year old daughter was killed in an auto accident near lake placid, florida and his 5 year old son is in very critical condition.

the ex wife is also critical.

HappyDad

UPDATE............AFTER MIDNIGHT HERE

Hi everyone................

It is now 12:05 AM here in Pittsburgh and I just got home. I went to a very close friends house for support this evening. Part of the evening was spent watching the VMA Award Show between phone calls. (what did we ever do before cell phones?) I had to do something to get my mind off of what is happening.

I can't tell you how many phone calls I've been on all day. As of 9:15 this evening......my daughter called and said that LifeFlight was finally able to take off from Sebring to Tampa with little 5 year old Austin to get him to Tampa. The Dr. team in Sebring was finally abe to stabilize him for the flight. They took off at 8:25 PM in still questionable weather. Ron... my s-i-l was allowed to fly with them.

So far........the prognosis is............little Austin has multiple skull fractures and cannot breathe on his own. He is on a resperator to allow him to breathe. A few of the skull fractures are totally through the bone structure and have lacerated the brain. Right now, he is undergoing emergency surgery. They have to relieve the pressure on his brain for now.

Please forgive me if I seem to jump around on what I am saying. My emotions and tears are getting the best of me. I look at these kids as my own grandkids even though they are not my blood. They are giving Austin a 10 to 15 percent chance of living through the night, and if he does makes it through...............they say he will be permanently brain damaged. This is just too much to bear!

You can condemn me for what I am about to say, but I pray that he doesn't make it through if he has to be a vegetable.

My s-i-l's brother Don lives in Clermont, FL and is a paramedic at SeaWorld of Orlando. He worked with the head surgeons and nurses at the hospital in Tampa. He called ahead and they were all there when the helecopter landed. And he is now there to be with Ron (s-i-l)

I have two nephews who worked for my s-i-l for quite awhile who are still in the JW's...........but this is where I have said in other posts...................that this family who are JW do not even care that me or my daughter left the borg. They love us unconditionally. They moved to North Carolina this past spring but are driving down to FL tomorrow to help run s-i-l's business until this is over. I will be leaving for FL again in a few days.

Ron's daughter's name is Sierra. She was a beautiful and loving child and I will miss her.

I guess that is all I can say for now. I dread the night if my phone rings! Little Austin is a typical 5 year old boy. I need to be there for Ron..............I love him like my own son. I'm happy that he and my daughter are in love.........but very sad with all that is happening now.

I see that there are quite a few posts and I am going to read them now.

I want to thank everyone in advance for your kind words and encouragement that I will now read.

Now I REALLY know the fellowship that we in JWD share. I love and rely on all of you more than you know.

Dad

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Family tragedy.........HappyDad

by HappyDad in

got a phone call from my daughter who lives in florida a couple of hours ago.

her significant other who i chose to call my son-in-law (because he is the best thing to ever happen to her) got a phone call that his 6 year old daughter was killed in an auto accident near lake placid, florida and his 5 year old son is in very critical condition.

the ex wife is also critical.

HappyDad

Thank you all for your good words.

Time and unforseen occurence is what it is! Life can be cut short way too quick.

I just came home to PA last Wed. from visiting them.

Daughter called again for some good words from her Daddy.

Damn.........I can't see to type for the tears. I'll write more when I know more.

Thanks guys.........

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Family tragedy.........HappyDad

by HappyDad in

got a phone call from my daughter who lives in florida a couple of hours ago.

her significant other who i chose to call my son-in-law (because he is the best thing to ever happen to her) got a phone call that his 6 year old daughter was killed in an auto accident near lake placid, florida and his 5 year old son is in very critical condition.

the ex wife is also critical.

HappyDad

Got a phone call from my daughter who lives in Florida a couple of hours ago. Her significant other who I chose to call my son-in-law (because he is the best thing to ever happen to her) got a phone call that his 6 year old daughter was killed in an auto accident near Lake Placid, Florida and his 5 year old son is in very critical condition. The ex wife is also critical. The third daughter (7 years old) stayed home with the maternal grandmother.

Got several more calls and as of now, my s-o-l is in Sebring at the hospital where they were taken. It is raining so hard there that they cannot life-flight the boy to Tampa. If they can stabilize him, they will take him via ambulance.

My daughter just got together with the paternal grandmother and will drive to either Tampa or Sebring as soon as more info is given. They are in Fort Myers right now.

Needless to say..........my daughter and s-i-l are basket cases at this time. Those kids are sweet and this is terrible for them to go through.

The police told my s-i-l that the ex wife was driving (can't remember the highway number) and hit water, hydroplaning into the other lane head on into the other vehicle. The car she was driving ( a Ford Focus)........in the police words.........."exploded" on impact and also killed the other driver instantly. The 6 year old daughter was killed instantly

Just got a call from my daughter as I was typing. The boy still is not stabilized enough for any transport at this time. They also need to get the mother to Tampa since she may be paralized.

I needed to talk to you........my friends about this. For those of you who still pray...........please do so on behalf of the family. For those who will send good vibes and wishes............please do so too!

I will keep you updated on what happens.

HappyDad (not too happy right now)

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THE ULTIMATUM is about to be thrown.............

by Buck in

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friends

well, its been a while since i was made a unbaptized publisher.

now my hand is going to be forced and i will have to be baptized by the end of the year.

my gf wants my decision very soon, like the next couple of days.

HappyDad

Here's the big picture.....................

Your girlfriend wants you to get baptized...............then you two get married.............then she pushes you to get out in service as much as possible and join the Theocratic School...............then she is hoping you are made a Ministerial Servant...............then her ultimate goal is to have an Elder as a husband.

It very well could be that your girlfriend wants "STATUS" among all the sisters she knows. Unless she can have all these things...............she will never be totally happy just having you. What you are going through right now with her always pushing you is just the beginning.

I wish you well and hope it works out for your benefit, but repare yourself for an unhappy future.

HappyDad

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Triathlon results with pictures.

by Princess in

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friends

a few weeks ago i posted about having some difficulty with my swim training for an upcoming triathlon.

well, i finally was able to overcome it and the swim clicked with me last week.

i was able to swim across the lake and back without panicking twice last week.

HappyDad

Wonderful....................just wonderful.

Glad you are doing something like this. 20 years ago I ran everyday and was getting ready for the "Great Race" here in Pittsburgh, but could not do it because of an injury.

I wish I could get back in shape at my age just to feel better.

Keep up the good work Princess.

HappyDad

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Transition from Kingdom Hall to Church

by findingmyway in

is there anyone out there who used to attend the kh and now attends a church?

HappyDad

Yep! I was an elder and now I consider myself successfully faded.

I have attended several churches and really like the Calvary Chapel. You can check them out on the web and see if there is one near you.

At present, I attend another church that is closer to me.

People who go to church are not the demonized hypocrites that the society tried to make us believe. I have experienced more kindness and love than I ever had attending the KH.

HappyDad

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Essential History.

by Englishman in

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1. ancient egypt was inhabited by mummies and they all wrote in hydraulics.

they lived in the sarah dessert.

the climate of the sarah is such that the inhabitants have to live elsewhere.. .

HappyDad

Eman............

Thanks for the history lesson. I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. Now I have to change my underwear!

HappyDad

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Why did the WTBTS not sue Ray Franz?

by Gill in

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if ray franz had been lying in anything he said in both of his books, c of c and in search of christian freedom, surely the wtbts would have sued him.

why did they take no legal action against him?.

could it be that this legalistic corportion realised he had lied about nothing?

HappyDad

You guys, just like the JWs are living inside an insulated bubble where Ray Franz seems a lot more important than he actually is.

CB........

You post here pissing and moaning about the way your mother and others treat you. You hate the JW way of life! That is understandable because most here are going through similar circumstances! But why dis' Ray Franz? Do you have enough kahoonies to make a stand for yourself....like he did? I doubt it!

He lived in the very heart of the borg and probably has forgotten more than you will ever know. He exposed the inner workings of the org. that influenced your life. Seeing your age is a giveaway to your attitude. You haven't been around long enough to appreciate the things Ray wrote about. No.....he isn't a god.......but he is what 10's of thousands of people needed to make a life changing choice.

You might know about fictional movies, but you are totally ignorant about writings that are truthful about living decades as a JW. In the meantime.......you are entitled to your opinion. Why not give us some facts rather than your hateful opinion.

HappyDad