ok. this is not a thread killer thread.. so please do not post pics to gross people out.. and then we lose the thread... .
this is just a thread to check in.. say hi.. if you want to vent that gas prices were high on the way into work .. do it.. .
if you just want to say how much you love us.. say that?.
Just checking in....I miss talking in chat, we always had so much fun....However, there is still yahoo. I am off of school for the summer and have been reading posts, trying to keep up!
*hugs* to everyone. Although life isnt as grand as I want it to be..its getting there. Sometimes its overwhelming, sometimes its "just right"
freaked you out the most as a kid?.
was it the great teacher book?
or the ever popular "my book of bible stories?
freaked you out the most as a kid?
Was it the great teacher book? Or the ever popular "My book of Bible Stories?" How bout Abraham attempting to sacrifice his son, blindfolded?
My all-time scariest part of that book was job...Leperosy is enough to scare anyone...
how about you?
very worried at the total waste of time i see you all pursueing with aimless nonsense when one of the most inportant times in mankinds history, is taking place & the real truth is becoming available.
in a word, yes.
We should ask the same of you??
yep..been a whole year since i joined jwd.
i've let go of a lot of the anger towards the wtbs but still rather bitter.
learned not to be so hard on myself .
You crazy emu! *hugs* to you. As time goes by you will not even realize :)
Melbatoast
ok, just wanting to vent here for a minute..... for all that don't know me very well, i have been dfd for about 8 years now and am just starting to figure out where i want to be as far as from a religious standpoint.. now, i have started to delve back into research to mitigate the bible and early protestant v. catholics.
its pretty interesting, but i havent really set foot in any different churches for a while.
once in a while, we go down the street to my hubbys church where he grew up.
LT, Estee, KLS, you are right on the button! I think that worship is a very personal decision, one not to be taken lightly. This does harbor negative feelings about christianity, and people run scared from that aspect.
Having experiences with right-wing xtians before, I can see beyond the dialogue and know shes really hurting. The meds are another story. She takes em when she has a breakdown, and goes to the doctor, stays on em until they get in her system, and because she feels better, goes off of them. Its a vicious cycle, and one I have been through with her a couple different times. Also, her hormone levels are not right, she has been through a hysterectomy in the past months and is going through early menopause. So its difficult to judge whats worse, the chemical imbalance or the lack of hormones.
I am going to check out the book recommended by ciactrix...and see if I can shed some light on this subject for her.
It was just so weird, I felt like I was talking to a JW......and brought up some emotions that I try to keep on the down low. But I have also decided that we are going to have a talk. It may require me delving into some new testament, old testament stuff so any suggestions are welcome!
Edited to add: LMS You have been through quite a struggle! I hope that everything is working out for you and thanks for the reassurance that she needs to be put back on meds.
ok, just wanting to vent here for a minute..... for all that don't know me very well, i have been dfd for about 8 years now and am just starting to figure out where i want to be as far as from a religious standpoint.. now, i have started to delve back into research to mitigate the bible and early protestant v. catholics.
its pretty interesting, but i havent really set foot in any different churches for a while.
once in a while, we go down the street to my hubbys church where he grew up.
The meds, unfortunatyely are not in my control. I have talked to her about them, she doesnt feel like they were working (Of course) and refuses to talk to her doctor about it. I am afraid the fundie is coming out and that is a direct problem of why she feel like an "us against them".
I hope to god no JW's come to her door.
ok, just wanting to vent here for a minute..... for all that don't know me very well, i have been dfd for about 8 years now and am just starting to figure out where i want to be as far as from a religious standpoint.. now, i have started to delve back into research to mitigate the bible and early protestant v. catholics.
its pretty interesting, but i havent really set foot in any different churches for a while.
once in a while, we go down the street to my hubbys church where he grew up.
Thats what I told my hubby last night.....I want to talk to her, but I cant without getting mad. I need some advice on how to confront her with this behavior.....and how destructive it can be
ok, just wanting to vent here for a minute..... for all that don't know me very well, i have been dfd for about 8 years now and am just starting to figure out where i want to be as far as from a religious standpoint.. now, i have started to delve back into research to mitigate the bible and early protestant v. catholics.
its pretty interesting, but i havent really set foot in any different churches for a while.
once in a while, we go down the street to my hubbys church where he grew up.
The only problem with that is she has been a good friend ot me, she was even with me in the delivery room with me and my husband. She has always been there for me, yet I feel like this is a different person than my best friend, it was really weird.
ok, just wanting to vent here for a minute..... for all that don't know me very well, i have been dfd for about 8 years now and am just starting to figure out where i want to be as far as from a religious standpoint.. now, i have started to delve back into research to mitigate the bible and early protestant v. catholics.
its pretty interesting, but i havent really set foot in any different churches for a while.
once in a while, we go down the street to my hubbys church where he grew up.
Ok, just wanting to vent here for a minute....
for all that don't know me very well, I have been dfd for about 8 years now and am just starting to figure out where I want to be as far as from a religious standpoint.
Now, I have started to delve back into research to mitigate the bible and early protestant v. catholics. Its pretty interesting, but I havent really set foot in any different churches for a while. Once in a while, we go down the street to my hubbys church where he grew up. Its a nice ceremony, but one I cant really get into. But, I digress, thats not really what this post is about...I had a conversation with my best friend that has left me quite unnerved.
Although In the past, she has been a somewhat religious person, not going to church too much, but more in her actions and words, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but lately her beliefs have taken the form of shoving it in everyones face. It is a disgusting thing to see again, one I would much rather not see. She calls it an "awakening".....I call it silly.
She has been reading chapters out of "The Purpose Driven Life", an inspirational book, the same one a few weeks ago, a teller at a bank talked down a hostage with. Although I dont doubt the effectiveness of the message for people, I do question her pattern of thinking. We had a conversation yesterday dealing with a situation with her husband.
Basically, he didn't want to read the book, and went to sleep when she wanted to study. She was VERY mad at him and was venting to me. Heres how it went down:
Her: "You know it really made me mad when he just ignored what God has put out for him. I tell ya, Melbatoast, it is getting to the point with him that I am afraid for his eternal life. Im afraid that he will end up one place and I the other
Me: Well, you know that decision is not yours to make.
Her: I know but I want to help him along......the bible says faith with out works.........
Me: Having a relationship with god is a very personal thing, some would rather not discuss it, like me. I am a very spiritual person, but I dont go to church. Hell, I havent even decided what I believe yet.....maybe Hubby X just wants to decide for himself what is true and right....
Her: Well, for you....you are just finding HimFor Hubby X, he has been raised Methodist, and all of his family are church abiding people.....you know I was reading about Paul, he said that anyone that doesnt have the right heart, we shouldnt even be ASSOCIATING WITH THEM!.
Me (Getting madder): You know that scripture is the one my mother quotes to me to shun me and my family. Are you saying that you cant be with Hubby X if he doesnt believe like you do?
Her: Well, if it comes down to going fishing on a sunday, or going to church with me...he's going to have to make a decision...and I just hopes he make the right one.
Me: Well I do too (Thinks if he's smart, he'll still go fishing )
Our conversation was cut short, my baby had grabbed a glass.....so I exited stage right and said I had to go....I didn't know what else to do. Her ignorance to other people beliefs irritated me...and this is a new part of her personality....she has started this hardcore Xtian take, and I dont know if I like it at all. I don't know what to tell her the next time I speak with her....should I tell her quit trying to push her "Purpose Driven LIfe" Book and come back to reality.....or just stick through it?
Oh, I also have failed to mention she is bipolar and not on her meds....I keep thinking this is just a manic episode.....Any advice?
.....................i received an sms from mrs ozzie last night informing me that ozzie is having an extremely risky operation on wednesday morning, 8am australian time.
i can't give more details at this stage as to the procedure due to confidentiality but i can assure you it is going to be dangerous!
mrs ozzie said that it had to be done despite the risk.. so if all of us here could take a moment tomorrow and send positive thoughts.
Good luck and good vibes flowing your way from here.
*hugs* mr & mrs ozzie
