Hi There, what an amazing story. You have such strong character to overcome so much. If you were my son I would be so proud of you. I wish you all the best. Keep staying positive.
Joanne
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my mom and my sister came to visit....
by theinfamousone innow in case you're wondering why this is such a big deal and why the tears are streaming down my face right now, feel free to look at my story as i like to call it.... http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/101870/1758191/post.ashx#1758191.
so i think it was thursday i decided to make a huge pot of my little sisters favorite soup for her... when i went to drop it off at their house, well, they werent home, so i left it there with a note just saying hi to her and my mom, and that i miss them and love them... which is probably a shot at my dad who, well you know what i think of him.... i was quite perturbed because i did not receive a phone call or anything to acknowledge that they had received it... so i was a little worried that my father had found it and ripped up my note and thown the soup away... i know it sounds stupid, but i made the soup for my sister, and i mean, i guess it was just to show her how much she means to me... i guess i could have bought her some kind of present, but i dunno, making something seemed right at the time..... so anyways, finally today i get home from school and find a note under my door... they had both come to visit and they left me a note... well my mom wrote a quick note saying they had visited and were sorry they missed me and thanks so much for the soup and for bringing it to them and showing that i do miss them.... she wishes she had been able to see me... my sister wrote me a letter, and left it under my door as well... she wrote on the enveloppe she wanted to give it to me, but was sad she couldnt see me... she says shell call.... this wouldnt be such a big deal, but its the first contact ive had with her in three months or so... i mean, ive called and left messages, but i dont know if any of them even get to her... this little girl means the world to me... and i havent been able to see her in months.... it isnt fair.... so here i am sitting by the phone, thinking of calling in sick to work, just so i can speak to her, i dont want to miss her call... .
i feel so alone right now, and i just dont know.... im pathetic i know, but i miss her so much..... the infamous one
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAWSUIT AGAINST WATCHTOWER SOCIETY
by SHUNNED FATHER inthe following is a legal description of my lawsuit.
the watchtower lawyers are defendants and the watchtower society is tied into the lawsuit throu the lawyers.. statement of lawrence hughes.
administrator ad litem of the estate of bethany hughes.
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Dear Lawrence,
I just want to say thank you for having the strength and determination to do this fight. In life, we all come across situations where we have to stand up for what is right. I am so sorry that you have to go through all this because of the situation with your daughter and family. But please remember that you are doing the right thing. And in time, it will benefit so many people and their lives. Bless you and keep staying strong. And I mean this straight from my heart.
joanne
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New Light On Blood???
by jschwehm inhi gang:.
i have been assisting a lady in conversing with her boyfriend who has been studying with the jws.. this past weekend, the elder that is studying with this lady's boyfriend claimed that blood transfusions are a conscience matter and that you can have them if you want.. now, is this part of the new document on blood that is coming down soon or is this guy just playing word games?.
let me know.. jeff schwehm
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I asked two sisters at the door about this very same thing. They said it is a conscience matter and jehovah is the judge...etc. So I said, well if I came back to the organization, I could not lie to my brothers and sisters and say that I would not accept blood, when I know in my heart I would take it if I needed it. They said well, just dont go around telling everyone your views...in other words, keep it to yourself. I asked them point blank, is the person disfellowshipped?...No they said. Then I asked, Is the person considered 'disasociated from the organization if they take blood?....The look on their faces was amazing, they were shocked, apparently they have never heard of such a thing....So bottom line, if you want to stay in, you have to lie to everyone, including people in the field service, that you will not take blood, and if you do take it, you have to say you were weak and jehovah will forgive you!...I told them no, I am not a liar, I do not lie to people and for that reason I cannot come back to the organization.
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How does Shunning feel?
by DaveNwisconsin injust curious as i had never really been a true jehovah witness.
i would think that you make friends and suddenly you don't exist.
i would think a board like this is a true godsend.
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Shunning feels terrible. And in turn, it feels awful to shun someone. I could never do it when I was still in. I always felt in my heart that it was'nt my place to judge and shun people. That is God's job.
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ARE YOU ECCENTRIC-TAKE THE TEST
by tijkmo in.
i am...a humourous eccentric...or am i a humorous eccentric.
http://nationaltreasures.yahoo.co.uk/quiz/question/1/
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I am a closet eccentric...and very proud of this!
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Bad info
by Woodsman inhttp://www.watchtowerinformationservice.org/index.php/blood/woman-bled-to-death/#more-129
the victim thought jehovah's witnesses cannot have any blood products.
probably could have lived with some allowed fractions.
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I pray that some day they will see the light on this. I cannot believe for one minute that God would want us, or our children to die.
joanne
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They have started to shun my JW wife!
by jwfacts inmy poor wife has been quite stressed knowing what to do with her life.
she has never been intellectually interested enough to study whether the wts is the truth, just went because it seemed the best way of life and her family and friends are in it.
when i stopped going she did not know what to do wanting to keep both me and the congregation happy, and becamed fairly irregular at meetings and field service.
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Its probably better for your wife and kids to stay away from all that negativity. Just start a new life, with people who truly love you for who you are...too much negativity in that organization, from what i have seen and felt. It really is not worth the stress.
joanne
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DAMNED CONSCIENCE:JW Hypocrites Who Take Blood Products
by steve2 inthe blood letters by r jensen made riveting reading.
thank you to the posters who advised about the availability of these letters: a lone elders attempts to elicit some sense from the rigidly nonsensical watchtower's pick-and-choose blood transfusion doctrine.
the guy was probably doomed from the start, but i so admire his persistence and courage!
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i was talking to two sisters at the door. i told them i had a real problem with the blood issue. i told them that each person should have the choice to do what they must in any given situation. and that they should not be d'fed if they chose blood. they said not all are d'fed, that sometimes under pressure they take the blood. they are forgiven though because they are sorry they took it. i said well then, they should be allowed to take it then. they said, no, you must not think that way, you should oppose and not give in. in other words, lie to the brothers and sisters that you will not take blood, but do take blood under pressure, then repent. that is the only way you cannot be disfellowshipped....i dont know if i am making sense here, but it seems to me, the society sets people up to lie to themselves and to others.
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What JW's are saying regarding the downsizing at Bethel
by jimbob ini haven't posted anything for a while on jwd due to being busy with work and school, but this email was to much of a crack up not to post.
this was sent to my wife today from her old jw friend.
she forwarded it to me and i'm posting it with her permission.
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joanne_
The jw's will look at this as a 'winding down of the preaching work'. And they probably look at the number of people leaving as a 'sifting of gods people'. So, oh yes, they will see this as a huge sign.
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Water fasting is beneficial for body and spirit
by greendawn inright now i am doing a water fast (just drinking water, no food), and for a few days more.
surprisingly after 48 hours i am not feeling weak or cranky, instead i feel revitalised and relaxed, free from moods and disruptive emotions.
some doctors say it's a great way to detoxify but it is more its ability of clarifying up the spirit that motivates me.
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hmmm i think i will try this on the weekend...sounds like a good idea