Posts by bigfloppydog

I sort of grew up a JW, parents where divorced when I was in grade l or possibly earlier. Then my sister and I lived with grandparents. My brother stayed with dad. Apparently as I was told, he didn't want girls, just a son. My grandparents where very loving people. They never really forced much upon us, it's just that when we started school, the usual no celebrations, no athem. If we wanted to go to hall, or out in service that was ok. The real change came when my mom re-married, we where I believe ll and 12 yrs old. Our whole live did a real turn around. Step-dad never had children before, now he was saddled with 2 almost teenage girls. There was a few problems. To make a long story short, I moved out at age 18 to the city where I was afraid, insecure and knew no-one. I got into some trouble, ended back at home, and I believe soon after married, had first child at 23, would have been sooner, but I could not get pregnant, and so goes the story. When my first child was 1, I got baptized. Oh and my mother was a very domineering person, and came a time she adopted a son, because she was unable to carry another child, this also happened when we moved out of grandparents home. Mostly because my step-dad wanted some of his own children. So along came the little boy. So goes the story and so on and so on. I think I could write a book on all the things that happened. Hind-sight if I had the choice things in my life would have been very different. I guess as children, many of us do not have choices, it just happens. Today, I am a very emotional person. I believe, as a big part of it was my upbringing. I have lost alot of who I really am, and wonder what I would be like if things where different.

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Death of a girl, a memory that still hurts.

by Tammie in

i don't know where to start.

around the late 80's or early 90's i can't remember exactly.

my family and i (mom and sisters) went to a congregation get together.

bigfloppydog

Tammie, so sorry for this tragic loss, i feel sad for you. How truly insensitive some people can be. My thoughts are with you and your friends. Take care.

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who is your favorite super hero?

by heathen in

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when i was young i used to love reading comic books and still have a collection.the marvel commics were always my favorite.although i liked alot of the different characters i would have to say spiderman was my favorite .i can't wait to see the movie it looks so cool from the previews.so common i know some of ya are into comics ,let's have it whose your favorite super hero or villian?

he he

bigfloppydog

MIGHTY MOUSE

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Puppy Love

by Celia in

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my dog died today.... and i am very sad.

i got him as a 7 week old puppy 11 years ago and i loved him dearly.. i brought him to the vet.

to be put to sleep, that was so hard, but he had diabetes, had lost at least 25 pounds in the last 3 months, drank gallons and gallons of water, woke me up 2 or 3 times during the night to go out, could barely walk anymore, and he was blind...

bigfloppydog

Celia I am so sorry you had to put your pet down, I also had to put my 9 year old Cat "Callie" to sleep two weeks ago, my heart goes out to you, this is a heart wrenching thing to have to do, still I cry when I think of her. She had a Kidney disease, and lost way to much weight, 5 pounds when I took her in. I just stood there and bawled, then brought her home. I love animals, so we have had a few experiences as this, It is so sad. Thinking of you.

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Coke or Pepsi???

by Xena in

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lol sorry i am feeling fluffy tonight .

mulan started it!!!!!!!.

coke for me....the real thing or nothing!

bigfloppydog

I AM A WIMP

Diet Coke only and warm to cold on my teeth. But on the other hand real Coke, with Ameretto in it, yummy.

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'Give me one reason I shouldn't be a JW.'

by Ephanyminitas in

what would you say if a close friend was to come to you and say: "i've secretly been studying with jehovah's witnesses and i plan to join their organization.

i know how you feel about the witnesses, but i truly feel that they are god's chosen organization.

i don't really want to hear anything negative about the society, but out of respect for our friendship, i'll let you briefly mention one reason why i shouldn't.

bigfloppydog

Everyone should have freedom of choice, before you jump into becoming a witness, some advice is to really think it over. Do you want to become part of someting, that will eventually control every aspect of your life. You will find there, your people who have their own clicks,
and if you aren't part of that then you are out. How do you feel about hypocrisy, shunning, celebrations, sex etc. all these things change. If you have or eventually get married and have children, even their lives are different. Just take a close look and check it all out. If you do decide this is what you truly want, then all the best to you. "Happiness is not having others tell you how to live your life. A when to do, how to do, and what to do situation." I was young, naive and really belived it was true, then I matured more and when I realized what was going on, it was a real blow to my emotional
well-being. I lost the company of many loved ones, is this the price one is willing to take? I don't mean to sound harsh, but many of us here have experienced many difficult situations in leaving, once we where in the org. and at a great loss. The best to you.

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what color are you?

by peaceloveharmony in

hey all, i'm not sure if this has been posted before, so i apoligize in advance if you all have seen it.

what's your color?.

if your birthday is on....... december 23 ~ january 1...............red.

bigfloppydog

WOW I am Lime, and that is exactly me all over.