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  Update on sunspot

  by Es in

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  it went well, the plastic surgeon doesnt think its cancer or could turn to cancer but he wants to take it out anyway, as the nurse said we have sent things off we didnt think was cancerous and they returned back being cancer.

  the only downfall is for a 10 min surgery i have to pay $1000 for the hospital for the day, and on a pension its almost impossible.

  so they gave me the number of another surgeon who operates in his centre rather than hospital, so its cheaper, so just waiting for referral and then i will be seen by him.

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  (((es)))

  I'm glad to know things went well. *whew* Such a scare for such a young woman!

  I have to tell you though I thought by your title you meant "Sunspot" or Annie from this board. I thought, "I just saw her in another thread." LOL

  Andi
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  Kiddy Comfort Food?

  by Frannie Banannie in

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  what was yall's favorite comfort food when you were a child?

  i used to know a boy who brought sandwiches to school for lunch that were made of fudge w/ pecans on white bread!

  every day!

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  Ohhh...and I forgot my grandmother! She used to make these thick homemade noodles with chicken and gravy over lumpy mashed potatoes. Man, I forgot about that.

  *tummy growling*
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  Kiddy Comfort Food?

  by Frannie Banannie in

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  what was yall's favorite comfort food when you were a child?

  i used to know a boy who brought sandwiches to school for lunch that were made of fudge w/ pecans on white bread!

  every day!

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  half lemonade, half iced tea, all syrupy sweet

  That sounds very good!

  Actually, I've heard this drink called an "Arnold Palmer". I have lots of favorite comfort food. I remember my mom making open faced grilled cheese sandwiches in the toaster. Then she'd stick a big slice of beefsteak tomato on top. Yum! Or peanut butter and banana and maple syrup sandwiches. Or on Sunday mornings she'd make homemade corn bread (which was really more like corn cake it was so sweet) and honeybutter to spread on it. *sigh* Man, leftovers for dinner suddenly don't sound that appetizing.
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  Defd, why are you being so mean?

  by Elsewhere in

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  it is possible to express one's thoughts and ideas without being so mean to others..

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  thats what the Day Adventist believe. i never knew how close they were to the jws. they leave alot of things open to conscience which is good.

  Another thing to keep in mind during your research: careful just reading what a religion believes. A lot of people can read what the JWs say they believe by their marketing pamphlets. But life as a JW can sometimes be very different, as you might know. For instance, the new blood policy: It's supposed to be a matter of conscience to take blood fractions, but when it comes down to it, many brothers will feel very uncomfortable with actually doing it because they know elders in their hall press their agenda with the old policy. "Open to conscience" could mean, "We'll let you make your own decision, but if you don't do it the way we want you to, then you'll be punished for it."
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  Defd, why are you being so mean?

  by Elsewhere in

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  it is possible to express one's thoughts and ideas without being so mean to others..

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  billygoat I'm going to go do some research on the 7 dayers and when I'm done ill be more than happy to share what i have learned with anybody that has a question about it. i didn't know that some things are secretive and only the people with alot of time on their hands or those that had the proper tools to research things are the only ones that should know things.

  sometimes its better to give someone an answer to their problems or questions instead of just telling people their wrong go find out why cause I'm not telling

  That is not my point. I'm glad you're doing your own research. I think it will retain better when you teach yourself something rather than when someone does the research for you and then gives it to you. Remember being in the TMS? You learn more when you have to teach on a subject vs being in the audience listening to a talk on the subject. It's a fact. And if it makes you feel any better, when I talked about spoon-feeding in my other thread, this was NOT directed at you personally. Another thread entirely is what made me think about how my father taught me to do my own homework. So stop being pissy okay?
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  Defd, why are you being so mean?

  by Elsewhere in

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  and as far as being spoon fed and doing research what the hell do you think people come here for? this is research as far as I'm concerned. what other religions dont believe in hell and think that god hasn't changed his mind about the earth? thats a simple question and telling me isn't spoon feeding me it called being courteous i think.

  I'm not trying to be discourteous by any means. But perhaps you could start at the library by getting a book on world religions? There are lots of religions out there that believe different things, but the JW beliefs are not new and original. The preach that they're the only ones that believe in an earthly paradise, but it's not true. They preach that they're the only ones that have a limited number of people going to heaven, but that's not true. They preach that they're the only ones that celebrate holidays, but it's not true. Why should someone else do all the research for you and tell you because it's easier on you? It's dozens if not hundreds of their man hours being at the library, surfing the net, going to classes that have taught them what they know. Why should they make it easy on you by simply sharing, thus taking up more of their time and energy? Why not go borrow a book or two and read it for yourself? Seriously...I'm not trying to be argumentative or catty...but sometimes people don't appreciate how much work goes into the research done around here. Sometimes it's nice to know that people are researching for themselves and not just taking someone's word on it. (I did plenty of that as a JW...I'm not going to keep doing it just because that's what I'm used to.) Just my opinion.
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  Did you know you were being deceptive at the doors?

  by truthseeker in

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  i was recently out with a sister on the ministry; she was talking to some security guard.. she has been witnessing to him, on and off for a few weeks.. before she leaves, she gives him a question to "think about" and tells him "she'll be back next week" to give him the answer.. this security guard reads the bible at work.

  the sister was talking about the resurrection hope.. she says, "did you know the bible promises that we can see our dead loved ones again?".

  she finishes by saying, "next week, we'll discuss what god requires of us in order to realize that hope.".

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  Whether this deception is wilful or not, it is low and disgusting - to play on people's emotions until they make take the bait.

  Let's just pretend this person is a paid employee of Acme Brand Widgets. If their job is to go out and do everything possible to sell their widget, they're just doing their job right? Is it willful? Yes, they have a choice as to what type of career they follow, but if this is their choice...they're just doing their job.

  There isn't too much difference here, other than a couple things. One, JWs believe they'll get a lump sum payment in the New World called everlasting life. They're just doing their job. I'm not saying it's cool or onboard, as I know we look at JWs the same way we look at those kids that try to sell magazine subscriptions to go to camp...they're annoying as hell. Two, when we turn down the kid selling magazine subscriptions to go to camp, they don't call us goats or think we're going to die in Armageddon. Most JWs that walk away from our doors without selling us something believe (and sometimes tell us) that we'll die in Armageddon.

  It's sad really.
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  Perhaps I am a sucker.

  by El Kabong in

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  this is a follow up to my previous thread titles, "am i a sucker?

  " which can be found here: .

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/94985/1.ashx .

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  I don't think you're a sucker. But you are kind and generous and sometimes people take advantage of that. EF has a really good point:

  Obviously tread carefully....but at least consider the need she has for sex and personal attention. Many, many people equate sex with love.

  You may think she's there because he's using her, but perhaps she is there because she likes having sex? I know when I first got out, I spent time experimenting myself. No it's not the best situation, but she is an adult. Perhaps you can talk nicely to her and tell her you don't care who she sleeps with, but under no circumstances is she to lie to you. Maybe your unconditional love will make an impact at some point. She doesn't seem to ever have had that. I'm not in your shoes, so I can't say what I'd do, but this kid needs unconditional love from someone. Is it you? Only you and your wife can decide that.
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  Fathers, be good to your daughters

  by daystar in

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  so mothers, be good to your daughters too.

  so mothers, be good to your daughters too.

  so mothers, be good to your daughters too

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  ...eewwww! Not THAT kind!
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  Fathers, be good to your daughters

  by daystar in

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  so mothers, be good to your daughters too.

  so mothers, be good to your daughters too.

  so mothers, be good to your daughters too

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  daystar,

  That is one of my all-time favorite songs EVER. The first probably 10 times I heard it I couldn't listen without crying. I still tear up when I hear it. I guess because in my case it's true. Every man I was ever with got compared to my dad. Considering how abusive and uncaring he was when I was younger, it's no wonder all the guys I dated were idiotic abusive addicts of something or other. (And I wondered why I couldn't get a decent guy - look what my gauge was!)

  Only when I met my husband did things change. He loved me for ME...warts and all...and let me love him for him...warts and all. I look forward to having a little girl with him someday because I know he'll be a fabulous father.

  Andi

  PS: Mozz bought me tickets to John Mayer's concert last summer. One of the best concerts ever. I sang like a little 13 year old through the whole concert. LOL