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  BETTER TO HAVE LOVED AND LOST

  by tijkmo in

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  than never to have loved at all.

  i'm not sure i agree.

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  I think it depends on how the "lost" part happened.

  When I broke up with my ex, it was a terribly depressing and angry time for me. He'd lied to me about some terrible things. At the time of the breakup, I was devastated, suicidal even.

  Today I'm in an amazing relationship with the best man in the world. If he were to be taken out of my life instantly, I would be devastated again. But it would be different. Mozz and I appreciate every little moment we have together. If it ended today, we'd be terribly sad, but we'd be extremely grateful for the little time we've had together. Every second is a blessing. Every day I get thousands of seconds of blessings.
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  Insecure posters

  by misguided in

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  i wonder if it's just me, or if other posters are like this.

  do any of you start to type a post, then hit the back button, or quit your post because your afraid of saying something stupid or "wrong," or reread some of your previous posts and wonder, what you were thinking when you posted it?.

  i find most people on this board more than willing to accept you for whatever you say in a post, but i still frequently shy away from hitting that 'submit post' button.. rose (pushing the submit button before chickening out again)

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  Sometimes the system helps me along. I figure if my long reply gets eaten, it's a sign.

  LOL - I've thought that before myself.
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  Positive attitude

  by xjwms in

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  failure is an event, not a person.. yesterday ended last night.

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  Oz,

  If at first you don't succeed, give up! [Now that's positive.]

  Remind me to never diet with you. LOL Andi
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  Birthdays-How Ridiculous the wts is

  by gringojj in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the celebration of birthdays is banned by the wts.

  but from what i have seen from dubs, they actually take it one step further.

  they wont even acknowledge someones birthday!

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  I told my wife to call her mother on her birthday and say "mom, isnt it just amazing that that 52 years ago today you were brought into this world"? She wouldnt do it.

  I did this with my brothers just a few weeks ago. I sent an email that basically said I remembered how awesome it was to become a big sister to them 23 years ago. It took awhile, but one of them actually responded and obviously didn't take offense to it. (The one I was closest to.) The other one didn't respond at all. I made sure to not say Happy Birthday or anything to trip any triggers. My point was to play nice and open a door for future communication. We'll see if it's working.

  I do find it interesting though that as children, we were allowed to get birthday presents the day before or the day after our actual birthdays. And only if they weren't wrapped in birthday wrapping. I remember thinking as a teenager, "This is such a scam. This is totally a birthday present, even if it is the day after in brown paper." LOL
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  I'm an ex-dub as of tonight.

  by Pole in

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  i just want to let you know my updated status.

  today i had another elder visit.

  last time i had a call about a month ago.

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  Pole,

  First off congratulations! It does feel good to have closure doesn't it? Welcome to the land of the living!

  I could only smile when he said "don't be surprised when noone says hello when they meet you in the street".
  
  
  He must have thought it sounded like motivating threat to me.

  15 years ago, it would have scared me. But I didn't know then what I know now about the bOrg. If that were said to me today, I'd have a hard time restraining the smiles or outright laughter. I guess my sadness over him actually believing the emotional blackmail would temper that a bit.

  Andi
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  Fading.... When your mate won't

  by GoingGoingGone in

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  i am in the process of fading.

  my husband's a well-respected elder.

  i have 2 teenage kids.

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  I don't know if this is your personality or if you could make it work, but...just keep being the loyal and loving wife. Do whatever you can to make his life easier on him. You know the burdens an elder carries. Pamper him, encourage him to have fun in between the responsiblities. Go on picnics, have dates, go to the park and swing on swings. If he sees you being loving and sweet, then perhaps he'll realize how good he really has it with you, in spite of you being GGG. Just a thought...

  A very good thought! That is just what I'm trying to do, while trying to keep my own sanity in this crazy situation....

  GGG,

  Perhaps while doing this, he realizes that you are happier out of the bOrg, then maybe there is life out of the Tower? I'm sure he's going to get something said to him from other people about his "difficult home life". But with you at the helm doing whatever you can to help him have fun, then he'll have to say something other than agree with them.

  Andi
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  Still Alive!!

  by RichieRich in

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  i realize i haven't been around in a few days.

  i just want to say that i'm still alive, but work is killing me.. so between work, "recreation", and regular meeting attendance, i've been pretty busy.

  i'm still here though, and i often read but don't post.... i'll be back in a few though.... so send me a pm or email, and keep in touch..

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  (what are you gonna do, DF me for being in a place with people nearby??)

  LMAO!
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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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  ((((Annie))))

  I'm glad you didn't read about yourself in the obits. I would have to wonder who stole your moniker.

  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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  Billygoat

  talesin,

  I'm allergic to wheat too. It stinks! It keeps so many things out of my diet. But then again I keep a lot thinner that way. Most gluten-free stuff I've eaten are pretty gross. Lately I've discovered some things that I've that are really good. Do you have a Whole Foods in your neighborhood? They have gluten-free items that are REALLY fabulous. Sandwich bread, peanut butter cookies, corn bread, chocolate chip cookies (to die for!), poppyseed cake with lemon icing, and other stuff. Here is the link:

  http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/bakery/gf_bakehouse.html

  They might ship something to you if you aren't in the area of one. Or if you come to Dallas to visit, I'll run you buy there.

  Andi

  Edited to add: Oops! I just realized you live in the UK...sorry.
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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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  It's your spirituality so you should take charge and do your research IMHO.

  This is really what I was trying to say. Thanks for making it so succint and clear.