Posts by Why Georgia

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She's back - here we go again!

by Why Georgia in

i've written about this many times here.

my jehovahs witness mother in law has decided that she wants to be a part of our life again (this week).

we have basically disfellowshipped her from our lives because she refuses to follow our rules.

Why Georgia

Update So MIL called Darling Husband and offered him the snowblower back since he bought it and it cost a lot of money...he wanted it because our backyard is basically a parking lot...and its a lot of shovelling!!! So he decides he's going to go get in on Monday night...and asks #1 Son if he wants to go with him. This pissed me off because I don't want the kids around her ( But I did knew it was coming...because this is a recurrent subject at our house) and because he didn't discuss any of this with me first....#1 Son wants to go because he loves the toy closet at MIL's House and he wants to see Darling Husbands sister who lives with MIL. I say no - have a nice time.... But #1 Son goes into a full tantrum when I say he can't go....and then Darling Husband says do you want to look like the badguy who won't let him see his Grammy? So I say fine and realize I have to go because he will be outside putting the snowblower in the truck and she's not going to be alone with my son...and immediately my stomach starts hurting and I feel all pukey. So we go over...MIL doesn't say anything to me. She does talk to #1 Son and comments on how big #1 & #2 sons have gotten. She tries to hold #2 Son and he screams and tries to get to Mommy. #1 Son says he doesn't know who you are Grammy...you're a stranger. Then #1 Son was talking about Christmas and going to see Santa and she was looking upset and like she wanted to say something because she opened and closed her mouth a few times like she wanted to talk...I could see it on her face!! I put a stop to that with the Evil Eye look that I have perfected. #1 Son goes on to tell her all about his Veggie Tales Easter and Christmas Video's and all about the Bible...and about how he goes to a Christian School, chapel, music class and plays Soccer. All things she didn't know. ( I hope she feels badly because she's missing out on his wonderfullness). Husbands sister came home and played with the boys...She has never seen #2 son and she asked if she could come over and see the boys. I told her you are always welcome...but I don't put much faith in it since she's been saying that since we moved into our house 3.5 years ago and has never managed to drive the 9 miles! As we were leaving MIL said goodbye..usually she gives #1 Son a hug. But she just shut the door. Husbands sister gave the boys hugs and was ultra friendly. Darling Husband said...See everything is okay she was great. I just said you don't know know how hard that was because you were outside...and he said everything seemed okay. You all were talking to eachother...I said we were talking to the children - not to eachother. It's very hard to be around someone who you know doesn't like you, has lied about you, and treated you badly on more than one occasion. I told him....You are so oblivious.... I love Darling Husband and that he has hope that everything will be good with his family...but after 8 years I am just tired of her. Only her feelings matter, it doesn't matter how she treats other people...she's the victim and the one being persecuted. She's so broken she can't even being truly loving to our kids or to Darling Husband. I wish she could see how her behavior effects other people. Don't get me wrong..I know I have my issues too - I am definately not perfect .... I have 2 sons and I don't think for a minute that I am going to be completely happy with whoever they choose to spend their lives with or all their decisions....but I don't ever want to loose my boys so I will shut my mouth and smile.. especially when and if Grandkids are involved... It will probably be another 6 months at least before we see her again. And I didn't do anything or say anything that I will be ashamed about later or cause problems....but I never really know - anything or nothing can set her off. Chrystal aka Why Georgia

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If JWs knock on Christmas Day...what will you say?

by diamondblue1974 in

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i always remember jws making a special effort to go out on fs on christmas day...and near me they still do....what will you say to them if they should knock on your door?.

db74

Why Georgia

When we lived in California we had the JW's come to our house on Thanksgiving and on Christmas Day. Our house was one block from the KH and they came by our house every 6 weeks. My mother would get so mad and yell at them...this was long before I ever met my husband got married into a big JW family! LOL!

If they came by our house on Christmas....it would probably be some of hubby's family and depending on who it was I might invite them in and give them cookies and fudge.

Chrystal aka Why Georgia

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'Gay weddings' are legal in the UK from today. How do you feel about it?

by nicolaou in

hundreds of gay couples are preparing to form civil partnerships in the coming weeks as the law changes after decades of campaigning.

at least 1,200 ceremonies are confirmed as being scheduled already and registrars are preparing for the first ceremonies, with couples permitted to register from monday morning.

so how do you feel about it?

Why Georgia

Its been legal here in Massachusetts for a while. My town is the only town in Massachusetts that will marry out of state same sex couples. There is a law on our books that an out of state person may not get married within the Commonwealth. Our mayor - who is also Gay doesn't feel that rule is applicable and instructs the town clerk not to follow the law.

I personally don't care about the adults...I care about the children that come from these unions that they will be protected and afforded the rights they deserve...the same rights given to children of a man/woman couple.

Chrystal aka Why Georgia

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Secret Santa Wish List 2005

by Lady Lee in

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if you haven't signed up yet there are only a couple of weeks left secret santa 2005. .

for all of you who are on the secret santa gift exchange.

give people an idea of what you like.

Why Georgia

Thank you Lady Lee for the answers to my questions!

Chrystal aka Why Georgia

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Secret Santa Wish List 2005

by Lady Lee in

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friends

if you haven't signed up yet there are only a couple of weeks left secret santa 2005. .

for all of you who are on the secret santa gift exchange.

give people an idea of what you like.

Why Georgia

Quick Secret Santa Question....

Are we revealing in our packages who has given the gift or are we doing it online?

Could someone PM me the answer?

Thank you!

Chrystal aka Why Georgia

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Huge shock!

by Crumpet in

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i just got a major shock.

i can't believe the new levels of cruelty possible within families who are jws.. a friend on this board who i've known since i was a baby practically has managed to get me a picture of my little sister who i haven't seen for 8 years - the one who i've mentioned my dad said was working on the bethel quick build team.

the one who i've described my fears that she and my younger sister are staying single until armageddon.

Why Georgia

Crumpet,

Just checked back and found out about your 2 sisters. What heartless twits they are! Where is the love? Don't they know what we know.....That you are wonderful!

I'm sorry that you have to endure this kind of cruelty.

They will have a day of reckoning and have to face what they have done and how they have fallen short of true christian love....

I hope you win the lottery and make them grovel!

Chrystal aka Why Georgia

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Need help - Movies that kids like

by Sam the Man in

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hi all, i have my kids coming over with friends, age range 4-9, but as if that isnt enough i need to think of some movies (films) that i could give them to watch.

i have the new harry potter, and wallace and gromit rabbit, plus charlie and the choco factory - any other suggestions!??!?!

much appreciat@ed

Why Georgia

I know its an old one...but a lot of kids like The Goonies. My almost 6 year old loves it! He also likes the 3 stooges.

Monsters Incorporated is pretty funny.

Finding Nemo always gets a laugh from both our boys.

Elf is hysterical - our whole family loves it!

The sponge bob movie is loved by all too.

Chrystal aka Why Georgia

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Huge shock!

by Crumpet in

jw
friends

i just got a major shock.

i can't believe the new levels of cruelty possible within families who are jws.. a friend on this board who i've known since i was a baby practically has managed to get me a picture of my little sister who i haven't seen for 8 years - the one who i've mentioned my dad said was working on the bethel quick build team.

the one who i've described my fears that she and my younger sister are staying single until armageddon.

Why Georgia

Crumpet,

I am sorry for you to find out this family news in such a hurtful way. Are you absolutely sure your sister is married? Also, can't you spread some of the anger to include your sister? I assume that she is an adult, and is responsible for herself...couldn't she choose to let you know what is happening in her life?

I know these questions don't take away the hurt feelings, but really if she is married...both your father and your sister are pretty heartless.

Big hugs to you,

Chrystal aka Why Georgia

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Are the experiences of unbaptised born-ins of less importance?

by mrsjones5 in

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are you saying that the experiences of unbaptised born-ins are of less importance than baptised born-ins and baptised walkins?.

yes thats what i'm saying.....oh boy.

wow, well tijkmo, i respect that youre brave for saying so and that's where that ends.

Why Georgia

I will just answer the question with our family experience.

My husband has 5 sisters. All raised as JW's. Some are dunked and some are not. My SIL's that didn't do the dunk have had children while unmarried, smoke, participate in holidays and live with men. My MIL and her friends go around them and treat them like they are not doing anything wrong.

My husband and his sisters that are dunked - when they have made a mistake were treated like sh*t on the bottom of your shoes because they had been dunked and should know better and follow Jehovahs laws. Not even a meal was eaten with them.

When my husband and I lived together before being married my MIL wouldn't come over to our house because we were sinning against Jehovah..

Hubby's sister that had 3 children all while unmarried with different men and was shacking up again was treated quite well and MIL took care of her kids, and went over to their Den of Sin...because this sister didn't know any better because she wasn't dunked..

Double standards - even though they all grew up in the same house and learned the same stuff.

Chrystal aka Why Georgia

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Attn: XJW Community--Let's not just complain about WT-Let's be ACTIVISTS!!

by AndersonsInfo in

there are many ways that we can actively protest against the watchtower's unjust and damaging policies.

here is one example of a method that is proving successful.

writing a letter is time-consuming for the author, but the results are worth it.

Why Georgia

Our local newspaper did a story on JW's and how moral and wonderful they are....etc. How there are no sex scandals like in the Catholic church.

I sent a rebuttal letter to the editor and the reporter. They didn't care at all.

I think a lot of people are JW sympathizers and don't even realize it.

I applaud anyone who wants to make a stand no matter how small or big.

Chrystal aka Why Georgia