Posts by adelmaal

I'm feeling a little sad for my hubby right now. He's been looking for a job for the past month and has had some great interviews and leads. So far no offers though. He's starting to get a bit down and I'm not sure what to do. I have been very supportive but I just wish I could speed up the job search for him somehow.

Just my personal thoughts for the day. Hope all is well with everyone else.

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I hate living with effing psycho parents

by tsunami_rid3r in

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i have a mom who would rather me not go to college, keep me locked up in the house, and just serve jehovah.

i have a weak dad, instead of her being subjected to him, he's subjected to her.

he's on my side on most of the part but he's just weak on setting her straight.

adelmaal

my mom having a stroke and dieing would solve a lot of things right now

I can hear that you are having a tough time right now. Try to consider where your mom is coming from though. The things she wants from you may not seem right but she is probably coming from love is she not. It's hard for parents of any religion to allow their children to be who they choose and to just let go. Your mom is no different. She loves you and she thinks she knows best. If you can get through this phase and show her that you are taking control of your own life while still loving and respecting her as your mom you will do all the better IMHO.

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I hate living with effing psycho parents

by tsunami_rid3r in

jw
friends

i have a mom who would rather me not go to college, keep me locked up in the house, and just serve jehovah.

i have a weak dad, instead of her being subjected to him, he's subjected to her.

he's on my side on most of the part but he's just weak on setting her straight.

adelmaal

i got a haircut and i look like a jw dork. im going to say 2+2=5 now.

Good decision IMHO. You need to do what you need to do to be respectful of your parents in their household until you are in the position where you can be self sufficient. In the meantime, get a job (if you don't already have one) and work on getting into college with grants and student loans. You sound like a smart young man and you can do whatever you put your mind to. Show your parents that you can be successful on your own.

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5 lbs. 14 oz. baby boy

by Bryan in

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friends

yep that's right.... the baby boy is here!

we went for a no-stess and fluid test yesterday, and as luck would have it, there was stress and no fluid.

he's 5 weeks early but he had to come out.

adelmaal

Congratulations Bryan!

I am glad everything worked out ok. What a scare I'm sure. Your little package is even bigger than my daughter was at full term!

Way to go Mama and Daddy

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left out in the cold

by donald in

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friends

hello im new to this...my wife and i are still baptized....but weve not gone to meetings regulary...for some time now...even though we still go to the memorial.....and we are wondering if to go back.....here without being too specfic is our story.

i was rasied in the truth...she was not...she got baptized...about 3 years after we were married..i was made a m.s.

in 1990...but becuse of personal reasons i stepped down shortly after..i conecentrated on raiseing my family..and had to work 2 jobs to support them......3 children.....then a few years later my wife left me for some one else...and then i got very sick...and was told my kidney was failing....a elder came to my house and told me that if there was anything i neede that all i had to do was ask...well...a few weeks later i asked this elder...if he could get a couple of young brothers to hep me get rid off some boxes of stuff my wufe had left behind..because i could not lift them...he told me in a reproachful tone...get your family to help you...this after he had told me weeks before...to ask him for help........i thought at the time its no big deal....but then something else happen to call into question all about jw.

adelmaal

I too am so happy you have your family with you. It can really seem when the organization turns its back on you all you have left is your family and those few true friends who stick by you (usually of the worldy nature). You will find eventually that can you also have God free from the manmade Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.

My advice to you is the same as follows:

You should really get a copy of CoC to help set your mind at ease

I'm not sure if you know what CoC is but it is a book by Raymond Franz called "CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE". It's a wonderful and compassionate book written by a man who was once on the Governing Body. He dedicated his life to Jehovah and served for many years along side the President of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. He has a wealth of information and after reading that book I am sure you will see that the inconsistencies, the intolerance, the judgementalness and the blatant untruths are not only at the grass roots (among the elders) but also at the top. I believe that book will help you to feel better about being a Christian and seeing the JWs and their organization as just another manmade religion full of imperfection. The companion book to "CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE" is also a good one that helps you to work through major doctrines is called "IN SEARCH OF CHRISTIAN FREEDOM".

Please just know that without JWs you still have some place to go. You do not need to go back to be able to love and please God. There are many experiences in the Bible where God's followers had no manmade religious system to follow and not even a Bible to read. They were still able to worship and please God while caring for their families.

Know that the goodness in your heart is what God is concerned with. You have followed that goodness in your heart and your family is all the better for it.

I wish you well in your journey. You sound to be a sincere and kind-hearted individual. We are glad to have you here! WELCOME

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Hurray - Friday Night - what will you be doing

by Crumpet in

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friends

it's friday evening!

how will you be spending your weekend?

what will you be doing to relax tonight folks?.

adelmaal

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISSY!!!

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Our New Baby

by Lehaa in

a few of you will remember a while ago my baby dog died, got into the snail bait.. anyway i've finnaly relocated houses and the landlord said i can have whatever pets i want.

so i now have a new baby.

her name is poppy and she's a king charles cavalier x pomeranian.. she's just the cutest little thing and the most beautiful natured dog, she comes everywhere with me.. here's some pics of her..

adelmaal

my sweet little Schnauzer died last April

I'm so sorry BillyGoat . They truly are wonderful dogs. Always right in your business too. You must post some pictures... It's sad our little canine babies don't live as long as we do...

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Our New Baby

by Lehaa in

a few of you will remember a while ago my baby dog died, got into the snail bait.. anyway i've finnaly relocated houses and the landlord said i can have whatever pets i want.

so i now have a new baby.

her name is poppy and she's a king charles cavalier x pomeranian.. she's just the cutest little thing and the most beautiful natured dog, she comes everywhere with me.. here's some pics of her..

adelmaal

I really need to get my pictures developed!!! Our baby turned 1 year old last month. He's a talkative little black and silver mini-schnauzer (like Monty) named Duncan. Best dog we've ever had. So smart and playful.

Congratulations on your new baby. Simply darling.

They add so much to our lives don't they.

I will post picks as soon as I have them.

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You have 24 hours to live - WHAT DO YOU DO?

by nicolaou in

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so some colossal asteroid is hurtling toward earth (preferably centered on brooklyn) and nobody can find bruce willis!

in 24 hours we all go the way of t.rex and his buddies.. how do you spend your last day of life?

adelmaal

Congratulations JB!!! 2000 and counting