Some girls have wings, but they don't fly. Why is that?
Satanus, those are not wings. That is happy fat!!! When you wave, it waves back.
Some girls have wings, but they don't fly. Why is that?
Satanus, those are not wings. That is happy fat!!! When you wave, it waves back.
got to share an experience.
because of hippa rules, at my place of employment, i have to choose my words carefully.
a large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked.
Thank you, to you all. Can you believe she wanted to take my picture???
I won't just tell my parents, that I am apostate. But if they found out, I probably wouldn't lose any sleep over it. I have made no secret here, who I am. If Bethel has lurkers, they could have figured me out, a long time ago. Just by having a license, in my profession, and there being probably only 10 of us, in the 4 SE Oklahoma counties, would narrow it down. To have this crap religion, invade my livelihood, is sickening.
It is weird how you can be out of it for 25 years, and still be worried about the ramifications of being an ex-JW. Even the law, has a statute of limitations on everything but murder!!! But this stays forever.
Like posting here. Being gone from the JW's, all of that time, I can start typing, and carry on a conversation. Kinda like a soap-opera, but I can't think of many other circumstances you can carry on an intelligent conversation, being out of the loop for so long. Even mother-hood changes in 25 years. Can you imagine having a baby, after the first one is 25? Can't lay them on their stomach, back only. Those cheap umbrella strollers, have been replaced by a Cadillac stroller, complete with a cup holder for you.
But the culture of the JW, never changes. New light, but the culture doesn't change.
I thought about what you all have said, and I think that I will tell her, that a refreshment of our handbook on employment was recently discussed, and that politics and religion discussions were not allowed.
I just wish, she could have been sister-in-Law to little Suzy, instead of a CO . LOL
got to share an experience.
because of hippa rules, at my place of employment, i have to choose my words carefully.
a large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked.
I will have to do something, if she pushes the JW angle. I will just hope for the best. I really have nothing to worry about with the parents. At first I was upset, then I realized it wasn't any big deal. They know I don't go to meetings. But they probably think I still believe.
About the work aspect, I thought that if she does do some checking up, all it will say, is I am inactive. With some reproof hanging over my head. (25 years worth) LOL
If she requests the other girl, hopefully the higher ups will understand. BUT...... One of my direct superiors came in at the same time to work, and I saw the WT and Awake in the magazine rack. I took them, and I told my superior that I didn't agree with the religion, and it was a cult, and I had to take them, and toss them. And surely this wasn't allowed?
She said the administrator was very religious, and tolerant.
So, I played a few cards, that hopefully won't bite me in the butt also. I kinda feel that things are stacking up, but I probably don't have anything to worry about, but this job, is the most political place I could ever imagine.
got to share an experience.
because of hippa rules, at my place of employment, i have to choose my words carefully.
a large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked.
Worst thing.
Word gets back to Leroy and family, that I am indeed daughter to the great one, and not in the "Truth". The lady then refuses to be seen by me, and requests the other "girl", for her and her 2 older teen sons.
This would be fine with me, but the "other girl," is leaving in a couple of months. I will be the only qualified and licensed person to help her. (And she needs help) I will see her 4 more times in the very near future.
got to share an experience.
because of hippa rules, at my place of employment, i have to choose my words carefully.
a large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked.
My parents know that I don't go anymore. That I celebrate all holidays. They don't know that I a full blown apostate.
got to share an experience.
because of hippa rules, at my place of employment, i have to choose my words carefully.
a large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked.
Sorry about the empty spaces. It has been a few weeks since I was here.
No, I won't lose my job. If I would have told her my views, I would lose it. We aren't to talk religion, or politics. I work on tribal land, and for the federal government. So I had to watch what I said.
got to share an experience.
because of hippa rules, at my place of employment, i have to choose my words carefully.
a large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked.
Thanks Junction Guy, It is a very small world.
Flying HIgh, I sure do wish you were near. I would take you up on the offer, but I would make it a Diet Coke. I am sure that the grapevine is being lit up. This lady knew everybody. Even the old boyfriend from post #1-5. She spoke of him fondly, I said I knew his sisters. He has 5 kids, and isn't a JW, and his legs are even more bow legged then ever. I told her nothing. But I felt like I was going to get sick. I had lunch right afterwards, and I just went to my office, and closed the door, and shut off the light, instead of eating.
My head was spinning.
I can easily see the phone chain, in my mind, of how she and Leroy will start calling my parents.
got to share an experience.
because of hippa rules, at my place of employment, i have to choose my words carefully.
a large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked.
She leaves, and I have a bad gut feeling for the next week. I can't shrug it off.
The next week, I find that her 2 sons, are coming to the same place, where I talked to their mother. I was not in a position to talk to them. (Thank Goodness)
She is the same age I am, but I swear, that she looks 20 years older.
I made the mistake though, of walking in her line of site. She told me, that her wonderful sons were in the building, she wanted me to meet them, and
She brought her CAMERA, so she could take a picture of me. (No WAY) I shy-ed away and said I took horrible pictures. She admitted that she forgot my name, and What was it again?
Since she looks so much older that I, and I didn't tell her how old I was, I told her my maiden name, and that it was too bad my "Grandparents" couldn't meet back up with them, but it was just too far, for my Grandparents to come, for they are getting up in age. I told her to tell them, that I am sure that Grand-PA, would love to say hi, and I would tell Grandpa, I met her.
So... maybe she will remember the grandparent bit, and Leroy will think, that I am a grandchild, not the little blonde girl, he knew and loved.
I am not in any kind of position, that I could tell her, I am an apostate. I would probably lose my job.
Funny, I asked about him, on the Bethel thread. TMS knew him very well.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/136771/2438158/post.ashx#2438158 My question
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/136771/2439844/post.ashx#2439844 TMS's reply
got to share an experience.
because of hippa rules, at my place of employment, i have to choose my words carefully.
a large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked.
Hi everybody!!! Got to share an experience. Because of HIPPA rules, at my place of employment, I have to choose my words carefully.
A large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked. The time was between 8;00 am and 5;00 pm, if you get my drift.
People are always asking me, how I got to very rural Southeast Oklahoma, from the large city 225 miles to the North. I told her, which side of the big city I was raised in. She knew that area!! And it's adjoining neighborhoods. She mentioned a last name, and I bit. OMG!!!! Me and my huge mouth!!!!!
I immediately said "Leroy??" Her eyes got big, and she started naming others. I was in so deep, at this point, I thought "What the Hell!". She knew most all I named off. She asked me how I knew all of these people. I said my parents used to be JW's. (they still are) Oh, the questions that followed!
Was I a JW? Oh NO, I said, I like celebrating Christmas too much! That kinda appeased her. I started downplaying our involvement in the JW's. Saying it didn't last long. I left out that my father was the first PO, and was a big shot, and wrote the newspaper stories about conventions etc... and was one of the most respected elders in the Circuit.
She then tells me, that Leroy is her Brother in Law. I knew he left our cong. to be a CO. She told me, that he is now a CO in ?? Carolina. He and his STILL lovely wife, vacations with them, on their property, 25 miles from my home, and due to be in next month. n rural Oklahoma! OMG
She asks again, before she leaves, what my last name was, also she is trying to remember a brand name of an item to get at the store. I then realize, that she can't remember crap. I may have been given a break!! Since Leroy is coming soon, she can't wait to tell him.
A little more, in a minute
got to share an experience.
because of hippa rules, at my place of employment, i have to choose my words carefully.
a large, boisterous, and talkative lady, was... shall we say near me, and we talked.