Posts by karen96

I was an elder's wife; he was also a regular pioneer, and we were assigned to where the need was great, but his need to be used in the cong was greater than my need for a loving husband! Been out 12 years.

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My Avatar and yours

by LockedChaos in

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just curious .

any symbolism or meaning to your avatar choice?

mine is actually a gif .

karen96

Mine is me, celebrating my 40th birthday.

I am fascinated by the symbolism you all have when choosing your avatar! I think it's great!

karen

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I was told I have diabetes today

by noni1974 in

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my doctor told me i have it.

i have to test my blood to see if it can be contorlled by diet or if i have to take meds for it.

for the next 2 weeks i have to test my blood 2 times a day.

karen96

Noni:

First, I know hearing the news can be devastating, but know that this is totally controllable. My hubby was diagnosed April 2007. He met w/ the dietician, and he was was put on oral medication (metformin). He also started working out, slowly, to help his cholesterol. Following the dietician's suggestions was key. He lost over 50 pounds in about 9 months. He is off his oral meds, and his last visit this past April, his diabetes doctor said he only needed to test himself occasionally. My hubby doesn't miss eating the simple carbs at all, he has found a new liking to vegetables, esp. grilled. Once in a while he may have a small piece of cake at a birthday celebration, or he will eat corn on the cob here and there (alot of sugar in corn). But for the most part, he eats really well. He is not cured, you never are, he is managing it very well. My thoughts are with you as you learn to manage yours, as well.

karen

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Time again for........ Congregation roll call

by Jourles in

it's been a while since this topic has been brought up.

use it as a chance to see if there is someone you might know from years past.

1973-1976 --- lakeside, ca??

karen96

Been a while since I posted, but since I am marking 11 years this month out of the borg:

1986 - 1992: Trumbull, CT congregation

1992-1996: Bridgeport East, CT congregation (w/ ex who pretty much abandoned me to serve where the need was greater)

If anyone from the area wants to contact me, I'm open to talking!

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Funny Things Kids Say to Brighten Your Day......

by AK - Jeff in

art linkletter used to do program in which he highlighted the funny things that kids say.

later bill cosby did the same sort of show.

locally, there is a lady who does a newspaper column in which funny things are recounted.. this forum represents hundreds and even thousands of people - many of whom have childen, or at least are around children.

karen96

This was just last weekend: We had a very busy weekend, and I had hoped to up early Sunday morning to get some work done around the house before we left for a surprise party at the beach. Needless to say, I was running around getting my two sons ready (ages 7 and 3 1/2), and bathing suits, towels, food for the party, etc. My husband decides he is going to ride his motorcycle instead of coming inthe car with us. As we were taking off, my older son asks "Can we do multiplication table?", something he likes to do when we drive in the car. I answered "No, I'm driving and watching out for your father behind me. I'm just too stressed right now." To which my 3 1/2 year old says "I'm not stressed - I'm just a kid". I bust out laughing and say "You're right!" It really helped to change my attitude!

~karen

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Video from 2007 Convention

by kwr in

this is only a few minutes long, but i thought people might be interested in viewing it.

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http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=33bf935e94036b41979b&page=8&viewtype=&category=mr

karen96

I too was concerned about the attendant being posted in front of this man. He definitely was there to prevent other JW's from approaching him. While I'm sure the dubs felt protected by the attendant being there, it sent the message " We don't trust you to have enough conviction of your own faith. Therefore, we are going to watch over your faith for you". Amazing how your viewpoint of it changes when your mind is no longer under there control.

karen

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Diagnosis - Skin Cancer......

by AK - Jeff in

i had a lesion removed from my right cheek, just below the eye and to the right of my nose a week ago yesterday.

doc did it in the office and indicated he did not think it was malignant - but sop requires a path test to confirm.

it was malignant i was told today.

karen96

My thoughts are with you, Jeff. I'm sure your visit will go well.

Karen