Dear Purps; This little poem helped me thru my mother's passing. I'll change it to fit your dear brother; He meant so very much to us that nothing we could say Could tell the sadness in our hearts as we think of him today But the sweetness of his memory time can neither dim nor fade As we remember again and are thankful for all the good years that we had. I hope this helps in some small way. Love Arwen
Posts by arwen
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53The Funeral
by purplesofa inas you all know my brother was buried yesterday.
he was 33......... he did this ..........17 years after his father commited suicide.
the funeral took place at the funeral home.......a witness elder did the funeral.....my brother is not a witness, but my mother is.
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Demographics Poll - Age of JWD members - Anonymous Voting
by Mysterious inthis started in another thread actually and i decided to put one up.
hopefully you don't bury the thread before those that were interested get to see the trends.
voting is totally anonymous and it is hosted totally anonymously.
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arwen
Why does the poll question say "JW members" instead of JWD members??????????????????
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arwen
katiekitten: what is a shagworthy totty??????????? We love Canada because we have red soil on Prince Edward Island and 1000 miles of beaches. We speak to complete strangers just to be friendly.
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Garage Sales
by mrsjones5 inwent to a few yesterday.
it was hot as hell but i did find a few things.
about 4 pairs of jeans for my daughter (they fit thank god), a new gap sweater for my daughter (it still had the tag on it), an ice cream maker for 5 bucks, and a few baby toys for the baby that i'm now babysitting.. it was a good haul.
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arwen
I am a garage sale junkie. I am really good at finding bargains and I love going. We make it a fun outing and laugh and carry on and sometimes go for breakfast after. My latest big find was a 10K gold ring with twenty small diamonds for 25 cents. I got a Prada purse in Florida at a yard sale for 14 bucks. I love a deal!!! The thrill of the hunt!! Problem is now I can't shop in a normal store. it is too expensive!
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Something Jakes said
by Annie Over ini'v been lurking for a few months, but something jakes said about the 2005 wt caused me to think about what a brother said one sunday in one of the very last talks i attended in 2005. he said, "you have to believe what the society says, even if the bible doesn't say it, because after all, they are your brothers".
i was thinking about going back at the time, but that statement really floored me.. that statement along with the unfair way i was treated has caused me not to go back to the meetings.
but even so, i am still pretty much confused, as i still believe they have more truth than other religions.
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arwen
Welcome to the board. You will find a lot of information here that is kept hidden from you as a JW. This takes a while to process and believe but it is the truth about "the truth". Keep searching!
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My dad died....
by crazyblondeb insince i consider most of you family, i guess i need to unload.
my dad died.
i found out by looking under the obituaries online.
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arwen
I am so sorry for your loss and your circumstances. When my brother in law died suddenly and his sister couldn't make it to his funeral due to distance and financial difficulties she went to a church at the same time his funeral was going on and she just spent the hour there alone knowing she was connected in spirit. Be good to yourself at this sad time. One day at a time....Love Arwen
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JGnat Says Hi
by jgnat ini have been wandering around the board for a while now, and have decided it is time to contribute a bit of my history.
i have described my involvement with the witnesses as being from the outside looking in.
my sweet honey has been trying for two years to get reinstated.
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arwen
Wow! What a life story. All I can say is that I am proud to to know you. I hope life is treating you good now. Your posts are always so interesting. You should write an update on your life now. Take care JGnat, and much love to you....Arwen
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Thoughts...
by RichieRich inall to often, my mind drifts to my mixed feelings for my mother.
the deep love that burned in my heart for the woman who had given me life.. the suicidal remorse i felt for bringing such guilt and reproach on her good name.. the blinding anger i felt for her never questioning her beliefs, but always questioning her son.. and so i'm left with a vacuous emotional chamber for a large element that is missing from my soul.. and when you've lost your most valuable possesion, everything else is gravy on an empty plate - pointless.. and so i hurt too, and i love my mom, but does she love me?
the unanswered question haunts my mind.. we recieve, we give, and sometimes, we just plain screw up.
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arwen
Hi Richie; I don't think you should wait untill Mother's Day to send your poem. JW's don't "do" Mother's Day and she might just not even open it or read it. Just send it out of the blue one day and maybe some flowers. She will treasure that note I am sure. I would! You are a wonderful son and even though you and Mom are not on the same path right now she still loves you... Love Arwen
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Brother Prince to headline SuperBowl halftime show
by silentWatcher inpraise jee-hobbie!
brother prince may be playing halftime at the superbowl.
i wonder which kingdom melodies he will select?
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arwen
I wonder if he will stand for the National Anthem? Perhaps he will sing it???????????
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Do Your Part, Share The Love....
by FMZ ingo on, tell us who you love on jwd, and why.
(reminder: love can be totally platonic.
platonic: transcending physical lust or desire)..
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I love Meljon/Gladdy, my very best friend who supported me so much in my efforts to escape. Without her listening ear and loving soul I don't know where I would be. I love Legolas for being right there with me as we fought our way out, always giving good advice as she was in the lead. I love you all for your encouraging words....making me laugh sometimes and making me cry at other times with your sad stories. I have met some of you personally and we all have that bond or to use the old word "brotherhood/sisterhood". We are all travelling this road together and I am enjoying every step of the way.