Posts by GoingGoingGone

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Core88 - Here's the latest

by Mum in

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tatiana pm'd me core's phone #.

i called the # and got his answering machine.

the message included his last name.

Ave Maria, FL

by Flowerpetal in

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just heard a report on the today show about this new community northwest edge of the everglades which is going to me all catholic.

doesn't rest well with the aclu.. here's a little bit about the place: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ave_maria,_florida.

There are rumors in the neighboring area that the city planners have said that they want no contreception sold in the town. When confronted on the news last night, one said that they never said that, but that they encouraged the merchants in the city to look around and remember where they were...

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UPDATE ON DANSK

by Physio in

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it's been a long time since i posted here but i often read your messages when ian (dansk) logs on.

as most of you will know, ian will be going back into hospital on monday for an allogeneic stem cell transplant and will be away from the forum for a good few weeks (hopefully he'll be back home within 4-6 weeks).

last time he was in hospital many of you sent messages to his ward and i know they cheered him up immensely.

GoingGoingGone

Hello Claire, and thank you for the update! I hope Ian is doing better today.

BIG HUGS to both of you! And an e-card is on it's way!

GGG

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So non-creationist - what do you think of those who still accept creation?

by AK - Jeff in

no firestorms please.

but be honest.

do you think that we are of a lower level of intelligence than those who accept evolutionist' theories?.

GoingGoingGone

I respect everyone's right to believe what they want. Many here are on a journey to find what they truly believe, and it takes time to arrive at the final destination.

I have always enjoyed the debates on creation vs. evolution. Even the heated ones! I've gained so much information on evolution, and I never would have researched the subject had it not been discussed here. Not believing in God had never even entered my mind as an option. Now it's another thing that I can consider and reach a conclusion on with a free, open mind. That's an amazing gift.

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JW Atttitude toward Illegal Immigrants

by B_Deserter in

i have a jw friend that is letting an illegal immigrant live with him.

the brothers in his hall know his status (i wouldn't be surprised if half of them were illegal as well) but mention nothing about "obeying caesar's laws.

anybody else ever notice this?

GoingGoingGone

Illegal immigrants can get baptized, go in service, and enjoy approved status in the JW congretation. The men cannot be appointed elders or MSs, or have other 'privilages' like carrying the microphones or doing the sound or magazine counter.

My 16 year old son had a discussion with one of our most knowledgeable elders in the field service car group this past Saturday about this very subject. He wanted to know why those breaking Ceaser's laws can be baptized and continue to break Ceaser's law with the congregation's full knowledge. The whole car group got involved, apparantly, and most were on his side. I don't care about the issue as much as I love the fact that he feels that he can stand up to any JW and ask questions that he truly wonders about, and receive answers lame enough that the entire car group of adults take his side.

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Were You Surprised That Your JW "Friends" Dumped You After All These Years?

by minimus in

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how does it feel knowing that your friends were so conditional----or your family?

?

GoingGoingGone

I wasn't dumped immediately. I had lots of phone calls, cards, and visits from good friends. But when they realized that I wasn't staying away from the meetings because of my health problems, and I wasn't willing to talk to them about why I was staying away, their interest dried up pretty quickly.

And yes, it hurt. Still does. A friend and I went to lunch a couple months back, and she literally started crying, telling me that she's never had a friend like me and hasn't found another in the hall that she feels close to like me. I told her that I hadn't gone anywhere and that she was always welcome at my house, to call, etc. I haven't heard from her since.

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Sad News Orangefatcat's husband died this morning.

by orangefatcat in

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this is one of the sadest days in my life, my beloved husband marco passed away this morning at 5:15 am.. it has been a dreadful day.

but my dear friend was with most of the day while we went togerther to make funeral arrangements.. that was really hard on me.

i have done nothing but cry and cry all day, i finally fell asleep a few hours ago while my friend diane was here and she let me sleep.

GoingGoingGone

((((((((((OFC)))))))))))

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories always.

GGG

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COULD BE GONE FOR AWHILE!

by Dansk in

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dear all,.

those of you who have posted here regularly for the past four years have helped me immensely in my recovery from watchtower and have shared with me in my journey.

you will also know that, after winning my battle with watchtower (save for one daughter who is still stuck fast in the org and shunning the rest of us), i have been fighting an even greater battle these past three years - cancer!.

GoingGoingGone

((((((((((((Ian))))))))))) ((((((((((((Claire)))))))))))))

I don't know what I would have done without your encouraging words a year ago when I had my own health crisis, Ian. You are a wonderful person, you have such a positive attitude and it will serve you well as you go through this treatment and come out CURED on the other side!

You and your family are in my thoughts every day, and I will be sending positive energy your way in the days ahead.

GGG

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Because they are FAITHFUL!!! Because they are DISCREET!!!

by OnTheWayOut in

a coworker and friend whose family are jw went to the district convention with his jw wife and kids.. he said that about the only thing he got out of friday's session was this hilarious statement in the title.. here's the story-.

the speaker says, .

"why should we trust the faithful and discreet slave?.

GoingGoingGone

Oh Puhleeeze! Even as a JW, this kind of statement drove me crazy...

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Just want to show you what we saw...

by Merry Magdalene in

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the end of may my daughter and i were walking an overgrown path to the river, going to take pictures of each other in the wild roses, when we saw this--right at the edge of the path:.

"mommy, look," she said.

"oh no," i thought.

GoingGoingGone

Awesome!!!!!

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