when i was a kid we had a small dog that loved spaghetti with tomato sauce.
he was our witness dog that would sit near the table and wait until after the prayer to start begging for food.. the two cats i had for 12 years loved some really odd things.
i was peeling corn on the cob tonight and missed having them pester me for raw corn niblets.
One of my cats loves dental floss. Well ok, she loves anything I happen to be eating, but as soon as she sees me floss she'll jump up on the counter or my chair and fight me for the floss. If I happen to leave a piece hanging halfway out of the garbage, she eats it.
She also likes Q-tips. Only the used ones, though. She eats the cotton part..... pretty gross.
GGG
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my wife and i are looking into house swapping during our vacation?
we looked into swapping our home for a home in uk, ireland, spain and germany, for approx 2 weeks, some of the people on there seem nice, just wanted some feedback on it.
I have a friend in Europe who has done this, and is very happy with the results. They registered through one of those websites, and they have travelled several different places in Europe and the USA, and have never had a problem. I've never tried it myself, but they highly recommend it.
GGG
"i heard from ones that had gone to the convention that our time before tribulation is miniscule.
i am scared.
i know it must be true.
No, I'm not scared at all. But that's because I know it's a load of crap. Before I had become completely convinced, then yes, I was scared.
Why do so many of you, knowing that the WTBTS is false, still attend services or conventions? Is it entertainment value or are you afraid to be disfellowshipped and lose your friends and/or family?
I don't go to the meetings or conventions, but I still have family in, so I play along as much as I need to. Everyone has their own reasons, but mine are all centered around what's best for my kids, and to keep peace in my family.
GGG
i don't want to bore with the tedious details...but long story short: my husband was raised a jw.
he da and married me 6 years ago.
i was so appalled at the fact that his family shunned him that i insisted on a sit down with his mom to explain.
Just wanted to say HI and Welcome!
Hope you stick around!
GGG
i just heard that my nephew will not be attending high school, instead will be doing home schooling, why do jws pressure their kids into home schooling?
i really do love my nephew he is a bright kid, i think he would do really great in high school, and hopefully attend college, but i was informed yesterday that he will not be going to high school because its not safe, and besides he made the decision not to go.
i am sorry but he should go, i know what they got planned for him, home school and full time service, this is the time of his life where he needs to concentrate on his education, he will end up just like his mother, who also never attended high school, seems that when your totally lost into the society, covering all aspects of your life, that leaves you socially inept, depressed, and have a distorted view of the world.
Worldly Andre,
I would definately take him to your college and show him around. Anything you can do to open up the world to him is going to be so helpful to him in the long run. That's what High School is supposed to be about, discovering the world around you, your possibilities, your likes and dislikes, and becoming a socially adept person!
I'd also look into the requirements for graduation in your local area. Even if he doesn't go to public high school, some areas will allow home schooled kids to graduate, or at least take the GED test, when they are finished with certian course requirements. And imho, it will keep the kids focused on some type of structured learning program, if they have some standard to fulfill.
And keep talking to him, ask him what interests him, what he wants to be when he grows up... so he feels like he has possiblities in life beyond Pioneering or Bethel Service....
Good luck to both of you! He's lucky to have you on his side!
GGG
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we will be going out for wisconsin's famous friday fish fry.. .
juni
Cheeseburgers on the bbq... homemade potato salad.... glass of merlot.
mmmmmmmmmm!
GGG
it is eye opening how much we were all blinded.
3rd generation witness.
Welcome big red!
Enjoy!!
GGG
i just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that you are not alone...i thank jah that i found this site....i look forward to getting to talk to you all....
Welcome to the board Jason! You'll get tons of support here.
Enjoy!
GGG
PS - I love all the Ludlum books!
ive been a member of this board for just over four years, and i have never posted an introduction.
i mostly stick to the "fluff" threads, because they are safe.
i wont be attacked for an unpopular point of view, or hurt anyone elses feelings.
Hi Gwyneth! Welcome to JWD!
Thanks for posting your story!
You have a pm.
GGG
haven't been to one in a couple of years.
i know they just finished the daniel book.
what are they studying now?
I hope they revise the Revelation book.
I'm telling ya'.... they HAVE revised the Revelation book. They released it, just like they release 'new' publications, at the district conventions this summer in at least one European country that I know of.
They have been re-printing the English version over the years, so they didn't need to make a big deal of it and re-release it in English. But the changes are undoubtedly there, if one compares the first version(s) released with the latest, paperback version.
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