Freedom,
Awesome news! I just hope that it's not long before my father understands me and my decisions. It's just great news and you deserve it!
Mike
jonsey
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heard back from my dad - you won't believe it!
by freedomlover inhey all you great people - in case you read my letter i sent to my dad the other day you may be interested in his reply.
(see topic history for letter to my dad) .
i am so happy and relieved.
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Apostate music
by Bumble Bee inas a jw kid, i was always hearing about not listening to certain music.
one reason my mother called me apostate is because she saw some cd's i had - she called it gospel.
some of them were decidedly what is termed "chrisitan" music in the store, some are crossover artists (chrisitian but played on mainstream/top 40 radio) and there is alot of country music that is spiritual for lack of a better word.. i was always under the impression that "unapproved" music would be songs with lyrics that go against biblical principals - sex, drugs, etc, not music that promotes good things in life, or glorifiying god and jesus.
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Me being a Mobile DJ for the last 15 years...I must be catching up on all that I could not listen to...
Mike
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HOW MANY OF YOU ARE AFRAID OF BEING ON THIS SITE?
by juni ini have heard of this through pms.
to each their own and i can understand the fear-factor - we are only human.
what can they do to ya?
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After getting a letter from my mother about how she had to make some tough decisions...meaning the shunning route because I have slipped away...I don't care. It's sad that my parents and my only brother has chosen an organization ove me. Some of you read my post about that letter I got last month. As to being on the website...there are some that have helped me through this crap. I sent a letter back to my mom telling her that my doors are always open and that I felt for her and a decision she will make. I know that they love me...Oh as to the question...I don't give a rat's a$$. My name and picture are posted to the site. Not because I am some bold charachter....just principle I guess. I stood up not being afraid going door to door...ok maybe a couple of the dogs running at me. Seriously now...I am not. The only thing I am afraid is that my existance in my family's eyes is fading as I have faded away from the WTBS.
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Talking to my mother...
by mrsjones5 ini was talking to my mother last night and towards the end of our conversation she said "oh i'm tired so after i get off the phone with you i'm going to get in bed and study my watchtower.
then i said "i know what you mean but i have to get the kids in bed.
they want to go to church tomorrow but they dont want to go to bed and it's hard for them get up for church if they dont have enough sleep.
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Josie,
It's funny that you mention that...It was 18 years before I stepped into a religious building. I found one that does not bash other religions but, rather encourages to find your own path. I can't tell you how many times at the hall about this religion and that religion is no good and that they are all wrong. I go in Khaki shorts and a collared shirt...no tie required...and if I miss a Sunday....nobody is beating down the door.
Mike
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now I singing it...nice!
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Mini Apostafest tommorrow!
by RichieRich inthe poster generic man and myself will be meeting up tommorrow.. he lives about an hour and a half away from me, and will be making the drive to see me.
no worries kids, i'll have my camera in hand to record all events.
and you all will be the first to hear how it went..
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jonsey
I wish I could be there...I am on my way to Miami for a cruise...let me know if one hits Georgia or maybe the GA/SC border.
Mike
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convention freaky memories
by joelbear insucking on lifesavers to stay awake.
watching families eat meals during the session.
the smell.
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jonsey
ROTFLMAO... too add to the cruzing for babes section...if you have been to the Onondaga County War Memorial assembly...then you know all of the secret passages to the upstairs and not getting caught by the the rovong monitors.
MJ
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Letter from Mom Part 2
by jonsey inbelow is the letter i sent.
dear mom, .
i have been wondering how i was going to respond to your letter.
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Texan and Edge...Thanks
I love my parents and my brother and the first couple of drafts were the type of offense-defense type letter. Life is short as it is. I I want them to know how I feel and will feel for them for the rest of my days. I will be on a cruise next week with my wife and 400 fellow mobile DJ's, Photographers, and videographers. This trip is a needed thing for me so that I can unwind a bit. Again, I can't thank this board enough for being what it is and the support that I have been given in such a short period.
Mike
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Letter from Mom Part 2
by jonsey inbelow is the letter i sent.
dear mom, .
i have been wondering how i was going to respond to your letter.
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jonsey
Below is the letter I sent.
Dear Mom,
I have been wondering how I was going to respond to your letter. I had it set my mind that I was going to reply to each paragraph. It would basically be a defense letter to what you are trying to say. What I am saying is that you are my mother which I dearly love. With all of our faults I love you dad and Rick…no matter what. The “drifting was my decision and not your fault” It was a decision I made and not because it was something I wanted to do that the Society said no to.
I am heartbroken that you beat yourself up and point to different directions as to why this has happened. Grandma, Dad, Rick, or you had nothing to do with it. Grandma taught me how to bake Apple Pies and get to know who’s who in the congregations. Rick taught me that it sucks to be left being and for that I and very sorry. I could have been a better big brother. Dad…what can I say…the man can carry a whistle tune trough any type of traffic. Mom you have always been there up or down…when I injured or when I am celebrating. You were the one to keep me grounded and bring reality back to me. I am a people person just like you. I will always be that way.
I could blame some of my decisions on the congregation at the time. Again, what would it do? Would it change going to another congregation? It would not. There was so much fallout that you have no idea. If your conscience needs to be clear…then remember this…it was my decision and you need not blame yourself on bad parenting. As to the mistakes that we made because we were imperfect…Is that not the reason that
My actions at my last visit were sincere. I wanted to see Grandma and took Rick to lunch downtown. When has that ever happened? by ourselves for that fact. I saw 2 girls from school…so what! It was not my primary goal. It was to see you and dad. If my language was foul…why did you not say “Not in My House?” I thought that was petty. I did not think I was vulgar in anything I said. I am for sure Susan would have said something to me if anything.
Your letter…as I was reading…and to me it was that you were closing a chapter in your life and moving forward in what you believe in your heart. I encourage that wholeheartedly. You have moved on with the congregation family. As for my arms…they are still open to you, dad and Rick. As long as I am still breathing…my love for all of you will never cease to be.
As to the decisions that you have to make…I know the rules that the society has set. I don’t envy you or anybody that has to make those decisions with regards to family members. Do what your heart tells you to do. -
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Do you have a biblical name?
by ButtLight inor know of people that do?
i wonder how many out there have named their kids from names from the bible.
two of my kids are on the list, but it wasnt done on purpose.
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jonsey
original first and middle was Erving Michael, and was later changed to Michael David...not due to JW but a funny story to go with that. Maybe in another post.