well, we thought we'd be here for at least 2 years.
last week my wife was told that her office will close jan. 31st!
this is actually kinda' normal for bechtel.
Maybe you could research Washington state on the web, visit the town's homepage, see photos. It would be nice not to have your child change schools for a long time, if ever. And, you could always visit your friends in Texas...
Best wishes, whatever you do!
well looks like the governing body is getting 2007 off to a great start.
here is a little audio clip that somebody pointed out to me: .
click here to watch 'jw-governing-body---time-of-the-end'.
Well, that only works on those who are scared of "the end." I'm not afraid of it; I've lived the best I can, and I'm as ready as I'll ever be, I think. Why are the Dubs so fearful about the end? Aren't they behaving themselves?
when my husband was in the hospital, they told me that they had been going out of town to various states.
they were like mom, you didn't know we have drove to arkansas and (some other state) to go visit some unknown witnesses!
omg, i could of stroked!
Allright, let's not jump all over Mrs. McD! I can see both sides, really. When I was 20, I would've had a cow if my Mom had wanted to know my bizness. Now, I can see why anybody would be concerned for the safety of their loved ones. It's just dangerous out there, and it's good to check in when traveling, especially alone. It wouldn't offend me at all now, if my Mom asked me to keep her posted.
I think Mrs. McD's just hurting when things aren't the same any more with her beautiful daughters, remembering their baby years and wishing things were OK again. When I first left the Hall and got my own place, my Mom said some snippy things to me, too. She just missed me, and it hurt. It's all OK now.
many years ago, i attended kingdom ministry school for two weeks in chicago, illinois.
our instructor was a man i quite liked named dennis trumbore (sp ?).
he seemed quite reasonable and kind in his teaching.. i later understand he ran into a 'snag' with the society for some interpretation of scripture (in ezekiel, i think) that differed with the official watchtower views.
I remember vaguely a "Trumbo" in the Chicagoland area. Wasn't his first mane Ray? It's been years ago...
i'm still somewhat hopeful my family will one day 'see the light'.
in your experience, did any of your family members finally understand your reason for leaving and communicate with you as a family member and not an apostate?.
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Mavie, I faded away years ago. I'm an only child, so it must've been a huge disappointment to my parents. At first, they tried to give me "care packages' with Asleep and Witchtower tucked inside, but I asked them to stop. They did, and have never shunned me. We do avoid some topics, but talk regularly. I'm very lucky fortunate! Please tell us more of your story!
I also see that you have a nice, neatly trimmed beard. They must be horrified, tee-hee!
every christmas day my cousins and i go over and have christmas breakfast with grandma, this year we lost one of our cousins, (she went back to meetings) so anyway while we were over talking to grandma, i noticed a book on her table, it was the my book of bible stories (soft cover, what ever happend to the yellow book??
) anyway i asked my grandma "where the heck did you get that??
" she said "your aunt dropped it off along with another book, i guess she wanted us to know whats wrong with celebrating christmas, so they gave it to me as a christmas present!
My Mom used to take Asleep and Witchtower articles about holidays, birthdays, etc to her elderly Aunt, too. Right before her birthday, she'd drop off an article like, "Why true Christians don't celebrate birthdays" or similar, I don't remember the exact titles. It used to make the Aunt pretty mad. Why not just leave elderly relatives alone? They're happy in their beliefs, and don't want to change them in their old age. I think it's rude and disrespectful to dump this bird poo on them, and especially the timing of it!
the owners of my business cannot meet payroll and have not paid a lot of bills.. the owner of the place i used to manage wants me back at twice the salary i make now but doesn't want jake there.
i accepted and jake is very upset.
he wants me to look for something we can both work together and i really don't want to.
Sounds like he is using you, and you could do better. Who needs it? After he buys all his sh*t with your money, he may leave, and what'll you have but an empty checkbook?
before christmas to hop on, i would like to wish each and everyone a very merry christmas and a happy new year.
may 2007 bring you all everything and more than you wish for.. have a fantastic day.. much luv es and family.
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Yes, LittleBoPeep, wishing someone a happy New Year is a terrible thing to do, isn't it? Jeez, how silly they are!
Happy New Year to everyone!
before christmas to hop on, i would like to wish each and everyone a very merry christmas and a happy new year.
may 2007 bring you all everything and more than you wish for.. have a fantastic day.. much luv es and family.
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Lovely Holidays to you and family, Es! Especially that little one, first Christmas, so we'd like pics!
yesterday pm while on gabbly two jw's came into my shop (former customers) with an overheating problem.. they saw my other copy of coc.
i asked what can we do for you?
they both were staring at the book, i noticed the car was spewing steam and coolant.
Hambeak, you did excellent! Once again, an example of how the JW's blast the Clergy for expecting special perks and treatment, yet see nothing wrong with a CO demanding this!
Too bad ya didn't put the monkey wrench in the engine! I know, you have a professional reputation to think of....well, how about if they ever come back wheedling favors, you slip that COC book in the glove box! Haha, can't ya just see Brother OldNmusty's dentures fall out when he opens the glove compartment for Scurrytory maps and there lies THAT AWFUL BOOK?
