Virgochik

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  I feel ashamed of some of you

  by Lady Lee in

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  i did not sleep well last night.

  i tossed and turned until 4 am .

  got up and decided to see what was going on.. i am so disappointed in some of you.. simon posted a thread requesting people not post links to the new shepherding book.

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  Virgochik

  I haven't been keeping up with the thread due to working late, but I think it's a shame. Just because we aren't JW's any more doesn't mean we shouldn't still be good, decent people. All rules aren't thrown out and we just run around screwing others after we quit the Kingdom Hall. All that does is make ex JW's look like the monsters they say we are. Please continue doing the right thing. We all have a conscience and a moral compass. I hope, anyway. Thanks for the reminder, Lady Lee. I'm just sorry you had to give it.

  And for those jeopardizing this site, don't assume that's fine with the rest of us. I for one do not appreciate it.
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  Old people ask?

  by bottleofwater in

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  some funny opas:.

  what is happening to my body?.

  how can i avoid photography?.

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  Virgochik

  Old people ask, "Is sexting in the senior center approved for Christian Witnesses of Jehoober?"
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  I have found the truth about the truth now...

  by truthseeker12 in

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  2. scandals

  i am a third generation of jehovah witnesses, even if i never got baptized.

  however, they disfellowship me when i was around 15. this was around 1987. even if i have not been in the "truth" for so many years it has affected all my life in many ways not only negative.

  a couple of years ago i thought the events in the world maybe proved to me that they were right after all.

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  Your post really moved me, Truthseeker 12. I, too have been searching for answers...what is true and how to live my life even tho being raised a JW has me pretty confused. I found comfort in your simple summary: just believe in Jesus and accept him as Savior. The smaller details will sort themselves out. When I'm at a traffic light and ready to blow my horn at somebody, I ask myself if Jesus would do that, and it helps me be nicer. I liked the part about staying away from organized religions. We just need to be Christians, so true!
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  How Many Shoes Do You Own? ( a la Minimus)

  by snowbird in

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  i own 8 (black, burgundy, white).. sylvia.

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  Virgochik

  My name is Virgochik, and I have a shoe problem. I try not to look at them because I can't stop buying them, Well, we only live once so I should enjoy all my shoes. The ones that don't work out, I give to charity so it's not compltely selfish. It's kinda my hobby.
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  You ever drive to the meeting, or field service meeting point, and do a U-Turn and go back home?

  by miseryloveselders in

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  i did this today.

  last night, the pretty little weather girl stated there would "be heavy rain marked by occasional thunderstorms.

  " i thought to myself, great, hopefully its so bad when i awaken, anybody originally planning on going out, will just stay home.

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  Virgochik

  Yep. I SO remember this happening, and it's been twenty-eight years! After I got my first place, my parents urged me to keep up with the meetings. I got dressed up in my panty-hose and skirt one hot summer nite and drove towards the Hall. I saw the cars in the lot and hesitated when my stomach churned with dread. I missed my turn. They were the biggest hypocrites, all smarmy smiles and so fake when they pretended to be glad to see me. I did a u-turn back towards the Hall but just kept on going .I just couldn't go in there. I went home, put on some shorts and had a nice cold beer. I've never been back.
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  When will the Post Office only opens 5 days a week?

  by asilentone in

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  Virgochik

  When they say Oct. 2011, they mean fiscal yeat (FY) 2011, so that could be anywhere from Oct to Jan2011. PO box mail will still be put up and Express mail will be delivered, just no street delivery on Saturdays. I'm a postal employee, so we're watching closely how this will impact jobs. It all depends on Congressional approval. The Board of Governors recently approved 5-day so the Postal Regulatory Comission has to pass it next, then it goes to Congress.

  There's just not enough mail anymore to support 6 days a week, and honestly, polls show the public doesn't care if one day is cut. The USPS is hoping for more early retirements, If that doesn't downsize us enough, those with less than 6 years of employment might get laid off. Current contracts with the unions ban layoffs, but the contracts are almost due to expire. When talks begin, look for major concessions.
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  Older Pets.....a fluff thread....What do your older pets do/need from you?

  by restrangled in

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  my kids are grown and the pets they grew up with are now getting into their senior years.. how sweet they are.

  the cat is 15 and insists on sleeping with me every night.

  she's a big fat furry tuxedo cat...... prissy as they ever came and still crosses her front paws when she lays down.

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  We had to take our old lady cat to the vet for a cortisone shot. He said she had an inflamed disc in her back that was causing her pain. We carried her to her Fancy Feast bowl and litter box for a couple of days, and were so relieved she pulled out of her pain. Hope she's with us for many more years!

  Our elderly dog had to have his teeth cleaned, not cheap but he's family. He groans when getting to his feet but he still follows me from room to room, flopping down in the doorway to protect me. No matter how many times he has to get up, he still goes with me. I make sure he gets roast beef and gravy with the family!
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  Does the new Catholic scandal help or hurt in exposing the WT abuse scandals?

  by undercover in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  with all the attention being paid to new allegations of abuse cover-up in the catholic church i wonder:.

  1. does this take the heat off the wts and are they hoping to slide through less scrutinized while the pope gets skewered by the media?

  will the wts be stupid enough to try to capitalize on the catholics problems by printing articles critical of them?.

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  Virgochik

  I think the great tribulation is beginning. This will lead to widespread anger against organized religion and then Armageddon will come. I don't know if I'm kidding or not! It has crossed my mind more than a few times.
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  Mouthy Says "Hi"!

  by ziddina in

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  everyone knows our dear mouthy.

  she's modified her living arrangements lately... has moved to an "assisted living" facility... on monday, and is still going thru a period of adjustment... .

  if there are any of you who live near mouthy.

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  Virgochik

  Be careful, Grandma Mouthy! Once the men discover your beauty, you'll not be safe! Please post soon!
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  My Mother Still Prays For Me To Come Back To The "Truth" Every Day!

  by minimus in

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  she told me yesterday that she holds out hope for me to be like the prodigal son and come back.

  (between us, i don't think that's gonna happen)..

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  Virgochik

  A casual discussion with my folks about our travels and the countries we've seen turned into "Well, it's nice you could see the earth Jehovah created for us before Jehovah brings to ruin those ruining the earth. Soon it will all be destroyed by Jehovah. So see the earth's beauty before it's gone." (That made no sense!) Followed by "Oh sweety, we pray for you every day." I pray for them too, because they're getting old and the "friends" don't come around much any more. I pray they figure it out pretty soon but it would break their hearts so I bite my tongue.