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  Worst/strangest bookstudy group

  by Virgochik in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  ok, i was reading the "worst bookstudy book" thread, and it got me thinking about the worst book study groups i went to.

  once, my dad was study conductor and the study was held in an elderly sister's home.

  there was antique furniture and doilies on the tables.

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  Bad, bad Brother W.!

  by Virgochik in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am out on sick leave from work today, but a friend called me at home to say there was a big scene made at the office!.

  brother w., an employee, went off on his supervisor, and called her a b*tch in front of onlookers, including the union steward!

  it will be hard for the union to defend this.

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  A scammer is amongst us!

  by Virgochik in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i don't know if this has happened to anyine else here, but i had a pm this morning from "wilfred.".

  he is claiming to represent a bank in togo and needs my personal information to release twelve million dollars to me.

  this is a version of the nigerian money order scam.

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  Don't get the phone... it's Satan!

  by Virgochik in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my mom always warned her new studies that satan would take notice right away that they were studying the truth.

  she would give examples, so they would recognize the devil's activities for what they were.

  sure enough, the phone rang during a study just as mom asked the lady to read a scripture.

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  What happened in the 80's?

  by Virgochik in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  various posters have mentioned how get-togethers and fun times socializing were frowned upon and discouraged somewhere around the early 80's.

  everything changed, as far as the picnics, the dinner parties, etc.

  i vaguely recall some connection being made to parties and increased "immorality.

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  What makes a Special Talk "Special?"

  by Virgochik in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  when i was growing up, they'd announce the date and title of a special talk.there was lots of buzzing and excitement, and everybody was encouraged to invite irregular ones and relatives to attend.

  poor grandpa and aunt m. always got begged to dress up and come out to hear this vitally important message.why?

  because it wasn't just a talk, it was a special talk!

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  Back from my surgery; talked to hospital staff about JW's and blood!

  by Virgochik in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i'm home from my surgery.

  it went very well, and i didn't need a blood transfusion, tho i signed a consent for one if needed.

  i was able to talk to my surgeon and three different nurses about jw's and blood transfusions.

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  What are the currently acceptable alternatives to blood transfusions?

  by Virgochik in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  anyone with a medical background, or latest info, please help!

  i have to have surgery in a few days, and i have signed a consent for a blood transfusion my doctor thinks it's likely i'll need one.

  in case my relatives question me (a fader) or my non-dub husband, what could i tell them i accepted?

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  What was the nastiest house you got invited into?

  by Virgochik in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  we actually has a study with a disabled elderly couple living in a trailor.

  it was wall to wall filth, rat infested and smelled awful.

  i was a child, but mom and dad brought me along anyway.

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  Is there anyone in heaven who cares?

  by Virgochik in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am friends with a girl at work, even though she is the union steward and i am management.

  we have a high regard and respect for one another.

  she was also raised a jw but left as a teen.

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