okay, so who else knew that norma mccorvey, of "jane roe" roe v. wade fame, was raised a jw???
*blink*blink* .
derrr... here's the link: http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/articles/2006/04/07/breaking_news/news01.txt
I learned that here on JWD a few months ago. It was really kind of head trippy for me.
And then to learn her story since that time and all the behind-the-scenes stuff.
I remember when Roe v. Wade was first in the news in the 70's. I did a current events article on it. One of the few presentations that I so clearly remember.
Kind of crazy to know she has a JW connection.
Thanks for the link, Odrade.
-Aude.
http://neocrat.com/sol.mp3 .
http://www.savefile.com/files/1740618
sorry for the long file, is there anyone that can clean this up a bit, the quality is actually pretty good considering the mic was hidden and i was in a big room.
Who is leading the JC? Is that the PO??
Isn't this the week of the CO visit? (I think I remember that from yesterday's tape...)
If so, is the CO participating?
-Aude.
http://neocrat.com/sol.mp3 .
http://www.savefile.com/files/1740618
sorry for the long file, is there anyone that can clean this up a bit, the quality is actually pretty good considering the mic was hidden and i was in a big room.
I was thinking about you today...
I'm going to go listen to this now.
-Aude.
i have been out for a few months & have been doing the supportive role for my wife who still goes to most meetings and is taking the lead with our 2 kids.
the supportive role has cushioned the mental anguish for my wife and i would not have wanted to be frank about my disbelief in god & the wts, it would have put a tremendous strain on our relationship.
at the moment she is hoping i will come back.
I'm not clear on which part of 'normal' you are hoping for. I'm not sure if you are clear on that either.
There are many degrees of 'normal'
My first thoughts are that you want your children to socialize comfortably. I'm told sports helps kids learn social skills (I wasn't allowed - so this is hearsay). Since they must sit while at the hall, why don't you take them to dance or gymnastics classes once or twice a week? It's physical activity and gets them to meet other kids their own ages.
As they grow older, school will offer a variety of extra-curricular activities. It could be your job to introduce them to these and help them choose which groups they want to be a part of. You can be the parent who drives carpool and helps out. Let school and these activities take priority. If they are too tired in meetings, let them stay home. Maybe the rule in your house is that they are encouraged (??? ick) to go with mom to Sunday meeting but weeknights is up to each child - only if they have their homework done first.
You can find a network of families and friends to provide good 'normal' activities. Let the kids choose if they want to attend the Kingdom Hall.
Many families have one parent who is very active in the 'fun' things and another parent who is more sedate. Many families have parents of different religions. Kids can learn that each person is allowed to make up their own minds on what they want to believe. It can be empowering. You get to be the broad-minded parent. And the fun one.
I could not tell if you are hoping to celebrate all the holidays. Seems to be that you may do well to just be tolerant of what happens at school - the kids can participate on whatever level they feel comfortable. Christmas can become a seasonal event with a Snowman theme that lasts in your house until January 21. Birthday parties may be allowed, too. Before my parents started studying, a jw friend from school came to my party. She even brought a gift. (I was 8).
Course, if I was JW mom in-good-standing, this would probably break my heart to see my young children celebrating holidays... Athletics is one thing, but blatant, devil-worshipping paganism is another.
Sounds like you've got a steep road ahead of you. Good thing you've got an internet connection and JWD is still running strong. You're gonna need the support.
I truly wish you the best. Look forward to hearing how things progress.
-Aude.
Little red 'x' - a classic 'blast from the past'.
Thanks for the funny ;)
-Aude.
i have never yet missed the memorial.
i've been considered "inactive" for years, and so has my husband.
about the only thing we attend is the memorial (and that's because of family).
My first inclination was like misspeachey...
Uh oh!! How did we forget? And howcome noone bothered to invite us?? <pout>
I say - sign up for the seminar that you want to attend. If you husband is that committed to going, let him find the date and remind YOU.
-Aude.
my sister and her husband finally told a elder friend of theirs why they have been absent from the meetings for all these months.
) our family has chosen to only use the 607 issue when dealing with the elders.
because it seems to be the only issue they cannot answer!
Found it!!
Alleymom's post from July 2003: 586/587 the K.I.S.S. Approach --- no VAT4956, Ptolemy, Josephus needed
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/10/55372/807441/post.ashx#807441
I hope this helps.
-Aude.
my sister and her husband finally told a elder friend of theirs why they have been absent from the meetings for all these months.
) our family has chosen to only use the 607 issue when dealing with the elders.
because it seems to be the only issue they cannot answer!
Here's a thread with some pertinent details: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/10/48311/1.ashx
I'm still looking for the 'famous' one, though.
-Aude.
my sister and her husband finally told a elder friend of theirs why they have been absent from the meetings for all these months.
) our family has chosen to only use the 607 issue when dealing with the elders.
because it seems to be the only issue they cannot answer!
heretic wrote: has anyone compiled this info as a printable (easy to understand) page?
Someone did a famously simple layout a few years ago. I've seen it and will look for it now.
-Aude.
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i went to post office it seems they are still on route.
let me know who didnt get them please
I missed something. What tapes?
-Aude.
