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  Fader blues

  by Inquisitor in

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  this is probably the first time i've started a thread that hasn't got to do with theology.

  lol.. i've been feeling rather hassled lately.

  living my life away from home as a fader and getting unwanted calls from my folks.

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  Dear Inquisitor,

  We "faders" have empathy for you. This is an entirely new category, which seems to have us floating around in limbo. Waiting for the other shoe to drop, the axe to fall, the boom to lower. Sorry. I've used all those expressions as they are relevant to our in-between-in-and-out status. I was really ill for a few years (absent from all theocratic activity) yet, as I was gradually recovering, I now believe I subconsciously carried on as if ill and kept my distance. Those who really matter to me and whom I trust --- JW's and non JW's --- are my support system, as well as the kind-hearted and helpful souls here on JWD. I simply could not believe that "Jehovah's happy people," when permitted to express themselves freely, would have so much to vent about! Now I understand. I hated making excuses (giving reasons [?!?]), but you'll find your way through even that hurdle. Many on this board have already and make no apologies. My fade became official when I ceased "publishing" 31 December 2005 and quit meetings four months ago. That was my first step forward, knowing I would never go back. Baby steps, dear Inquisitor. When your head clears and your heart calms, you'll rediscover that life really does have a purpose, yet in a way none of us ever imagined. May our loving Father grant you peace.

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex
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  Nemesis raised Jehovah's Witnesses now artists

  by Dogpatch in

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  just saw this on google search on jehovah's witnesses:.

  http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/10/11/entertainment/e092638d11.dtl.

  they were raised jehovah's witnesses in montana's big sky country.

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  Dear Randy,

  Thought I'd be the first to respond though I have to be off to the dentist in 5. Seems there's all kinds of coming out, right? Thanks, too, for reply to thread on the Jansmas. Will fill you in more later when we talk or email. You do know me! With you in Christ.

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex
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  A Free Mind and Joyful Conversion

  by compound complex in

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  dear friends,.

  it all started over a year ago when my best friend sent me terry's life story.

  i didn't know what to make of it at the time though i surely could relate to much of what i read.

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  Dear jgnat,

  Thanx so much for your reply and the breadpics! I always appreciate your responses. I failed to mention in the thread that the subtitle to the "Testimony" article is "A Story of Joyful Conversion," or words to that effect. "My Life in Jehovah's Service" is the title of Terry's story. Both are in the Freeminds Journal. And many thanx, also, to Randy! Till the next time,

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex
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  A Free Mind and Joyful Conversion

  by compound complex in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  dear friends,.

  it all started over a year ago when my best friend sent me terry's life story.

  i didn't know what to make of it at the time though i surely could relate to much of what i read.

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  Dear Friends,

  It all started over a year ago when my best friend sent me Terry's life story. I didn't know what to make of it at the time though I surely could relate to much of what I read. Now and again, I received this and that information regarding "The Truth" from Friend, the pioneer who was the first to take me out in service some forty years ago. Then one day I received "The Testimony of Nils and Sherry Jansma" in the mail (www.exjws.net), with a note asking if I had known them at Bethel. YES! I got hold of them through an email account since I didn't know how else to contact them. I hadn't seen them in about thirty years and we just spent ten wonderful hours together this weekend. So many reunions lately. My fortieth high school reunion, Nils' fiftieth and, most recently, our thirtieth.

  Sherry commented in the article that at Bethel she had learned to stop crying and work hard. Previous to that, at the opening of the article, is the scripture in Mark about the sown seed that sprouts yet no one knows how. We work hard to help others break free, often with tears of frustration and anguish. "They who sow in tears, shall reap in joy." (Psalm 125:5) Well, Terry, Nils and Sherry: Thank you for planting the seed. JWD has watered it. God is making it grow.

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex
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  Say You're a Bethelite & Monitoring JWD - How Would You Feel About THESE??

  by Seeker4 in

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  i'm talking about the new posters, like kitten whiskers, who started posting today (hope this works: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/120817/1.ashx).

  and it seems like we're getting a few like this nearly every day.

  people who were raised jws, really worry that they are doing the right thing in leaving, yet who have been made to feel not good enough by the wts, who felt they never measured up, who struggled with it, but came to realize that what they'd been brought up to believe was just not the truth.. the same stories are told over and over again, and they come from sincere, good people - not whiny, fault-finding apostates like the rest of us riffraff around here!

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  Dear Seeker4,

  I see your mention of Kitten Whiskers as a new poster, one of potentionally more future posters. Her question over a technical problem and its solution got me here that day. I haven't stopped "talking" since I jumped on board. Many of the thoughts and emotions, some of the experiences related, and the gradual, resultant illumination pertaining to this drama of dramas, is my story too. I've devoted my life to serving my Heavenly Father and His son, and now I'm seeking their direction in an entirely new kind of ministry. Seems that the "ninety-nine" could use our help as well as the "one." Thanx so much for your post.

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex
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  Dubs that defied the blood ban?

  by greendawn in

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  2. friends

  do you know of any jws that have left the wts or were dfed because of the blood issue defying the blood ban and taking blood for themselves or their children so that they wouldn't die, needlessly of course?

  we hear much about dubs that were brainwashed enough to go on to the bitter end but there must be many that pulled out of the insanity.

  even so some may feel plagued by guilt and anxiety for defying the ban.

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  Dear Greendawn,

  I saw the video by Leonard and Marjorie Chretien about Jehovah's Witnesses wherein Paul Blizzard and his wife were interviewed. Their baby girl was seriously ill and would die without a transfusion. In spite of their emotional turmoil and egging on of JW's present at hospital, they decided in favor of the transfusion. I could not believe what Paul said: a "brother" angrily wished his little girl would contract hepatitus. She survived. He has a website, where it's possible he may have more info on this subject.

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex
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  I saw a beautiful thing yesterday --- a gift from God

  by jgnat in

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  yesterday i saw a couple i hadn't seen for many years sitting together on the bus.

  i'd always wondered if they had managed to stay together.

  they looked the same, save a few more dry wrinkles, as they did twenty years ago.

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  Dear jgnat,

  Your ability to see and appreciate the "little" things that go on around us daily opens up to you the reality of what lies deeper. In this case, true and abiding love. Though not so heart-rending, it was nevertheless touching to meet up with old friends at my forty-year reunion and find some still married since graduation. Even two high school sweet hearts, long divorced but having children together, were very affectionate toward each other. I enjoyed your portrayal of the sweet, little couple and your insight that seeing them was a gift from God. Also, I read and benefited from your profile.

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex
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  My Forty-Year Reunion by the Bay

  by compound complex in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  dear friends,.

  i recall being told many years ago by the society that, while in service, i want the householder to feel i am his friend, thereby gaining his confidence and trust.

  while i had no "good news" to share with my schoolmates at our forty-year reunion, i determined beforehand that i should do more listening and less talking.

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  Dear Serendipity,

  Please forgive the delay in thanking you for your response. The training we received to be friendly and outgoing was, of course, a recruiting tool. That training, outside the box and with a little tweaking, can help us make new, just-regular-type friends. Companions, formerly from Bethel, are right now at their 50th. Will hear all about it tomorrow when we reunite after thirty years. We last saw each other at a district convention. Best wishes as you move forward in life and make new friends! Thanx again.

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex
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  A Professional Artist Observes

  by compound complex in

  1. jw
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  dear friends,.

  that i am an artist by profession as well as an art dealer does not necessarily make my observations of any greater weight or value.

  however, i am quite aware of what i create and what i sell in our gallery.

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  Dear MsmcDucket,

  Thank you for your latest question. Recapping my original points, my own art, on occasion, will reveal either a readily recognizable image or the suggestion thereof. It is NEVER planned. Whereas, in our gallery we sell works of internationally-known artists who deliberately hide images in their paintings. That is the appeal to the buyer. The WTBTS has written at least two articles denying that they use any form of subliminal art. However, this is still a hotly contested issue for those who are now before the Star Chamber and about to lose as dearly as did Darek Barefoot. As an educator who respects the helpful input from an earlier poster, I am endeavoring to separate speculation and sensationalism from simple facts. Presently I am examining LEARN FROM THE GREAT TEACHER and a French web page that has the most professional layout and appeareance of sobriety that I have viewed so far. If you are interested, I can give you more info as well as a translation ( the computerized English translation is useless ). Peace be with you.

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex
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  Comments You Will Not Hear at the 10-8-06 WT Study (PRAYER)

  by blondie in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  comments you will not hear at the 10-08-06 wt study (september 1, 2006, pages 22-26)(prayer).

  review comments will be in red.

  wt material from today's wt will be in black.

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  Dear Blondie,

  Cider, apples, mums, pumpkins --- autumn, my favorite time of year! Yes, I will be planting bulbs this year, but only in pots on the deck of my tiny rental. My former home had grounds that were the talk of the neighborhood. The hours once spent in the garden are now devoted to JWD, family and studying the WT in the most enjoyable manner possible. Your approach certainly makes it palatable! Thanx for your hard work. I can "see" your grounds from all the ending comments you have made; your place must be beautiful.

  Yours truly,

  Compound Complex