Topic by kitten whiskers

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I made it!! I'm just so freaking happy!!!

by Rocky_Girl in

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as some of you know, i started college 5 years ago for the first time at age 27. i had been out of the "truth" for 9 years at that time, but had just broken free of the mentality.

well, on saturday i walked across the stage with the 130th graduating class at rocky mountain college!.

after 5 years of working several jobs, taking care of two little boys as a single mom, and trying to get the most out of my college experience, i earned my master of accountancy, bachelor of science in business management, and minors in writing and organizational leadership.

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A question about a birthday party for my daughter.

by garyneal in

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i was wondering if anybody might know of a good place to have a birthday party for a 6 year old?

i reserved a shelter at a nature park with a playground but the ten day forecast is calling for scattered thunderstorms in the area.

i was thinking of trying a restaurant as a backup, maybe mcdonald's.

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It's been 1 year today we landed in the wilds of PA

by TotallyADD in

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sorry i have not check in the last 3 months my computer was broke.

and my wife and i have been very busy with the new business.

it has been 1 year today we landed in our new home here in wilds of pa. our 22 year old cat is now 23 years old and somedays it acts like it's going to out live us.

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Losing the battle

by irondork in

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love endures all things, huh?

i think the boys at watchtower hq found a way around that rule.

they have learned how to destroy the natural affection of those doing the shunning and those being shunned.. .

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What's The Longest Bible Study Length You Heard Of?

by Perry in

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i knew a sister in my old congregation that had two sons and i actually studied with one.

i left the org, went back to college, new job etc.

then i ran into her about ten years later at a store.

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Ding dong with 4 JWs this morning

by Qcmbr in

the jws were out in our area this morning and i bolted downstairs before my wife could waive them away as she normally does.. two ladies (mum and 24 year old daughter i later found out) initially stopped as i opened with a comment about how i couldn't trust a thing they say because they are taught to practice theocratic warfare.. the mother blinked and asked me what that was ( so it began ) i informed them both that they are allowed to lie or at least be evasive with the truth with worldy people.

she countered that they are taught not to lie so i again asked her if she knew what theocratic warfare meant and she again said no (first of my many - 'please go look that up' statements .).

i then moved onto the idea that they couldn't think independently outside the organisation due to fear of being disfellowshipped and shunned.

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Christmas traditions

by tec in

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i thought it would be nice to start a thread with some of your favorite christmas traditions... especially for those who are just beginning to celebrate christmas.

we open a gift on christmas eve.

when i was a kid, it was always a new pair of pajamas.