Yay! Congratulations! You are a strong and amazing woman, mom and daughter! I hope you and your kids have a happy and wonderful life! You sure are setting a great example for them with your positive and progressive attitude! I wish you all the best and brightest that the future can hold!
kitten whiskers
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I made it!! I'm just so freaking happy!!!
by Rocky_Girl inas 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 ini 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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kitten whiskers
Have you thought of a bowling party? Fun for kids and adults. You get two lanes and the little kiddos get the bumpers that go in the gutters so that their ball will hit the pins and they feel so grown up.
Our local bowling alley has parties for 10 people for $60. You all get to bowl, the shoe rental and a slice of pizza and a coke. You just bring the cake and any plates and decorations you want to use. They also have a rollerskating rink attached. A party there is slightly higher priced. Just a thought. Hope it helps.
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It's been 1 year today we landed in the wilds of PA
by TotallyADD insorry 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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kitten whiskers
My heart aches for you and your worker's family on the loss of their grandson. That is so tragic.
I'm glad you are enjoying your life and tried a beard! It was one of the first things my hubby tried too! His stayed. I like it. :o) The crazy and rebellious things we can try when we leave! Hee hee! It sounds like you are really enjoying life. Isn't it grand to enjoy it and not worry so much? I hope you have a wonderful gardening and garage saleing season!
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Losing the battle
by irondork inlove 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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kitten whiskers
I totally understand how you feel. I've been eaten up by the hurt and resentment too. Not too long ago though, as I was driving in my car, the song by Don Henley about forgiveness came on. It resonated with me and maybe it will with you too.
The words that got me were : "I've been trying to get down to the heart of the matter, but my will gets weak. And my thoughts seem to scatter. But I think it's about forgiveness. Forgiveness. Even if, even if you don't love me anymore."
It may sound silly, but I found peace in this thought. I forgave my mother. I'm trying to let it go. I'm trying to not let the hurt and anger eat up my mind and ruin my attitude. They say when you let someone live rent free in your head you are the only one hurting. I think that is true. She doesn't know what my thoughts are. She doesn't feel the pain I do when I let it consume me. I feel the pain. You feel the pain. Those closest to us feel the pain and that's not fair to any of us.
It's hard. You may need to talk to a doctor. You may need help dealing with it. It's a bizarre situation to most people. It floors them when they hear of it's evil. You are dealing with an emotional attack most people will never face. You are courageous to have broken free. It takes more courage than I think most people will have to muster in a lifetime to realize we must leave that religion and take the steps to do so. You are strong. Stronger than you may feel at the moment. New people will come into your life and you will find love in them.
You may have others reach out to you as they leave the JW's too. I was floored when after 5 years, my sister called to tell me she was leaving and she knew now that how she treated me was wrong.
Hang in there. You are not alone. The pain is real and you are entitled to feel it. I too am having a hard time not wanting to shun those that are shunning me. Sometimes I dream of the feeling of power and retaliation of hurting them back. I guess it's kind of like saying, "Ha! See? It doesn't feel so good, does it?" But I know I don't need to do that. It wouldn't change anything for the better.
I hope you find peace. I hope you find a way to let it go. I think God knows and he understands the feelings we have. But He gave me the strength and courage I needed to get out. He opened my eyes to scriptures that had been misinterpreted my whole life. I couldn't have done it without him. I know he led my family out and I am grateful. We are enjoying life in ways that never would have been possible before! I wish you all the best and I hope you know that you are not alone. Please keep in mind too the scripture that says, even if my own father and mother would leave me, you will take me up.
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What's The Longest Bible Study Length You Heard Of?
by Perry ini 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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kitten whiskers
I know someone who's studied for about 30 years. She's lonely and enjoys talking about the bible. She vows she'll never join the religion though.
She's been studying with the same pioneer (elder's wife) for a good 20 years. I think they mostly talk about family. She's watched the pioneers child grow up and graduate high school. I'm sure it makes the pioneers time card look good to have the bible study, the return visits and all the placements each month! It's also an easy hour to spend in a rocking chair rather than knocking on doors.
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Christmas traditions
by tec ini 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.
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kitten whiskers
The tree and decorations go up the day or weekend after Thanksgiving (USA).
Each of us get a new ornament for the tree each year.
We have a "countdown to Christmas" chimney with a Santa that falls a little farther down the chimney each day you pull out one of the numbers.
Christmas Eve: the kids get new pajamas and we have popcorn and Coca~Cola in the old fashioned glass bottles and watch movies and read stories. I also prepare the breakfast casserole that sits in the fridge overnight. We also make cookies if we don't have any for Santa yet! He's pretty easy to please, but he likes his cookies! The reindeer usually need a snack when they stop by and leave carrots all over the place. Sometimes Santa leaves footprints.
Christmas morning: We get up when we hear the kids. I pop the casserole in the oven, we open presents one at a time taking turns. By the time we are done, the casserole is ready (Blueberry Creamcheese French Toast~yummy!)
Christmas dinner: I buy/make things that are cold. Cold spiral ham, rolls, some type of salad, etc. My hubby doesn't want me cooking all day and I am happy with that! Mama gets to play all day too! We usually watch Christmas movies all day long in our pjs and play with our new toys. We live too far away from any family that celebrates, so we are on our own and stay home. It works for us and we enjoy it.
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Ding dong with 4 JWs this morning
by Qcmbr inthe 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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kitten whiskers
Love it! I think you did a great job! You called them out on points the general public wouldn't be able to. They were shaken from their prepared presentation with valid points.
It can only be good for your children to see/know/hear that religions who lie and use fear are not full of truth or love! It will no doubt help them think as they get older and learn to be discerning! I give you a standing ovation for making them think about and dwell on the things that are wrong and hateful in their religion! Conversations with people at the door really do make you question your faith. You may have helped someone take a closer look at the things that have been bothering them but that they have put off and not wanted to think about for fear of doubts arising.
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Blizzard 2011, Boston pics
by coffee_black in.
these were taken a little while ago by one of the architects i call on.
her office is a couple of blocks from boston common, where these were taken.. coffee .
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kitten whiskers
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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As a JW, what did you do on Christmas Day?
by Magwitch ingrowing up a jw, we always had family from out of town visit or we would go visit family.
it was fun to get together with my other jw cousins over christmas.
(however, it was hell going back to school in january as the only girl without a new sweater).. as a married jw though it was a different story.
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kitten whiskers
Envied my dad going off to my grandparent's to celebrate while I had to stay home with my mom and sibling.
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kitten whiskers
Happy Birthday Tweetie!
I am loving some of these comments! I hope they made you laugh as much as they did me!
Her reply of "how sad" made me laugh. No...really...it was Happy Birthday not Sad Birthday! Kind of like McDonald's happy meals, not sad meals! No one would buy them if they were sad! ( There was a cartoon episode of Pinky and the Brain where Brain asks, "Pinky, are you thinking what I'm thinking?" And Pinky says, "I think so Brain. But if they called them sad meals none of the kids would buy them.")
Hope you had a great day and her comments didn't deflate your balloon! If only she could let herself experience the joy that life is offering.