Troubled Mind---where is this enchanting town? Kitten Whiskers (if you don't mind)
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What Does YOUR Town Do?
by Sunspot inmy hubby, our grandson, our son, and me.... took a trip down to syracuse to see the "lights on the lake" display.
it is two miles of road through a park along onondaga lake, and it is crammed with all kinds of lighted exhibits with every imaginable christmas creature and every possible theme (and then some) included!
there were even menorahs and displays for hannukkah!
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What Does YOUR Town Do?
by Sunspot inmy hubby, our grandson, our son, and me.... took a trip down to syracuse to see the "lights on the lake" display.
it is two miles of road through a park along onondaga lake, and it is crammed with all kinds of lighted exhibits with every imaginable christmas creature and every possible theme (and then some) included!
there were even menorahs and displays for hannukkah!
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kitten whiskers
We missed ours! The kids were too sick to go, but a nearby town had a parade and Santa and the tree lighting in the old downtown historic area. It is a quaint little town with some antique and boutique shops. A nice place to take the kids. Maybe next year. The elementary school had a Santa come after school hours to do professional photos. We took them to that and I think it was more special than waiting in line at the mall for their 1st photos. Hubby heard from a guy at work that there is an amazing light display in the (rich) subdivision where he lives. They even are supposed to have mr and mrs clause come by. So we have to drive through that soon.
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kitten whiskers
Can I still smile at you?:-) Don't shoo me away!lol I hope you enjoy a few tasty goodies though! At least for me, winter is a time for comfort food. I loved my grandma's chex mix and caramel popcorn that came around to us every year whether we celebrated xmas or not! Here's hoping your tastebuds enjoy the winter goodies! Kitten Whiskers
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Fatherless
by Junction-Guy ini just have to post about this.
i mentioned in another thread that i have always felt like a bastard.
i dont know what it feels like to have a caring concerned dad.
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kitten whiskers
Dave, I feel for you. My father-in-law who was an elder all the time his kids were growing up will from time to time apologize to my hubby that he wasn't there for him. I think it is quite common for elders children to get the short end of the stick. My dad wasn't a jw, but he didn't talk much either. But he cared and showed it other ways. Sometimes we have to look for the blessings we did have and try harder for our kids. Like a warm, dry home. A bed and food in our bellies. The fact he went to work and supported us. I wish you peace. I have a hard time with my mom who was a jw and the things she put us through. Things are getting better. Alot has to do with me talking to her about it. Of course she defended herself and didn't really feel for my suffering, but she did apologize for hurting me and that has helped me to let it go and move on as an adult instead of the pain of a child that is inside. I know my kids have a lot they can complain about with my quick ability to yell. But I try to give so much love and hugs and kisses that hopefully they will know how much we love them and tried. Parents aren't perfect. I'm not. I tried to indoctrinate them from infancy with cult teachings. May they and God forgive me! May you find peace Dave and heal. Kitten Whiskers
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JW's at door, some x-mas decorations up, can an elder visit be far behind?
by kitten whiskers inwell friends, this is long....be forewarned it appears our first celebration of christmas may end the fade.
just had an elder's wife and ministerial servants wife visit as they were working our territory.
we live on a cul-de-sac in a one road sub-division.
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Thanks guys! (I am apologizing for the lack of paragraphs!I don't know what is wrong. My computer guru of a husband will have to tell me later) Anyway, LOVELYLIL-I am glad I went too. I would be upset right now wondering when "they" would be back. The elders. But instead I am in control. I don't care when they come back. Just hope it doesn't cause family problems. My mother-in-law just got reinstated this past Thursday and I am sickened by what she went through for these stupid rules. She missed so much of her only daughters wedding 2 months ago. I won't ever forget what I witnessed in the bridal room as she helped her daughter get ready and then had to skulk off to view the wedding and sit in truck all night only 3 male family members went to visit her. (Her sons and one of her brothers) God what an awful day. So, in light of this, I know we will most likely be shunned except for when they want the children. That is what kills me. My husband has no family to fall back on except us and my dad and my grandmothers.Thank God they all love him and let him know. This IS our kids first christmas and ours too. Last year, my hubby was ready but I wasn't. Had my doubts but not deprogrammed yet. Now my kids are singing chirstmas carols LOUDLY in the stores. I no longer look around to see if anyone is watching as I look at holiday merchandise. Buying that first birthday card was a doozy. The kids are ecstatic and having a blast shopping. Our son had a dr. appt. and had to miss the afternoon of school and bought his sisters present and already bought one for his dad too. He's only 5. This weekend we'll do more and Friday they get their picture taken with Santa at school. I am so glad your kids are having a great holiday too. Congratulations lovelylil! Give them some christmas greetings for me! AK-JEFF You are right on that I am not too upset. I would rather it hit before they show up for us like they have for some here on xmas morning! How rude. But for kids and hubby, hopefully not at all. His folks have a layover at the airport close by on Dec. 24th and we are supposed to go see them for a couple hours at airport. Yikes. I can only imagine how packed it will be. I don't want anything to ruin our holidays. The kids have been so careful when talking on the phone not to let anything slip. They are 5 and 7. I know when it is all over there will be a great deal of relief that way. Thanks for the replies. Kitten Whiskers
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How should I report zero hours for November?
by OnTheWayOut inthis was my topic november 3rd;.
for the first time in my jw history, i turned in a slip with a big zero written in every column,.
turned it over and wrote "zero tracts" below that, i wrote "stumbled by the co".
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kitten whiskers
Dear on the way out, I think you are to be commended. You are a very conscientious person and I like that in people. I like the idea of figuring in all the time you didn't report and using it now. I also think it's quite true that you have witnessed to quite a few on the discussion board. No doubt there are some who are not baptized reading your posts!:-) I remember dreading handing in that time card. At least I had two little ones I could "time" for teaching. I read them the bible, not the literature. I make it easier for you. Wish I could. I do remember a little boy handing in a service report (He could barely write) He wrote an elders name down (mis-spelled of course) and put in the most ridiculous amount of hours and placements that the m.s. emptying the box started laughing when it fell open! He had like a million magazines and 4,000 hours!!!!!lol Kitten Whiskers
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JW's at door, some x-mas decorations up, can an elder visit be far behind?
by kitten whiskers inwell friends, this is long....be forewarned it appears our first celebration of christmas may end the fade.
just had an elder's wife and ministerial servants wife visit as they were working our territory.
we live on a cul-de-sac in a one road sub-division.
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kitten whiskers
I promise I put paragraphs in this for ease of reading. Where did they go?
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JW's at door, some x-mas decorations up, can an elder visit be far behind?
by kitten whiskers inwell friends, this is long....be forewarned it appears our first celebration of christmas may end the fade.
just had an elder's wife and ministerial servants wife visit as they were working our territory.
we live on a cul-de-sac in a one road sub-division.
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kitten whiskers
Well friends, This is long....be forewarned It appears our first celebration of christmas may end the fade. Just had an elder's wife and ministerial servants wife visit as they were working our territory. We live on a cul-de-sac in a one road sub-division. Not a road anyone other than the homeowners take, EXCEPT when being blessed with salesmen or jw's. AUGH................... Those who remember, "Hypno-Toad" and I just exited this past year. Not gone to any meetings since the first of the year. We moved down to Georgia from Michigan. That helped with the family issues as we moved before fading. We have 2 young ones so are trying to make this a wonderful time of year. Have found a church we like, even have the kids involved in the choir for the christmas program!!!!! Sent our first christmas gift to a girl in Mexico involved with the church's missionaries down there. Planning on office x-mas parties. Ready to visit Santa. Just had Thanksgiving. (Just finished leftovers before the jws stopped by!!!) and celebrated birthdays and holidays all year. Anyway, back to topic. I heard a car door slam. At first I thought it was the neighbor man getting ready to leave for work. He leaves around now. But I can see his truck is gone and only wife is home. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... I am sitting at computer shopping on E-bay for x-mas present. (I can see neighbors house and our front walk from computer) I look up and one of them is just a waving hello at me through window as she walks up sidewalk. AUGH! On the window next to me are cute little santa clause window clings (8 of them) and up by the front door, where they are standing, are the children's bedroom windows with clings in them. I didn't have to worry about our daughters clings. Just pictures of snowmen. But, our son's has snowmen and SANTA CLAUSE. Can't invite them in because the living room is decorated and a stocking is hung by the fireplace with care! Do I answer the door? Sorry for yelling, but,I DO NOT WANT TO! I hid in kitchen a few seconds as the doorbell rang. Then a HARD pounding knock. I KNOW they KNOW I am here. SHE SAW ME! (Isn't it impolite to look through windows?) Do I call hubby and ask what to do? Started to. Went back and forth between "It's my house and I don't have to answer if I don't want to.""If I don't there'll be elders here and a big to do about me hiding in the house." I am not afraid of the elders. They don't hold power over me anymore. But they do hold power over my mother, sister, neice, nephew, and my husband Whole family and extended family. So I answer. I step outside to talk on porch. Now I know why other people did when I knocked on Their door. The key strategy is to never let them in!!!! Thank goodness it's the end of november in Georgia. Still mild and yet enough of a chill in the wind to get to you after a few minutes. :-) They didn't say much for those of you who are wondering. Didn't mention or allude to the window clings. Just saying were working this territory and couldn't leave without stopping to say hello and tell me they miss me. How are kids and hubby. Chit chat. Where took kids for flu shots, a great tomato soup she had the other day. The elder's wife is aux. pio. and needed one hour but wanted to go over hours a little. (I actually thought- wow! you just worked and put in overtime for a bookpublishing company for free!)She encouraged me to come back and said don't be shy. Sometimes when were away from the hall for a while we can feel intimidated. (Nope. Just repulsed be the idea). Have a nice day. Then left. How much do you want to bet I was the topic of conversation for the rest of the morning? Boy, If the family hadn't been sick over thankgiving weekend they really could have got a show. We put off till this coming weekend putting lights on outside of house, getting a tree up and some wreaths on door. Ha! I wonder if we'll be receiving a kindly shepherding call while on the ladder stringing lights? Oh well. It's all gotta hit the fan sometime doesn't it. If you're still reading, thanks for letting me share this. I needed to tell someone and seeing the only friends I have are my hubby (at work.I'll save the ulcer for him for tonight) and my grandma (never been a jw), I had to share it with you. Love you guys, Kitten Whiskers
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Bible Jokes (as lame as the ones we used to pass around when we were JW's)
by TheHypnoToad inq. what do they call pastors in germany?
a. german shepherds.
q. who was the greatest financier in the bible?
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kitten whiskers
"clap""clap""clap" Way to go on your own thread honey! Kitten Whiskers (aka-HypnoToads wifey)
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"Just" a Mom?
by Lady Lee inmy daughter sent this to me.
'just' a mom?.
a woman, renewing her driver's license at the county clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.. .
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kitten whiskers
Right on Lady Lee! My husband and I have given up much so that I could be at home with our children. I always knew I wanted to stay home with them if possible. It has been a demanding, unnerving and exhausting career. The benefits though are so rewarding. I can't even count the hospital visits anymore, but the hugs, kisses and squeezes are the best in the "employee incentive" department. I will admit, I dreamed of going to work to escape the bickering of two little ones. To escape the constant messes and find some adult conversation. I still do when they fight. As a matter of fact, with both of them now in school this year, I would like to help bring home some money. I would also like to find employment that leaves me able to take care of them over their school breaks. Though some days, after they are home together and I have to relive the occasional fights, I think a full time job and day care sound pretty appealing! But I love this. There are so many times when you are asked that question. This reply is golden. It will take awhile to memorize! Kitten Whiskers