Posts by kitten whiskers

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Welcome angeleyes71

by Gopher in

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here was her first post about an hour ago, tucked into another thread.

: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/142152/2551916/post.ashx#2551916.

i have been df'd for about 2 1/2 years now.

Welcome Angeleyes! Jwfacts is so right! Keep reading and learning and "the scales will fall off your eyes" and you will be able to see more clearly than ever. I remember when it happened, it was a literal feeling! My mind suddenly had the veil removed and I knew what that phrase meant. It is amazing when it happens. My best girlfriend hasn't spoken to me either, she just dropped me. I'm not disassociated or disfellowshipped (yet), but she and many more that were closer than family avoid us like the plague. So many here share your pain. Superficial love hurts. I am so sorry you are going through this, but you have taken a big step in coming here. I shook and trembled when I first started looking at this site. There is so much info here. So many of the same stories and so much to read that the organization hides from earlier years (Bethsarim was a big one for me). Take your time and go at your own pace. You and your children deserve to be loved for who you are, not what religion you are. Hugs and welcome! Kitten Whiskers

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"Don't Sing That Song!!!"

by tan in

were there any "wordly" songs you weren't allowed to sing as a child?.

two that come to mind:.

land down under by men at work -- my mom thought that they were talking about "hell" .

kitten whiskers

Sacrificial Loon is hilarious as Captain Obvious! The Star Spangled Banner! You funny one!

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I did all I was supposed to do

by John Doe in

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the man drove along the highway, cautiously and slowly as the fresh sleet pranced on the roadway with the chill of a new winter.

driven, the man concentrated on getting to the office, another day and another piece in the construction of his success.

reports, proposals, and bids occupied his mind, not thinking of the cold city just outside his window.

kitten whiskers

Very well written! You drew us in and mesmerized us with actually feeling and seeing the scene. It is sad and gives me chills, but is a reflection of how many act.

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Seconds to live......

by bikerchic in

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kitten whiskers

That reminded me of my parents! My dad used to call my mom "Clatter A$$". (I think because of the noise it made when he slapped it!) And he has a fishing boat, so maybe I should pass this on to him!!!!

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Amazingly Simple Home Remedies

by Jim_TX in

amazingly simple home remedies.

1. if you are choking on an ice cube, don't panic.

simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat and presto.

kitten whiskers

Loved it Jim!

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Hope it works for you

by mouthy in

http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/frameset.php?frame1=talk).

kitten whiskers

It didn't work for me Mouthy. It was almost there, then it timed out. Could just be little old computer illiterate me!

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Question about Sept. 11th

by pratt1 in

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i spoke to a friend of mine yesterday who is a active dub although his actions and decisions in most things would indicate that he is not a believer of the "troof".. we spoke about 9/11 and how horrific the event was for everyone.. one of the things we spoke about was how terrible it must be for the people who made the decision to jump out of the windows because of the intense fire, heat and smoke in the tower.. he commented that an elder in his hall mentioned that this act is still considered suicide and those persons would not be part of the resurrection.. how ridculous is that?

do they just make up the rules on a whim?.

does anyone know what the "offical postion" on this would be with the borg?.

kitten whiskers

You've got to be kidding me. I screamed out loud when I read this! Glad I am at home by myself!

God these people are delusional freaks. Some more so than others! This was no doubt some persons personal opinion. What an arrogant fool.

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Where were you when the planes hit?

by coolhandluke in

it f*cks me off that this happened only a few years ago but no one in my office has yet to even mention it.

it was such a pivotal event:.

i was driving from fontana to chino in california dressed in service clothes.

kitten whiskers

This is always a hard topic to relive.

My husband was working out of town across the state in Michigan and we were staying with our best friends. I was 8 months pregnant (my friend was 2 months pregnant) and we both had 2 year olds. I was watching the kids while she and my husband were at their jobs, her husband had just come home. I was cleaning in the children's bedroom and her husband said, "my mom just called and told me to turn on t.v. Come see this." We stood in the living room in shock watching the first tower burn. Then we saw the second plane hit. My friend said "There's going to be a war." We were all jws at the time, and I remember thinking how matter of factly he stated it. I went back to the children's room, pulled my daughter to my lap and just hugged her and cried. So thankful and terrified at the same time. I called my husband. He was working at an automotive plant. My fear was maybe they would try to take out all the plants to cause immobility. I was worried for him. We were close to a military base as well. I was afraid they might be targeted too. I thought of the scripture, "Woe to the pregnant woman in that day..." I wondered what the world would be like for my baby. What would be happening while I was giving birth? How much would our world change? I thought how ironic that the number for emergency is 911 and this happened on 9/11!

We skipped meeting. Our friends went. They also ran right out to purchase gas. We had no idea what tomorrow would bring and if it would be available. I was glued to the news for days. I also called my mother-in-law across state. She was a reg. pio. and elders wife. She didn't seem concerned. I remember feeling an urgent need to contact everyone, tell them we were okay. I thought they would be more concerned.

I heard stories of how Bethel opened the doors and let people come in off the street and how the brothers and sisters here thought it was so wonderful of them to do that. I thought how weird it was to think that was special. It was just normal compassion. Well, maybe not normal. They probably tried to comfort them with literature!!! They big thing was how many jw's died. I think the count I heard was between 13-15. I will never forget that day. I know why my grandpa would get upset about Pearl Harbor now. As a child I didn't understand how such an attack could make you feel.

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Ex-Father-in-law dies...

by Jim_TX in

when i was married to his daughter, he was always thoughtful and kind.

i'm not one to ever want to borrow money, but there were a couple of times that i just had to.

he willingly loaned me money - which i repaid, with interest.

kitten whiskers

So sorry Jim. You are a true gentleman. You have a heart as big as Texas! You payed your respects in a very kind and compasionate way.
Kitten Whiskers

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Ex-Father-in-law dies...

by Jim_TX in

when i was married to his daughter, he was always thoughtful and kind.

i'm not one to ever want to borrow money, but there were a couple of times that i just had to.

he willingly loaned me money - which i repaid, with interest.

kitten whiskers

So sorry Jim. You are a true gentleman. You have a heart as big as Texas! You payed your respects in a very kind and compasionate way.
Kitten Whiskers