Posts by kitten whiskers

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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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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

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A debate on childrens haircuts

by tinker in

without giving my personal opinion i would like to ask the board, 'what is your view of children with mowhawk haircuts'.

our family has an ongoing debate as to what is considered an acceptable hairstyle for boys age 5-8. please be unbiased reguards what you may think is my personal feeling.

your input would be greatly appriciated.

kitten whiskers

My 5 year old wanted a mohawk. He didn't get it, we had a wedding coming up, but being xjw's, it was now an option. I hate the look personally, but hubby said, if he really wanted one, what would be the harm to have one for the summer? No real harm. He just saw one on a teenager and thought it would be fun.
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That being my personal opinion on the hairstyle, I will now tell you how flabberghasted I am at your comment to manipulate your son and daughter-in-law and cause unnecessary and hurtful grief to your grandchildren. Are you really going to "shun/disfellowship" them from you over hair? My God. They are little kids. This kind of behavior is not love. This is selfishness. You are lucky to get to enjoy their hugs and kisses on a regular basis. They grow up so fast! And you are willing to sacrifice that and your future relationship with them over whether or not you can pitch a big enough fit and get your way? Whether you like it or not, their father has allowed it. It is none of your business. You seem more preoccupied with what strangers in public (shopping) think than you do your own flesh and blood.
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Sorry this is harsh. But it is one thing to have an opinion, express it in a loving manner, and back off. It is quite another to try to dictate others harmless (if ugly) hairstyles. Will they do the same to you if you publically embarrass them by putting pink flamingos in your flowerbed?
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Kitten Whiskers (of the totally ticked off class)

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I'M NEW WISHED IWOULD HAVE FOUND THIS SITE A LONG TIME AGO

by okiesooner1966 in

here is part of my story until i have more time.

i am know 30 years old, i have been married for almost 9 years to someone who has no relgous ties at all.

i was baptized when i was 19 due to pressure from my family, they wanted me to to get baptized when i was 16. i think i may hold the record for most comitee meetings probably about 20, i was publilcly reproved and disassociated.

kitten whiskers

Welcome! I am so glad you are on the path to healing! This board is a tremendous help. You realize you are not alone and others are going or have successfully gone through the same trials. As you have probably already read! Looking forward to hearing more from you!

Kitten Whiskers

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okay, okay, fine

by bigdreaux in

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friends

due to overwhelming e-mails i'm back baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sorry i wigged out guys.

you guys are awesome.

kitten whiskers

Yea! Now catch us up. What has been happening since you last posted? New house? New job? Have many birthdays passed? LOL! Just kiddin'. Glad you reconsidered!

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Noah picture exclusives

by KW13 in

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friends

well i just realised how terrified i look holdin' him, and i was terrified!

didnt want to break the new baby!!

btw havent forgotten other topic, meg and i will look at that later.. megan had a long long labour, the induction took aaaaaaaages but things suddenly sped up at 15:00pm and by 16:45 he was out.

kitten whiskers

He's absolutely beautiful! It takes me back to our daughters birth seeing all that gorgeous dark hair! Enjoy!
Kitten Whiskers

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My story- Here goes!

by Younglove1999 in

i've just been writing away the past few days about my thoughts and feelings since my husband and i decided to finally call it quits and stop going to meetings.

in fact, he's the one who told me about this website.

he's a lurker though, so i don't think any have heard from him.

kitten whiskers

Awesome!
Welcome! It was nice reading your story. I am glad you both left together too! My hubby had mentally left months before I actually finally left. When you are scared to leave you would actually view that phone call as, "Maybe Jehovah is trying to save me and he is using this elder. I shouldn't have been on this website." The fear and paranoia are immense! So glad to see it isn't gripping you! It is just a funny happening! Happiness and blessings to you and your little family!
Kitten Whiskers
P.S. Your daughter will never have to be the odd one in class, and you will never have to miss any of her birthdays! I remember our daughter's first birthday was so hard to not celebrate. It broke my heart more than I ever could have thought! She finally got to celebrate on her 7th birthday! And it has been so much fun! (Our neighbors helped us celebrate the first one and break us in! A brother showed up on our doorstep as they were leaving at 9pm and we just finished the cake! Ugh! No, it was not the holyspirit, unless it was trying to show how crazy it is to be in fear of living your life!)