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  A problem with my daughter

  by DATA-DOG in

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  should i try to dissuade my daughter from being baptized?

  she doesn't seem to be in hurry.

  all her " friends " are already baptized, some since early childhood which is ridiculous in my opinion.

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  Instead of approaching her with "please don't", why not approach her with "please do". Tell her that you feel that you missed out on a lot of things because you were baptized a her age and that you don't want the same to happen to her. Ask her what she's interested in doing...extra-curricular activities at school, advanced placement classes, clubs, organizations, etc. She should also be thinking about college applications and all that entails such as volunteer work, essays, scholarships, etc.

  There are so many healthy, helpful, and valuable activities, other than field service and preparation for baptism, that she could be doing. Direct and encourage her in those things, and she won't need baptism to establish credibility or gain self-esteem.
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  JW Sister Missing near Portland, OR

  by tresdecu in

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  There was a massive search for a missing pregnant woman in the town next to me 12 years ago. Of course the story was the only thing being talked about. I remember having chills go down my spine when I learned that she was a jw. The reason being is that I wondered if she was really missing or if she took off. As it turned out, she was lured into being murdered by a crazy woman who wanted her baby. The story made national news.

  http://crime.about.com/od/women/a/MichelleBica.htm

  Whether Whitney was abducted or just took off, I hope she's found safe and sound. No matter what the situation, the poor kid is in trouble.
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  Newb

  by Vindico in

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  whad up, been lurking for a while.

  i live in new mexico, ive been dfd for about 20 years.

  im married 13 years have 3 kids and couldnt be happier.

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  ....I do my daily lines of coke, screw hookers, smoke weed, beat my wife and party all the time (you know all the things disfellowshipped folks are

  supposed to do).

  WOO HOO, you sound like our kind of guy, LOL! Welcome to JWN.
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  Another benefit to being an ex-jw

  by jeremiah18:5-10 in

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  this year my wife, kids and i are celebrating christmas and birthdays for the first time.

  having been a born-in, i was raised to believe that these events were not only pagan in origin, but also self-promoting and greedy.

  what i have learned as the year as progressed and as christmas gets closer is quite the opposite.. as it turns out, my wife and i never learned how to give gifts and to shop for other people, neither have my kids.

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  Problem is my 10y.o. son is mostly into computer games and I really want to try and get him more into sports and outdoor activities. Any suggestions on a gift that could help accomplish this?

  How about a Wii? He'll get exercise and exposure to some sports that may motivate him to play in real life.
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  My brother died tonight

  by poppers in

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  just got word that my youngest brother died of pancreatic cancer.

  he was diagnosed in early august.

  this has been really tough for me and my family..

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  So sorry for your loss.
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  First public birthday today x

  by snare&racket in

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  today i celebrated being 32 (i think) at university, it felt awesome to be public and not care anymore.

  facebook was full of lovely messages and i had great cards.

  wish i had been braver years ago.

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  Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  Another benefit to being an ex-jw

  by jeremiah18:5-10 in

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  this year my wife, kids and i are celebrating christmas and birthdays for the first time.

  having been a born-in, i was raised to believe that these events were not only pagan in origin, but also self-promoting and greedy.

  what i have learned as the year as progressed and as christmas gets closer is quite the opposite.. as it turns out, my wife and i never learned how to give gifts and to shop for other people, neither have my kids.

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  That's great! Finding the perfect gift for someone is so much fun.
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  A birthday wish for you, Mr. Flipper

  by FlyingHighNow in

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  happy birthday, flipper.

  you are one of the nicest, positive guys i know.

  may you be blessed all your days with love and contentedness.. the only thing missing is the candles.. .

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  Hapy Birthday!!!!!!!!!
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  Nugget and I have been married 24 years today and our son is 10!

  by cantleave in

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  so glad we are out the cult together it makes occassions like this so much more special..

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  Congrats and Happy Birthday to your son!
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  That bus driver in Cleveland should get an award. Beautifully executed uppercut.

  by Theocratic Sedition in

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  she had that one comin to her.

  she's lucky he didnt stomp her out as he had plenty of time to really hurt her.

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  She was raising hell with the driver while the bus was in motion. If I would've been the driver, I would've stopped the bus and pushed that nasty bitch out. She deserved what he gave her, and his only mistake was NOT pressing charges after he whipped her ass!

  If this goes to court, either civilly or criminally, I can't imagine a jury of Clevelanders finding him guilty. Years ago I lived in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland and thankfully was in much better shape than I am now, and had to get physical a few times with nutjobs like the thing in the video. When someone invades your personal space and is screaming at you with insulting language, you have no idea what you'll do. I think the driver trash talking with that thing was just a way to get her to back down. Unfortunately for her, she didn't. As a matter of fact, she came back for more after he threw her off the bus.

  I read in an article that she put her hands around his throat and either choked him or tried to choke him. Just because he works for RTA doesn't mean he has to put up with being verbally and physically attacked. I hope she goes to jail and has to pay out for a civil suit. People, and I use the term loosely, like her, shouldn't be out in the streets, but since she was roaming free in society, she got her just deserts.