CONGRATULATIONS
Now you're officially a "Publisher of the "good news!" Way to go! and good luck with your new shoes.
FreeFallin
a couple of years ago i was part of an on-line writers group.
a few of us got together and wrote an anthology of xmas stories called tales of christmas.. i wrote a story about my first xmas after leaving the dubs.
the book is being published.
CONGRATULATIONS
Now you're officially a "Publisher of the "good news!" Way to go! and good luck with your new shoes.
FreeFallin
today i helped bury a friend, and in a few minutes i'll be leaving to attend the wake of another, who died yesterday.. i have less than a handful of friends from pre-exjw days (nothing new there - we're all in a similar boat, i'm sure), so my more recently acquired friends are precious to me.. for those that i count as friends (which obviously includes a number on this board), please let it be known that you are precious to me.. i've helped bury about six, during this last year (i hope that doesn't put anyone off from befriending me).
every one has been like a hammerblow .
regardless of beliefs, or lack thereof, death is still an enemy to the living and the dead (imho).. with that sombre note, i must away....
((((((LT)))))))
I'm sorry for your losses. Death sucks.
Free
if you'd be interested in donating $us10.00 or anything at all to a campaign fund for vicki please say so here.
this will help determine how strongly we can offer vicki support.. i'll start it off.
i'm willing to donate $us10.00 to the fund.. thanks.. dansk
Count me in.
FreeFallin
i have a pre-op appointment for lasik eye surgery on thursday.
assuming everything checks out ok my surgery will be on the following tuesday.
woo hoo!!.
In our area, there is a doctor who does surgery for presbyopia, near sightedness, etc, all in one operation. It sounds much like cataract surgery, where the entire lens is replaced with an artificial one. Is anyone familiar with this ?
FreeFallin
what are you doing for halloween?
since leaving the jw's, has anyone gone out to halloween parties?
do you dress up in a costume?
I'm going to Joy and Steve's party also, can't wait. Haven't been to a Halloween party in over 40 years, and feeling just a bit wicked!?
Anyway, I'm going as Queen of the PLUS SIZED Celtic elves. So if you are approached by a big green blob with hair, it's only me!
FreeFallin
part i: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/58849/1.ashx .
part ii: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/58890/1.ashx .
part iii: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/58975/1.ashx .
A wonderful story...thank you so much for telling it. That's why this site must never be closed. Everyone with doubts needs to read accounts like this to gain strength and courage. Just knowing that whatever you are undergoing at the hand of the organization is not an isolated incident..that you are not alone, puts one on the road to freedom.
FreeFallin
my sister sent this to me and i thought it might bring a smile to your little faces.
a husband and wife are getting ready for bed.
the wife is standing in front of a full length .
A husband and wife are getting ready for bed. The wife is standing in front of a full length mirror taking a hard look at herself.
"You know, dear," she said. "I look in the mirror and see an old woman. But there is a bright spot, the doctor told me today I have the breasts of a twenty year old woman.
"Ha," her husband snorted , "but what about that fifty year old ass of yours!"
The wife replied calmly, "Dear, your name never came up."
FreeFallin
tonite , i was afraid of the feelings i might have passing thru the area where my mom and dad grew up , where all of my family still lives, and where my mom is buried.. my son, jake had a game in natchitoches and we had to go right thru the area to get there.
i decided at the last moment to stop my grandfathers place.
when he died it went to my mom, but since she was dead before him, it goes to my sister and i. .
What a beautiful and touching post. I got goosebumps reading it.
FreeFallin
i'd like my new name to be tiptoe if that's ok. it's my little cat's name and i'll be tiptoeing around all of you after what i said...
WELCOME, TIPTOE!!
i don't know if anyone can relate to this... .
it's been a while since i've learned the "truth about the truth".
i feel like a total idiot.
((((((((((BerylBlue)))))))))
Moving on is tough, I know. Losing your religion AND a loved one is a life changing experience. Especially when you've been counting on seeing that parent or child in the resurrection, and then find out there ain't gonna be no resurrection, as least not as the Watchtower portrays. Take care.
FreeFallin