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  Former Long Time Elder, New Member

  by James Jackson in

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  i have served 20 years as an elder, 5 years as an ms. was on the district committee in 2010, held various positions on the district , circuit, and rbc level.

  probably been on more than 100 judicial committees and even an appeals committee.

  was the coordinator in our congregation and deleted because adult child was df ( i kicked him out at the time of his wrongdoing, but that wasn't enough for thr brothers).

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  StAnn

  I meant "site", not "sight". Hey, it's very late here.
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  Former Long Time Elder, New Member

  by James Jackson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have served 20 years as an elder, 5 years as an ms. was on the district committee in 2010, held various positions on the district , circuit, and rbc level.

  probably been on more than 100 judicial committees and even an appeals committee.

  was the coordinator in our congregation and deleted because adult child was df ( i kicked him out at the time of his wrongdoing, but that wasn't enough for thr brothers).

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  Welcome, James! Love to have elders on this sight, they are a great resource.
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  You know you're getting old when...

  by nonjwspouse in

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  ...you can remember as a kid having to stand by the tv set in a certian spot, sometimes holding the antenna to get better reception.. yes, i was an antenna sometimes.

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  any more trips down memory lane for you oldies like me?.

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  YKYGOW...you still have your pet rock. And your air fern!
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  Get Your Teeth Cleaned ... Armageddon is NOT Imminent!!!

  by cha ching in

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  2. medical

  i have had bad teeth my whole life..... but..... armageddon was imminent!.

  i am in my late 50's... .

  we were told, "don't get an education, by the time you get out of school, you won't be able to use your education.".

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  The Amish are known for being very frugal. Generally, they have their children's teeth pulled in their teens and have dentures made so there will be no future dental bills.
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  Who on here, are close to 60

  by Quarterback in

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  wow, where does the time go?

  i'm scared of reaching this number, and yet i'm so close.. what is your health secrets?

  what do you do for stress releif?

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  Happy Birthday, Blondie! I'll be 50 next month. I'm really bummed out by it so I'm not even going to discuss 60.
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  When will the celebration of the memorial end?

  by ralphnathaniels in

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  when will the celebration of the memorial end?

  and why?

  i missed that part in the speech.. and i want to know :).

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  a watcher--or in other words, never.
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  The Elders want to meet with me ... (Judicial Meeting)

  by Oubliette in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  the elders want to meet with me.

  at least that's what they keep telling me, and they've been saying it for more than a month and a half now.

  just so you're clear: this is a judicial committee.

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  I got reinstated but just couldn't stand it. I did it for my son. I had to fade, and fast, to keep my sanity. Good luck to you in your endeavor. I couldn't do it.

  BTW, my son is now a happily DF'd 30 year old man and we have a wonderful relationship.
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  Joy based upon faith is just not enough

  by sosoconfused in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  at the hieght of my jehovah's witnessness like most people it seemed that everything that i found joy in was always bookmarked with the "new system" that i was eagerly awaiting.

  if i went on vacation and i was truly enjoying a moment in the sun and total peace the first thought out of someones mouth was always, "just imagine(i am sure everyone knows what is coming next) in the future when everyday will be like this in the new system!".

  then there were those anniversary parties when you are so proud someone made 20 or 25 years and the next word out someones mouth inevitably was, "this is a great milestone... but just imagine in the new system when we will say how proud we are we made it to 1 million!!!!..

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  I find joy now in living a satisfying life. I'm happy in my own skin and don't look outward (to the Borg) for approval. I'm just little old me and happy to be. I think joy is born out of contentment with oneself.
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  My Grammy passed away this morning...

  by diana netherton in

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  2. experiences

  peacefully after a short bout with leukemia.

  she was 88 years old and the foundation of my life.

  she will be sadly missed by me and everyone whose lives she has touched.. .

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  So sorry. I still miss my grammy and she's been gone for 11 years. Grammy's are special, aren't they?
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  Julia gets hit with the Shun Gun for the first time...and it really hurts.

  by Julia Orwell in

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  my jw friend of 20 years, the first one i ever met, the one who got me into jwism in the first place, unfriended me from facebook without explanation.

  other jws who have unfriended me at least called me names (apostate) and told me they were unfriending me, but they were no loss.

  but someone who's been your friend since you were 13...and no explanation...i'd think 20 years- 20 years!

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  Julia, I second everything said above in this thread. You don't deserve this. You are allowed to go off and have a good cry. But remember that time heals all wounds and this one will heal also, believe it or not. This is the price of freedom.