following on the heels of what bowen said about ray, i began to see a statement that real soon began to get under my skin.
i've read it several times since and i hafta say: that little irritant is beginning to fester more than i care for.
the statement was something in the neighborhood of, "let's not get side-tracked with this franz / bowen fiasco and remember who our real enemy is... the watchtower society!".
TJ,
I know what you are trying to say but I dont feel the same.
Although I am not the type to carry grudges, I just cant get over the fact that my grandfather wouldnt have died if it werent for the WTS blood doctrine. I have to say I consider the society an enemy, not a friend.
my ear is ringing really loud right now...i just got off the phone w/our very own jesika and she was very excited.
as she proceded to pierce my ear drum she relayed to me that channel 8 news is coming to her house today for an interview...guess what they will be discussing?!!!
it aint the weather that's for sure!.
Val, Thanks for letting us know!
Jesika, Good luck hun!
Cant wait to see it!
Take care.
i thought that the best team in the nfl deserved their own thread.
actually, i am not a huge football fan.
i do not watch much sports at all.
Just had to check in and give Gopher, my fav Viking, fan a pat on the back.
If the Pack had to lose to anyone, Im glad it was the Vikings.
Only because they are basically finished of course, but I am glad for you Goph. tehe
i already posted this in another post but i thought it would be nice to have a thread just for everyones trees.
here is mine.
edited to ad a pic of nicole and manuel in front of the tree.
Lilacs!
You have your tree up already!?! It is sooooo pretty. I love it. We put candy on ours too, its funny to see how little is left by Christmas day.
thanks, americans, that really nice of you.
englishman.. this statement lead me to thinking something.
i am not posting this to argue, cause a flame war, or the like.
Huge generalizations.
Why should people be judged by what their leaders do or require them to do.
Sad.
i am in a pissed off kind of mood today, and i need to do a little venting.
i was thinking about my mother, who was disfellowshipped about 12 years ago.
i was 9 at the time, and our lives completely shattered.
Im sorry I didnt see your thread earlier.
My mother is similar. She remained single for years after my father left because the society wouldnt allow her scriptural freedom. She would have been disfellowshipped if she were to remarry. We grew up very poor. She was depressed and many times became inactive. She could never meet the constant demands for service and meeting attendance. I remember her crying constantly, once grabbing a knife out of the drawer but my grandmother stopped her from hurting herself. The society finally approved her freedom after she showed proof that my father had been with another woman. The proof was his daughter who was only one year younger than me, I think I was about 10 or so by then. My mother married the first man who asked her because she felt so alone. He turned out to be an abusive alcholic and the congregation did nothing to help her. She reported him to the elders but as soon as he agreed to pray about it and study "again" they said "Jehovah will handle it."
Well, she is still waiting for Jehovah to handle it, still being abused and still blaming herself. She insists that she is being punished for not being the perfect witness.
I have tried everything to help her and nothing works. She is so fully brainwashed, Im beginning to think she would never have her mind back unless she was to start from scratch after having amnesia.
Edited by - heaven on 20 November 2002 18:28:0
jayson's (also known here as iwasyoungonce) step-mother passed away last night.
he is now travelling, a 6 hour drive, and will be back with us in a few days.
jayson, our thoughts and prayers are with you my friend!
((((((((((Jayson))))))))))
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doctors have began prescribing suicide as a way out of pain saying that this medical avenue should have been recommended many more times in the past.
Joel,
I wont tell you I totally understand because Im not you. I dont know exactly what you are feeling right now.
I can tell you that I once wanted to end it all, stop the pain. At that point, I felt I had no control over my life. I have no idea why my attempt didnt succeed, probably because I was young and didnt know what the hell I was doing.
All I can say now is that if I would have been successful, I wouldnt be here right now. I am not in the same place I was during that time. I know more. Im less confused. I feel less guilty. I have two beautiful children, a new family, friends who I care about and piece of mind.
Im not sure if you understand but I guess what Im trying to say is, I found out that "right now" is not "all" there is. There can be more but how will we find out if we just quit, ya know?
Edited by - heaven on 20 November 2002 17:56:7
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im a huge cowboy fan but i dont think they will make it to the super bowl, damn sure would love to be wrong.
ok here is who i think as of right now pittsburgh stealers and san francisco 49ers and god i hate them both, well thats my pick how about you?
Awwww, ( Removes tape and hands dubla a beer )
You are a great sport!
Lettin us tie you up and everything! Ya know, Im almost wondering if you didnt enjoy that part though.
Anyway, I like ya! You can tailgate with us anytime dubby!
(Passes Crazy the face paint)
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im a huge cowboy fan but i dont think they will make it to the super bowl, damn sure would love to be wrong.
ok here is who i think as of right now pittsburgh stealers and san francisco 49ers and god i hate them both, well thats my pick how about you?
Fanning dublas pretty new manicure.
And you thought we couldnt have fun together.
