she responded to a message i sent her, actually asking for me to tell her why she was wrong in assuming i 'had left jehovah'.. i have never had a close relationship with this person, i have nothing to loose.
i don't really care what she thinks, although i would love to see her treat my comments in a fair way - for her own sake.
but i doubt it - been there, done that!.
But you don't even know the cong anymore. Many things have changed, I see it first hand. We are a better people. Less judgement and more love and understanding. It is not the same as you once knew.
Your replys to her were great.
Less judgement? More love and understanding?
Gag.
That's not resentment. That is disgust. <sigh>
my mother was just diagnosed with vocal chord disorder.
it's rarely fatal but it feels like she's dying whenever she has an attack.
the symptoms are very similar to heart attack and stroke-trouble breathing, pressure in the chest, numb lips and tongue.
I just saw this bluecanary. I am very sorry for your Mom and for you, trying to help her. I am sure she appreciates any and all help you can give her. It is really hard watching our parents getting ill.
Please know people here care. I am usually off the computer after 8 PM CST. Sorry for missing this earlier. Hugs to you and your Mom.
i noted from a previouse post many based it on spelling.. i hope this forum accepts new posters on more than that.
how is one accepted on this forum?.
accolytes.. .
Welcome to the board.
Most here don't nitpick on things like that and bullies don't last long here.
i just sent off my resume for a job.. i have a pretty good recommendation already .
and know three people that work there.. but these young ones just out of college .
are getting the work now.. .
Congratulations!! Wonderful news!
after all the years i have been here, i have slowly progressed to the point that the bible, god, and all the other religious stuff out there is just plain bullshit!!!
yet when i first came here and was told by some of the members that that is what i would logically come to, i did not believe them, and yet they were right.
i realize that a lot of people on this board have left, or are struggling with themselves or family to leave, yet many still believe.
My family is still in and I need current info on the dubs.
I also need to make sure I am sane. Knowing that I am not the only person with family like *them* is helpful.
Also, knowing that I am not the only person who grew up the way I did (we all know which way that was) is very comforting.
we just had a minor earhquake 12 hours ago....as we did in march and i'm thinking......whatever!.
obama starting "peace and security" talks with israel and palastine, and i think..........whatever!.
our recession is on again....off again....on again....off again..........................................whatever!.
bluecanary--she is stuffing it in jars and in a mattress. I think. Also has it in the bank for now.
Her analogy is from the JW literature. Something about when the end is near money will be worthless and people will be throwing money in the street.
(I'm telling you, they are nutz. I've said this before and offended some people. I'm sorry for that, but, she <my mom> is a typical JW)
She seriously believes that Worldlies will go loco and (because of the falling dollar) start throwing money in the streets and start bartering for things. She has started watching CNBC (at my urging--my BAD!!!) and now believes we really are at the GT.
Crazy. She is telling her sister in the above e-mail, which I copied parts of, that, since we are in the GT, she should save HER cash and wait for the Worldlies to throw their money out. crazy, crazy.
we just had a minor earhquake 12 hours ago....as we did in march and i'm thinking......whatever!.
obama starting "peace and security" talks with israel and palastine, and i think..........whatever!.
our recession is on again....off again....on again....off again..........................................whatever!.
And, because of the continuing financial meltdown, The Great Tribulation is happening now.
I got the e-mail from my Mom today to tell me.
She told me to sell all my stocks, mutual funds, etc. and stuff my cash in a jar. Literally. See below:
"VIII,
Put the rest of your cash into a jar and hide it! HA HA HA HA HA HA...
No wonder Bible says they will be tossing their $$$$ into the streets.
All that hard work to earn, steal or inherit the $$$$ to no avail!
Luv,
Mom"
So, the End is here.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Or, she did. Technically. I'll give her credit when the crows are pecking out my eyes. Seriously.
especially those that no longer go to any meetings, but even those that still go- how much wt literature do you read or scan over?.
blondie does her weekly study article comments.
flipper started commenting on articles in upcoming issues.
I have a JW bible and all the recent books. My Mom keeps giving them to me. She also gives me monthly packages of WTs. I got the CD a few months ago. The one with Ted J. on it. Gag.
I glance at the titles and feel like I got hit in the stomach. She gives them to me under the guise of other stuff. She'll have them under a bowl or I'll find them in my house after she leaves.
greetings, long-time workers:.
if you worked outside the home at an early age,.
2) what did you get paid?.
I just looked down and double checked.
Nope. Still there.
greetings, long-time workers:.
if you worked outside the home at an early age,.
2) what did you get paid?.
Sylvia--Yes.
