Posts by EmptyInside

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Undercover Brother Campaign- have you received your invite?

by stuckinamovement in

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without specifics being mentioned as to what it is......(to avoid tipping off certain lurkers).. how many people know about the upcoming summer long campaign?

please use this thread to confirm receipt of your campaign invitation.

take care.

EmptyInside

I'm a fader,not sure I qualify for what this is about,but....

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you know it's time to get a new job when.... your boss gushes about how much she and everyone appreciates all your hard work and support but doesn't train you with new skills, and it's been over a year since you started.. no new skills, no raise, no promotion, just empty promises of yes!

sometime in the future.

there oughta be a category for occupations..

EmptyInside

I feel bad because I found out my brother had to take on a second job yet again. He has struggled to support his family his whole life. I know a lot of people are in the same situation nowadays. But,things,hardly ever seem to go his way.

His wife is a hard worker too,but was recently injured on the job and it appears won't be getting any settlement. And she can barely get around. It's just sad. And I'm in no position to help them out.

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June Service Meeting part: Marriage, separation and divorce

by Quarterback in

i'm curious as to why this is a national topic for a service meeting part?

has anyone any thoughts on this?.

EmptyInside

Yes,I checked and it's in the U.S KM too. It just proves they think divorce has become is a big problem in the congregations.

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June Service Meeting part: Marriage, separation and divorce

by Quarterback in

i'm curious as to why this is a national topic for a service meeting part?

has anyone any thoughts on this?.

EmptyInside

Is it a national topic or a local needs for your hall? If it is a national topic for the service meeting,then it must be a huge problem.

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Please Do a 13-Word Sentence Describing How You Feel Right Now

by snowbird in

right now, i feel lower than a dead dog on flatwoods plantation road.. syl.

EmptyInside

I am up high walking on the clouds,elated,enraptured for wonderful possibilities.

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My Last Thread

by Maze in

my interest in posting here has deadened lately.

this will likely be my last thread.

initially i participated here because i was interested in sharpening my perception against opposing points of view.

EmptyInside

Well,it's good to see AllTimeJeff posting again. And if Maze is really leaving...well...it's an excellent trade off.

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i found the woman of my dreams!

by varian in

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friends

last weekend i had a date.

i immidaiately fell in love.

we met the following day again, and arranged another date for tomorrow.. well, yesterday she sent me a text message, stating that she no longer has an interest in seeing me again, because she discovered other pics of myself on other dating web sites.

EmptyInside

She might believe you're serious if you delete your account on those other dating sites. You can always join up again if it doesn't work out.

And I hope it works out for you,but slow down,and take it easy. No need to rush things,just enjoy getting to know one another.

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AMAZING VIDEO - Bye, Bye Miss American Pie

by BizzyBee in

evidently, this video was shot without any camera interruptions or breaks ... classic audio.

this video has gone viral on the net ... over one million views.

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpjjzco67wi&feature=player_embedded> .

EmptyInside

I wish I could see it. It doesn't show up for me.

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My dad wont make it too much longer, advise/experiences needed

by Coffee House Girl in

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friends

hello all at jwn,.

so my mom called to tell me that my dad wont be able to come back home, he has been on kidney dialysis (along with having congestive heart failure and diabetes and dimentia...) but now he is breaking down and will have to be admitted to a hospice center for the remainder of his time left (without dialysis wont be two weeks).

most of you know my situation, faded (not dfd or dad) but most of my family treats me like i am disfellowshipped except my mom and she keeps getting warnings from elders to cut off dealings with me- my dad is inactive but as head of the household he demands that i be able to visit and take care of mom and dad (so my mom must be submissive to his wishes).

EmptyInside

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I lost my father a year ago to dementia.

Losing a loved one is never easy,but adding the rudeness of the rest of your family,it's an awful situation. I always thought in situations like this,that all the religion's rules were put aside,and everyone should be treated with kindness. This is a crises situation for heaven's sake.

I'm sorry,I have no advice. I only hope that your family can come together at this difficult time,especially for the sake of your dad.

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Wish I Would Have Left Earlier

by EmptyInside in

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friends

i know everyone's situation is different.

and no matter what age one is when they finally say enough of the religion,it's difficult.. but,from what i have observed among my friends,it appears that those who left in their teens/early 20's fare a bit better.. my two close friends who were disfellowshipped in their teens/early twenties,seemed to do fairly well with the transition.

of course,i know they went through a great deal of pain to get where they are today.

EmptyInside

Hi Fortis,you're right,it's best to celebrate life now and make the most of the time we have left. Thank you for that.