been listening for quite a while to the many conversations found here on this forum.
i'm a good listener as my friends will tell you.. i am a born in jw, inactive for at least 2 years now.
i originally joined this forum to find out what my husband was "up to".
Welcome Applehippie! Love your avitar.
If you're like me, you will get answers to questions you never really knew how to formulate.. The search option is pretty good, and if you can get into the "Best Of" section a lot of your answers are there. (Its pretty glitchy) Simon says it will be better in the new forum.
my sister lost her battle with breast cancer last week.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansas/obituary.aspx?n=mayola-d-walker-johnson&pid=149005242 her funeral was today.
i had just been dismissed from the hospital the day before and she was admitted to icu the next day.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
A thought on the smoking thing, my husband finally quit after smoking since he was 15, we kept all the healthy things he loved in the fridge. Carrots, tangarines etc. so he could grab something good for him instead of giving in to the cravings. He was 65 when he finally did it. 6 years ago. He tried so many times. I know you will do it too!
does anybody here do any volunteer work?
i mean real volunteer work.
not the jw "knock on doors and annoy people" kind of volunteer work.
I belong to a group that makes quilts that are donated to kids in crisis. Some go to kids in hospitals, homeless kids. When a crack house is closed, they aren't allowed to take anything out including bedding and clothes. Everything is considered contaminated. Till the kids get to social services They will probably be wrapped in one of our quilts or a policemans jacket. It feels so good to be making a difference.
several years ago, before my wife and i left, my 5 yr old daughter got up during the watchtower to cross the aisle to sit with someone else.
she tripped on the roving microphone wire and smashed her head on the foot of a metal chair.
the bleeding was profuse and an ambulance was called.
This has been a fascinating read for me, I left right after high school (mid 60's) No mikes or cords to those not on the stage.... The last time I was in a Hall was for a funeral. I do belong to a church these days and know they are pro-active about injury and carry insurance for such. Cost of "doing business" Laws require it.
If those in charge had shown concern and made an effort to keep things clear afterwards I doubt that any suit would have been considered. When I worked in a hospital we couldn't store wheelchairs at the end of a hall or outside a room. Fire code inspections are regular (at least annual) and we were all required to be aware of violations.
"paranormal activity", "the ninth gate", "the orphanage", "1408", and "the others" are a few i like to get the ball rolling..
"The Dresden Files" book series by Jim Butcher has about 10 books. I'm reading the last one, Changes right now. Love them.
I really liked the Sixed Sense too. Ghost. If I'm watching a movie the creep factor better be matched by a great plot.
well folks, got back from my trip to see russell's grave site.
it was quite a interesting experience and sobering to see the pyramid right by his tombstone.
i'm kind of tired and will be hitting the sack soon but i wanted to post a few pictures.
btt
Night shots show contrast and shading of the carving better....
i have been lurking on this site and others for a couple of years now, and i feel it is time to step out and say "hello!
" when i first began investigating my beliefs, it was innocent enough.
i had been reading an article on scientology, thinking; "wow, these people are just plain nuts!!!
No idea how old the kids are, that said; please let them know there is no urgency to get baptized. God will be ready whenever they are. Jesus was 30 after all. Who can be a greater example for their commitment.
i posted this on another thread because i was unable to start a new one, but now i can.
here is the post:.
i have been corresponding with my mil as many of you know.
Gary, see if changing your browser helps.... I'm using firefox.
hi everyone,.
i am a new poster who is putting off their own personal story of finding this site for a while..... i find alot of people here utterly fascinating, and would like to know..... exactly what is everyones professional field of work?.
i would like to be a full time poster on this forum, but alas, the $$$$ are quite light in that field of work.. apologies if this has been asked before.. just curious.
BTT
Retired nurse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exo_apjkpai.
i have trouble believing this thing is real, it's so miraculous!.
cower in fear, watchtower!
I had occasion to care for burn patients in the hospital years ago. The pain that many had is excruciating, (if the burn was 3rd degree or worse the nerves were gone). I really hope this becomes the standard burn treatment soon. How exciting this is!
