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  Halloween Pics

  by Sparkplug in

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  here are some pics i want to share from my little one and i dressing up for halloween.

  i usually opt for the non traditional costumes, but this year i thought i would vamp it up!

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  Those pics are FAB! What cutties you both are!

  I love those glittery fabrics...you can do so much with them!

  Thanks for sharing!

  Latte
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  Halloween Pics

  by Sparkplug in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here are some pics i want to share from my little one and i dressing up for halloween.

  i usually opt for the non traditional costumes, but this year i thought i would vamp it up!

  hehe.

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  Those pics are FAB! What cutties you both are!

  I love those glittery fabrics...you can do so much with them!

  Thanks for sharing!

  Latte
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  Mums birthday pics!

  by Latte in

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  thank you al so much for your best wishes for my mothers 70th birthday...i really appreciate your kind comments!

  i shall show mum when she calls round later!.

  her are a few pics from last night...some are relatives who i have not seen in many years.... pictures 1) sister & me 2) claire,ian n me 3) mum,and close family 4)daughter 5) long lost cousins...now found!.

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  I'm between Claire and Jackie in the second picture! I swear I wasn't drunk! It's the medication!!!!!!!!!!!!

  What are you taking Ian?? I want some!! You both danced the night away...respect man!

  Glad that you were so well Ian...that's great!
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  BIRTHDAYS / PINATAS/ AND JW'S WT/ 22/09/03

  by Latte in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  dear all .

  my mother is amazing.

  she was left alone when my father died in (construction accident 1978) and all seven of us were still living at homeand the youngest was still under two!!

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  {{{{{Ian & Claire}}}}},

  Thank you so much for coming... It was great to have you both there!

  I think mum was well chuffed too see you both

  I really enjoyed seeing everyone...just great!
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  Mums birthday pics!

  by Latte in

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  thank you al so much for your best wishes for my mothers 70th birthday...i really appreciate your kind comments!

  i shall show mum when she calls round later!.

  her are a few pics from last night...some are relatives who i have not seen in many years.... pictures 1) sister & me 2) claire,ian n me 3) mum,and close family 4)daughter 5) long lost cousins...now found!.

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  Thank you al so much for your best wishes for my Mothers 70th birthday...I really appreciate your kind comments! I shall show Mum when she calls round later!

  Her are a few pics from last night...some are relatives who I have not seen in many years...

  Pictures 1) Sister & me 2) Claire,Ian n Me 3) Mum,and close family 4)daughter 5) Long lost cousins...now found!
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  BIRTHDAYS / PINATAS/ AND JW'S WT/ 22/09/03

  by Latte in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  dear all .

  my mother is amazing.

  she was left alone when my father died in (construction accident 1978) and all seven of us were still living at homeand the youngest was still under two!!

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  Carla...you are so right!

  I think vit give the perfect jw 'witness'. Typical. So loving and compassionate.

  Sadly dear Vit. I am mature enough to realize that there are high prices to pay on boths sides of this coin. Any belief system who does not encourage open free discussion...has to be suspect. What fear rules their lives..as it once did mine. Latte
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  BIRTHDAYS / PINATAS/ AND JW'S WT/ 22/09/03

  by Latte in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  dear all .

  my mother is amazing.

  she was left alone when my father died in (construction accident 1978) and all seven of us were still living at homeand the youngest was still under two!!

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  Ouch Vit….your tone is kinda…unkind.

  Many family situations are more complex than people can divulge in a few post here on this forum.

  What’s wrong with me saying that I would like my family to be together for a special occaision??

  Why should a family gathering not take place just because of a little ’birthday’ title?

  The Pinata article clearly states :

  When considering whether to include a pinata at a social gathering, Christians should be sensitive to the conscience of others. (1Cor 10:31-33)

  A main concern is, not what it meant hundreds of years ago , but how it is viewed today in your area. Understandably, opinions may vary from one place to another. Hence, it is wise to avoid turning such matters into big issues.

  So Vin, why is it not the rule that JW’s should feel free to celebrate anything according to the above comments???

  One cannot even get them to read and reason on their own article!

  The GB have a duty to clarify what this article is getting at…I understand it to mean that if it’s OK to have a evil star shaped Pinata then we & JW’s CAN celebrate birthdays!

  The article seems clear as a bell to me!
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  BIRTHDAYS / PINATAS/ AND JW'S WT/ 22/09/03

  by Latte in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  dear all .

  my mother is amazing.

  she was left alone when my father died in (construction accident 1978) and all seven of us were still living at homeand the youngest was still under two!!

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  Linda,

  but it's the jw teachings that are at fault, they are just going along with them, and I suppose they can't help it.

  I know it’s not there fault….can’t help wishing they were all there though. Throughout the years of never seeing the non-JW family (because they were NON JW) this is a very special occaission. I shall miss them.

  My mum celebrates her 70th birthday next year, in June, and I am so glad that I am free of the jw mindset and will be able to celebrate it with her.

  Good for you! Excellent! You only have one mum!

  Not only is this a wonderful story of a family extricating itself from a cult, it's been a personal pleasure to see your immediate family grow, in this regard! ISP and yourself are looking younger every time I see you!

  You are so sweet Ross, it was great to see you recently also, you fab with or without your chin warmer!

  This is a milestone that marks an occasiona with layers of depth of meaning to you all, and who knows what the situation will be for her 80th?

  Ross I’ve never thought of that….feel better already…maybe they will be out by then!

  Thank you guys for your kind comments and best wishe for my mum. Only EX JW's fully understand.
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  BIRTHDAYS / PINATAS/ AND JW'S WT/ 22/09/03

  by Latte in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  dear all .

  my mother is amazing.

  she was left alone when my father died in (construction accident 1978) and all seven of us were still living at homeand the youngest was still under two!!

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  Dear all

  I am sad today as it is my Mothers 70 birthday party…and my JW brother and sister will not be there at the party gathering.

  My mother is amazing. She was left alone when my father died in (construction accident 1978) and all SEVEN of us were still living at home…and the youngest was still under two!! How she coped I will never know. That’s one of the reason she is amazing.

  We have summoned family from all over…family who’s invitations to their party’s we declined ourselves when we believed it. So this is a very special day, as it is thankfully the majority of my family that are hosing this party. My Mum and my own family left about 6yrs ago now, and of course the two who are still JW’s will not listen to any bad said about their religion cult. So hard to get through to them.

  Now, I cannot help but reason that there is really NO reason for them not to attend especially since to ‘society’ published the following article:

  The Pinata

  An Ancient Tradition

  By Awake! Writer in Mexico

  W/T 22/9/03

  The pinata today (p.23)

  …the pinata became part of the festivities of the posados* during the Christmas season and continues as such to this day. (A star shaped pinata is used to represent the star that guided the astrologers to Bethlehem.) Breaking the pinata is also considered indispensable at birthday parties.

  (p.24)

  When considering whether to include a pinata at a social gathering, Christians should be sensitive to the conscience of others. (1Cor 10:31-33)

  A main concern is, not what it meant hundreds of years ago, but how it is viewed today in your area . Understandably, opinions may vary from one place to another. Hence, it is wise to avoid turning such matters into big issues.

  The above is unadulterated Awake material

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/61011/1.ashx

  Surely this allows JW’s to celebrate?? This ‘star shaped pinata' is definitely evil

  My brother and sister are nice people when there not JW’s. My Mother would be sooo happy if they were able to attend. I know it will leave a gap that they are not there with us all.
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  Pioneer E-bay shop

  by katiekitten in

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  ok, my links usually dont work.

  so fingers crossed, because this is so worth looking at.. anyone for a 'blessing of jehovah' fridge magnet?.

  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/products-by-pioneers.

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  The 'NO BLOOD' keyrings are revolting! So glad that I didn't have to carry one of those around as a kid!

  I reckon these 'pioneers' and just in it for the money...lol (sure they'll be great demand for their stuff! )

  Nice meeting you last night Katie... It was fab curry ...and great putting faces to posts! Hope that you got back safely!

  Let me know Katie if you would prefer me not to post your piccie.