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  What's a parent to do?

  by Tammie in

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  i don't know if i am the only one with this problem or not.

  but i have two boys ages 4 and 6. i get them up at a normal hour (the older one is in school, now).

  i even put them to bed around 8 or 9 pm, depending on what is going on for the day.

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  Just another thought along the lines of Lisa and Petty.

  I seem to recall that my doctor told me that Calcium is a natural sedative.....maybe worth a try.

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  We finally had the child!

  by Eyebrow in

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  17 days overdue...but we finally had our daughter!.

  we now refer to her as the child formerlly know ans fetus.. 8lbs, 5 ozs...

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  Eyebrow.......That is so great!

  Takes me back.....sniff....sniff....

  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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  What's a parent to do?

  by Tammie in

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  i don't know if i am the only one with this problem or not.

  but i have two boys ages 4 and 6. i get them up at a normal hour (the older one is in school, now).

  i even put them to bed around 8 or 9 pm, depending on what is going on for the day.

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  Tammie,

  I have personally experienced the terrible nights without sleep……….Still trying to forget!! Much better now that they are not kept up for the meetings though!

  My two are older now, and do sleep very well 6 and 7.

  I have a few suggestions’ that might help.

  Have you tried getting them into a ‘regular’ sleeping pattern, always sending them to bed at the same time every night? Doing your best to not stimulate them in the late evening (ie. No cartoons or computer games prior to bed) Reading to them, a nice sleep inducing story. I also found that a door left slightly ajar, so as to let the light in, was better than having those plug in ‘night lights’ as they do seem to cast shadow’s, which can get their imagination running wild when they wake up! (lovable teddy becomes a monster!) Also, try to get the windows fairly blanked out to keep out the shadows.

  What I found to work best for my little one’s was definitely getting them into a regular time for sleep, they are now really ‘grouchy’ if they are kept up later than 7.30pm……and the benefit is that you get time to yourself!!! I have never really stopped my little one’s sleeping during they day if they really needed to, just tried to wake them after half an hour or so, they will usually sleep ok in the night.

  I also tried asking my local ‘Health Visitor’ (in the uk they are there to help mother and children up to school age) she did come up with some good suggestions such as the above, perhaps you could try your equivalent.

  My local library had some really good books with lots of advice, for which I was most grateful.

  Each child is very different, so I wish you success and much sleep!!

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  What Time Can Do.

  by Undecided in

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  i was looking through some old pictures and ran across this one of me 25 years ago.. .

  my, what time does to you is not good, and another 25 years will kill me.

  i have enjoyed them all though and would like to do it all over again.. ken p.

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  Aawwww Ken that is so sweet :)

  I have enjoyed them all though

  That's the important bit.....that you enjoyed those years.
  As for the future, you know what they say.....'the best is yet to come!'

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  I love you all

  by apostatebuster in

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  why won't you let me help you?

  you have been deceived!!!

  it's not too late.

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  Yup, it must be Fred.

  .....he's so lovable is'nt he?
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  My niece's change of heart.....

  by Tatiana in

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  in my never-ending task of trying to get my niece out of jws clutches, i have good news.

  just a brief history.

  my lifetime jw mom raised my niece from the age of 9 due to my sister's alcohol and drug abuse.

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  Tatiana,

  Talk about backfire!

  That is so cool! I am really pleased for you and your niece.

  It's clear that all your hard work paid off.

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  mistaken email interception

  by msil in

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  my wife sent an email to her sister from my server yesterday...unfortunately she had mispelled the recipients email address and it bounced back...and i just retrieved it.

  as some of you know i have faded from the borganization and have been working to get my kids out too.

  so i will post a snippet from the email, she sent, here followed by a question:.

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  MSIL,

  It takes time to get de-programmed. I can only suggest that you try to get your wife away from the JW lifestyle, take her out for day trips, and show her that there are many enjoyable pursuits out there.

  What helped me to start thinking for myself was missing meetings. When I did pick the mag's up I didn't always find myself as refreshed by them. I'm sure that you are doing good with your 'clever reasoning' my husband is very good at reasoning also.

  Do not be too discouraged by her comments re: your spirituality, and the 'struggling' she say's she is experiencing. I say this because the person whom she is directing this e-mail to may be the kind of JW who is judgmental and perhaps a little self-righteous (of course I don't know this I am guessing!) your wife may just be saying the kind of things she feels somewhat pressured to say to this person. Many so called 'weak' ones tend to feel that they have to make excuses for whatever they are, or are not doing in the cong. Which IMHO is totally unnecessary pressure.

  Anyhow, I hope that I have helped somehow. I wish you and your family the best.

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  WHO SURVIVED...."75"..?

  by OUTLAW in

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  who survived..."1975"...,i`m just curious,how many of us,are there?those of us that lived though this,will know what i mean.

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  Ah, yes '75' The year that is was dunked,I was sweet sixteen. The whole expectation of it went right over my head, as I was having quite some 'good times' with my JW friends.

  So, sadly it took me this long to work it all out.

  'If I could turn back time' (Sang loudly in best Cher voice)

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  British JWs ignoring the GB.

  by dmouse in

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  when we have american jw relatives visit they are frequently shocked at the difference between how they live their lives and how jws over here live.

  its almost as if we are from two different religions.. that divide seems to be getting wider.

  i have noticed in the past two or three years a noticeable relaxation among british jws.

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  anglise,

  I don't think that I have a problem with anyone wearing sandals on the platform.........just as long as they wear socks with them

  I once saw the teaming up of socks and sandals on the ministry...........weird! (especially with short trousers!)

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  Shunning and then saying its a loving thing to do?

  by serenaj92 in

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  i realized the bondage i was under as one of jehovah's witnesses and left the organization.

  it pressed fear, paranoia, and even anger in me that i wasn't used to.

  i started to resent being one.

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  Serenaj92,

  That was just beautifully put

  You said
  ****They are amongst their own enemies and I feel very sad for them. When they shun me for leaving I say to them, I still love you and will always be here for you, no matter what. That, is love.****

  Serena, you have helped me to put things in perspective……………..Thank you!

  The WBTS published a book called……….yes, you guessed!! ENEMIES I find it to be full of paranoia. They seemed to make up enemies where there really weren’t any! ( LOL)

  You are one lovely person Serena, and I thank you for putting your thoughts out for me/us to read. It has certainly helped me to deal with what I have to at this time……….with extra love.

  Take care

  Latte