Posts by little witch

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Another one of my friends died this week

by Undecided in

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i had known him for thirty five years, he was part of our r/c flying group.

he was 81 years old.

i hope i have 10 more years to go flying my r/c planes.. ken p..

little witch

I am so sorry for your loss Ken.

I tell you, I so admire and respect our elder friends and family. Some people are just gifted at passing on to others their wisdom and their lessons of life. I have been blessed by several people in my life, who I think of everyday, and thank God for what they have shared with me. I am accomplished in gardening, animal husbandry, history, religion, child rearing, and relationships to name but a few, all by friends and family long passed who took the care and time to teach me.

Those precious times and people live in my heart forever, and I am a better person because I knew them.

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My 17 year old daughter has so many problems

by Jez in

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well, my 17 year old has left home in a horribly negative way.

she has had many problems for many years.

she ran away a year ago, we dragged her home, took her to the hospital for bulimia and suicidal tendencies.

little witch

Oh Honey, we teach our children the way they should go, and most certain as the sun shines, they do the opposite. You did a good job raising your child I am sure of it. But living and charactor come by experience. Don't you know that giving our kids freedom of thought and choice is our duty as parents? I mean, we won't be around forever. Everybody learns from mistakes, that is what life is all about.

You have done your job, now comes the hard part...Watch your baby make all the wrong decisions, screw up every chance, take the wrong path at every crossroad.....and love 'em anyway. Stick to your guns, keep giving the same advice, be unbending in your love...you are in for the hallmark moment when they tire, and discover....."my parents love me"....

LW (mother of four, grandma of two and a half, son left yesterday to boot camp(Iraq bound))

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Great Books Thread

by Open mind in

what are the top 5 books you would either recommend and/or have had the greatest influence on you?

(if you only want to mention one or two that's fine as well.).

if you feel like it, please briefly tell us why.

little witch

Well, (comparing the cat to god) At least the cat cleaned up after the chaos he caused, and left the kids alone. Tee Hee Hee

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The story so far...cause for reflection and introspection

by diamondblue1974 in

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after 12 months i am now at the pinnacle of some considerable change in my life, a time of consolidation and reflection; i thought i would share my journey.

when someone joins jwd they often post a biography to highlight how they come to be where they are at and what stage they are at in their recovery from spiritual abuse; i did and my biography spanned my childhood and into early adulthood.

some of it was hard to write, and caused some bitterness to raise its head again, luckily it was shortlived and i hope that my experiences in one way or another have helped others.

little witch

Diamond Dear,

I rejoice reading your words. Spiritual freedom. The very words said out loud make me to breathe deeply as only a free soul can.

I light a candle in celebration of your happiness.

LW

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Great Books Thread

by Open mind in

what are the top 5 books you would either recommend and/or have had the greatest influence on you?

(if you only want to mention one or two that's fine as well.).

if you feel like it, please briefly tell us why.

little witch

Would you all throw empty beer cans at me for saying that I can't wait untill the new Harry Potter book comes out?

But the question was, what we have already read, right? Ok,,,,,

To Kill a Mockingbird

Where The Red Fern Grows

Flowers In The Attic (someone had a more dysfunctional upbringing than me, turns out)

The Bible

The Cat In The Hat

(Not necessarily in that order) Oh, and thanks for the fun topic Dear

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What's your take on "stumbling"...

by Frequent_Fader_Miles in

the phrase "cause for stumbling" often left me bewildered.

tell you what to do counsel you and impose their own opinions on you.

maybe i did something in the past that "stumbled" someone, but aren't we all able to make our own decisions when it comes to conduct and choices ... at least we should be, especially if it isn't regarding something inherently wrong.

little witch

FFM

That is the most original and witty user name ever on the forum, I just love it. (Hello, and good to meet you by the way).

Now as for the "stumbling" thang..... My opine is this. All members are to be cookie cut. Fit in or you find yourself pointed out. labeled, derided, chastised, and deflated. Diversity or individuality are not only not tolerated, but used as examples as the worst possible of assosiations. Stumbling Others (tm) means that one has leaned onto the next domino. And we all know what that leads to (independant thinking, apostacy, and worse)...

More importantly, the borg knows what it leads to as well. Stumble on ex jw's.....stumble on.

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MAT. 24:14 FULLFILED - MIAMI ASSEMBLY

by pixel in

i was talking this morning while i was preaching with this sister, and she asked me: do you know that the preaching work will be done soon?

i asked her: what do you mean?

she responded back: a sister (and i know her also) told me that her brother heard that the preaching is gonna be over because there are only two countries that jw can't go because it's too dangerous and yada yada yada.

little witch

For Hovah's sakes

Same ol' drivel I grew up on and I am older than dirt.

Every good Christian knows that the end will come with the SUPERBOWL

COLTS WIN=HOVER WINS

BEARS WIN=SATAN, APOSTATES,DISFELLOWSHIPPED,DISASSOCIATED,UNDESERVING BASTARDS WIN....

WHO WANTS TO QUESTION MY PROPHESIES???

TEE HEE HEE

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 2-4-07 WT Study (Justice)

by blondie in

comments you will not hear at the 02-04-07 wt study (december 15, 2006, pages 25-29)(justice be done).

when in particular will god "cause justice to be done"?.

(luke 18:1; 2 thessalonians 3:13) granted, the coming of "the great day of jehovah" does not depend on our prayers--it will come whether we pray for it or not.

little witch

Blondie,

You go honey. glad to see you still giving them the what for after all this time.

btw, in paragraph 17, did you all catch the hook? jehovah's witnesses are under more pressure than even a widow... jewish lit (old testament, new testament) pity (charity, care, love) was demanded of widows and fatherless children. Washing windows and choosing to have doors slammed on ones toes does not equal having ones spouse die, or ones children left without justice.

Another lame attempt to make good, caring, generous folks believe they are worthless and belittled by the world....so sad....

LW

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