i have just updated the "find ex-jws worldwide" database which is up at:.
http://www.watchtowernews.org/findexjws.htm.
there are over 2000 listed now.
Hey randy,
I am really computer illiterate, and tried many times to access these files. I never seem to get it though Which format do you suggest I use? I have a Gateway and use Internet Explorer 6. Any suggestions?
wendy
EDITED to add Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
When I leave, you will know I have been here
have you ever been annoyed by the dubs bragging about how quickly they can build their kingdom halls (sometimes a weekend project) for so little money?
ive heard them boast that this is proof of being blessed by gods spirit.
but i wanted to float an idea out here to suggest something more constructive, both literally and figuratively.
Interesting idea Skipper. Yet it may not be practical, with so many on this board from all over the world. Now if it was a certain project for those in need, I would try my hardest to be there and make it happen. Most of those houses are very easily put together and don't require many people at all. So perhaps in certain cases it could be done. There are a few single moms out there and other singles, and families in need that would benefit from us making a combined effort to help out. Look how this board came through for me and my family.
As far as the quick builds I agree with what everyone else has said. Quick build in reality means weeks of prep and just cause the roofs on doesn't mean the inside is done either. Of course the KH are much more complex than the housing you are speaking of. And the price range cannot be beat! I am sure with a few thousand dollars a person could even get a loan for the rest, even with horrible credit, limited income etc. And a few guys and gals could get really good deals on airfare and stay in the existing home of the person before it is built. Kinda cramped for a few days, but well worth the effort!
Hmmm, would love to hear others ideas on this. Any of you who are really interested, take a look at those links, see if it is doable with your budget. I think it would be great to actually make it work. Course I am really an optimist at heart, can you tell
wendy
When I leave, you will know I have been here
does looks really matter in love?
would you go out with someone who was not physically attractive if he/she had a big heart on the inside, a great personality, lot's of things in common with, etc...i guess i'm asking what's more important to you the person on the exterior or who he/she really is underneath?.
lara
Bultabee,
I have had 2 relationships that after it was over I finally "saw" them, and thought, Wow they are really unattractive! Is that rude to admit? lol In the beginning of the relationship I was drawn to their personality or something else about them, can't really put my finger on it. "Love is blind" so they say
As Seeker, I am going to admit just a bit about myself as well. For a few years I would never even look at great looking guys, I never felt like I had a chance. Then I became comfortable in my own body, and mind, and felt confident with myself. After I shed my low self esteem, it appeared that I attracted many men. My looks did not change drastically, my attitude did. It could be that some men were attracted to me before and I never paid attention to it, I don't know. I really feel how a person carries themselves is important, and how they react to situations.
I guess this post can be put in the "I am thinking aloud again" category. lol
wendy
When I leave, you will know I have been here
in 1998 sixty minutes first told this story and on the third of this month sixty minutes ii aired a follow-up... .
following world war ii, great britain was flush from victory but short on cash for social programs.
they had a surplus of kidsoverflowing children's homes with kids put there by parents too poor (at the time) to care for them.
Thanks Teejay for posting this. It is such a sad story I read somewhere that jewish children from Germany and Austria were sent to England before the holocaust. In some sort of organized effort to save their lives, many of those children were left unnaccounted for as well. Most of their parents ended up dieng. I wonder how many of these children were of Jewish decent? It appears strange thought that that country would accept so many children from a different country, yet ditch their own.
As far as your sister goes, well ignorance is bliss. My Jw loyalist sisters don't want to hear too much about anything from me, seeing as it is tainted with apostate material. They do enjoy the jokes and URL's I send them though, as long as it is non confrontational they are fine. Wouldn't want them to think too far out of the box.
wendy
When I leave, you will know I have been here
why have you only negative things too say, wee all now that it is a lot of positive things too say abaout jw, the only religion who say no to war, and give there lifes for it too.. the bibel say one peopel who come out from all this mess, and stad for the name of the ord, who else do this?.
noe here i can read, from a wery famus apostate, rw that it is okey to go out killing our brother,and as we all now many us menn have give there life for defenswar?
as in wietnam , and son inn irak , on the sweed news today, son us attack irak.. wake upp peopel here, dont bee a part of these terribel things going on now, dont bee like kain who kild his brother.. jesus say love even you anemy.
I am stepping back out of this thread. I didn't know it was addressed to Amazing the poster. I thought it was questions that were too amazing
wendy
When I leave, you will know I have been here
in real life i tend to be shy, but stern when i have to.
i don't really show the way that i really am.
sometimes i am moody and get anxious in social situations.
I have to agree with Patio as well. I am much more organized in my thoughts here though. Usually at home I have 10 things going on in my mind at one times so I tend to drift. Even my posts reflect this at times, and my thoughts are not understood. I do alot of umm's when I talk due to the fact that my mind wonders. Here when I type I can concentrate on a thought and usually finish it, or come back and finish it later.
As far as my personality goes, I am the same. What you see is what you get
wendy
When I leave, you will know I have been here
here are scans of the "advance medical directive" (blood card) for 2001 and 2002. also shown is the "identity card" for minors for 2002.. note that the watchtower society cancelled distribution of the 2002 cards, and instructed that jws use the 2001 card until further notice.. card for 2001, page 2:.
card for 2002, page 2:.
card for 2002, page 1:.
Thanks Alan!
On the children's ID card, I have to wonder why they added the bit about HIV and hepatitis. This isn't even mentioned in the bible. I am sure it probably has always been there. But IMO they are attempting to justify, their "strong religious convictions."
wendy
When I leave, you will know I have been here
i am finally able to get out of my bed.
the flu sucks and i wouldnt wish for anyone to go thru what i just went thru this whole last week.. 102 fever that just would not go away.
the chills suck too; can't get comfortable.
Awww Skally,
I had no idea! I sorry you felt so crummy. I know this sounds really morbid, Lovedubs once posted it here. But what if something happened to one of us and there was no way of ever finding out. It is an awful feeling to know that the friendships we have made here could end with no word or goodbye.
Drink plenty of OJ, and herbal tea, and chicken soup! I hope you are feeling better soon. I have not had the time to go into any Yahoo rooms latley, but I will make a priority to go over and say Hey to ya
wendy
When I leave, you will know I have been here
the link below leads to a webpage for a play entitled it's not too late: a christian drama/musical inspired by the columbine tragedy.. here is the synopsis of the play:.
the story takes place during one day at a high school.. .
mr. brooks is the custodian of the high school.
Nowaytess,
Did you read the link that Moxy provided? I am more apt to believe that then hearsay from you.
Expat,
This is just sick. No wonder there are so many confused young kids today. I have so much more to say, but no words
wendy
When I leave, you will know I have been here
tell every witness sister!
warn every pregnant publisher!.
don't breastfeed your kids!
Scully,
You are a wealth of knowledge!
Blue,
LOL I squirted too Plus, if I heard a baby cry or thought about my baby I would let down and start leaking. I am so close now, I can't WAIT to breastfeed again, it is such a wonderful feeling.
Nic,
Awww it doesn't happen with everyone, ummm I think
Sorry to get off topic here, I just didn't want Blue to feel alone.
wendy
When I leave, you will know I have been here
