What a wonderful story, and what a lovely family! You have been greatly blessed!
Regards,
SandraC
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28So thankful! Would have never believed it possible!
by coffee_black inover 2 years ago, my daughter was diagnosed with end stage congestive heart failure.
she has come so far.... and even rides her bike 5 to 6 miles per day now.
here's how she looks today.
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Newbie Again (Kinda Sorta)
by lostinnj83 ini made my first post (which i have attached) more than 2.5 years ago.. sad to say i am still in the same situation.
still "physically in" but have mentally been gone for years.
i am still in my marriage and unfortunatly things have not gotten any better as far as me being able to help him see the light as far as the organization.. i am at a serious crossroad though because i am almost 30 years old, with no children.
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I was in a very similar situation over 30 years ago. According to Gail Sheehy in her book "Passages," people reach a crisis point between the ages of 28 and 32. That's when changes start to happen.
I was in a dreadful emotional state, and there was no one to talk to. I had to leave for my mental health. I did have a child, and it was really hard on her. She now understands why I had to do what I did, which in most of the world is just what happens when people are incompatible. With a cult, what is normal is considered shocking and sinful, and they want to identify "the villain." I was willing to accept their perception of me as "the villain" to save my life and sanity. It was worth it.
Your first duty is to yourself, your health and well-being. Whatever you do, I wish you the best.
Regards,
SandraC
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Oops! They said "affect" when the correct word is "effect." Maybe they should encourage more education for the people who compose their correspondence!
Freedom of speech ends once one has entered the hallowed halls of kingdom!
Regards,
SandraC
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Bipolar Landlady kicks me out!
by Terry infun times.. a year and a month have passed since i moved in to the house where my cousin deb and her husband bobby live.. i had a small but comfortable room, tv, etc.. a nice cozy family situation, you might say....right?.
i pay $600 a month to defray expenses.. hunky dory.. sure.
until the first few eruptions!.
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Hi, Terry.
You should qualify for low-cost senior housing. A lot of my friends live in senior apartment communities here in Nevada. The ones I have seen are kept up nicely and have a community room for parties and potlucks as well as a workout room.
As for the hospital bills, even if you don't file bankruptcy, there should be a way to get the amount reduced. I worked for a personal injury attorney, and it was astounding how much medical providers would reduce the bills of patients who did not get large settlement amounts. I also saw how much write-off there is for certain insurance plans. I don't know who you need to negotiate with, but start with the head of the business office at the hospital.
Like you, I had a mom who left me bruised from stem to stern from beatings with a leather belt. She would tell me things like, "I'll knock you winding!" or "I'll cut the blood out of you!" I think the way I carry myself as a result of this injustice makes people see me as an easy target. Like you, I will almost die before asking for help. But I'm loosening up. You should, too. What you're going through happens to 'way too many people.
Keep your chin up, and accept the help that is being offered.
BTW (because you brought up the subject on another thread), one pedals a bicycle. Peddling is selling.
Regards,
SandraC
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The Good Food Thread
by MrsCedars inmy inspiration comes from the ingredients i have at hand, very often leftovers, and also home grown produce, herbs and spices.
i still have a lot to learn, but i have come a long way since i first started cooking for mr cedars.. i think the first recipe on this thread should by the one that oodad has posted on other thread.... .
shrimp scampi.
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I posted my oatmeal macaroons recipe yesterday, and it is still the last post on this thread. Good, because I have something to add.
Raisins (I prefer golden raisins) and/or coconut or pecans may be added after the eggs and almond extract. I like nuts and raisins, but some people prefer the "plain" version of the cookies.
Regards,
SandraC
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Is anyone here hooked on Downton Abbey?
by exwhyzee inmy wife got me started watching this show last year.
we've downloaded the previous seasons on netflix and have found it to be really well done.
the story line, scenery,costumes,old cars and compelling characters have us hooked.
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Some of my Facebook friends went online and took a "Which-Character-Are-You on Downton Abbey" quiz. I took it as well. I am Mr. Bates, who is the character I most closely identify with.
Regards,
SandraC
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Fantasy "Forbidden Fruit" Ex-Witness Party
by CaptainSchmideo inif you could get all willing participants on this board together in one area for a party, and told them to bring favorite music, food, movies, and dressed in certain fashion, all of which has been discouraged or outright banned either by the wts or by their flunkies (do, co, elders, busybodies in the hall, etc.
), what would you bring?.
i would bring:.
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Gifts in pretty wrapping paper
Everything in excess - food, drink, and fun
Worldly friends
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The Good Food Thread
by MrsCedars inmy inspiration comes from the ingredients i have at hand, very often leftovers, and also home grown produce, herbs and spices.
i still have a lot to learn, but i have come a long way since i first started cooking for mr cedars.. i think the first recipe on this thread should by the one that oodad has posted on other thread.... .
shrimp scampi.
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Mum
From experience, I believe the best recipes have 5 ingredients or fewer. The one recipe that I make that gets raves from almost everybody is called "oatmeal macaroons." Here we go.
Mix together in a large bowl the following 3 ingredients:
4 cups oatmeal
1 cup vegetable oil, and
1.5 cups brown sugar (dark or light)
Let the mixture "rest" for about 8 hours or overnight in a covered bowl.
Then add:
1 or 2 eggs (to hold everything together). Try one egg first, then add more if needed until the consistency is right. There should be no egg that is not covering ingredients (i.e., no oozing or "independent" egg)
1 teaspoon almond extract (the good flavor comes from this)
Beating the almond extract into the egg is a good idea to ensure good distribution.
Here's the hard part. Because there is no flour in this recipe, the cookie "dough" cannot be dropped onto a cookie sheet or rolled out and cut into shapes. I use latex or vinyl gloves. Take a small amount of the mixture and squeeze it with both hands. The resultant raw cookie should be round, not flat. Place on a cookie sheet. Keep doing this until you have filled a cookie sheet.
Bake @ 375° F for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
Enjoy!
SandraC
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The Rise Of America's Lunatic Fringe
by metatron inhttp://www.zerohedge.com/news/2013-01-30/rise-americas-lunatic-fringe.
every once in a while, you read an article that really puts it all together (or spot on, as some would say).
ever on the fringe,.
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That 21-second video of Hilary Clinton was made when she was sticking up for her husband while the Monica Lewinski scandal was all over the media. I am a great admirer of Hilary in general, but she made a fool of herself, particularly after having asserted that she was not one of those "stand-by-your-man" women "like Tammy Wynette."
In general, I agree that the "right wing" is constantly plotting to discredit and derail any member of the Democratic party, especially one who is elected President. I understand (but have not verified) that Mitch McConnell rallied the troops, so to speak, to do everything possible to ensure that the economy does not improve while Obama is in office.
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SandraC
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What is the most valuable thing your mother taught you?
by usualusername inwhat is the most valuable thing your mother taught you?.
as an aside was she a witness or not at the time?.
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Not to talk to strangers. She was so right on that one. She did not like me, and I know that my being in the world because of her gave her a lot to feel miserable about. I also have a physical disability, and she was all about looks, very vain. My imperfection was a great embarrassment to her. I was the lucky one. She adored my sister and brother, and they are both train wrecks, whereas I have had a mostly good life since I escaped her grasp.
She thought that I could never be married, so she emphasized education, going to college, to me but not to my sister (who was gorgeous). Nevertheless, I've been married twice, and to men who were much better than my sperm donor. She was not a JW, but I was beginning at age 15. I did get a degree, thanks to my second husband, but it took 20 years.
Regards,
SandraC