i called my mother last night (an active jw) right after the dateline segment and said "well, what'd ya think?".
we talked a little bit, then i said "well, i noticed quite a few times it was said 'jehovah will take care of things' or 'we need to wait on jehovah'.
she replied that was correct - jehovah would take care of things.. so i responded "mom - i think he just did!".
Dawn, that was a very interesting approach to it all!
I wish one of my brothers would talk to me-then maybe I could try that reasoning! But, my other brother is making strides to leaving, so maybe he will be able to get through to him.
Nikita
"I think you ought to like what you do. Because there's a reasonably
good chance no one else is going to." Rich Mullins
my book father's touch about my experience with sexual abuse as a jehovah's witness made the cover and inside section of belgium's newspaper, kraant van west vlaanderen.. check out this link to read the headlines and then the two windows to see the images.. http://www.fatherstouch.com/about.htm
Congratulations! That's awesome!
Nikita
"I think you ought to like what you do. Because there's a reasonably
good chance no one else is going to." Rich Mullins
ok so its not a joke, but i thought this site needed a bit of lightheartedness.
every thread is about abuse at the moment .
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Nice change of pace Sirona! I think everyone has some cute "kids"!
Here is a picture of one of mine, unfortunately he is sick right now.
He has chewed the tip of his tail almost raw! (He did this a few years ago and had part of it amputated!) Plus, he is Hyperthyroid and suffering from an enlarged heart. Ofcourse, this all happened over the holiday weekend -$$$-and right before we leave for vacation! Sigh...
He is 12 years-old.
I used to work for a Cat Vet and we had a client that had 30+ cats in a 2 bedroom apartment! Can you imagine? They were all pretty well cared for, too!
Nikita
"I think you ought to like what you do. Because there's a reasonably
good chance no one else is going to." Rich Mullins
after watching dateline i am left with many emotions.
firt, sincere empathy for erica.
what a beautiful brave young women.
I can't even imagine what you and your family have had to endure! I am outraged at the WTS handling of this issue!
(((((Pandelo Family)))))
Thanks for having the courage to stand up to them!
Nikita
.....although in a very small amount.
in fact i beleive that many religions today have a measure of god's spirit.
the more i take time to really meditate and think about the bible and the world that we live in, it becomes more apparent to me that it would'nt make sense for god to destroy honest people simply because they are not associated with the wts.
(((((Leander)))))
You have done an excellent job at making the break. You researched, talked with people and made conclusions based on your OWN-doesn't it feel liberating?
It will be rough at times, for sure, but if you know deep in your heart that you are on the right path-don't give up! I'm happy to hear that your relationship with your wife is doing good. That will make it so much easier.
Peace to you!
Nikita
"I think you ought to like what you do. Because there's a reasonably
good chance no one else is going to." Rich Mullins
Shandoria, Flower, Biggsy
Did any of you know the Mosely's? (sp?) Kim was a good friend of mine, her brother Stephan might have been Biggsy's age-remember them Biggs? They were from Willingboro, then moved to Philly. I lost track of Kim. She and I used to hang out quite a bit!
Nikita
P.S. I remember those roller-skating days well!
"I think you ought to like what you do. Because there's a reasonably
good chance no one else is going to." Rich Mullins
yesterday (memorial day) i awoke to a slow, dull, thudding headache.
it wasn't terribly bad...i ignored it really.
neil fixed me a brunch of bacon and eggs and we sat down to eat around 12:30 or so.
Yes, I suffer from them, too. (since iw as a little girl) I sometimes see flashes of light before they strike. I feel sick, my eyes get blurry. Laying down with an ice pack and Maxalt (prescription) immediately are what help me.
I used to take Midrin for a long time but found it just wasn't doing the job for me, so the Dr. switched me to Maxalt.
Now, my dh, Ibuprofen is what seems to work the best for him. Usually he takes 600 mg. (3 pills, OTC Iburprofen)
If you seem to notice that you are getting more and more of them, I would suggest you talk to the Dr. Sorry you had to go through this yesterday. It does feel like you are a bit hungover the day after.
Nikita
"I think you ought to like what you do. Because there's a reasonably
good chance no one else is going to." Rich Mullins
anybody else watch it?
i so want to make my own ottoman now.
i have seen them do it a couple times it looks easy.
To Quincy-Now I know WHO you are for sure! LOL!
I enjoyed Frontier House very much!
Nikita
"I think you ought to like what you do. Because there's a reasonably
good chance no one else is going to." Rich Mullins
if a family member is df....or whatever....if jw are supposed to be christian....why do the cut you off....god is a loving god who loves all his children...and why is it that you have to go through an "exit" interview...like its a job or something?
there are many unanswered question i have...but this is just one of them to start...it seems to me that its hypocritical...
Welcome Quincy! I think you were just at my house this weekend- weren't you?! Glad to see you jumping in on the forum!
None of what the JW's believe makes any sense to those of us who have left-now that we can peer in from the outside. But, when you are in and so indoctrinated, well, everything makes perfect sense!
That's why we have to be patient when some of them come genuinely seeking anwers to their questions, it just may make all the difference in the world to them finally accepting the fact that they are in a cult and not an organization of God.
Nikita
"I think you ought to like what you do. Because there's a reasonably
good chance no one else is going to." Rich Mullins
anybody else watch it?
i so want to make my own ottoman now.
i have seen them do it a couple times it looks easy.
Vern& Laurie, sometimes Frank
[>:(] Hildie
Undecided about Doug and Genevieve!
LOVE "Trading Spaces"
Husband HATES it
The straw idea was IMO the worst idea ever-although I liked how the rest of that particular room came out. I liked the Mexican Kitchen but it isn't for my kitchen-wouldn't work!
I just know if I traded spaces they'd send me Doug to work with and Hildie to decorate my home-UGH!
Nikita
"I think you ought to like what you do. Because there's a reasonably
good chance no one else is going to." Rich Mullins
