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  I'm stressed

  by shera in

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  hello people who read this post by me..... sometimes i don't know why i start my own threads...not any body really responds to me.i thought i had friends here,that i could whine and be a big sookie to and that would be ok.sorrie if i offend anyone here who does care.. well,some of you may know i have a disabled child with autism.i am at my end of my rope with him.i love my son a great deal but sadly to say.i may be placing him in a home.for he can get the help he needs.i know there isnot much help for austic people and i know i basically get no help for matthew.

  (petty i am still thankful for what you tried to do for me,you mean a great deal to me) i have asked for help,over and over.i asked for teaching for myself,for i could help my son.it will not be givin to me.

  i get some goverenment help for my son,whcich is 300 a month for care ,trasportation.it doesnt help at all.people want 10 an hour or more to take my son out,and i have to pay for places to bring him....gezzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

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  I'm so sorry to hear what your are going through. I have a mentally retarded brother, and may parents encountered some of the problems you are facing from the gov.(very little help if you are the parents, but more help if someone else cares for him)

  He was in various places and was very unhappy. He kept saying he just wanted to go home. Finally one of the social workers suggested that my parents become a part of their system and my brother could live with them and they would get the help too. So that what they did, they became licensed care providers and took care of their son. Of course there was visits by a several people, making sure they were running things by the book. My Dad got so he enjoyed talking to the different ones. They did take a few others in from time to time temporairily too.

  I don't know if this will help you but you might look into it. Hope things get better for you.

  Sadie
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  What does your menu look like?

  by JH in

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  what do you eat most often every day?.

  breakfast: 2 toasts whole wheat, with butter and strawberry jam and a big glass of orange juice.. .

  dinner: i love beef, as in hamburgers, chicken, roast beef, whatever is meat.

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  Breakfasts: oatmeal, pancakes& sausages, eggs&toast, bagels, cold cereal(these are choices, I don't make all of these on the same day

  Lunches: Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, BLT, grilled cheese sandwiches, PB&J Sandwiches, Tomato Soup, Chicken noodle soup or Ramen.

  Dinners: We started to grill ourside, hamburgers, steaks, chicken with baked potatoes, cole slaw or tossed salad, and a veggie. On cold days, spagetti and meatballs, with cheese sticks, roast beef and mashed potatoes, fish sticks and fries.

  Desserts: Apple, Blueberry, Blackberry or Pumpking Pie. Sometimes chocolate cake. Ice Cream

  Snacks: oranges, apples, bananas, vanilla wafers, cheese curls, potato chips.

  I don't eat all this stuff, I have a large family that includes 2 teenage boys and have many things available for them.
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  how old are you? the avg. age here?

  by rekless in

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  i'm 56

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  Sadie5

  46 for a few more weeks.
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  What's your weather like?

  by Sadie5 in

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  it is unusually cold here in oklahoma.

  it was near the freezing point last night and will be again tonight.

  had to grab and bring in all my hanging plants i had put out last week.. april is usually the start of hot weather here, time to start running a/c, but instead we're running our heat.. how's the weather is your area?

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  It is unusually cold here in Oklahoma. It was near the freezing point last night and will be again tonight. Had to grab and bring in all my hanging plants I had put out last week.

  April is usually the start of hot weather here, time to start running A/C, but instead we're running our heat.

  How's the weather is your area?
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  Supporting the troops

  by Sadie5 in

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  i wanted to share how our little town is supporting the troops.

  a list of of soldiers that were not receiving mail was obtained and our elementary students are writing to them.. we have several young men and women serving from our town and 'freedom boxes" were place at several stores as well as the public library.

  there is a list of affordable things that can be purchased to be shipped to soldiers.

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  I wanted to share how our little town is supporting the troops. A list of of soldiers that were not receiving mail was obtained and our elementary students are writing to them.

  We have several young men and women serving from our town and 'freedom boxes" were place at several stores as well as the public library. there is a list of affordable things that can be purchased to be shipped to soldiers. Things like personal items: baby wipes, shampoo, socks, foot powder, gel insoles, toothepaste, sun block, razors,writing paper, ink pens, etc. Also small snack items like pringles, cracker packs, energy bars. You can purchase any of the items and place them in the box. Cash donations are accepted to help cover shipping costs too. Soldier's mother or other family member will then receive a box and the funds to ship it off to their loved one. It will come from their home town.

  The American Legion is presenting "Blue Star" banners to families that have ones in the military.

  We usually fly our flags along main street on every patriotic holiday. They have been up since the war started and will continue until it is done.

  Just a small view of life in a small town in America.

  Sadie
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  It's good to be back.

  by Sadie5 in

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  i was unable to access this sight for a few days, and i missed it.. interviews for the city job that i applied for will begin next week.

  there were over 30 applicants for the job.

  it was the most that ever showed up for a city job.. 3 of 4 city counsel members said they would recommend that i be hired(i don't know the 4th) and the mayer said he would endorce me too.they don't do the hiring, but can let their thoughts be known.

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  Thanks!
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  It's good to be back.

  by Sadie5 in

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  i was unable to access this sight for a few days, and i missed it.. interviews for the city job that i applied for will begin next week.

  there were over 30 applicants for the job.

  it was the most that ever showed up for a city job.. 3 of 4 city counsel members said they would recommend that i be hired(i don't know the 4th) and the mayer said he would endorce me too.they don't do the hiring, but can let their thoughts be known.

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  I was unable to access this sight for a few days, and I missed it.

  Interviews for the city job that I applied for will begin next week. There were over 30 applicants for the job. It was the most that ever showed up for a city job.

  3 of 4 City Counsel Members said they would recommend that I be hired(I don't know the 4th) and the Mayer said he would endorce me too.They don't do the hiring, but can let their thoughts be known. I take some comfort in knowing there are people that like me and think I am a nice and dependable person. That's a long way from the way JWs treat me.

  So keeping my fingers crossed, our family sure could use some good news.

  Sadie
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  Questions Directed Towards: YOU (ex-JW)

  by RAYZORBLADE in

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  i thought i'd give this a go, lighten up the forum a little.

  just curious, about a few things regarding all of us who participate on here.

  i have some questions, of which i will answer also.

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  1. How long were you a Jehovah's Witness?

  First contacted when I was 19, baptized at 25 in 1981. 2. Were you raised in it or become a JW later on in life?

  Later

  3. Were you contacted via the door-to-door ministry?

  Yes, also worked with several JWs 4. Initially, what intrigued or drew you to the Jehovah's Witnesses then?

  their friendlines, "knowledge of the Bible".

  5. When were you baptized? Or if you weren't, mention that if you wish.

  1981 at 25yo.

  6. When did you start having doubts?

  1995, generation of 1914 changed, local congregation's actions.

  7. What else perhaps contributed to your leaving?

  Blood Issue 8. When were you disfellowshipped/disassociated?

  never officially that I know of, but treated like I am 9. Have you ever been reinstated?

  no 10. Did you attempt to contact or have spoken with other active-JWs when you were DF/DA'd?

  there are certain ones that will speak to me if they are out alone, in a group all will shun me. 11. Have you ever protested/picketted a JW assembly/convention?

  No

  12. Do you miss being a Jehovah's Witness? there are certain parts of it that are missed.

  13. Do you still have family that are active JWs?

  no 14. Do you believe in god/God etc.?

  yes 15. Are you politically active or have voted?

  yes 16. Would you say you have become more tolerant or open-minded generally speaking since you left?

  yes 17. Do you think that the WTBTS will crumble?

  no, but I think it has gotten weaker

  18. If you could say anything to the WTBTS and be listened to, what would you like to say?

  I would tell them to stop running the scam 19. What has helped you to cope, post-JW?

  Ray Franz's books, this board and other sites dealing with JW issues..

  20. Anything else you'd like to say/add?

  For some it takes years to get over it.
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  It's still the North v the South

  by Sadie5 in

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  many richmond residents are not happy about a statue of lincoln being placed in their city.. http://kotv.com/pages/viewpage.asp?id=43633.

  i was born and raised in the north, now live in the south and can still see some deep rooted feelings towards northeners or yankees as they call us.

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  Many Richmond residents are not happy about a statue of Lincoln being placed in their city.

  http://kotv.com/pages/viewpage.asp?id=43633

  I was born and raised in the North, now live in the South and can still see some deep rooted feelings towards Northeners or Yankees as they call us.
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  Applying for a job tomorrow

  by Sadie5 in

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  going tomorrow (thursday) to apply for a job working at the water department.

  it is entering in water bills.

  has benefits and for this area, the starting pay is good.

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  I turned in the application. They said they are just collecting applications and will start interviewing next week. They go through the applications and pick ones that they want to interview.

  Ran into the mayer on the way out(this would be a city job) and asked him to put in a good word for me. I also have a few friends at the police dept who said they would mention me too.

  So I'll have to wait and see if i get picked for an interview. Hoping I get a call.

  Sadie