Posts by simplesally

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might go back to the meetings - what am I getting myself into?

by jwbot in

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well my sister and her husband are now working towards figuring out the custody issues and divorce.

both being very civil about it.

my sister will most likely be disfellowshipped as she is with another man (a very nice british guy, actually).. .

simplesally

I understand what your motives are and you are to be commended.

I have a relative that calls to check on me from time to time. He asked if I had gone back to the meetings, had I written to ask for reinstatement, etc, etc. My ex's son lives with my ex now, he is 15 and he used to be forced to attend the meetings when he lived with his mom in Alaska. Well, now that he never goes, I asked him how it was going, did he miss the meetings, etc. I asked WHY he didn't want to go. He told me that it was too much like school. Too much studying. So, I asked if he would go if he didn't prepare. He said no cuz he would be going alone. I said I would go with him. He said no thanks. My relative was shocked I'd offer to go.

My point JWbot, is that if we facillitate them, eventually, their true feelings may be able to surface. My "step-son" was given every opportunity to attend the meetings..........no studying, I'd drive him and I'd sit next to him. HE DECIDED he didn't want to go. Maybe your sister will get shunned and even go to a few meetings (I did) but eventually the shunning gets to you.

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Johnny Carson Died

by El Kabong in

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msnbc just reported that former tonight show host johnny carson died of emphysema this morning.

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rip johnny 1925-2005

simplesally

Too bad. I just wish he had done some appearances on talk shows before he died. I really missed him when he left the air and then never did an interview on tv or magazine since he left. Just walked off the stage into the sunset.

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Great movie: The Forgotten

by Jez in

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fantastic special effects!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

i actually screamed and jumped out of my chair at the special effects...i was so impressed and shocked that i could be that surprised by the movie industry.. loved this movie.

simplesally

I saw it this morning but watched the extended version with the alternate ending. Need to see the original theatrical ending. It was great.

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Who here went to Pioneer School?

by LDH in

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and most importantly, as we all know that this education in the life saving work is second to none, have you placed this grand accomplishment on your resume?

i went in baldwinsville ny around 1988.

simplesally

Mulan, yes it was Arlen. He was very amazing. I still appreciate the way he taught us to think and reseach.

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Who here went to Pioneer School?

by LDH in

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and most importantly, as we all know that this education in the life saving work is second to none, have you placed this grand accomplishment on your resume?

i went in baldwinsville ny around 1988.

simplesally

Yes, 1993.

Actually, like Cruzn, I loved to study, so it was up my alley. Plus, we had an inordinate amount of brothers, Elders (I think 4) and Ministerial Servants also attending the class. It was a large class but very full of people that were grown ups with jobs. Only 2 women didn't work, wives of elders. I think 4 teenagers...... living at home still.

It was conducted by Brother Meier and Brother St. Clair. I really did benefit in a way that still carries with me.

Brother Meier encouraged research, even through secular and Christian books. Brother St. Clair was very much into practicality.

One piece of advice....... Brother St Clair asked what the rule was about nylons and service..........oy!!!!!!! Many hands, many opinions (like assholes). He got so frustrated. He finally said, "The rule is, "if you have good legs, you don't have to wear nylons!" Hehe........ he was also gave an example of a girl who refused to shave her legs wehre it was commonplace to shave and be neat........said, even though it was not a rule, the area that was being preached to demanded either nylons or a shave.

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The "BRAG AS MUCH AS YOU WANT ABOUT YOUR KIDS" thread

by outbutnotdown in

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on my "backyard rink" thread some of us were bragging about our kids.

confusedjw and scootergirl shared their kids' hockey and skating successes.. i thought it would be cool to have a thread where parents (and other relatives) could post their kids' achievements as they come along.. births, first steps, first words, sports/academic achievements, etc.

i'll start:.

simplesally

I dropped off my daughter today at preK........

"Ok, I love you. Now, don't bite anybody today, ok?"

Another mother laughed and said, "Dontcha just love the days you have to say THAT?"

BIG SMILES...........

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"So help me God"

by onacruse in

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perhaps this belongs in another forum...but it just got to me today, watching the rice confirmation hearings:.

a person stands in front of a jurisdictional body (congress, a court, a tribunal...), and swears by god to tell the truth.. as an aside, after the testimony, they may well rent a taxi and pay the driver with a currency that says "in god we trust.".

now, i've only once been called to testify in a court, and i was, at that time, more than willing to say "so help me god.".

simplesally

I'm with Six........ I would say it and be done with it. I would rather not spend an extra 5 minutes or hours on a battle with the courts over just promising to tell the truth.

One thing I never thought of though, can you imagine if someone got up there and answered, "NO, my intent is to lie."

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