I must say I didn't enjoy the movie very much. There were a few "good parts" but the ending totally blew.I am disappointed to say the least. My friend seemed to enjoy the movie though.
To each his/her own I guess.
Wolfy
i was fortunate enough to be able to preview the movie a week earlier than it's actual release.
my bf and i enjoyed it.. i hope you all do.
I must say I didn't enjoy the movie very much. There were a few "good parts" but the ending totally blew.I am disappointed to say the least. My friend seemed to enjoy the movie though.
To each his/her own I guess.
Wolfy
i have often heard that a persons belief in god has helped them recover from a serious illness.
i have also heard jw's say god was punishing them for some wrong they have done.i think it's possible that the mind can play a part in the healing process.
belief in god may have an effect but i feel some people go way to far.. here's a link---http://www.msnbc.com/news/987695.asp?vts=110220032005.
I have often heard that a persons belief in god has helped them recover from a serious illness. I have also heard JW's say god was punishing them for some wrong they have done.I think it's possible that the mind can play a part in the healing process. Belief in god may have an effect but I feel some people go way to far.
Here's a link---http://www.msnbc.com/news/987695.asp?vts=110220032005
Wolfy
OMG!
Major geek. You wouldn't know it by looking at me:)-------->44.57594% - Major Geek
Wolfy
firming up plans - is the meet-up saturday night?
(pm me with the details).
need to make my hotel reservations, as well as others that would like to find somewhere to stay.. who's all gonna be there?
I'll be there. Will be bringing a friend too:)
Wolfy
my wife and i are re-doing our wills and it has led me to reflect alot on life.
in making a will you are basically preparing for death and setting your house in order so that there is no confusion afterwards and your loved ones are looked after.
i do plan on living to a ripe old age but in life things can happen and i could be dead tomorrow.
Thank you all for your considerate thoughts. I feel it is important to get my house in order. Even though my wife and I are fairly young we have to be prepared. If anything does happen our children will be fine financially. They will have a Trust with enough money for a University education and a home. The problem we are having now is deciding where our children will go if anything should happen. My wife and I do not agree on this matter and it is causing considerable strain. My wife's sister's are not stable enough in their lives to be a good choice. My wife talked to one of the elders and he said his family would take them if anything happened. I am not comfortable with that choice and I am not sure how to explain it to my wife.
I am a fader. My wife is a Dub although she is not as active as she used to be. I no longer carry the Blood card and I personally do not want a JW burial. I want to be cremated with my ashes scattered in the woods where I grew up. I only want a select few at my funeral and I don't want any mention of the Borg.
I have to say I have really found out who my friends and loved ones really are. JW's for the most part love conditionally. When the going gets tough or you don't share their beliefs anymore they scatter. It has made me realize how precious my family and friends are.
Wolfy
my wife and i are re-doing our wills and it has led me to reflect alot on life.
in making a will you are basically preparing for death and setting your house in order so that there is no confusion afterwards and your loved ones are looked after.
i do plan on living to a ripe old age but in life things can happen and i could be dead tomorrow.
My wife and I are re-doing our wills and it has led me to reflect alot on life. In making a will you are basically preparing for death and setting your house in order so that there is no confusion afterwards and your loved ones are looked after. I do plan on living to a ripe old age but in life things can happen and I could be dead tomorrow. I am struggling to deal with my own mortality and to define what I believe in. It's a very difficult and disturbing road for me to travel. Growing up as a Jehovah's Witness was full of ups and downs for me. The one thing I did not worry about was death. When discussing the topic with others I would just shrug and say I would be back in the New Order. No fears. Now...I think it will take me awhile to deal with and accept the stark reality of death. I have read the thread on mortality started by Shotgun and I know alot of people are having the same struggle as I am. It makes me feel a bit better knowing I am not alone.
I want to say thank you to few people that have helped me through some of the bumps in the road that I now travel.
To The Members of JWD- Thank you. You have shared your stories and experiences in life and in leaving the JW's. It has made an impression on me that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
To Simon-Thank you for providing this forum. You have provided a place for us all to discuss and to heal from our experiences in life and as JW's. I owe you alot.
To My Family On The Forum-You know who you are. I love both of you very much. You both mean so much to me and as family we will get through the pain the Org. has caused and is still causing us.
To Ray and Shera- Thank you for being true friends to me. You both have my love and respect. I am honoured having you both as friends.
Sitting here typing this I am crying. No I am not suicidal or anything like that. I have been doing alot of reflecting and I just wanted to tell everyone that I love them.
Wolfy
PS-To The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnessess- I despise you all. You have ruined and hurt so many people. I think you should be ashamed of yourselves. There are so many beautiful people enslaved to your organization. You dull their minds and hearts with your lies. If there is a God I hope he(she) makes you experience the pain that you have caused to so many people.
were you considered a "troublemaker", a "complainer", a "fine" brother or sister?
were you always being called before the elders for one thing or another?
is your reputation the same here as it was in the congregation??
Geez....Held up as an example for the other young ones to follow in the congregation. Aux. and Reg. pio. Made MS in my teens and was basically a walking encyclopedia of JW crap. Got really burned on a couple of issues with the loving elders which started my course away from the Borg.
Wolfy
Ken Little. If I remember correctly when he smiled it always gave me a creepy feeling. I used to see him at the assemblies. My JW family thinks quite highly of him.
Wolfy
ok, for those of you who were thinking of a novel by salinger: [x] wrong!.
we're talking the best whiskey made with canadian rye.. even the russians agree: canadian rye, for what it is worth, is the best!.
americans have bourbon: they win hands down with their special blend.. scotland, has single malt scotch (dalwhinnie, rayzor's fav!
Yum!
I love Crown Royal! I do have to admit I like Jack Daniel's Whiskey and Appleton Estates Rum. Now in the area of beer...Molson Canadian..hmmm...beer
Wolfy
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ayn rand is mine.
just wondering so i can find a new book or books to read *smiles*.
My fav's are George R.R. Martin(High Fantasy), Robert Jordan, David Eddings, Tad Williams and Terry Brooks. I really enjoy reading Fantasy novels. I am a bit picky though.There has to be a high level of detail in the books to keep my interest.
Wolfy