words my father never spoke.
"the last time i saw wes he was standing over your baby bed reciting something from--oh, i don't know--shakespeare or the old testament.
then, he leaned down to kiss you instead of picking you up.
Another fantastic piece of writing.
again I was there with you like i went back in time
An excellent writer whom i know quoted this once:
a piece of writing should sound like somebody is standing there in front of you telling you right out of thin air--straight from the heart.
Well, you certainly achieved that. :)
I was 55 years old when I final realised the three words I have NEVER heard from my parents:
"I Love You"
Nic
happily never after.
(remembrance from my childhood).
hers was a primal scream, cutting me with an icy blade of accusation..
Terry what can i say...
I was right there behind you as a little boy following you as you ran through the house
I dashed quickly through our hallway and out the screen door and jumped over the front porch onto the driveway adjacent to the Robert's house.
Your gift to paint a clear vivid picture in the readers mind is amazing!
thank you for sharing.:)
the man who hung the moon .
(a story from my family's history).
she never spoke about her parents, except to say they had been murdered.
Well written Terry.
Written so well it was easy for me to visualise what was been told.
Wow, man, you have lived a hard life.
My hat goes off to you!
i wasn't going to post until after my hearing.
but i have changed my mind due to a pm.
yesterday was a terrible day.
Umby thank you for your kind words.
You are my friend now and after.
Nothing will change our friendship. It can only grow stronger.
Umby i give you permission to never blame yourself again
None of this your fault.
Everyone here it right behind you and I will be there by your side.
PS
Thank you for the lovely lunch and showing me how to cook rice :)
through this forum of wonderful freaks, i have met someone who is coming with me to my hearing.
initially i was slated for next year, but will be attending in two weeks time.
all is in place from travel vouchers, support, where to go ............very efficient and well done.
Thank you from all the victims-my voice doesn't count much in australia, but I'm so glad yours is being heard, literally, for all of us. JW Daughter
Well done UMBERTOECHO, your courage and determination is a great example to others. The searcher
Go get 'em, UMBER! We look forward to your report when you return. ZoosWell done Umby! Stay strong, keep your dignity and poise throughout all the ordeals...stuckinarut2
WOW, I am blown away by the open-hearted honesty, support that is been shown.We are right behind you umby!!
You have what it takes, nail them to the wall
I will hand you the nails.
this is not an attack upon the rc.
it is an example of the sheer volume of work they are dealing with and the scope of events they have dealt with.. i went to the rc support place here in wa.
it seemed that many people (staff) were dropping out from this place due to illness, holiday's ..family ....and so on.
Yes totally agree
Yes, privacy is VITAL throughout these proceedings....
Stay strong!
this is not an attack upon the rc.
it is an example of the sheer volume of work they are dealing with and the scope of events they have dealt with.. i went to the rc support place here in wa.
it seemed that many people (staff) were dropping out from this place due to illness, holiday's ..family ....and so on.
If anyone can do this...you can umbertoecho
You have the courage and strength to do this.
I will be with you in spirit and person.
go get'em girl!!!!!!!
i had gone away for a rest and came back to pick my animals up.
(yes we share one common thing.
the love of animals).
She is so upset and confused. The arrogant wind is not blowing her sails. She is wondering without being aware of her own doubt.
Haaaaaaa... that cracked me up!!!!!
I really believe some jws are reaching the ...WTF moment?
is this a beautiful story, or what?.
act one________.
now in an ordinary romance of the golden hollywood era, the boy goes off to war while the young lady waits nervously for his safe return.in a cary grant, debra kerr movie, the two vow to meet after a certain period of time and tragic circumstances intervene.. in my story, the young man is a conscientious objector who goes to prison instead of off to the vietnam war.
I have been waiting for your reply...didn't relies you posted here.
Wow Terry that is beautiful to here.
I am so happy for you!
Yes on Sunday I too met a lovely like minded person.
So refreshing when you connect with someone in so many ways.
I can't lie, this 3-hour visit did more to heal me than I can possibly explain here.
That is exactly how I felt.
Little did I relies the healing went both ways.
http://nerdinthebrain.com/2015/01/25/why-i-spent-my-morning-in-a-kingdom-hall-partying-with-jehovahs-witnesses/.
he seems to have quite a positive view of jw's.. bangalore.
Welcome to the forum
a great place to communicate freely
I thought from the start you were female.
very cautious open minded thinker... LOVE IT!
I hate to disappoint you.....but you are far to smart as a woman to ever becoming a jw.......
The Butcher...the Baker and the Candle stick maker (elders)
will not tolerate thinking people ....especially a female.
Sorry for the bad news in jest.
