Thank you Nulfun - it has been tough and every time I think of someone else raising her, I just cringe. These were the types of conversations I had before making this decission and really going through with it.
Zoewrex
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TTFN
by Zoewrex inas of nov. 13th i won?t be able to check out this board as often as i would like.
after 9 years, the 14th is my final day working for the military (active duty army, then civil service job).
my husband resigned from the marines and is currently working in management and so we?ll be moving to a new location nov. 19th
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"Good Faith" opening nite at La MaMa in NYC
by franklin J ini just bought tickets to the opening nite show in new york of "the good faith" at the la ma ma playhouse for november 20th; it is a musical about being a jw.
it was advertised on this forum several weeks ago.. is any one else going?
if so, please send me a pm.. frank
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Zoewrex
Just found the site http://www.nytheatre.com/nytheatre/goodfaith.htm
The Good Faith, 1940-1990, written, composed, and directed by Harold Dean James, is a musical drama of good intentions, betrayal, and misplaced devotion among Jehovah's Witnesses. This synopsis is from the press release:
"The musical is based on a true story of the life of Richard Rawe, a native of Soap Lake, WA, a city about 200 miles east of Seattle. Rawe was an elder of the Jehovah's Witness faith and with his wife, Frances, was 'disfellowshipped' based on false allegations from a corrupt faction of rival ministers. Frances, however, secretly tape-recorded the deliberations of the usurpers, who were actually guilty of both embezzlement and sexual harassment of congregants. The Rawes were subsequently reinstated, then again disfellowshipped as the scandal shook the Spokane Valley during the last decade.
"Playwright/composer/director Harold Dean James, who grew up as a Jehovah's Witness (his family is still in the faith), picked up the story on the Internet. Compelled by it, he traveled to Soap Lake and interviewed the Rawes for this play.
The Good Faith tells, in parable-like form, the story of young Rawe and his conflict with the religious community.
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TTFN
by Zoewrex inas of nov. 13th i won?t be able to check out this board as often as i would like.
after 9 years, the 14th is my final day working for the military (active duty army, then civil service job).
my husband resigned from the marines and is currently working in management and so we?ll be moving to a new location nov. 19th
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Zoewrex
Thank you all for such great support & I'll take your advice Emma and find other families with similar values. I never really thought of my career as 'work' it was just SO much fun to do I couldn't believe I was getting paid for it. It was hard for me to grasp - jobs will always be there.
I remember the ackward lulls that would happen between women meeting for the first time, one working and one at home..........typical formal event gathering for me......
Me - "So how do you like staying at home?" (Thinking what kind of question is THAT? AND I want to stay at home....)
Her - "I love it!" (Usually thinking what kind of question is that, her kid is in daycare. She gets paid as much as my husband and can talk to him about his work)
Me - "I'm really thinking about it, but we're not able to just yet." (God this sucks, I really need to talk to her hubby about a Color Guard & media interview gone bad. I can't believe I'm jealous of her...)
Her - "Well, we never regretted it." (Stupid Urbanites)
Me - "I'll keep that in mind. Now John, what exactly did you expect when you sent in three inexperienced Soldiers to perform a Color guard? Blah ..Blah.. work talk..." (I have nothing in common with someone who sits at home all day - I can't believe I'm still jealous)
Why do I feel the need to validate myself through a job?!
Random thoughts.........need to increase my meds
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Hello.....I'm new to this forum.....
by ScoobySnax inhello is this a forum for jws?
i'm new here.. i never said i was going from here just yet, whats with all the "do what you like, and good luck stuff".......i was only "musing" about my position..... i'm still very much here.
and very much still dithering, when i decide to go, i'll post a goodbye, and see-ya thread and a big thankyou to some good people i've met here, and maybe a couple of f offs to some others...... besides, i'd miss some of you all too much to just go like that.
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Zoewrex
Hi there! ((((Scoob)))
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What's Your Favorite Drink???
by minimus insince it's the weekend, i'm thinking of trying some new drinks.
i'll be in new york city on sunday, too, so i want to know what you enjoy so that i can think of you while i'm away.
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Zoewrex
We?ll be at The Strand (sans drinks) and McSorleys Pub Sunday www.strandbooks.com http://www.hoganstand.com/kilkenny/images/mcsorleys/bio_page/mcsorleys.html Pete?s is in Brooklyn and there?s a GREAT view of MADhattan! They have a WONDERFUL raspberry vodka, splash of sour and something thingy, it?s too yummy. HAVE FUN! http://petesdowntown.citysearch.com
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TTFN
by Zoewrex inas of nov. 13th i won?t be able to check out this board as often as i would like.
after 9 years, the 14th is my final day working for the military (active duty army, then civil service job).
my husband resigned from the marines and is currently working in management and so we?ll be moving to a new location nov. 19th
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Zoewrex
As of Nov. 13 th I won?t be able to check out this board as often as I would like. After 9 years, the 14 th is my final day working for the military (Active Duty Army, then civil service job). My husband resigned from the Marines and is currently working in management and so we?ll be moving to a new location Nov. 19 th
With much soul searching I decided to resign this really great career field (with promotion potential) be a stay at home. I realized I don?t want to be a Supermom. My mother was a single parent and I know SO many people who can do it all ? but I really don?t want to add more to my plate and get back to the basics of life.
World according to Tracy (*while climbing up my soapbox) - huge problem with the culture today is everyone feels that in order to have ?this ? or ?that? there must be two incomes (of course because everything costs so much) ? materialism and selfness have replaced values and ethics. I did the same thing and of course it was fun, but what is that showing her? Well, we?re willing to change our lifestyle in order for me to stay with Rachael. Will she be worse for it because we don?t have that much money for her College? I don?t know, but I do know if I want to make a difference, I have to start at home. We?re wanted a child for so long and know as parents our responsibility is to teach her and make sure she?s a contributing member of society. Dropping her off at daycare (for 8+ hours a day) is no longer acceptable. I went to daycare and use it now only because we had to, my sister drops her kids off and picks them up as late as she can because she doesn?t want to ?deal? with them. This sickens me and daycare is allowing children to grow up with typically guilt ridden and now exhausted parents. Odd to say, the majority of my friends are (or will be shortly) also stay at homes. (*climbing down off my soap box) I?m nervous and have to remind myself of my convictions about this new route.
As of today we don?t know where our new location will be and of course this is causing a bit of anxiety at home. Wish us luck, groovy vibes, purple candles and warm fuzzies.
TTFN (ta ta for now)
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JWZone website hacked??
by sf in.
i was just sent a message re: this website owned by the glicks.. seems it is gone:.
http://www.jwzone.org/leave_now_and_never_come_back.htm.
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Zoewrex
Hey it's NOVEMBER 7th - anything happen?
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This is why I'm Disappointed....
by Nickey init's a public board.
i was still a jw.
i came here looking for answers to my questions and doubts.
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Zoewrex
Dearest Nikki ? My heart goes out to you and your intentions. It's taken me over an hour to read this thread and I wanted you to know I agree with much you initially said and think it?s brave and very open of you to post this to begin with. You seemed to bring your friend here to this board out of love and concern and expected that person to come away with new insight.
As usual I agree with SF Jim and cannot put it any more eloquently then he already did. Along with the ?freedom, there?s such a ?danger? with threads and the internet as a whole. There are only a handful of certified professionals here and in the meantime the rest of us act as sounding boards. The ?danger? comes in with anonymous personalities who may recommend a course of action that could cause more harm than good.
I wouldn?t recommend suggesting this site to anyone close to you. If you can muddle your way through and pull out the positive things you need from it ? then that?s what this site is about. Stay strong and thank you for sticking with us this long.
-Tracy
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Your Favorite Scary Movie?
by Valis ini watched this on bravo last night.
so what's yer favorite movie for spookiness on halloween?.
creature: "i have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine.
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Zoewrex
Have to agree the TV version of the Shining was MUCH better and creepy.
Creepiest movies - The Dark Secrets of Harvet Home (NBC - 1978ish); Prince of Darkness; What Lies Beneath; The Others
Slasher favs - Halloween
Traditionals - Young Frankenstein (Frankenschteeeen); ANY Abott & Costello Flicks
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My Brother Died Today
by Blueblades in.
i consider all who post here as my family.we have all been hurt in some way.my brother died today.. blueblades,who has six sisters left.mom,dad,one sister and two brothers died.i'm the only man in the family now.
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Zoewrex
(((((((((((((((((((Blueblades & family)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss