pamkw:
How could it be considered sad to be helpful to anybody ... let alone someone with a dissability?
i have a distant cousin, 15 and in a wheel chair.
she's always saying how she can't wait until the new system comes when finally she'll be set free from her handicap and can run around with joyful glee.
it breaks my heart knowing this is never gonna happen and makes me even more angrier.
pamkw:
How could it be considered sad to be helpful to anybody ... let alone someone with a dissability?
i have a distant cousin, 15 and in a wheel chair.
she's always saying how she can't wait until the new system comes when finally she'll be set free from her handicap and can run around with joyful glee.
it breaks my heart knowing this is never gonna happen and makes me even more angrier.
wilyolman:
You may wish you never got me started. But to be fair and not help identify myself or my son, I will keep this short.
My son is now a grown man who lives with (not suffers with) cerbral palsy. It is great that he has it mildly and to the regular onlooker, no one would see that he is dissabled. His brain is not affected and he is one of the most brilliant men I know.
I have never dwelt on his dissablity, only his ABILITIES! He is a university grad and supports himself in great fashion in the line of computer technology.
The last thing he would want is for me to draw any attention to him, but it is hard not to brag about this beautiful person!!!
northern girl.
but not according to me.. for the number of jws still going strong the ones here is but a handful, so mabye most of you are just pitiful whiners who should accept a little personal responsibility for your lives and quit trying so hard to blame someone or something.
northern girl.. .
and is the following reasonable?you have the right to do anything you want on this board ... it would be 'nice' if the name didn't say 'forum for jehovah's witnesses' though.
Would someone please pass the EDAM to the 'drama queen', his tears are splashing in his wine.
.......... just trying .......... northern girl.
i have a distant cousin, 15 and in a wheel chair.
she's always saying how she can't wait until the new system comes when finally she'll be set free from her handicap and can run around with joyful glee.
it breaks my heart knowing this is never gonna happen and makes me even more angrier.
Ariel:
I have a handicapped son and very much look forward to seeing him leap for joy in the new system. Maybe that hope gives your cousin something to be positive about. That is better than figuring this is 'all there is'.
northern girl.
the wtbts was able to get a foothold years ago because they offered a radical departure from traditional christianity.
they offered up an alternative view of god and the afterlife, some prophetic math, and a good kick in the pants to mainline churches.
the catholic (universal) church deserved that kick, caught asleep on the job.
Bluesapphire:
You have the right to do ANYTHING you want on this board ... it would be 'nice' if the name didn't say 'Forum FOR Jehovah's Witnesses' though.
There is an honourable way to leave ... no one here has found the way yet.
For the number of JWs still going strong the ones here is but a handful, so mabye most of you are just pitiful whiners who should accept a little personal responsibility for your lives and quit trying so hard to BLAME someone or something.
So now you know ...
northern girl.
the wtbts was able to get a foothold years ago because they offered a radical departure from traditional christianity.
they offered up an alternative view of god and the afterlife, some prophetic math, and a good kick in the pants to mainline churches.
the catholic (universal) church deserved that kick, caught asleep on the job.
Big Tex:
Chris ... thank you SO much for your kind and thorough answer. I was going to PM you to thank you but you were good enough to post to me. Now I do realize your side and thank you for seeing mine.
I DO have a habit of jumping in before I test the waters and this isn't the first time I've been terribly rude. I appologize to anyone I've offended here. Too bad I can't say it won't happen again but I'm sure going to try.
Thanks again ... northern girl.
the wtbts was able to get a foothold years ago because they offered a radical departure from traditional christianity.
they offered up an alternative view of god and the afterlife, some prophetic math, and a good kick in the pants to mainline churches.
the catholic (universal) church deserved that kick, caught asleep on the job.
Gambit ... what a breath of fresh air ... you WILL NOT post PMs ... even WITH my permission. I like you already ...
northern girl.
the wtbts was able to get a foothold years ago because they offered a radical departure from traditional christianity.
they offered up an alternative view of god and the afterlife, some prophetic math, and a good kick in the pants to mainline churches.
the catholic (universal) church deserved that kick, caught asleep on the job.
Sooooo ... you've been snooping in Kingdom Halls. Thought that would be the LAST place we'd find you ... having your own loving religion and all.
Sounds like you've done your share of reading their literature too. Don't ever confuse that with KNOWING the mindset of JWs. You've got a long way to go ...
northern girl.
the wtbts was able to get a foothold years ago because they offered a radical departure from traditional christianity.
they offered up an alternative view of god and the afterlife, some prophetic math, and a good kick in the pants to mainline churches.
the catholic (universal) church deserved that kick, caught asleep on the job.
jgnat:
This is the second time I'll be writing my reply ... the last one just dissapeared.
Don't tell me what the mindset is for JWs. You've never been one so how are you an expert?
Evidence of your dither is that you are explaining your personal relationship here on this site.
As for your friend Gambit ... he has my permission to post my PMs here.
If I sound shrill ... it's all in the eyes of the beholder.
How do you know if the society allows personal testimonies ... thought you were never involved?
northern girl.
the wtbts was able to get a foothold years ago because they offered a radical departure from traditional christianity.
they offered up an alternative view of god and the afterlife, some prophetic math, and a good kick in the pants to mainline churches.
the catholic (universal) church deserved that kick, caught asleep on the job.
LisaBOBeesa:
Okay, as long as I can say my side too.
northern girl.