Granny Linda

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  How I made it out and maintained my sanity and happiness! READ ME!

  by NaruNaruChan in

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  i just read joannadandy's post about making things more positive on here... and so i decided to say something positive, so that you guys could smile about something, maybe.

  i'm in love.

  i've been in love with her for six months, now, almost to the day.

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  Granny Linda

  Happy Saturday to you, too.

  My husband always has a smile, imagine that. He has helped teach me by example that it's better to wear a smile then allow the more unpleasant moments of life take you down. He, too, is a world traveler via; the Navy. But thankfully retired now. There were many occasions where he was invited into the homes of different people because he is happy...and listens to others. While many military never got past the bars, he explored a given country (when allowed by the military) and gained much. Guess no matter what part of the world one lives in, people still prefer positive association.

  I'm glad for anyone who maintained sanity. I wondered about mine many times but I am quite happy these days. And I think the aging process has something to do with this, too. The older I get, the better it gets. Although the body starts falling a part and I'm just not as interested in issues that used to arouse such passion.

  Yesterday I fell off a step and landed on my back. Oh boy, am I ever sore. Right in the midst of a major project that cannot be put off...and even with that my mental outlook is good. As someone kidded in gest about savoring these happy times for when the other times come...and they will, a smile and kind word is invaluable. It's insurance in our emotional bank. Today we can invest in our life, and find happiness.

  Thanks for the topic

  Granny Linda
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  Can You Believe it's Been 10 Years Since the Waco Seige?

  by Robdar in

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  on april 19th it will be the 10th anniversary of waco.

  koresh is still dead, which surprises his former followers; the few who survived the seige.

  ah, well, time flies.

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  Granny Linda

  Sorry, Tres. Thank you very much.

  Cheers
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  Can You Believe it's Been 10 Years Since the Waco Seige?

  by Robdar in

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  on april 19th it will be the 10th anniversary of waco.

  koresh is still dead, which surprises his former followers; the few who survived the seige.

  ah, well, time flies.

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  Granny Linda

  IronG, thanks for the laugh. Humor is a good thing. I just love these cute faces.

  Granny
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  Considered Suicide ?

  by Guest 77 in

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  after reading about the two jw's committing suicide and larc's comments, how many of us have considered suicide?

  i saw a movie about a man trying every trick in the book to committ suicide and failed.

  it got to the point in the movie that you know his next new attempt would fail.. most likely some people prefer to die without committing suicide.

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  Thinking back to my 7th grade when I walked out of art class telling them I was going to kill myself...

  And really all I did was walk home for lunch earlier then usual. The cops meant me half way, and of course I ended up in front of the elders. GAWD!! I hated that shit. My older sister who was already married to a "wordly" guy did take it upon herself to secretly take me to a psychologist. But with her own family responsiblities could not continue paying.

  I understand for myself those thoughts of suicide at such an early age was a desperate cry for some positive attention. I hated my life, hated the jw thing, just hate in general. Looking back I realize too, that it was being stifled in every area of my life. When a child is not allowed to associate and be a part of life, then death does seem welcoming.

  As the adult I've had fleeting thoughts of suicide. I don't hold that against people because I havn't walked in their shoes. I do know for myself that life comes to an end all too swiftly and I want to be around for my grandchildren as long as possible. Besides, I've learned that there are solutions, period. It's just that suicide is not one of them today.

  Depression can be a bitch! But I'm worth more than ending my own life by suicide. And I'm certainly not going to leave my grandchildren with that legacy. Those of us who have survived untold heartache and hardship show by example how it is turning a negative into a positive. But if the adult chooses such a course of action, so be it. I'm not their judge. I can only make that call based upon knowledge of who I am.

  BTW, it's always a good topic because it reminds me where there's life, there's hope.

  Cheers,

  granny
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  quick intro

  by LP_gurl in

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  i just recently found this forum and found it very interesting to read.

  i'm not a jw nor have i ever been.

  i grew up in a christian home and was always told not to accept flyers or magazines from jw's.

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  Granny Linda

  Welcome.

  Much good advice and suggestions already stated here. I'm just jumping in too 'ditto' their words of wisdom because living the life of a JW is something a sincere, loving, compassionate young woman would find themselves at odds with. And for heaven's sake...never breed chidlren into that religion!!!!!

  Best Wishes

  Granny
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  Can You Believe it's Been 10 Years Since the Waco Seige?

  by Robdar in

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  on april 19th it will be the 10th anniversary of waco.

  koresh is still dead, which surprises his former followers; the few who survived the seige.

  ah, well, time flies.

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  Granny Linda

  Tres, can you post the article or link?

  thanks, granny
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  Can You Believe it's Been 10 Years Since the Waco Seige?

  by Robdar in

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  on april 19th it will be the 10th anniversary of waco.

  koresh is still dead, which surprises his former followers; the few who survived the seige.

  ah, well, time flies.

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  Granny Linda

  Captain, thanks for your post.

  And what was the government mouthing..."Save the Children." Right!

  granny
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  Can You Believe it's Been 10 Years Since the Waco Seige?

  by Robdar in

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  on april 19th it will be the 10th anniversary of waco.

  koresh is still dead, which surprises his former followers; the few who survived the seige.

  ah, well, time flies.

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  Granny Linda

  Yeapers, Robyn. And the list of those murdered at the hands of this government will only continue. But, this is not a politically correct topic...is it. BTW, are you familiar with Chemtrails? They were hot and heavy in the AZ skies, and even moreso here in this area of Colorado. Germ warfare perhaps? against the common man.

  Take care,

  granny
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  Rabbi Responds to Jehovah's Witnesses

  by DevonMcBride in

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  the below message was e-mailed to a friend of mine who then sent it to me.

  devon

  on the subject of jehovah's witnesses: they don't visit us anymore, they used to come by regularly.

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  Granny Linda

  A Jewish book for Jewish people. Not interested.

  granny
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  When a JW Comes to My Door?

  by JamesThomas in

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  a resent thread has got me thinking.

  the question is: when a jw comes to my door what reaction of mine would have the best chance of motivating that person to ponder or question their beliefs?

  what will help them open, rather than shut down and fortify their shell of exclusivity?

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  Granny Linda

  Good Morning, James.

  Well, hummmmmm...Despite the detest I have for JW's overall, I'd agree that anger accomplishes little. But that can apply to any area of our life. Although anger directed in a postive way can help motivate and create necessary changes within a person. Having had my rant a couple weeks ago, I was able to let go even moreso. Recovery is about taking care of our needs. Not being defined by another's interpetation of what we need. I certainly am not in need of any brand of Christianity, period.

  For the most part when a jw comes knocking at my door I just wish for them a good day and shut the door. I don't give them an opportunity to say anything futher to me because we already know their minds are made up. Ah, religion. It will always be one of my favorite subject matters, or perhaps I should say, people in general are my favorite interest.

  As I get older much of the old ways just fade away. Life is too short for staying angry. Afterall, we learn how to turn a negative into a postive. So even when dealing with the minds of the Bible believer, there is always something we can learn about ourselves. And for me that far outweights the negative impact religionist can have upon my mind, body or spirit. Enough said.

  Take care,

  granny