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  My daughter ( JW) called me today!!!!!!!

  by mouthy in

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  every one knows( regulars on board) that my jw daughter didnt speak to me for 10 years- the when my melanie was dying in 1999,she heard i was having back problems & having a hard time lifting my melanie...she told that person she would be willing to come & help if she had the money( she lives in montreal i live in ontario) so i called her bluff & sent the money for her fare.she stayed to help my daughter 10 days.

  then when my daughter died -3 days after she left.

  she spoke to me on the phone said she was sorry- ( all the time she was here religion was not discussed -when christians came to visit mell she would walk out)although she worked real hard while here.

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  Granny Linda

  Mouthy, I ALWAYS enjoy reading your posts. You always have a kind word to share with others, and that's something the world in general could use more of.

  I'm sooooo happy for you having heard from your daughter. Those times really can make our day even when we understand the rest. I'm sure you will savor the moment. I quit looking for "the burning bush" years ago because it dawned on me that it's moment upon moment that creates the whole. And you dear lady are a whole person filled to the brim with unconditional love. No one can really ever forget that.

  Love you,

  Granny..btw; my only child, a son, and his family will be making their major move up here where we are. I'm so excited!!!
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  Were You AFRAID Of The Elders???

  by minimus in

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  since the elders are always spoken of as being "a refreshment for your souls" and "loving shepherds", did you ever find yourself afraid of them?

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  Granny Linda

  As already mentioned, here too, my JW days were as a youngster/teenager; so yes, I had an unhealthy view of them equating to FEAR. I HATED when my mom would drag me in front of the elders like they were my father or something. GAWD

  And I do remember with much fondness those rare, caring elders, but it was not enough to keep me around. As soon as I turned 18, found a job, I was out of my mother's home. The rest is history.

  Granny
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  "Having Too Much Knowledge Is Not A Good Thing"

  by minimus in

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  so said my mother about my research of the bible and the society's publications.

  i read "too much", especially because it's information that imperfect men thought was correct that came from jehovah, "but they were wrong.

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  Granny Linda

  HUmmmmm. We won't always like what we find perhaps, but knowledge is a wonderful thing. I cannot encourage my grandchildren enough when it comes to learning how to be open minded about everything, and anything. Question, question, question. And then, question some more. Take what seems beneficial at the moment knowing it's ok too change your mind down the road.

  I just remembered a conversation the other day with an older man who was sharing how he used to be so "black OR white" in his approach to life. The company even sent him to classes in hopes of loosing him up a bit. Made me think of my JW days. My one BIL told me years ago that's how I was. But there is alot of gray matter too deal with. For myself it's about finding a balance with any new found knowledge. And of course when it comes to politics...same, same. What we may be told at the public level is just not the way it was/is. So digging for "knowledge" can take on a whole new adventure in learning.

  Love ya'll

  granny
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  Return from the land of the missing!

  by CC Ryder in

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  i figured it would be a good idea to post a topic to fill you all in on what's been going on with tink and i, befor i just returned with a single post to a topic.

  we're both doing great.

  we have had a lot going on and have been very busy.. our computer was hit by a virus...again...for the second time within the last year.

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  Granny Linda

  It's so good hearing from you. Just seeing your name brought a smile to my face. Ah, so you're busy living life to the fullest, eh. Good. Here, too, with the seasons change there will be much to keep hubby and I busy. The garden area is HUGE. And of course the leaves in the yard will be an endless chore or so it seems at the moment.

  My husband and I made a major move this past February in hopes of finding some affordable property where we can purchase a 'fixer-upper' and do what we love. It's amazing when two people really work as a unit what can be accomplished. And I'm one of the fortunate in having a real help-mate. We really do sorta compliment, or balance, each other.

  As for the funeral; sounds like some irony for sure. With my husband being retired from the military after 22 years, and his countless metals/awards, etc...I'm glad someone saw fit too display those on behalf of the uncle. It's a final reconition of one's life, and should have been as it was. So cheers to whomever carried that out. What can one say about JW's in general....I've no intention of going to my JW mom's funeral should she pass before me. I've made my peace with that, and things will be carried out according to her belief system, so that's that.

  Keep up the good work you two.

  Granny
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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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  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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  Granny Linda

  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