today is mar 25th.
ive decided to write about this and post it when im done.
dont know when that will be.
Red horse Woman,
You said "former friend". Nuf said............
Good luck with your cousin..........I would sincerely like to know how it turns out.
Although I have connected with my older sister I still have many members of my family that I know I will most likely never see again. But....one is better than none.
Sunny.....: )
today is mar 25th.
ive decided to write about this and post it when im done.
dont know when that will be.
Hi back Danny....I'm sad for you that you haven't seen your sisters in so long....but I'm also glad you got to see your daughter.
The GB can never change their policies on disfellowshipping and the subsequent shunning. They would then expose themselves for the Asses that we all know they truly are.
I hope you will continue to see your kid. Good luck.
((((((Christy))))))....You and ((((((eyegirl))))) have touched my heart. You have walked in my shoes (of sorts) and have your own story to tell. Don't let ANYTHING ever separate you again!
Sunny
today is mar 25th.
ive decided to write about this and post it when im done.
dont know when that will be.
Since this thread was brought up again I thought those who have posted to it might be interested in how our second get together went yesterday.
My younger sister picked me up at 7:30AM and we headed out to our big (JW) sister's house. She lives 50 miles away so it took us about an hour to get there. When we arrived we were welcomed like celebritys. A lovely buffet breakfast was waiting for us along with gifts. after breakfast we had a show and tell with some of the quilt projects (finished and unfinished) that was a great success. I brought the first quilt I had ever made to show my JW sis that you have to start somewhere and this is where I started.
We all got into the car and headed toward the fabric wherehouse where my younger sister and I like to shop for some some of our fabrics that we quilt with. We have decided to each make a quilt to commemorate our reunion. We are calling them the "sister's reunion quilts" They will be made in the same pattern only the fabrics will be selected to our own tastes. My younger sister and I were to help our JW sis pick out the fabrics and supplies she would need.
We arrived at the fabris store at 11:00Am and when we walked out the door it was 4:15PM. My younger sister and I worked like crazy, putting colors and patterns (in the fabrics) together. This store is as big as a supermarket....so we were exhausted after it was all over.
I'm still exhausted today...I was a grouch at work today too.
We stopped to eat on the way home and my JW sis picked up the tab.
We are already planning another get together. My younger sister and I are going to have a quilting class at her house and my JW sis will be the student. I will bring my machine and my little sis will let Jw sis use hers and she will start teaching hands on. I will help by sewing along with her so she can see what she wants to achieve. We will do this before the end of July.
We talked about a lot of things yesterday. Not much has been said about us not seeing each other for 20 years. But then, what can you say? That time can never be regained. I grieve for that time lost. But at least the terrible anger is mostly gone. My JW sis is trying so hard. I get the feeling she has no bossum buddys. I guess JWs can never really have a TRUE friend. Someone you can say and tell anything to. Perhaps my younger sister and I can fill just a little of that need for her.
As Andee said, It is truely a miracle.
eyegirl: How wonderful that you have reconnected with your sister. You have your own little miracle going too. Next time you see your sister give her a hug and tell her its from me. I am so happy for you
two!
I'm so glad this thread has touched so many people and I'm amazed that it has been read so many times. Thank you to all who have posted to it. There are so many wonderful people at this forum.
Sunny
i'm giving up smoking on the 22nd.
it will be the third time, but this time as part of a government sponsored training course with drugs and patches supplied etc.
anyone else given up and got any helpfull advise?.
Ballistic....I got an email saying there was a post on this threat and though I would jaunt over and see if you were still at it (not smoking that is).
good for you!!
I love success stories and obvious you are one.
Wow, you must be verrry rich by now!
Sunny
it was pretty nice, haven't seen this person in a few years.
we talked a bit about the bad stuff, but it was pretty healing for us to have an old friend to talk to honestly about all of our feeling about the jws.
i've just been reading the threads about bill, pandelos, etc, and i can't help but feel great about you guys.. i met neablis, and he was awesome.
I just thinks it's wonderful to have all of the windows on this Big House thrown open again, and all of the doors unlocked.
and doesn't all that fresh air smell good!!!
You ARE a good man Ashi! Congrats on helping your family out!
Sunny
"do witnesses break up families?
" has been a common topic over the years.
this topic has been brought home to mrs ozzie and i by the following 'un-invitation card'.
No one can hurt us as badly as those that we love.
Someone once told me "To become a JW you have to give up your humanity". When I read threads such as this I know its true.
((((hugs to you and Mrs O)))
Take the high road......abide by their wishes...send your niece a note telling her you love her (because you do don't you) and wish her happiness.
Remember, no matter the religious influence, the choices were hers.
I'm sad for you.
"thichi" asked in my previous post about some of the 'anointed' experiences i alluded to, especially those that i mentioned that were somewhat painful.
here is one such event that i have relayed before in shorter comments:.
i was an elder at the time, visiting in pennsylvania on business.
Oh Amazing......
Its may 3rd..........WELL...whats the answer
for yadira, here is my thought provoking thread .
people have been asking what simon is really like, so here is a quick profile of him.. .
he spends a lot of time working on his computer you should be glad you dont hear the language when he discovers a bug in his programs .
Dearest Angharad...
You have no idea what an upper your thread is to me!
A dear friend at work lost her husband this week so its been pritty sad around my house. He was only 55yrs old. In fact the memorial service is this evening.
Laughter is such good medicine. Thanks for lifting my heart.
Sunny
hi everyone.while i have lurked on this board for some time this is my very first post.
the main reason for my reluctance to post has been the fact that my job keeps me pretty busy - however i have enjoyed the board so much i felt i would love to be a more tangible presence and have decided to take the plunge.
i will give more details of my background later.
Had some interesting experiences including meeting Ray Franz shortly before he was ousted from the GB and worked with Ewart Chitty when he visited our cong.This was shortly after he was removed from the GB.An interesting story there for later!
OH NO...I can't stand it....I want to know now!
Sunny *staring at the screen with anticipation*
PS By the way, welcome! Glad your here.
i'm giving up smoking on the 22nd.
it will be the third time, but this time as part of a government sponsored training course with drugs and patches supplied etc.
anyone else given up and got any helpfull advise?.
ballistic,
I've thought about you alot lately. I've seen you start several threads and sure wanted to ask you if you were smoke free but didn't want to embarass you if you had that monkey back on your back.
I am sooo proud of you !!!
You really are over the worst of it. It does get easier as time goes by and you have found that out. But don't let your guard down.....mine is still up even after all the time thats gone by since I quit.
keep us posted on how you are doing.....
Sunny....*giving ballistic a big thumbs up!*
