Posts by LouBelle

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Started a New Job and guess what?

by whathehadas in

i recently got hired finally, by a small pest control company.

well on my first day i rode along with a guy to train and he strikes up a convo about him and his wife being christians.

he asked me if i go to church and i tell him about my background as a former witness.

LouBelle

Congrats on the new job - I'm currently in one but looking for something more in my line.

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Which one is better?

by SixsenceShen in

my friend told me that he will take part in a fashion show next week; he didnt know whether he should choose the iron man 3 or the batman.

in my mind, iron man 3 is hot now; the batman seems a little old, so the iron man 3 is more suitable for the fashion show.

but my friend said, because the iron man 3 is famous, many people will choose it.

Something better than Xmas

by zound in

jw
friends

saw the title of this recent watchtower and it reminded me of the standard response to b'days and xmas celebrations:.

"we don't limit giftgiving to a specific day, we give gifts all year round!".

did anyone growing up a jw get gifts all year round?.

LouBelle

I never got presents all year round!! Yes I know they would say "we don't need a special occassion to spoil our loved ones or to remember them, or to show that we love them"

When I left, my first birthday out was celebrated in Paris - the big 30. Every year I celebrate my own - sometimes going large with the "Pink is the New Black", or "Mad Hatters Tea" party theme, or it's quite - but we celebrate.

I love getting and giving presents. Or on mothers' day, I'll wake up and do whatever my mum wants for breakfast, plus the washing, plus make her tea all day.

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GAME OF THRONES (Season 3)

by SophieG in

ok i cannot believe that no one has mentioned this series.

does anyone watch?

did you see sundays masterpiece and have you read the books?

LouBelle

Giordano - That is what I love - the author is willing to sacrifice amazing characters!!!!! oooh man - my friend has the first book - I'm going to go pick it up on Saturday!

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GAME OF THRONES (Season 3)

by SophieG in

ok i cannot believe that no one has mentioned this series.

does anyone watch?

did you see sundays masterpiece and have you read the books?

LouBelle

Amelia - I like to do the same - I will be getting 8 of the 10 episodes. Will try not to watch all in one go....make it stretch out a bit :)

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My Grammy passed away this morning...

by diana netherton in

peacefully after a short bout with leukemia.

she was 88 years old and the foundation of my life.

she will be sadly missed by me and everyone whose lives she has touched.. .

LouBelle

Dear Diana *big hug* Sorry for the loss of your grammy - they hold such a special place in our hearts. I know you will treasure the time you had with her!

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GAME OF THRONES (Season 3)

by SophieG in

ok i cannot believe that no one has mentioned this series.

does anyone watch?

did you see sundays masterpiece and have you read the books?

LouBelle

LOVE THIS SERIES!!!! I really do - I am picking up series 3 on saturday - whoop whoop and will be watching it as I "work" the weekend shift. I want to read the books as well as I know there is so much detail in them. So excited *clap my lil hands in joy*

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The TOPIC which may never be discussed!

by Terry in

question: how does the leadership of jehovah's witnesses instruct its members to prepare for the eventual elder care of its members?.

answer: it pretends it will never happen!.

is this responsible leadership or some kind of cognitive dissonant malfeasance?.

LouBelle

return of the parakeet - we are such horrid people aren't we *bares fangs*

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2014 means nothing

by konceptual99 in

i know there have been many comments over the recent past about 2014 being potentially a key point in time for the wts as it's 100 years since 1914 but my view is that it means absolutely nothing.. people are people and history shows the psychological hold that organisations like the wts has just carries on captivating people.

the org survived the 1975 debacle and they will potter on for years to come regardless of things like 100 years since 1914, especially since this is something the wts are simply not talking about.

it means nothing to anyone other than people looking for something to bash the wts with.. it's not mentioned in the literature and is unlikely to be anytime soon - why the heck would the wts want to remind people of the length of time?.

LouBelle

I think the masses won't even be aware that it's 100 years since 1914 - there may be a few that will see the religion for what it is, other than that the religion will carry on regardless.

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The TOPIC which may never be discussed!

by Terry in

question: how does the leadership of jehovah's witnesses instruct its members to prepare for the eventual elder care of its members?.

answer: it pretends it will never happen!.

is this responsible leadership or some kind of cognitive dissonant malfeasance?.

LouBelle

We all know the WTBTS doesn't care about it's elderly no matter how faithful they are to the religion. Classic example is the recent situation with my JW family. Contacted my mother via my aunt after 8 years of disfellowshiping asking for donations from my mother to help out with my aging grandmother. I thought it ridiculous that now it was quite alright to talk with my mother - when they needed finances.

If you have not made plans for your old age, don't expect your brothers & sisters to help you out or the WTBTS.