Posts by kitten whiskers

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Advice for daughter please

by AuntieJane in

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ok, i'm a perpetual mom.

my 24 yoa daughter has been back in college and did ok this past semester.

but not what she is capable of, grade-wise.

kitten whiskers

You're a great mom! I want to share a website with you, I hope that's not against the rules! Its flylady.net

This website is AMAZING! It is all about doing things a little at a time until you have a system built up that keeps you "flying". Her word "FLY" stands for finally loving yourself. It is for people like me who are procrastinators and perfectionists! It was started for keeping things running at home and menu planning, but it is such a great motivational "I can do anything for 15 minutes" system that all ages love it. She has added a section for college students just like your daughter. Even younger school age children are loving it! If your daughter loves being on the internet, she will enjoy reading the testimonials and praise for these systems! Best of all the encouragement and "control journals" that help you stay on track are free. You just print them out. I really hope you check it out and enjoy the positive motivation and love and caring she and her helpers put into the sight. My doctor recommended it to me while I was feeling overwhelmed! I am so glad she did! The positive thinking and little steps to light that fire under you add up and show you that you can do it!!!! PLEASE check it out! It is so much better to find help at organizing than suffer from procrastination because the feeling of being overwhelmed! (((((Hugs))))))

Kitten Whiskers

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ITHINKISEE Update: My fleshly JW sister says I am Satanic and dangerous

by ithinkisee in

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i went to my dad's house for christmas.

it was the first christmas we celebrated together since i was 5 years old.

it was my kid's and [freedomloverr's] very first christmas ever.. .

kitten whiskers

Ithinkisee--- I swear they must have studied for this conversation at the bookstudy this week. I got pretty much the same phone call from my sister this week! You are not alone. She is my only sibling and never cared for us either when we were in the "truth" lie. I feel bad for you.

I am imagining it's not that great of a loss to you either, but emotionally it is the straw that breaks the camels back. They want you to listen to the brainwashing quips that they rattle off (that we have all heard hundreds of times) and not listen to why you left or care to ask how you are and can they help. I got the brush off "I'm better than you and will never talk to you anymore" phone call too. They can't see past their nose they are so afraid of losing their faith. And for good reason. It hurts to find out and you die a little inside before you can grow again.

I hope your christmas was beautiful with your dad. I was about 8 the last christmas I had with mine. My hubby and kids had their first one too! I wish I could have celebrated with my dad again, but we live far away too! Look at the bright side of all this, our kids are getting to have "normal" childhoods and see the terrible things that the Watchtower Society does to families. I am hoping this will be enough to keep my kids far away from cults and the next generation will have it even better!

On a side note, I am keeping all the "encouraging" letters and cards from family and friends to share with my kids later. I figure there will come a time that grandparents or aunts and uncles will pressure them to join and I can use these and the false "light" that will change by then to show them what a crock it is. "Spiritual warfare" isn't always on their side! Thought I would share that in case you would need them later too.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a happy Valentines Day to you and wifey! (Last year was our first and hubby went all out to make up for all the ones we missed! What fun!)

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Its my JWD Birthday!!!

by reneeisorym in

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yes .. i decided to da one year ago today.

that's when i quit reading and decided to post.. soon will be my da birthday too.

it has been absolutely the best year of my life!!!!

kitten whiskers

Happy JWD Birthday to you Renee! Glad you have had such a beautiful year and found your spiritual place.

Kitten Whiskers

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An Overdue Return

by Roger in

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dear all,.

hi, i'm roger, and it's been about two years since i posted on here, though i've kept an eye on the forum to keep up with the zeitgeist.

i've been reading a lot recently, and have felt i'd like to add some points of my own, but when it's been so long i felt it difficult before making some kind of apology for my absence.

kitten whiskers

Hello Roger!

Glad to see you! Nice to have a "refresher" . I haven't been on as long as you, but I am glad to meet you! Can't wait to hear more! Glad you have a friendbase and siblings! Keep posting!

Kitten Whiskers

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Nosferatu's School of Dating - Lesson 2.0 - Openers

by Nosferatu in

lesson 1.4 is here:.

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/20/126615/1.ashx.

now that we've worked on your mindset toward the world of dating, it's time to start doing some work.. one of the most difficult problems men have when they approach women is what to talk about.

kitten whiskers

Nos-

This is good advice for just making friends too! I have a hard time with that and am trying to come out of my shell and extend friendship or accept it. I will try to use this advice too. I find when taking the kids to places like McDonald's for play, some of the other or grandmothers have a knack like this for starting conversations with "strangers". It nice to break down barriers and find conversational topics. Remember as kids, all you had to do was say, "Let's play tag. You're it" and the game was started.

On the side of dating, I don't have much experience. I am happily married for almost 11 years! In reading your posts on the topic, I agree with much of what you have said for things women like and things that make us run!!!! At least for a woman raised a JW. Starting off too strong with roses and such would make me feel awkward. It would seem like a sign of intimate affection from someone you don't know. However, the boquet of sweet peas my hubby picked from a ditch because he KNEW me well enough to KNOW I loved them, made me so happy! That was when we were dating. I hope though that those who read your threads find the person they want to be with for life, I feel that is the best relationship you could ever be blessed with! Companionship with your Best Friend is wonderful!

Respectfully, Kitten Whiskers

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HAPPY BIRTH DAY TO ME!

by plmkrzy in

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its my birth day as of 8 mins ago.. .

kitten whiskers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

You came just in time to be a tax deduction!!!! Just teasing! Hope you have a great year, however young you may be!

Kitten Whiskers

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Politically Correct Hillbillies

by kitten whiskers in

saw this in the newspaper.

thought you all would enjoy!.

" due to the climate of political correctness now pervading america, those of us in alabama, georgia, virginia, west virginia and kentucky will no longer be referred to as, "hillbillies".

kitten whiskers

Saw this in the newspaper. Thought you all would enjoy!

" Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America, those of us in Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky will no longer be referred to as, "Hillbillies". You must now refer to us as "Appalachian-Americans". Thank You. Now, if you'll excuse me, I got sum' possums to fry. "

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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

by Outaservice in

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in thinking about the song i saw mommy (mummy, england) kissing santa claus last night underneath the 'mistletoe', i wonder if daddy would have been laughing if he had saw it?.

sounds a little 'fishey' to me!

outaservice.

kitten whiskers

I love this song! It was one of the few my mom had as she came into the jws. I remember finding the record and playing it. I guess she enjoyed it too because I got to indulge in it for a while before I gave up Christmas to live forever.

I got a cd from Target that has this on it and the kids love it too! Our 5 yr old asked me on xmas eve before he went to bed if I was gonna kiss Santa under the mistletoe--my quick out-- we don't have mistletoe and I'll probably be asleep when he comes!

Oh and they loved "I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas". Happy Holidays!

Kitten Whiskers

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So what'd you get? Loot reports here...

by frozen one in

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i got a couple of lumps of coal and a 2 for 1 mcdonald's dollar menu coupon.

warm and fed...a christmas miracle!!

!

kitten whiskers

1st gift--from God. No JWs knocking at door to see if they could ruin our 1st christmas!!!! lol

I am hard to shop for. We went to a huge mall a few weeks ago and hubby had me look around. I picked out a beautiful set of new silverware. Its good stuff. Heavy. I believe you could use it as a weapon! lol! A necklace and earrings (cz set in sterling silver- The look of diamonds without the price!)

The kids picked out their own gifts for everyone. Our 7 year old daughter gave me some super soft chenille slipper socks. Warm and cozy--wore them all day. Our 5 year old gave me a new Bill Engvall CD. I love his comedy and always borrowed my dad's copies for long trips with the kids. Now that we moved, I need my own! YEA!

My dad sent money, so did one grandma. The other grandma sent a christmas decorating/cooking hardcover book and a glass torch lamp with hummingbirds painted on it (we discussed them visiting our feeders this past summer even though we were hundreds of miles apart we had a common thing to discuss happening). Oh and she also sent some musical lights that I strung over the kitchen counters, a snowman stocking that giggles and 3 lace panels that hang on the wall with the 12 days of christmas. Now I know what they are so the kids and I could sing it! I was really suprised with how she went all out on us all. I guess she's super happy we're celebrating. My dad is her only child (he was never a jw) and she only has 2 grandchildren. So this is the first for her since we were little. And she even spoiled the kids and hubby! She was so excited she bought for the other great-grandkids and is holding their presents until later so she can have a little party with them. She asked " What do call a winter party?" So she could celebrate SOMETHING with them.

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Have any of you seen the movie " The Nativity"?

by Lady Liberty in

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hello everyone, and "merry christmas!!".

was wanting to go see this movie, and was wondering if any of you have already seen it and what you thought of it??.

sincerely,.

kitten whiskers

Hi Lady Liberty! Yes, we went and saw it. I think it was nice in that it made you more aware of some of the hardships that Mary and Joseph faced, like on their trip to register. I was extremely disappointed in how they represented the angels appearing to Mary and Josephs dream. They left out some faith strengthening biblical scenes. There are no angels singing when the sheperds are told about the birth. Major miss there. The 10 Commandments with Charlton Heston parted the Red Sea, I think these directors would have made it appear like an ankle deep mud puddle to pass through! But it did have interesting views into the personal lives of the individuals. The magi's decision to go and see, Mary's mother and fathers reaction to her pregnancy. Things I never really thought about. Made me think of the faith Mary had to have to do God's will when her parents were in the dark to it. I would go. The scenery is best on the big screen, but they sure left out some beautiful points of scripture. Enjoy!

Kitten Whiskers

P.S. We took our 5 and 7 year old to it and they stayed interested enough, though we had to cover their eyes at times. It's one thing to read about in the bible and another to see something violent acted out (like the fear and cries of the families as the babies are taken to be killed). If you take any little ones, your mom instinct of whats coming next in the story will guide you!