I was recently contemplating this as well. I know of many coming up to the retirement age that have no retirement. I was thinnking it would be hard for them to give up their "hope" of the world ending at this time because they would have to face too many realities. And I agree with all that was said above.
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Are they idiots??
by nonamegiven inon my years as a jw i have always had doubts.
i have dismissed these as me being overly critical or some such nonsense.
now i'm on my way out the door, well i"m out the door i'm just working on shutting it right now.
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My Story
by nonamegiven inwell, my story isnt as exciting or as tragic as many are, but its mine so ill tell it.
the early years:.
i was raised in the truth but we were inactive for many years.
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megsmomma
The Bible says by their fruits you will know them, and the society tells us that it is speaking of them. Your life tells a different story and I am so sorry for all you endured, and are still enduring. I hope this board provides you with the care and support you are needing.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS...hang in there)))))))))))))))))))))))))
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What would be something you'd like from secret santa?
by megsmomma ini am already thinking of ideas.
my sister had an online relationship with a man from holland (they are now married in the us) anyhow, they would send eachother packages and the coolest things he would send was different foods from there... cookies the us doesn't have, chocolate spread for toast.... this is my first gift exchange since i was a kid, so anyone have some ideas?
( is this kosher to ask?
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megsmomma
Well, Mouthy.....I think you stick out to all here cause you are such a great substitute g-ma to so many! I think you are wonderfull....and I don't feel sad anymore!
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Something happened at church yesterday
by lovelylil inso my hubby wanted to go to church yesterday.
it was a non-denominational one in the town next to ours.
i went along because he feels he needs a church to attend to keep him on the right track.
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megsmomma
If you didn't like that particular church....don't go to it....find another one. I went to a non-denom here and we had our ornery baby with us and no one seemed to care. I think it would be un-natural to send your kid off with strangers and I don't think you are over-reacting. There is no need to feel uncomfortable....you've done enough of that!
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The Red, White and Blue flies high!
by AK - Jeff ini have never owed a flag, certainly never flown one at my home.
today i hung one proud and high on my front stoop.
i bought two of them - one will likely be hung in the back entrance area.
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megsmomma
Since you are a "newbie" flag flier....I just wanted to give you heads up on what people do. When it is dark, you take it down, or have lights on it....and if it gets tangled up....you try to fix it soon. I don't know of anything else...but we just found this out recently ourselves.
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What would be something you'd like from secret santa?
by megsmomma ini am already thinking of ideas.
my sister had an online relationship with a man from holland (they are now married in the us) anyhow, they would send eachother packages and the coolest things he would send was different foods from there... cookies the us doesn't have, chocolate spread for toast.... this is my first gift exchange since i was a kid, so anyone have some ideas?
( is this kosher to ask?
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megsmomma
Mouthy...I feel sad! You said you forgot me! (the name of the poster.......Whaaaaaaaaa!) Feel free to start a new one :)
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Baby Clause and Reindeer Oscar
by megsmomma inpicture of our baby and dog dressed for christmas.... .
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megsmomma
Yes...this is Megan Virginia. I named her Megan because I wanted to call her my lil nut-Meg! Virginia is her great gma's name :)
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megsmomma
Oh what a clever analogy.........Hahaha....NOT I am sorry you had to sit through this.....Were you able to get a couple lil naps in while "reading" your bible that was in your lap?
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About baptism
by Wendy_Warden inhow big a deal is baptism in the watchtower organization?
i've never heard much about it on the boards..
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megsmomma
Those are great examples.I see such a difference with my siblings. They are way more "bad" than I ever was. I am now married and have a baby . I live a very good life and have nothing to be ashamed of....even if I was a JW. (Well, except what we do in the bedroom and not going to meetings or getting in feild service time) Any how...My sisters and brother do whatever they want...my brother is going to jail for drug charges and my little sister is as "bad" as they come.....YET, my mom talks to them regularly and will associate with them cause they were never baptised.....yet since I was....she WILL NOT talk to me.
Also...I feel more bitter towards the religion. My siblings don't really care what my mom says or if people ":think"they are "bad". They still just live however they want and can talk to whoever they want. Me, on the other hand can't be around many people I used to know ...Just because I was baptised at 14.....a great age to make a life altering choice, ehe?
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AT 1:26PM FRIDAY OUR DAUGHTER WAS BORN!!!
by Es inwell its all happend, got to the hosp early friday morning, had my waters broken at around 7:30am had to wait for an hour and a half to see if labour would begin naturally, it didnt so at 9am i was hooked up to the drip, man that was intense, put it to you this way, blakes labour was about 8 hours all up kaia's labour was 3 hours and i would rather go through the 8 hour one anyday.. it was a very short labour, kaia was born a bit shocked as it happend so fast so she was rushed up to nursery for a bit as she was purple and not breathing properly but after an hour on oxygen she was fine, me on the other hand had to be stitched up coz pushing a 9 pound 1 baby out naturally with no drugs does damage heheh, then i had to be hooked up to a drip for 4 hours as i lost a bit of blood.
but once we were all sorted it was all good.
she is doing so well we are at home now, she is beautiful and very content.
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megsmomma
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your son is in for an adventure!