"When I first came across a link to this board my hand trembled as I held an outstretched finger just above the mouse button not quite sure whether I was prepared to go past what seemed to me to be the point of no return. "
Me, too, but I'm so glad I did! The next thing that took courage was reading "Crisis of Conscience" but it, too, was liberating.
Welcome!!!
Posts by Emma
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24Hello from Jabberwock
by jabberwock ini have been lurking around here for a few months and i'm really excited about participating in some of the discussions.
i have already enjoyed several late nights and early mornings catching up on some of the older posts.. .
when i first came across a link to this board my hand trembled as i held an outstretched finger just above the mouse button not quite sure whether i was prepared to go past what seemed to me to be the point of no return.
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Hello, everyone - long time no see.
by whyamihere inyes, it is i - whyamihere aka brookie with a side of nookie.. it's been awhile and i thought to stop in and say "hi!".
been busy with remodling and *cross your fingers* selling my house!
also, pondering the idea of building my own house - going solar, geothermal heating and cooling and maybe throwing the idea of living off the grid, so to speak.
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Emma
Good to hear from you Brooke; the kids are sure getting big! Sounds like they're doing wonderfully, too
I'm jealous of your plans for living off the grid and building a new home; keep us posted!
Emma
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It's Pancake Day! Shrove Tuesday!
by free2think inhappy pancake day everyone.. i started my pancake day last night really, lol.
had some chocolate ones for pudding.. today i have the traditional one's, lemon and sugar.
delish!.
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Emma
In our area folks eat Paczkis, super -rich jelly donuts. One of the managers in the building bought seven dozen and brought them in. Wonder what it cost her.
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Well...well...well. Look what you've done to this place!
by journey-on inbeen awhile since i participated.
like what you've done to the place, simon.
seems a bit tamer than the old board though.. need the board's input on a sociology question and wonder if some of you might respond.. i can't tell you how many conversations i have had with witnesses and ex-witnesses where the subject doesn't inevitably come up about who is still 'in' and who has 'fallen away'.
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Emma
I'm the first born and the only one out.
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"The Conscience Rule" Started 1/19/09....Check this out!!! UNBELIEVABLE!
by minimus insection 884d2 of this rule says that if a person did not want to assist another in any health service situation, they couldn't be made to violate their consciences!
it "bars health care institutions and employers from requiring any individual to perform or assist in the performance of any part of a health service program '' if it would offend his/her religious beliefs or moral convictions.
if a worker refused to perform or assist an employer could do nothing about.
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Emma
I believe it also covers anyone who doesn't believe in birth control, no pills or even condoms.
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Secret Santa Ideas thread
by Angharad inhttp://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/166570/1.ashx.
for everyone taking part in this years secret santa, here is the thread to post ideas about what you would like to receive.
this way when you get your name of who you are buying for you can come in here and look at what your person has posted.. .
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Emma
I sent mine after Christmas; so sorry. I had a knee injury and had trouble gettingn out. Hope it arrived in CA by now! I haven't recieved mine but understand that things get difficult. Hope my SS is OK.
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JW convention 1950 (pics)
by purplesofa injehovah's witnesses convention at yankee stadium is opened officially by convention chairman grant suiter.location:ny, usdate taken:august 1950. .
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Emma
I wasn't at this one but the one in '54, I think. My mom was baptized. But the photos look exactly as I remember it!
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I can't believe what I did.
by reneeisorym inso yesterday i was watching the news and i saw something about secret santa.
there is this movement of people who hand random strangers $100 bills at places like laundry mats and thrift stores.
so i was "moved" and decided to give it a shot.
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Emma
You're not crazy; it was awesome! I like what you did better than what I do sometimes. When I'm in a coffee shop and have paid for my coffee, I'll hand the cashier a five and tell them to let the next customer know their drink is paid for but they can't let them know it was me. The cashier is always delighted and so is the customer. I don't usually get to see who receives the benefit but that's not the point. I do this most often when I'm feeling down and it picks me up.
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My Christmas Present (A kitty)
by reneeisorym inconsidering that my christmas present was alive and couldn't be wrapped, i got her last friday.
the funniest thing is that she has taken up a spot under the christmas tree to sleep!
it's like she knows she's a christmas present!
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Emma
They're both beautiful. Sasha reminds me of my Fina who died about eight years ago; I can't believe she's been gone that long. She still is in my heart.
Congratulations! What a wonderful gift.
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We had it all figured out..honest. 1974 KM..please read lurkers...
by oompa inwell, why can't i cut and paste material?...am i restricted or something?
have tried and tried.
maybe i will be able to if i can just start the damm thread......oompa
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Emma
Yes, friends of mine sold their home and dragged their three kids off to live in poverty in houses that were barely inhabitable - no electricity or running water or heat at night! Yup, Jehovah's heart just warmed at this.