Posts by KateWild

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AGM Release: The New, Improved New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures

by Oubliette in

this just in from the annual meeting: a new release of the new, improved new world translation of the holy scriptures.

(reposted from http://m.imgur.com/a/crap8):.

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KateWild

Oh I was the last one to post on it. I guess the cow is dead and it's not funny anymore. Anyway bumped cos I said I would - Kate xx

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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses keep track of field service hours?

by Faithful Witness in

i understand that they claim to have the responsibility to preach to every corner of the earth, so they can encourage armageddon to come quickly.

(matthew 24:14 "and this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.

what rationale do they have, for keeping track of their hours and literature placements?

KateWild

I can't add to that it's all about the money and the numbers, but a JW will say it's about, incite to love and fine works Heb 10.24 , a report from a far land is refreshing prov 25.25, blah blah.

Kate xx

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We the rank and file are prophets

by Crazyguy in

i have the elders coming to my home soon and need help finding a watchtower where thay stated that the regular publishers were also prophets, i think it came out about 2007 i think but not sure..

I agree, very true what you say. Crazyguy if you go ahead they will "smellarat"

All the best love Kate xx

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i was thinking abot my life and how its the little opportunities that change things.... opportuity one...the advenrtistment in a national newspaper to be a house manager: as i understood less than a 100 people applied.

i took it and lived in my own luzury flat 2 minutes walk from hyde park..all bills paid and a good salary to boot.

( crazy the guy owned so many houses i only worked 2 weeks a year).

KateWild

My parents have had a few good opportunities they took advantage of in their lifetime. Now they are happily retired and living life wonderfully. Learning to recognise the difference between good and bad opportunities has been my downfall.

I always want to see good in everything, and giving people the benefit of the doubt has been my mistake, now I fear I am doing the reverse. Trusting no one and nothing. I hope it's just a phase.

Good thread, made me think thank you, NHAH.

Love Kate xx

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Alzheimer's hallucinations are demons?

by Once Blind in

my father has been suffering from alzheimer's for a couple of years now.

my mother keeps referring to his hallucinations as demons.

i haven't been to the hall in a while, i've been fading for 20 years now, but i find this amazing!

KateWild

There are WTBTS articles that would help her understand it's not demons from a WT perspective.

Here is an excerp from an AWAKE Sept 22 1998. The whole Awake featured the disease. It may have some scriptural guidance that you persoanlly disagree with but you can censor it for your mother.

What Caregivers Can Do

“I HAVE always been amazed at how different [people] are in their ability to cope,” says Margaret, a medical professional from Australia who has dealt with Alzheimer’s patients and their carers for many years. “Some families are able to manage with the most incredible demands placed on them,” she continues, “while others are rendered almost incapable of dealing with the situation as soon as the person exhibits the slightest change in their personality.”—Quoted in the book When I Grow Too Old to Dream.

What is it that makes the difference? One factor can be the quality of the relationship that existed before the onset of the disease. Families with a close, loving relationship may find it easier to cope. And when a person with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is well cared for, the disease may be easier to manage.

In spite of declining intellectual abilities, sufferers usually respond to love and tenderness right up to the final stages of the disease. “Words,” points out the advice sheet Communication, produced by the Alzheimer’s Disease Society of London, “are not the only means of communicating.” Nonverbal communication essential to caregivers includes a warm, friendly facial expression and a mild tone of voice. Also important is eye contact as well as clear, steady speech and frequent use of the patient’s name.

“Not only is maintaining communication with your loved one possible,” says Kathy, mentioned in the preceding article, “but it is also important. Warm and affectionate physical contact, a mild tone of voice and, actually, your physical presence all provide security and reassurance for your loved one.” The Alzheimer’s Disease Society of London sums up by saying: “Affection can help you to keep close, particularly when conversation becomes more difficult. Holding the person’s hand, sitting with an arm round them, talking in a soothing voice or giving them a hug are all ways of showing that you still care.”

Where a warm relationship exists, caregiver and patient can often have a good laugh together even when mistakes are made. For example, one husband recalls how his mentally confused wife made the bed but mistakenly put the blanket between the sheets. They discovered the mistake when they went to bed that night. “Oh dear!” she said, “I’ve been silly.” And they both had a good laugh.
Keep Life Simple

AD sufferers function best in familiar surroundings. They also need a regular daily routine. To this end, a large calendar with daily appointments clearly marked on it is very helpful. “Moving someone from their usual environment,” explains Dr. Gerry Bennett, “can have dreadful consequences. Sameness and continuity are very important for the confused person.”

As the disease develops, AD sufferers find it more difficult to respond to instructions. Directions have to be given in a simple, clear way. For example, telling a patient to get dressed may be too complex. The items of clothing may have to be put out in order and the patient helped one step at a time with each item of clothing.

If you want the whole magazine, I can email to you. Unless of course you have acess to the CD ROM, or go on jw.org and search the online library. Everything will be ok. You clearly love them very much and want to help.

What a good child you have become to them

Take care love Kate xx

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Advice on field service needed.

by DATA-DOG in

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KateWild

The Eldumb in charge is notorious for losing everything.-DD

This is even better. OK I have my head covering on LOL!. Even if your friend does remember what he reported. He should tell them he's forgotten. Just like jgnat said, he shouldn't be fixing their messes.

The stupid cong rule of 10hr/month for a year is the reason why there are no competent men taking the lead who don't lose stuff. The CO needs to see the issue of the BOE being too controlling and then develop doubts about the org. CO's have in the past.

Kate xx

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Im not sure how much longer i can take this

by DS211 in

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i kind of snapped at my wife today...for no reason really.

and in my frustration ive been contemplating just spilling the beans...i know its not the best idea but i do t know how much longer i can lead a double life and hide the truth.

as i still believe in god i feel like a hypocrite.

KateWild

DS,

This is a opportunity for you both, if she doesn't agree on one topic. You listen and commend her for critical thinking skills. Another time, it's your turn to tell her a different topic you don't agree on.

Slowly does it DS. You are doing great. I am sure the both of you will be fine. Some of us have to be divorced to escape the CULT, mind control and abuse that comes with it, but many can leave with their marriages in tact.

Keep up the good work my brother well done

Kate xx

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knockout game, what the freak!

by unstopableravens in

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KateWild

Well this knockout game is new to me. I haven't watched any YT vids and don't really want to. I have to say it disgusts me. Kate xx

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Advice on field service needed.

by DATA-DOG in

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KateWild

DD,

Looks like they are trying to get him on something, anything. Is it possible as soon as he fudges the numbers, the last five months miraculously appear? Have they lost other publisher records?

DD, I am not an elder, I am a welder (woman elder lol). The point is from my experience I smell a rat. If he can't remember, that what he should tell them , if he can all well and good.

Love Kate xx

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First post

by thedog1 in

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this is a very strange thing for me to do.

i have been an active witness for over 25 years.

i currently serve as an elder and i conduct the watchtower study.

KateWild

Just curious, Kate Wilde, are you still attending meetings? It seems like you are from your comments.-thedog1

In a word "yes". I attended the Service meeting and School this week on Wednesday and had a JC meeting after that, which I recorded. Please listen if you have 20mins to spare thedog1

http://www.mediafire.com/listen/5q3f4hctyp8pn4c/20131120_205629_1%5B1%5D.wav

If I attened another meeting it will be to take my son because he wants to or to visit JWN posters in the UK who are still in. I will never be RI'd by my JC. So there is no real point in going back now. Plus it's likely this recording on JWN has exposed me.

This was planned over months of research study and preparing my kids. I feel free and liberated.

You also recognise what cognitive dissonance is. Only people with high IQ suffer with this. Thats why so many JWs suffer with depression and other related mental health issues. Others walk round in fluffy land, they have a low IQ and are clueless. Then there are the liars who relish in their power. They do not suffer CD, because they do not have an internal sense of justice, "conscience".

We are all here to support you. Send PMs to us if you run out of posts and have any questions.

Take care love Kate xx