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Jehovah understands. If only I could hug him and have it linger, like ripples on a lake. Even if its just a moment, just allow myself to collapse into his arms knowing he has me. My light is dimming

What strikes me, when reading this, I see it is not just the promise of justice — it’s the tension inside it. We cry out day and night. He is patient. We feel the delay. He calls it speedily. From where we stand, we feel injustice, and it is immediate. It interrupts our sleep. It replays conversations. But Jehovah is not reacting; He is governing. He sees the full arc of a matter — not just the moment that feels like it is killing us. The verse says they cry out. That means He hears. It also says He is patient toward them. That means His delay is not neglect; it is purpose. Sometimes I’ve wanted justice to come fast in a way that would settle my emotions. But Jesus ties justice to timing — and timing to Jehovah. That means that we have to trust. Not trust that everything will feel resolved today, but trust that nothing escapes His notice. There is something steadying about knowing that righteousness is scheduled. In the meantime, the crying out continues. Not in panic. Not in bitterness. Just prayer. Steady confidence that Jehovah will not allow injustice to have the final word. That thought doesn’t remove the weight of the now. But it does anchor it. And anchoring changes how you stand.

Wow! You have invested a lot of work into that app already. Looks really nice. And yes, of course, we can borrow ideas from our brothers! isn't that what we're for??😉 Your earlier comments about lack of internet capability in early days after a disaster are definitely on target. In one recent disaster here, only one cell tower remained operational for the whole town. My understanding is that you want your app to collect needed disaster info off-line and upload it later. That would definitely be awesome if you could do it. In an actual disaster, a brother might be assigned to visit 6-8 homes on day #1. He would collect info, take a few photos at each home and move to the next. So, trying to think how to do this... would your app have a DB table for this purpose, with a row for each home? Then a couple pages to walk him through the data entry? That would have many advantages and eliminate a couple bottlenecks and potential error sources.

How do the neighbors benefit from this? Are they sharing the power?

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I've taken the liberty of incorporating your disaster recovery suggestions into the app I'm building. After all, we're all brothers, aren't we? Since the domain model might be a bit too technical, I've created a few screens instead. Could you please let me know what information you need?

That's a good way to apply Matt 5:14

I understand the reasoning behind using Tally for flexibility and rapid deployment, and I agree that it offers practical advantages under normal circumstances. However, my primary concern remains internet dependency during the first critical hours after a disaster. A Tally form requires an active internet connection to load and submit responses. A standard Blazor Server application likewise depends on continuous connectivity to function. In both cases, if internet or cellular service is unavailable in the affected area, real-time digital data collection would not be possible. The only workable fallback would then be paper-based collection, followed by later transcription once connectivity is restored. This is precisely why I believe the disaster response functionality would ideally be integrated directly into the Congregation Management System I am building. That system is designed to function fully offline and does not depend on internet availability. This would allow: Immediate digital data entry in the field Storage of reports locally Continued operation even during prolonged outages Synchronization or export once connectivity becomes available In a disaster scenario, reliability is more important than flexibility alone. An offline-capable system removes the uncertainty of network availability and eliminates the need for double entry from paper to digital. For that reason, I see strong value in incorporating this functionality into an offline-first system rather than relying on externally hosted form services.

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Friday, February 13 Will not God cause justice to be done for his chosen ones who cry out to him day and night, while he is patient toward them? I tell you, he will cause justice to be done to them speedily.—Luke 18:7, 8. Jehovah cares deeply about the way we are treated. “Jehovah loves justice.” (Ps. 37:28) Jesus assures us that Jehovah will “cause justice to be done . . . speedily” when the time is right. And soon he will undo all the harm we have suffered and eliminate all forms of injustice. (Ps. 72:1, 2) While we await the time when righteousness will prevail, Jehovah helps us to cope with injustice. (2 Pet. 3:13) He teaches us how to avoid doing something unwise when we are treated unfairly. Through his Son, Jehovah provides us with the perfect example of the way we can deal with injustice. And he gives us practical counsel that we can apply when we are treated unjustly. w24.11 2-3 ¶3-4

Greetings, Bro. Nathan. RE: Disaster Response Information. I think the first thing to acknowledge is that you need a high degree of flexibility. The Society has not expressed any detailed format for reporting. However, here is the information that the elders are asked to acquire as soon as possible after a disaster. Are any displaced, missing, injured, or deceased? Do any need medical care, food, water, shelter, clothing, or other basic items? Are any homes damaged or destroyed? Are there power or utility outages? Experience shows that in a first-responder situation, the info collected by the elders could be incomplete and subject to interpretation. Some congregations might provide a detailed spreadsheet to the CO, while others might just give him a summary document. Probably each CO will have his own preferences and level of technical ability. I believe the branch has a standard form that the CO and DRC teams must use - I regret I do not have a copy of it. Also keep in mind that some level of stabilization work might begin shortly after the disaster, and they need more detailed info than what is provided to the CO (example: which houses need a roof tarp?). In our area, that will typically start with an LDC team for the first few days. They will work on roof tarps, debris cleanup, tree removal, personal supplies, power restoration and shepherding. Some of the info collected by the first responders will be needed by the LDC team in assessing needs and setting priorities. Another factor - in an area with multiple nearby congregations, you may end up getting reports from publishers in more than one congregation. My solution to all this is to start with the Tally form, which is very flexible and easily modified. I will then download the resulting spreadsheet and read it into a Blazor app which will then generate reports and graphs, some for CO, others for LDC stabilization teams. This will also allow manual data entry, in case there is no internet/cell service available.

Jehovah's organization sets the example for good manners and appreciation. When we donate online, we receive a letter of appreciation in return. This month, the letter has some exciting news to share. The LDC brothers have undertaken a test of installing solar power systems and power storage in remote areas. In Papua New Guinea, a circuit overseer said at one rural Kingdom Hall, the new power system allows meetings to run smoothly without the noise and expense of generators. As a result, the friends now enjoy stable lighting and Kingdom songs and video presentations without disruptions. Imagine the impact this will have in the community!!! If someone should ask us at their door which religion we are, we can answer "We're the one keeping the lights on for you". But, really, just think about those areas where electricity is scarce or none at all. The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses is powered up!!!! I just wonder if this power system and storage is off-the-shelf equipment, or have the brothers modified ?

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Thanks. Yeah, I don't consider 39 old, but it's old enough to start noticing energy-level changes for someone who has spent most of their life not eating the most energy-dense foods.

OK brother. 🙂being 60 🤪it's amazing how age changes us. I'm glad you are feeling the Good results of your lifestyle change. Our diet plays such an important role in everything. Good for you for sticking with it.

It's been 8 years, and I'm still on my plant-based journey. I've made some changes to my diet. While I like to have fun and be adventurous with food, I couldn't justify eating sweets anymore after going to the dentist and finding out I had cavities, so I cut it out last September. The only sugar I eat now is in peanut butter or condiments like ketchup and salad dressing. I also cut out all snack chips and junk food. The only chips I eat now are tortilla chips with guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo. Since I've made these changes, my energy levels have shot through the roof. My job requires a lot of walking and lifting, and before, I would find myself getting tired and moving more slowly than I used to. I just assumed it was because of my age (I'm 39). But now my energy levels are higher than they were in my early 20s and even as a teen. I also shed a few pounds. I feel good. I notice an improvment in my emotional health. I'm happier, my skin is clearer and I no longer feel guilt after eating unhealthy food. I try to eat mostly whole foods, but I do eat some processed things, since I live in the real world 🤪 Anyway, this is what has worked for me and I'm happy to share 😊

I do apologize for the confusion. I completely forgot that I had installed the JW Web Add-on in Chrome. I guess my Parkinson's brain fog has messed me all up once again.

Love Ps 103:13-14. When I make a mistake I always remember we are dust 🙂

Hello. My name is Jonathan and I live in the Netherlands (Utrecht area). I was born in the truth. I'm building a Congregation Management System for JW, similar to NWS. I want to integrate disaster preparedness and disaster events, as the system works on all (mobile) devices. So, you don't necessarily need an internet connection. I'm building the system so you can also work offline and take photos. With an internet connection, the data is collected in real time. Can you give me some more information? I'm particularly interested in what the reporting for the CO looks like. Do you do this electronically with sheets or on paper? I've added my domain entity for VisitReport. Will you please check if this is complete? Do you need any more properties? Let me know. public sealed class VisitReport : AggregateRoot<VisitReportID, VisitReport> { private VisitReport() { } // ------------------------------------------------------------ // Factory // ------------------------------------------------------------ public static VisitReport CreateNew() { var entity = new VisitReport(); entity.InitializeNew(); entity.Photos = new List<Photo>(); entity.Status = VisitStatus.Draft; return entity; } public static VisitReport Reconstitute(VisitReportID id) { var entity = new VisitReport(); entity.InitializeReconstituted(id); entity.Photos ??= new List<Photo>(); return entity; } // ========================================================= // Foreign keys // ========================================================= public DisasterEventID DisasterEventID { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public FamilyID FamilyID { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public PersonID VisitedByPersonID { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } // ========================================================= // Resident info // ========================================================= public string ResidentLastName { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public string ResidentFirstName { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public string StreetAddress { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public int? ResidentsCount { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } // ========================================================= // Organization // ========================================================= public string CongregationName { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public string FieldServiceGroup { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } // ========================================================= // Contact // ========================================================= public ContactMethod ContactMethod { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } // ========================================================= // Family & home // ========================================================= public FamilyCondition FamilyCondition { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public HomeType HomeType { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public HouseCondition HouseCondition { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public PropertyIssue PropertyIssue { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public RoofIssue RoofIssue { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public PowerIssue PowerIssue { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } // ========================================================= // Notes & media // ========================================================= public string Notes { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public List<Photo> Photos { get; private set => Assign(ref field, value); } // ========================================================= // Submission & audit // ========================================================= public string SubmittedByName { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public DateTime VisitDateTime { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public DateTime CreatedAt { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public DateTime UpdatedAt { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } public VisitStatus Status { get; set => Assign(ref field, value); } // ========================================================= // Domain behavior // ========================================================= public void Submit(string submittedByName, DateTime submittedAt) { SubmittedByName = submittedByName; UpdatedAt = submittedAt; Status = VisitStatus.Submitted; } public void MarkReviewed(DateTime reviewedAt) { UpdatedAt = reviewedAt; Status = VisitStatus.Reviewed; } public void AddPhotos(IEnumerable<Photo> photos) { if (photos == null) return; foreach (var photo in photos) AddPhoto(photo); } public void AddPhoto(Photo photo) { if (photo == null) return; var list = new List<Photo>(Photos); list.Add(photo); Photos = list; } public void RemovePhoto(Photo photo) { if (photo == null) return; var list = new List<Photo>(Photos); list.Remove(photo); Photos = list; } // ------------------------------------------------------------ // Aggregate behavior // ------------------------------------------------------------ public override VisitReport Clone() { var clone = CreateNew(); this.CopyEditableFields(clone); clone.Photos = Photos? .Select(p => p.Clone()) .ToList() ?? []; clone.AcceptChanges(); return clone; } public override void ApplyFrom(VisitReport source) { source.CopyEditableFields(this); Photos = source.Photos? .Select(p => p.Clone()) .ToList() ?? []; } // ========================================================= // Helpers // ========================================================= public override string ToString() => $"{ResidentLastName}, {ResidentFirstName} – {VisitDateTime:d}"; }