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Years ago, I went to a restaurant that served Lebanese cuisine. While there, I learned that there was some Middle Eastern folkloric dance, and each table had a hookah. No smoke, just water vapour, scented water with non-toxic additives, mostly for show. The atmosphere was warm and the people friendly, the food was delicious, and nothing untoward went down. It would likely depend on the restaurant though and whether any other parties were renting it.
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Please do not consider this medical advice, and discuss with your health care practitioner. My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 2 years ago. His levels were 22. We immediately changed our eating habits, and he dropped 60lbs. Went from 4 metformin per day down to 2. He practices intermittent fasting and goes as no-carb as possible. I have been trying to get him to focus more on complex carbs for more balance, but he feels best when he doesn't eat them at all. We have also started focusing on our stress levels, because stress can play a crucial role too. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9561544/ https://www.stress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Holmes-Rahe-Stress-inventory.pdf When he and I did a similar stress inventory, our family was sitting at 400 at the time. It's not much lower now. This system will always be a place of distress. -
Found this note I wrote myself.
Jehovah promises freedom to those who love him. He promises to catch our tears in his skin bottle. He has a high regard and love for us and is willing to reach out willingly to those who reach out to him. True freedom is bounded by God’s law, which allows full expression of the individual in a proper, upbuilding, and beneficial way, and which recognizes the rights of others, contributing to happiness for all. Therefore stand fast, and do not let yourselves be confined again in a yoke of slavery.
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QuoteJehovah promises freedom to those who love him. He promises to catch our tears in his skin bottle. He has a high regard and love for us and is willing to reach out willingly to those who reach out to him. True freedom is bounded by God’s law, which allows full expression of the individual in a proper, upbuilding, and beneficial way, and which recognizes the rights of others, contributing to happiness for all. Therefore stand fast, and do not let yourselves be confined again in a yoke of slavery.
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Hey Sharon,
I really really like this part of your expression here:
“True freedom is bounded by God’s law, which allows full expression of the individual in a proper, upbuilding, and beneficial way, and which recognizes the rights of others, contributing to happiness for all.”
That is a wonderful way of expressing the kind of freedom Jehovah gifts us!
Jehovah’s freedom is a much greater and higher form of freedom compared to the world’s idea of “freedom” which encourages them to follow their own personal desires and ambitions. Such “freedom” is often not upbuilding or beneficial to others, and may even hurt or damage others!
I think if our Father also communicated with emojis like us, then he would give you this emoji for your expression that exalts His wonderful ways!
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My husband would agree with you. We bought a lazyboy couch, and loveseat and I often find him snoozing after supper.
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Can't catch a break
ReadYourBible replied to Steve W.'s topic in Encouragement for the Worldwide Brotherhood
I'd weigh in on what's on fire for me, but I don't want to depress anyone. At least no one has died this year yet. I measure my spirituality by the challenges I face. If my struggles aren't trying to tear me apart or affecting some member of my family, I question whether I'm truly a good servant of Jehovah. I'm constantly fighting for my blessings. Ever since I welcomed the sisters into my home 26 years ago, I've been in a battle with my adversary. I've shared some of my experiences in my profile updates over the past couple of years, but that's only part of the story. Most witnesses don't fully understand. Some might, like Andee, Lori, and Grumpy's Wife. I have inner peace, and I know it's a possession of mine as a gift from Jehovah, but I have never known peace, because I've always been at war. It started in my childhood and continues to this day. I understand the feeling of never catching a break. But, the way I cope is by thinking if I weren't such a thorn in Satan's side, he wouldn’t spend every moment of his existence trying to make mine as miserable as possible. I recognize there are seasons for everything. However, much of what I've experienced feels too personal to be a mere coincidence. It’s 100% Satan at work, always seeking to attack the heart that loves Jehovah. I love this scripture. Beloved ones, do not be surprised about the fiery trials that you are experiencing,+ as though something strange were happening to you. On the contrary, go on rejoicing+ over the extent to which you are sharers in the sufferings of the Christ,+ so that you may rejoice and be overjoyed also during the revelation of his glory.+ 14 If you are being reproached* for the name of Christ, you are happy,+ because the spirit of glory, yes, the spirit of God, is resting upon you. And many are the hardships of the righteous one, but Jehovah rescue us from them all. So hardships (can't catch a break) = righteous. Just got to keep contending. -
Agree. I have issues with my left piriformis muscle, which causes all sorts of grim pain all the way down the leg (not unlike sciatica), and certain chairs irritate it more than others. This chair is dreamy. I would never pay that for a chair, though. Maybe between $200-$300 is my max. I was just thinking of some of our other congregations that sit on whatever is available. It's a privilege to have a seat to sit on.
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Read the labels on your food. Choose low carb options. High carbs are what make your glycemic index shoot up. Most food isn't even food any more. Grocery shopping is also going to become somewhat of a chore, because most pastas are off limits. Rice etc. Meats, vegetables, and so on are better options, but even the veggies and fruits you have to ensure they aren't ones which impact the glycemic index. Walking and drinking copious amounts of water are also something you need to do. If you drink coffee with sugar, switch to a stevia based sweetener. Intermittent fasting also helps quite a bit. https://www.diabetes.ca/nutrition-fitness/healthy-eating/carb-counting https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/intermittent-fasting-weight-loss-people-type-2-diabetes https://www.diabetes.ca/getmedia/813ba88d-a1f8-4838-b742-daca1e096706/Intermittent_Fasting_Ver_4.pdf?ext=.pdf
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I'm going to Canada with my family in June
ReadYourBible replied to Jim Jam's topic in Travel, Vacation, & Outdoor Activities
I hope Canada has left a good impression on you. We are a very 'live let live' style of people in Canada. We riot over hockey, have as many guns per person as the Americans do, yet don't have the same level of violence (I'm guessing that will come with population, if the end doesn't come first.) We range from hill billy rednecks, to PhDs. We often welcome immigrants with open arms, but are closet racists and homophobes at times. For as much bad as there is, we are a loving people too who band together during times of crisis. It's not uncommon to see strangers helping strangers. The mentally ill and the unhoused are due to a fentanyl epidemic sweeping the nation. They're in broad daylight because no one knows how to stop the equivalent of 30,000 people dying from overdoses. Whole cities in BC have been plagued by such thing. We're having a housing shortage crisis. We're adamant about not becoming the USA's 51st state. I'm glad to live here in this time of relative peace. Many people I know are faint with fear over the state of their country and the world. I look forward to seeing what the world will be like after Jehovah's new system is in place. I sometimes wonder if it will be a lot like Canada... except our geese won't be military grade seagulls anymore. -
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Another update—maybe you remember some of this. My husband worked through the pandemic but lost his job once it ended. I got a part-time job in real estate and property management in BC. He found work again, but in 2023, the girls' mom passed away, which deeply affected our family. Our eldest struggled with suicidal thoughts, but with therapy, congregation support, and shepherding visits, we got through it.
My husband eventually quit his job since I had the more stable career, and he now stays home with the girls. Recently, he’s been struggling with diabetes and had to go to the hospital due to cellulitis. I’m the main breadwinner, and sometimes I feel like a Weeble wobble—knocked down but popping back up. My service time took a hit, but Zoom meetings and supportive sisters keep me going.
With real estate slowing down, I had to cut back at work, which freed up Fridays. Now I have three full days for service. After five long years of feeling stuck, I finally asked for and received some territory to work. The dog still lives! (Ecc 9:4)
From 2016-2021....
In the last five years, I went from a full-time employee in a high-stress job, to found a tumour in my chest, then went back to work. Had a full hysterectomy (no wimpy laparoscopy for me, always gotta do everything the hard way) after they discovered a pumpkin sized growth in my uterus, my husband lost his job, twice. His Dad died, and mine had emergency surgery. My aunt died. Adopted two children, and then moved one province over and 1400 km away (it was a fantastic move) Got bit up by the family dog and needed 18 stitches, had to put him down because he had a brain tumour. Started homeschooling during a pandemic. I have to say Jehovah ❤️ is good. He's sustained me through one trial after another, and I haven't lost my sanity yet.
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It seems the friends are going through one fiery trial after another these days. You are not alone. Do what you can, and don't feel bad about what you can't. You know your best. And Jehovah knows your best.
It may be less than it was before. Or it might be more. It may be fantastic this week, but next week...not so much.
We serve a very reasonable and happy God. And remember, no matter what you do, whether great or small, he wants you to be happy too!
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/201983449 -- so straight from our library https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-should-we-stop-using-data-change-peoples-minds-use-dan-ariely-k1g5f/ (secular source, Linked In, some discussion of Israel's involvement in Gaza.) Please note while the article does discuss Israel's involvement in Gaza, the main thrust of the article is about questions leading to different answers, opinions and outcomes.
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Saw two deer today, a mama and her baby. It was just too adorable not to take a photo.
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If anyone finds my motivation, could you please send it back? It left with my executive function. Brain fog and I are now permanent roommates, and anger (read this as incandescent rage from being a long term door mat) is my constant companion.
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Thank you dear Sister Sharon for sharing your problems with us. I too despair with my inability to get anything done- my housework (4 room double storey house) without a single help from Aspies husband. I'm old, my knees hurt from a recent fall. I was really feeling sorry for myself.
Until that is, recently I was told this news : this 68 year old sister who lived in a 3 storey house had a fall in her kitchen. She landed in private hospital with injuries to her pelvis. Now she take 1 1/2 hours just to go from her hospital bed to the bathroom.
Makes me rethink how fortunate we are having the ability to move around freely. Still the internal demons just gnaw at our self worth from day to day. A vicious cycle that makes us so despondent.
Praying for you sister. Love and hugs.
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If I like your comments from 2-3 years ago, it's because I've just read them now. Think of it as a resurrection of your posts.
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Protect yourselves - Get a dashcam.
ReadYourBible replied to OldVW's topic in General Discussion & Everyday Chit Chat
As irony would have it, my husband's dashcam caught a semi truck fail to stop and run over a car in the opposite lane. Thankfully, no one was killed but many serious injuries. He submitted it to the police when the trucker's company tried to say he wasn't at fault. The cam showed otherwise. -
JW _ BIBLE QUOTES THAT COMFORTS..
ReadYourBible replied to ASIIMWEV's topic in Encouragement for the Worldwide Brotherhood
Every single time I feel beaten down; I meditate on this scripture. Psalm 34:19. 19 Many are the hardships* of the righteous one,yBut Jehovah rescues him from them all.zש [Shin]
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