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10 years today I got baptised 🥰

I feel devistated, yet upright, only thanks to Jehovah. My dear friend an i were on our way to a memorial for a brother two congregations down the road. A wonderful young spiritual brother. Cancer. I was at the hall to meet Paula. To go to the memorial, a couple of hours down the highway. I got a text while i was waiting. (I was early, for a change) A very dear pioneer sister, in her 50ʼs, at an hospital north of San Francisco, it was decided to pull the life support system. Iʼm still upset at the circumsrances that put her there. Two weeks ago she was on our Monday meet for service Zoom meeting. With a bottle of cough sryup she was given at the clinic she visited. By Wednesday, they took her out town in an ambulance. Before they could get her stabilized enough to even operate, she crashed 3 times. They got her through two surgeries, was on the ventelator. She was off it, long enough to talk to her mother and sister on the east coast. Ended back on the ventelator. So, we were getting ready to go to a funeral, before we left the parking lot at the hall, we get this text. And it was too much. We visited, cried, visited. A brother in our hall died a few weeks ago. His memorial is coming up. Heʼd been sick for some time. 77 years old. So, another widow for our little congregation. And, Bobby and Jerry… This is almost too much. But Jehovah has been doing his best to be here for us. And, he is. Here for us. Have you any idea how grateful and thankful i am? Our little congregation could use your prayer.

Update on my wife's health: we spent most of Friday evening in the emergency room. In the end, it was diverticulitis. And she was much dehydrated. She was down a quart so they topped her off. That alone and had her feeling much better. She's now on a course of antibiotics and antifungals.

Feeling pretty good now. I've been concentrating more on my spirituality and less on family member's problems. just wanted to say HIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!! 😀

Have a good night, bro... we will meet in Paradise

August 29, the 66th anniversary of our wedding.

To all: Over the past (4) years or so, I’ve enjoyed many interesting conversations on this forum. But after a lot of meditation, research, and prayer, I’ve come to the personal decision to permanently terminate my membership here, effective immediately. The reason(s) why are entirely personal; but it has nothing to do with anyone here, this website has had a good thing going on here for a long time now, and the mods have been cool; no knock on that at all. However, it’s time for me to move forward, on to the next chapter in life. With that said, maybe I’ll meet some of you in person someday, and we’ll have some fun together. One of my favorite hobbies, is meeting other friends from different congregations, and other parts of the world, and learning their cultures. To an extent, this website has allowed me to talk to friends whom I would otherwise have been unable to meet. In any case, I wish you all the best, and may Jehovah bless you all! Your brother, Elijah

My mother is getting close to the end of her Earthly journey... I'll miss her but I know she will be so much better with Jehovah and Jesus

If you've received a shepherding call & things got better, please let the shepherds who shepherded you know. It makes our day!!! I got to hear about the immediate improvement after our last shepherding call with a sister who has an unbelieving husband. Prayers answered!!

I don't mean to brag, but i took my son to the meeting today, it was his second time. Wasnt the best situation (Real fidgety and chatty) but i guess its the best he could do as a 4 year old that's not used to sitting still for long periods of time.

A sister in my group went to see a very close friend at the hospital, before the final moment. She was told "Thank you for teaching me the Truth, let's meet again". Very emotional... and beautiful !

I applied to be an Auxiliary Pioneer. I had a wonderful meeting with two of the Elders in my congregation. One of them , I'd never met before. I think that they have a better idea of who I am and what I deal with every day with my mental illnesses. Not sure if I'll be approved, but it's okay if I'm not. I've been attending field service on Zoom on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. But will be adding Tuesdays as well. 🧏‍♀️ Have a good night everyone!! STAY WARM!! STAY SAFE!!

My deep love for my heavenly father and his confirmed love for me seems to be the only thing keeping me going lately. Picturing being reunited with my earthly father again; seeing the happiness versions of ourselves bring comfort to my scarred, broken heart. I love you, even when I haven’t met many of you. Keep enduring friends, paradise is just around the corner... Hebrews 10:23-25

When the GT start, let's all write our own day-by-day diary. This will be historic ! We will have to tell the resurrected about it.

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes on February 18th. I had an A1C of 7.1. Today I had a blood test. My A1C is almost normal. It's 5.8. Something to be very proud of. I wouldn't have been able to do without Jehovah. THANK YOU JEHOVAH FOR NEVER LETTING ME DOWN>

update my house was on fire yesterday. No electricity, phone, etc. JUs got a second online.

This church is literally stealing our songs: These people have zero shame

Good morning/evening friends, I am feeling terribly ill and wonder how my brothers and sisters keep hanging in there. A little insight on my mystery illness/condition: I have always had intestinal issues, but recently, last August, things have shifted drastically. Instead of the usual bouts of intestinal pain, uterine pain has come about as well. It wasn’t anything too unusual since both parts are in close proximity and affect each other a lot of the time. But this time, the pain is constant, makes me sick, and makes me feel weak. It affected me so much that I lost my appetite and lost 25 lbs. Recently, I am able to eat a bit more. The pain isn’t as constant, but the sickness is. I never understood what motion sickness was like until this condition struck me. Just turning in bed or walking is so sickening. I have to cut back on my days at work because the illness affects me all day. Some days it’s bearable, and having to drive to work puts my adrenaline in gear, and when I start working, I get another dose. However, now at work, I sweat so much, and I always feel like I’m going to throw up at any moment. Weakness is starting to replace the adrenaline. I have an MRI set up for the end of next month and am currently still waiting for a call from the gastroenterologist and gynecologist to schedule appointments. I might have to call again Monday to ask why I am not getting the calls. I have been praying, reading the Bible, and using jw.org, but my mind is so chaotic, and I end up biting off more than I can chew when I try to focus on something. I start with one task, then it ends up branching into 50 other sub-tasks. I am being very inefficient and would like to know what scriptures or articles you find helpful during these kinds of days. Also, what else helps give you peace, soothes, and helps you remain patient through the frustration of waiting for approvals and appointments?

Sad news 😭 that sister LindaL from Sardegna Italy passed away. She was on this forum. She will be remembered for her quiet generosity. She loved the world wide family of brothers and sisters dearly.

Only in Jehovahs organization can you leave your dead ipad, in a place where you know you will not forger it, come back. It’s not there anymore. A brother says, i know it was there. Lets check. Itʼs in the “elders room”, being charged. That’s how we roll, brothers and sisters!

Funny experience. See The Good Land and myself have been on an adventure. When that tribe did major work on our house, a lot of things were boxed up. Some of our books still are. (Intended book cases, still don’t exist) Any way, my map booklet disappeared. I’ve looked and looked and looked, even thought of copying maps to have them at my fingertips. eBay? Yep. One for $79.00, and one for $59.00. I kid you not. But, there was a Chinese one for $10.00. I kept going back. No more English ones, (except those two, apparently edged with gold on the pages) I ordered the Chinese one. A map is a map. I figured turning it into English would be educational. Well, I am now the proud owner of one! (Not Chinese!) I was out in service and mentioned this saga to the brothers in the car. Julio said, “have them at the hall”. I’m still shaking my grateful head. I want to have it at my fingertips when what I’m studying starts mentioning things pertaining to travel… Jehovah did not forget how badly I wanted that booklet, and gifted me with one in the best possible way!

I'm a mentor now! 🙂 Anyone needing advice, I'm available for the nominal fee of a nickel (5 cents)*. 🧐🩺🧠🤓 *Free if you can prove indigence.

Today, my second daughter did her first talk and she did great Thank you Jehovah !

I told my son that we're going to a different Kingdom Hall today, and he was like "I dont wanna go to a different Kingdom Hall, there's a different Jehovah in there!!!" 🤣🤣🤣 My son is 4 and slowly starting to lewrn about Jehovah. Hes at the point where he thinks Jehovah lives at the kingdom hall him knows you cant see him (he did at one point ask me if different brothers was Jehovah though)

Got myself a MacBook Neo for my work. Not bad, my first mac ever.

Baptised on the 11th this month

I can spend hours on Google street view looking at Kingdom Halls that I find pretty all around the world

Broher called today. He and his wife will take me to oncologist Weds. Other brothers came by and took my mail in and cleared snow. First week of winter and dosn't look good. I put dog's food aside for the rest of the day and she got into amd finished todays food. I had it set up for several days. Hope you had an exciting day.

My wife is much better. Still low energy.

My youngest son is n from TX. Sisters from my cong are hosting a Repast to honor the memory of my firstborn, who passed away Sept 18, this year.

Enjoyed a nice week long trip to Florida. But on the way home, what I thought was allergies is hitting harder than it should. Probably got COVID. 😔 I can't go on vacation anymore without catching something. This is at least the 4th time getting sick from vacation. 😭

We had a brother move into our congregation, and he commutes about 40 minutes (one way) to get here. He wanted to be put to use in a congregation that really needs help, and we are certainly putting him to work! Whatever we give him, he's up to do. His volunteer spirit is refreshing & encouraging. Praise Jehovah for such brothers!

My head goes in circles... My only day off from work and it gets ruined with the flu.

Last night at the meeting, i made a comment for the obesity vs gluttony gem, in which i exposed my weight and height. Had a few sisters come up to me admiring about how I just said my weight. Ladies...you won't explode if you say how much you weigh

I know it's a test, but i'm mad that my 'dream job' of over 10 years is finally able to be worked. Before the company wouldnt have any openings, and then my son was born so cant really work out of home, now i have the opportunity and nope, cant. But it's okay imma pass this test.

Up listening to music because I miss my son’s so so much! To be honest I feel dead inside but I know Jehovah understands, he lost sons too.

For those that need it...

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I’m so done with being human…

Today my only ever husband Lenny is dead 3 years: my first son Keith 2 days.

Visiting "The Ranch" 57 years ago.

“JW updates: we may now wear the beards, we finally know who wears the pants, so relax brothers, loosen those ties… and let’s drink to that — say cheers!” 🍇🥂

It has been an encouraging weekend. On Saturday there was a streaming meeting from the South Auckland Assembly Hall about volunteering at our Special Convention. Just under 6000 volunteers so far with about 1100 from the South Island and over 100 over 80 years old. Most of us are from outside of Auckland about a 6.5 hour drive for me. I have no idea about how to get around Auckland but that has been taken care off from the recommended accommodation list there will be wayfinders to help people get directions to get to Eden Park public transport isfree for those attending. Sunday was our Worship with Spirit and Truth Assembly about 1800 in attendance and 23 baptised.

What will we talk about in the New World when there's nothing to complain about? 🤔 Let's practice now so we don't bring the old world into the new world!

Hey everyone! (Hi Ostria), lol hi~ I have a confession to make. I love what i call 'grandma-core' clothing for my meeting attire. If i'm not walking up in the kingdom hall looking like your grandma's couch from the 1970s, i'm not gonna wear it (shrugs). No, but in all seriousness, i LOVE floral, plaid, weird patterns, with a guilty pleasure. Anyways, what is your favorite types of clothing? Found a bell sleeved floral shirt at goodwill i wore last week at the weekday meeting

hi have limited time online. my update, talked to some sisters today. feel better, suggestions: apply to senior apts and sell house.

What a great provision the new live RC stream is. Lasted only half a day at the convention site before I had to go home for the afternoon session. Watching that Friday concluding talk video about sister Woods and brother Fermin… who’s cutting onions? 🧅

Hello, brothers and sisters! This is my first post. 😊 The picture taken on Memorial in 2023 with my Bible teacher on the right side of banner (Yes, i learned the truth since 2019 and became unbaptized published since March 2025). Greetings from Indonesia. 👋

I am from Japan and I am 65 years old. I received a visit from a special pioneer when I was 15 years old and came to know the truth. The Bible study book is the truth. I understood the basic doctrines immediately. The resurrection of the dead, Babylon the Great, redemption, etc. But unfortunately, I had to leave because of high school entrance exams and moving to a new After graduating from high school, I spent a year studying for the college entrance exam. It was then that the young brothers visited me again and I resumed my Bible study. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)