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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.

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

I was just talking to a brother whose son is in video services in the US. They are reducing staff and even discussing downsizing Ramapo - because they are able to use AI for so much of the artwork and videos. He was telling me that what used to take weeks is now taking days and with only a few people instead of a large staff. More and more are getting sent back into the field. They are even able reduce the number of people needed for acting out scenes. That is a lot of donated funds saved and more workers for the field. It won't surprise me if we see an update soon describing all the ways the GB has approved for AI usage. I know they will always have humans to review, edit and approve the final product; but most of our pictures and videos will be at least partially if not fully AI generated.

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 !

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 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.

First prayer at a convention... much stress, but very happy

Hi y'all!! 😄 I'm so happy a site like this exist! How are y'all doing what a lovely day! ❤️

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.

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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.

My dear, dear brother. You may be physically alone. But you are not alone. Of course you have Jehovah and his invisible family, all there. Then, us in our pitiful state, are here too. Loving you, and praying for you and you dear Cate. Praying for you both dear ones. The best is yet to come, and, yes, just around the corner. In the meantime, Jehovah will see to the two of you. This I know. With much love, your sister, Bea

One summer from the local forest fires, I ended up with pneumonia. I went to the clinic, they gave me a Z-Pak. Even then, when I went outside, mind you in the summertime, I’d end up with bronchitis. And I couldn’t get rid of it. I figured I’d die. I was in my late 70s and I couldn’t get rid of what I considered to be something pretty serious.. I had a horrible experience at a Bible study with someone in the house burned a piece of toast. I could only bring it wanted to do the dash for the door. We are out town, at the local health food store. I went to the health food area and told the lady what I was going through and did she have any suggestions. She told me to try oil of oregano. In two days I got my lungs back. If I think I’m gonna go to the clinic and they’re gonna give me an antibiotic for whatever, I drag out the oil of oregano. It’s a broad spectrum, antibiotic, and you need to do research so you know how to use it. But I tell you I think it’s wonderful. Love, Bea

A lesson from Jonah

Hey you guys, I know I disappeared for a bit. I figured I would let you guys know as to why. I made a post a while ago (iykyk), i mentioned due to all the conflict I would write a letter about it, but before then I talked to an elder in my congregation (Same one mentioned in the post). He said he was aware of this site and said that apostates would run around and confuse people (Which that post was causing a lot of conflicting/confusing views). He told me to stay away from this site. Now don't get me wrong, i love a lot of yall, and i know there are a lot of older and more seasoned brothers and sisters up on here that i know are legit (looks at the admins of the site and gives a thumbs up) but IDK about everyone else. So I decided for myself to just leave until I can become a bit more spiritually mature and not be easily mislead. I'll pop in whenever something cool happens to me (One thing that was cool is that my SIL (non witness) got a letter from a witness, i actually got in touch with the said witness and we had a nice conversation until she got a scam pig butchering text a day after we started talking, now the sister isn't responding to me (Which is fine, i 100% dont blame her)). Anyways, until the next time i pop back up. Stay safe <3

The 22 doctrines of Jehovah's Witnesses I broke down what defines our religion in 22 doctrines: • Jehovah is Almighty God. • The Holy Spirit is His power. • Jesus Christ is His holy Son. • The purpose of life is to enter a loving relationship with God by worshipping none other than Him. • The Bible is His inerrant revelation. • God’s purpose is to sanctify his name by fulfilling His promises of everlasting peace in the world. • Salvation is based on exercising faith in God through the Messiah’s ransom sacrifice. • Christ has been resurrected from the dead and ascended to Heaven to sit at the right hand side of God and be crowned as King for all who submit to him. • The earth will become a perfect Paradise for righteous mankind. • 144,000 chosen ones will reign in Heaven alongside Christ. • The resurrection of the flesh is a sure hope to come. God will bring destruction upon evil. • We must feel and show love to all people. • We must value life. • We must preach the Gospel of God’s Kingdom as best as we can. • We must remain politically neutral. • We must respect the authorities. • We must act in unity with our spiritual brothers and sisters. • We must abstain from blood. • We must abstain from sexual immorality. • We must abstain from idolatry. • We must abstain from associating with the wicked. If I missed anything please tell me

I'm doing the special talk in 2026... and thinking about it encourages me to ask/be selected in 2027 to do the Memorial talk itself... I've never done both but it feels awesome

Electricity gone overnight, but now restored. Dog has been fed and watered, YS, too. Group overseer and wife came by. Review of daily text and prayer to share.Grateful.

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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