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Post by loveanurse on Feb 17, 2008 14:30:01 GMT -5
I am new to this board but I have been posting on the main board. I would like to post more on this board though if it really is troll free! To those of you who haven't read my intro on the other board....I was previously married to a man who professed as did his family. I say he professed, but really he rarely went to meeting. I never professed, it never felt right to me and I had too many unanswered questions. However, with the exception of my ex-in laws, most of the professing families were wonderful to me. I have found so much important info on these sites, so many of the answers I have been looking for! Looking forward to learning more from each of you!!!
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Post by aussiegal on Feb 17, 2008 19:12:34 GMT -5
Hi Loveanurse,
I was B & R in the 2x2's... my story is on the VOT site if you wanted to read through.
How did you find out which sect your ex-husband belonged to? From my experience it was hard to do this due to the secretive nature of the sect... how did you feel when you found all the information?
Vianne.
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Post by eicherz2 on Feb 17, 2008 23:53:53 GMT -5
Hi Nurse, Welcome! I don't know if this registered board is free of trolls but it definately cuts down on the major drive-by shootings the other board seems to have. It's a little slower but that isn't such a bad thing! I'm B&R (born and raised) 5th generation 2x2. My husband and I left about 5 years ago. Haven't looked back! Sherlene
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Feb 18, 2008 7:10:46 GMT -5
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Post by loveanurse on Feb 18, 2008 7:34:46 GMT -5
Thanks to all! Looking forward to get to know you all. And thanks for the birthday wish!!!
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Feb 18, 2008 7:54:37 GMT -5
You're more than welcome....hope it's wonderful!!! Do you mind telling us how old ya are??? (if you do it's not ANYTHING at all....no prob, Bob! Just thought I'd ask!) Anyway, celebrate!!!! M.
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Post by loveanurse on Feb 18, 2008 15:16:26 GMT -5
I am the big 33!
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Post by Follower on Feb 18, 2008 21:00:18 GMT -5
welcome.... and a big happy birthday to you on your 33rd.
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Post by midwesterner on Feb 18, 2008 22:16:15 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. Being a "newbie" myself of only a few months and newly registered, have met alot of nice people here already with lots of good advice and direction. I was raised in the way, professed for 35 yrs and my wife was raised in the truth also and still goes to mtgs. If I can help in any way, don't be afraid to ask. thanks, welcome and Happy Birthday, youngster! MW
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Post by loveanurse on Feb 19, 2008 7:39:34 GMT -5
Thanks Midwesterner! I am also originally from COLD Illinois.....where do y'all live?
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Post by deirdre on Feb 19, 2008 12:43:40 GMT -5
Hi Nurse! Be welcome... I'm a newbie too I'm from the Netherlands, b&r in "the truth" and left the movement 15 yrs ago. Enjoy your time here! Deirdre
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Post by loveanurse on Feb 19, 2008 16:00:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome! I would love to visit the Netherlands. If you don't mind me asking, what was (were) the determining factor(s) that made you stop professing? Thanks...
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Post by deirdre on Feb 21, 2008 15:37:26 GMT -5
Hi nurse, I don't mind you asking at all. I 'll try to explain... First I must say that English is not my native language, so I might use wrong words I became literally sick of all expectations workers and my parents had from me. Our little sunday moning meeting fell apart due to marriage problems of the elder and we were asked to visit another sunday morning meeting. So we (my husband and I) chose not to go anywhere anymore. Of course the workers visited us that week. They just did not understand and I was not able to explain what was going on in my mind and my heart. In fact it was a great loss and freedom at the same time...
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Post by loveanurse on Feb 21, 2008 21:11:22 GMT -5
Deirdre: Thank you for sharing. Your English is great!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2008 5:37:59 GMT -5
Dear New ones,
Your comments and posts make this place a delightful one to visit. Due to my numerous medical problems (I've been learning to love nurses!!! Smiles!) I have not visited here as often as I could, or perhaps should. My posts don't add much, I know, but please at least accept the appreciation I have for yours,
Kindest regards,
Dennis
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Post by Apples on Jun 11, 2008 7:19:08 GMT -5
Oh, come on Dennis. Sometimes your posts irritate me! That has got to be worth something. Consider this a fair warning - I will be calling you again soon. Hope you are feeling well. Dear New ones,
Your comments and posts make this place a delightful one to visit. Due to my numerous medical problems (I've been learning to love nurses!!! Smiles!) I have not visited here as often as I could, or perhaps should. My posts don't add much, I know, but please at least accept the appreciation I have for yours,
Kindest regards,
Dennis
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Post by pianoman on Jun 16, 2008 16:44:55 GMT -5
I am new to the site also. I have such mixed feelings as I thought that the 55 years that I spent listening in meetings I learned a lot. I never heard things like "no salvation without a worker" and some other things including that this way leads back to Jesus, but I sure started wondering when I started being a target and gained the unshakable reputation that I have to this day (none of it true) whether there was something wrong with me, or what I believed. I finally came to the place where I learned of this William Ervine and it started falling in place with me. I remember when Jesus said that this wasn't His doctrine, but His Fathers. Too bad that can't hold up and be good enough for us all today. I feel like I have a lot to offer in my experiences and also have a lot to learn. I am from the west coast and think that I know DJ if he is about late 50's. curious to see so many people that I know and seeing workers that I know, named in articles here. The best thing I will always stress is to forgive and Love like Jesus loved. Someday God will pull it all together and we may see it here on this side. Will correspond with anyone on any of the subjects. NIce to have a place to come and not get judged (at least so far) and have that delete thingy anyway...........
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Post by pianoman on Oct 13, 2008 10:30:19 GMT -5
Just a quick foot note, you really need to be careful what you post on here as there are some that really have nasty attitudes, but they can be seen through quickly. There is a lot of positive stuff here, but prepare for personal attacks if you post something that is not in agreement with some members. Just remember that God has the final word and as Dennis points out, the bible says if we seek we will find. I am learning to ignore those that are bitter and singleminded. I suggest you do the same. Good luck and Remember, God has the answers.
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Post by MsMarie on Oct 15, 2008 9:14:22 GMT -5
Hello There I love a nurse too, my daughter who is dedicated to her patients. She has just become a Christian, no influence from me because we live in different countries. She was so anti anything religious when her father and I left the 2x2 but there you are, you never know, she shares the same outlook as me now, such a miracle and I find it hard to believe that she is a regular churchgoer and displays a comprehension which took me years to achieve. I hope you get encouragement and enlightenment from this board. Most of the dialogue is friendly, if not loving, and if there is someone who is hurt and wants to insult or hurt others, well then I think we can accommodate that by understanding how it comes about. Looking forward to your posts.
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Post by Joe Lynn on Oct 23, 2008 21:00:01 GMT -5
I just love the nurses here at the nursing home, they treat me reaaaaaaal nice! huh what what? ? oops must have been dreaming again! my bad!!! Jeez , the weird things ya dream about the older you get! But hey, on a serious note. Welcome! I know its been 8 months now but I just got around to reading the thread! ;D Take care, Joe
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Post by pianoman on Jan 15, 2009 13:15:15 GMT -5
LoveaNurse. Unfortunately, I have too many nurses that I have to love. Most are great, and I really do appreciate them. I don't know if you revisit sites you have posted on, but it is a great measure of growth. Again welcome, and I hope you have good experiences here...........Pianoman
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Post by lin on Jan 15, 2009 13:40:46 GMT -5
loveanurse: I welcome you here as well. I have been in this way for 56 years and love what it has done for me in a spiritual way. I have learned throughout those 56 years tha this way is more to me than just a religion. It has led me into an experience with God that has brought a peace and joy that I am sure is real. I do not look down on those that this has not been their experience. There will be many here that will try to shape your thinking,but my advice would be ask God, and not men.
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Post by ronhall on Jan 16, 2009 10:12:31 GMT -5
loveanurse,
Yes I do, since my wife was an RN and worked in that field for a time, but found she didn't have the temperament for it.
Like lin, I have followed this way for an extended number of years; not as long as lin, but close to the half-century mark.
Of course, there have been ups and downs, joy and pain, rest and restlessness and all the other feelings and emotions that go with living. Through it all, though, there has been a spiritual power that fills the valleys and lowers the hills such that even in my feebleness I have been able to navigate through it all.
One truth I have found is that those who willingly put themselves in the position of a servant are the ones who find spiritual awareness and blessing. It's strange how this works but as I was observative, it became apparent first in certain brethren, then in my own experience as I applied myself. This is certainly not to say I am a success story; I'm not; but when I've mustered the power to put my old personality down I truly have been spiritually blessed.
I visit this board, spending more time than I should, perhaps. It is amazing the wide range of experiences and responses that are described here. All kinds of personalities, demeanors, backgrounds, ambitions get thrown into the mix with outcomes that range from reasonable to absurd. What I've had to do is to learn how to separate out the 'social from the spiritual' or the 'practice from the principle' as another has defined it; the 'chaff from the wheat'; the 'tares from the wheat'. When I effectively do this, the good and wholesome is extracted and becomes mine.
May it be true for you also.
Ron
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Post by maggsmagpie on Mar 1, 2009 1:11:14 GMT -5
Hi loveanurse I am 75 this year and found myself outside of the faith 45 years ago with a wife and 2 children who I never encouraged in any way to leave but she did later and we devorced 18 years later because we had nothing in common. I am now maried again after 12 years on my own and just found this site and registered. I respect those still in the faith but disappointed that I can count on one hand those who cared and no worker has ever contacted me. The reason I respect them is because I would have been much the same if I had stayed, they are mostly very good people. Mine is a long story which I am not going into here but unlike a lot of members who still claim to be christians I see things differently. What I was judged about for leaving was incorrect, it was a matter of beleif in my case. Today I see Jesus as Prophat and the holy bible as a record of many lives and great teachings. I do not belong to any organisation and the churches could never draw me because many of them carry out Pagan rituals and that is not what Jesus taught, he had to be given away by a deciple because he was just one of the people. I am not affraid to die but beleive in some higher power that has created us and not evolution. I could not beleive that what I belong to was the only way and this meant I could not exclude other faiths such as Moslems, Jews, Buddahs, Hindus and the many other beleifs including divisions within such as the christian faiths. The preachers I listen to from time to time all build their message on the holy bible which was written many years after Jesus death and many Gosples were left out and a big part is Paul's writtings who never met Jesus. What I miss is the great family I left, there is never a week goes by that I dont think of those who meant so much to me but there is no place for me unless I beleive what they do. I feel there is a spirit within us and maybe one day that may live on but in the meantime I try to live a good life and have trust in the future. Maggsmagpie
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Post by loveanurse on Mar 10, 2009 16:28:40 GMT -5
That was very well put, I really understand what you are saying. I am glad you found the site. I hope to hear more from you in the future.
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Post by learnedaboutgrace on Mar 29, 2009 17:43:54 GMT -5
Hi loveanurse I am 75 this year and found myself outside of the faith 45 years ago with a wife and 2 children who I never encouraged in any way to leave but she did later and we devorced 18 years later because we had nothing in common. I am now maried again after 12 years on my own and just found this site and registered. I respect those still in the faith but disappointed that I can count on one hand those who cared and no worker has ever contacted me. The reason I respect them is because I would have been much the same if I had stayed, they are mostly very good people. Mine is a long story which I am not going into here but unlike a lot of members who still claim to be christians I see things differently. What I was judged about for leaving was incorrect, it was a matter of beleif in my case. Today I see Jesus as Prophat and the holy bible as a record of many lives and great teachings. I do not belong to any organisation and the churches could never draw me because many of them carry out Pagan rituals and that is not what Jesus taught, he had to be given away by a deciple because he was just one of the people. I am not affraid to die but beleive in some higher power that has created us and not evolution. I could not beleive that what I belong to was the only way and this meant I could not exclude other faiths such as Moslems, Jews, Buddahs, Hindus and the many other beleifs including divisions within such as the christian faiths. The preachers I listen to from time to time all build their message on the holy bible which was written many years after Jesus death and many Gosples were left out and a big part is Paul's writtings who never met Jesus. What I miss is the great family I left, there is never a week goes by that I dont think of those who meant so much to me but there is no place for me unless I beleive what they do. I feel there is a spirit within us and maybe one day that may live on but in the meantime I try to live a good life and have trust in the future. Maggsmagpie Paul actually did meet Jesus. Jesus revealed everything He wanted Paul to preach, to Paul.
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