RUBY BARNES:  

In high school I was very much a bookworm and quite nerdy. But I would not change that. There were so many wrong things to be involved in, so being nerdy really kept me from venturing into waters I did not want to charter. Although being very book smart, I did not have much street sense, but I had enough sense to stay out of the streets. I married at age 17, until death did us part (15 years). I have 3 children by my first husband and 6 grandchildren. I am currently married to a wonderful husband of 19 years, Mr. Sammie Barnes, whom I married August 21, 2000. Yes. I am still one of Jehovah's Witnesses (41 years.) As such I have made a few mistakes along the way, but I strive to perfect my faith. This does not end, for there are many challenges to what one believes. For me, I have a mindset which cannot be altered unless I choose it to be. I am usually a very private person, that's why I hesitated to put a story on-line. But I do want persons who are really interested in my life to know that I believe I have chosen the very best way of life: to remain a witness for Jehovah. It took me many years to get where I am. Nevertheless, I have complete confidence in myself and my God. I have learned to make choices in my life with his will and purposes in mind. Most people think being successful in life is having the "big house", the 'great job", and so forth. But having a true relationship with Jehovah is what has given me my foundation for life. Without his suppo...Expand for more