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[Sister]

The Dream
Chapter 1
Continued...

Where is the division between truth and misrepresentation? To answer that question we begin with an outline of the final months before Linda was fired from 3ABN and the dissolution of her marriage to Danny Shelton, then search for the evidence buried within the events. Briefly outlined, in chronological order, major events occurred as follows:

• During September, 2003, Danny and Linda visit Denmark and Sweden. Linda gets further acquainted with Johann (Director of European Development for 3ABN) and Irmgard Thorvaldsson. One week later Johann contacts Linda about Irmgard’s diagnosis of bone cancer.
• November, 2003, Johann and Irmgard Thorvaldsson arrive at 3ABN, by Linda’s invitation, to seek possible alternative health treatments for Irmgard.
• In the last week of December, while already in the USA for a medical convention, Dr. Arild Abrahamsen comes to 3ABN to visit his patient Irmgard Thorvaldsson and to check on the medical care she is receiving. At the same time he is introduced to Linda’s son, Nathan, and invites him to come to his clinic in Norway for treatment.
• In the second half of January Nathan, accompanied by his girlfriend, go to Dr. Abrahamsen’s Clinic in Norway, after ten days Nathan’s girlfriend returns home because of employment obligations.
• February 1-6, Linda goes to Dr. Abrahamsen’s Clinic in Norway to provide moral support for her son. Her husband, Danny Shelton, is unwilling to accompany her and chooses to remain in Illinois. Instead Linda is joined by her best lady friend, Brenda Walsh, for the trip.
• Uncomfortable with the isolation of the Norwegian Clinic, Nathan leaves before his treatment for drug addiction and lung problems, caused from working in the coal mines, is completed and returns home in the midst of February, 2004. Although he did not finish the course of treatments he is already showing marked improvement.
• Concerned for her son’s welfare Linda remains in contact with Dr. Abrahamsen after Nathan’s return to Illinois. She also seeks his counsel, as a Christian physician, in regard to Danny’s escalating abnormal behavior.
• The morning of March 8, 2004, Danny threatens to get Linda fired from 3ABN if she continues to have any further contact with Doctor Abrahamsen and for the first time he brings up divorce as a solution. Danny makes the groundless claim that the Doctor’s reason for coming to 3ABN was to steal Linda away from him.
• Danny and Linda meet with Pastor John Lomacang on March 9. Danny mentions divorce in the presence of their pastor.
• Between March 20 and 26, Brenda Walsh has an alleged “demon experience” in which the demon admonishes her to give her falsified testimony against Linda and Dr. Abrahamsen. (If this experience took place, why would a self-professed Christian follow the instructions of a  demon.)
• On March 28, Danny contacts Dr. Walter Thompson, chairman of the 3ABN Board, in regard to his accusations against Linda.
• False rumors of “an affair” are circulated in the churches and spreading quickly in April, 2004
• Linda is suspended from her job at 3ABN during the months of April and May. From that time on she was not allowed to be in the 3ABN compound unescorted, her computer was confiscated and employees were instructed not to speak with her.
• Linda and Danny go to Kansas City, Missouri, to receive marriage counseling; at which time Danny “encourages” the counselors with a large donation to their ministry. 
• Near the end of April instructions were given to the 3ABN production department for the removal of all programming that included Linda, with a completion date of June 1, 2004.
• On May 4 a non-negotiable ultimatum was given by Dr. Thompson, chairman of the Board: “You will be relieved of all duties at 3ABN and will not appear at 3ABN for thirty days. You will arrange to leave Southern Illinois at 3ABN expense for the duration.” Linda was given 24 hours to respond to this request. Dr. Thompson tells Linda to consider him as speaking for the Board. (When Dr. Thompson tells Linda to leave Southern Illinois for thirty days beginning on May 4, this insures that Linda would not be present for the next board meeting on May 30.)
• During the month of May the flagship program of 3ABN, 3ABN Presents, featuring Linda and Danny as presenters, was ended and production of a new program, 3ABN Today, without Linda, was produced to air in it’s place.
• May 27, Johann Thorvaldsson and Dr. Abrahamsen attend the 3ABN Spring camp meeting, knowing the Board will meet on May 30, their intent is to testify on behalf of Linda and to clear the false charges made against Dr. Abrahamsen by Danny Shelton. Danny had earlier extended an invitation to Dr. Abrahamsen to speak to the Board.
• Linda was told by Danny not to attend the 3ABN camp meeting and was in Springfield, Illinois at the home of her daughter.
• In the evening of May 27 Johann Thorvaldsson, still an employee of 3ABN, and Dr. Abrahamsen are escorted from the 3ABN grounds, on the authority of Danny Shelton. They are told not to return to Thompsonville or they will be arrested.
• Linda was removed from her positions as Vice President, Secretary and 3ABN Board member by a vote of the 3ABN Board on May 30, 2004.
• Linda and Danny Shelton separated on June 1, 2004. Linda left her home because she no longer felt welcome there and was afraid for her physical safety, if she remained with Danny.
• A letter was received in June, 2004, notifying Linda that she had been fired from 3ABN.
• On June 4, Linda signed a separation agreement between herself and 3ABN, this effectively placed her in the position of being under a “gag order” until 2007.
• June 21, Linda was notified their Guam divorce, for which Danny had filed, was final.

[Adam]

The time frame on these scene of events are quite unique to say the least. Linda is accused of being unfaithful to her husband, and four months later Danny files for a divorce. And some of the defenders are trying to say that this wasn't a set up? I don't understand how all of these events transpired in a four month period. Seems odd, but that is just me.

The Dream
Chapter 1
Continued...

Where is the division between truth and misrepresentation? To answer that question we begin with an outline of the final months before Linda was fired from 3ABN and the dissolution of her marriage to Danny Shelton, then search for the evidence buried within the events. Briefly outlined, in chronological order, major events occurred as follows:

• During September, 2003, Danny and Linda visit Denmark and Sweden. Linda gets further acquainted with Johann (Director of European Development for 3ABN) and Irmgard Thorvaldsson. One week later Johann contacts Linda about Irmgard’s diagnosis of bone cancer.
• November, 2003, Johann and Irmgard Thorvaldsson arrive at 3ABN, by Linda’s invitation, to seek possible alternative health treatments for Irmgard.
• In the last week of December, while already in the USA for a medical convention, Dr. Arild Abrahamsen comes to 3ABN to visit his patient Irmgard Thorvaldsson and to check on the medical care she is receiving. At the same time he is introduced to Linda’s son, Nathan, and invites him to come to his clinic in Norway for treatment.
• In the second half of January Nathan, accompanied by his girlfriend, go to Dr. Abrahamsen’s Clinic in Norway, after ten days Nathan’s girlfriend returns home because of employment obligations.
• February 1-6, Linda goes to Dr. Abrahamsen’s Clinic in Norway to provide moral support for her son. Her husband, Danny Shelton, is unwilling to accompany her and chooses to remain in Illinois. Instead Linda is joined by her best lady friend, Brenda Walsh, for the trip.
• Uncomfortable with the isolation of the Norwegian Clinic, Nathan leaves before his treatment for drug addiction and lung problems, caused from working in the coal mines, is completed and returns home in the midst of February, 2004. Although he did not finish the course of treatments he is already showing marked improvement.
• Concerned for her son’s welfare Linda remains in contact with Dr. Abrahamsen after Nathan’s return to Illinois. She also seeks his counsel, as a Christian physician, in regard to Danny’s escalating abnormal behavior.
• The morning of March 8, 2004, Danny threatens to get Linda fired from 3ABN if she continues to have any further contact with Doctor Abrahamsen and for the first time he brings up divorce as a solution. Danny makes the groundless claim that the Doctor’s reason for coming to 3ABN was to steal Linda away from him.
• Danny and Linda meet with Pastor John Lomacang on March 9. Danny mentions divorce in the presence of their pastor.
• Between March 20 and 26, Brenda Walsh has an alleged “demon experience” in which the demon admonishes her to give her falsified testimony against Linda and Dr. Abrahamsen. (If this experience took place, why would a self-professed Christian follow the instructions of a  demon.)
• On March 28, Danny contacts Dr. Walter Thompson, chairman of the 3ABN Board, in regard to his accusations against Linda.
• False rumors of “an affair” are circulated in the churches and spreading quickly in April, 2004
• Linda is suspended from her job at 3ABN during the months of April and May. From that time on she was not allowed to be in the 3ABN compound unescorted, her computer was confiscated and employees were instructed not to speak with her.
• Linda and Danny go to Kansas City, Missouri, to receive marriage counseling; at which time Danny “encourages” the counselors with a large donation to their ministry. 
• Near the end of April instructions were given to the 3ABN production department for the removal of all programming that included Linda, with a completion date of June 1, 2004.
• On May 4 a non-negotiable ultimatum was given by Dr. Thompson, chairman of the Board: “You will be relieved of all duties at 3ABN and will not appear at 3ABN for thirty days. You will arrange to leave Southern Illinois at 3ABN expense for the duration.” Linda was given 24 hours to respond to this request. Dr. Thompson tells Linda to consider him as speaking for the Board. (When Dr. Thompson tells Linda to leave Southern Illinois for thirty days beginning on May 4, this insures that Linda would not be present for the next board meeting on May 30.)
• During the month of May the flagship program of 3ABN, 3ABN Presents, featuring Linda and Danny as presenters, was ended and production of a new program, 3ABN Today, without Linda, was produced to air in it’s place.
• May 27, Johann Thorvaldsson and Dr. Abrahamsen attend the 3ABN Spring camp meeting, knowing the Board will meet on May 30, their intent is to testify on behalf of Linda and to clear the false charges made against Dr. Abrahamsen by Danny Shelton. Danny had earlier extended an invitation to Dr. Abrahamsen to speak to the Board.
• Linda was told by Danny not to attend the 3ABN camp meeting and was in Springfield, Illinois at the home of her daughter.
• In the evening of May 27 Johann Thorvaldsson, still an employee of 3ABN, and Dr. Abrahamsen are escorted from the 3ABN grounds, on the authority of Danny Shelton. They are told not to return to Thompsonville or they will be arrested.
• Linda was removed from her positions as Vice President, Secretary and 3ABN Board member by a vote of the 3ABN Board on May 30, 2004.
• Linda and Danny Shelton separated on June 1, 2004. Linda left her home because she no longer felt welcome there and was afraid for her physical safety, if she remained with Danny.
• A letter was received in June, 2004, notifying Linda that she had been fired from 3ABN.
• On June 4, Linda signed a separation agreement between herself and 3ABN, this effectively placed her in the position of being under a “gag order” until 2007.
• June 21, Linda was notified their Guam divorce, for which Danny had filed, was final.

[GRAT]

From married to divorced in 6 months flat!  Makes your head spin. Will be interesting to see how this is disputed as all lies.  Is a pretty straight forward time line and much too fast for someone who claims they still loved their wife.   

[tinka]

Grat,
Looks like a rush job to me and I think anyone normal would agree.   Because of this rush job gave me the ultimate reasoning hmmm--Brandy must a conned him but then that would not of happened with ole "diamond head" if of course he knew 100% there was no chance.   But it sure looks like there was !! I'm waiting to hear the details of the DNA testing. I know Dr. Day gave a pretty well account on that end But there is more I'm sure how it got to the other end of that funny business. all you have to do is watch the action and reaction of facts. It sure isn't hard. It's just awfully hard for the others to think how they will counter against the common sense time line of events.

[Adam]

I agree. This is my point, for a man who had been married to his wife as long as Danny had. I find it odd that he could just disbanded her completely in a four month period. I just don't understand.  Theoretically, even if Linda did have an affair with the Dr. I still don't see how all of these events transpired in four months, if something wasn't up.

[Mary Sue Smith]

Of course something was up. Linda wanted the divorce.

That was easy to figure out.  Danny sure as anything didn't want it. 

[Emma]

Of course something was up. Linda wanted the divorce.

That was easy to figure out.  Danny sure as anything didn't want it. 

Danny did not want the divorce and yet he filed for it ?     

I do not have first hand knowledge of this saga, but that statement does not make sense.    If he did not want the divorce, surely he would have waited and given his wife all the time needed in case she changed her mind, rather than get it over as quickly as possible.

[Adam]

Junebug you make no sense at all. If Danny wanted his marriage to work, adultery or not he would not have been the one to file for divorce. He sure didn't waste any time remarrying did he?

Of course something was up. Linda wanted the divorce.

That was easy to figure out.  Danny sure as anything didn't want it. 

[Sister]

The Dream
Chapter 1
Continued...

Although no evidence has ever been presented to uphold the charges of adultery against her—nor were there any allegations of substandard job performance on her part—from studying the time line it becomes apparent that the decision to remove Linda from 3ABN was already a certainty in April, 2004. At this time the order was given to remove all programming that included Linda, with a deadline for completion of June 1, 2004 (one day after the 3ABN Board meeting was scheduled, May 30). With a deadline of June first it takes no stretch of imagination to extrapolate that not only would Linda be removed from 3ABN by that time, but the removal was intended to be permanent, regardless of any official declarations made to the contrary. Based upon this evidence alone, it is apparent that despite announcements made by Danny Shelton that he loved his wife and wished to reconcile with her, Linda’s fate was already sealed in April with a definite departure date of June 1. What can be concluded from these facts? There was obviously an orchestrated conspiracy to remove Linda from her position at 3ABN. Since no legitimate evidence could be found to dismiss Linda from her position and remove her from her marriage, the only solution was to discredit her reputation by obtaining falsified testimony against her which could establish Biblical grounds for both her removal from the ministry and the dissolution of her marriage. This would free Danny to marry again, in addition to maintaining complete control of Three Angels Broadcasting Network.

[Adam]

The Dream
Chapter 1
Continued...

Although no evidence has ever been presented to uphold the charges of adultery against her—nor were there any allegations of substandard job performance on her part—from studying the time line it becomes apparent that the decision to remove Linda from 3ABN was already a certainty in April, 2004. At this time the order was given to remove all programming that included Linda, with a deadline for completion of June 1, 2004 (one day after the 3ABN Board meeting was scheduled, May 30). With a deadline of June first it takes no stretch of imagination to extrapolate that not only would Linda be removed from 3ABN by that time, but the removal was intended to be permanent, regardless of any official declarations made to the contrary. Based upon this evidence alone, it is apparent that despite announcements made by Danny Shelton that he loved his wife and wished to reconcile with her, Linda’s fate was already sealed in April with a definite departure date of June 1. What can be concluded from these facts? There was obviously an orchestrated conspiracy to remove Linda from her position at 3ABN. Since no legitimate evidence could be found to dismiss Linda from her position and remove her from her marriage, the only solution was to discredit her reputation by obtaining falsified testimony against her which could establish Biblical grounds for both her removal from the ministry and the dissolution of her marriage. This would free Danny to marry again, in addition to maintaining complete control of Three Angels Broadcasting Network.

 

[Johann]

Of course something was up. Linda wanted the divorce.

That was easy to figure out.  Danny sure as anything didn't want it. 

Sorry, I cannot figure that out, Junebug, because before Danny and Linda went to Kansas for counseling Danny first told me that he did not want to go there. It was Linda's idea because she wanted to save the marriage. But then he figured out that he could get from those counselors a statement that he had the Biblical right to get a divorce so that he could marry another woman. And now you claim that he did not want a divorce? If Danny told you that, to whom did he tell the truth?

How do you figure that out?

[Gregory]

Of course something was up. Linda wanted the divorce.

That was easy to figure out.  Danny sure as anything didn't want it. 

I can not speak for Danny.    I simply remind you that Linda went into court in an attempt to have the divorce declared illegal.   The judge rulled against her and declared the divorce legal.

[Murcielago]

I am sure there are many very nice aspects to Junebug and 3D. Bear in mind, Samuel and Johann, I am sure that they must have a deep love for both of you and are simply concerned for you out of the depth of that love. They are fans of 3ABN, which embraces the motto "mending broken people" (which, it seems they feel that we are) and we should assume that they want nothing more than to see happiness and the charity of 1 Corinthians 13 extended to each one of us out of their own hearts. I think we should start looking for the expressions of the love and care they have for us and Linda (who we all seem to see as their arch enemy), instead of the suspicion, spite and anger we so often seem to see in their communications. They, after all, represent an organization that is built on the premise of love, care, and concern... not hatred, anger, suspicion, or spite. Right?

[tinka]

George,

Although none of us are perfect and have unintentional flaws and continually in a state of asking forgiveness for those downfalls, it is different when it is downright intentional, and lack of discernment to know where your at when greed, selfish desires and lust of evil, and a great measure of wisdom for the devilish acts and then profess alternative lies for justification of the real facts and sequence of events.

I understand where your coming from and nice gestures of statements used I'm sure for a nice try to enter "out of minds", but you can't parley with "something this foul."

I think the other side has to be heard on behalf of Linda and shown, but that is only one aspect of this 3abn saga. The misuse of funds, hidden funds, profits made from nonprofit, the protection and allowance of TS provided by the clan, Alyssa, Melody, Brandy, DNA saga, all the while they claim nondenominational with the minglers hanging on their shirts providing more funding for this foul corrupt display of SDA. This is genius wisdom of corruption. and who is at the top at this great feat and accomplishment? If non of the above is true then how did the documents happen?

There fighting for the "scheme of begging funds" not broken people and the leadership of SDA is allowing it in the name of "pilot" so all their programming shows connected. Is this what the tears of EGW were for as she wrote telling of end times and SDA? Corruption!! greed, protectors of evil. I watched GC on TV. A lot was inspiring, but a lot not. I did not know what to think of some of it and why??? But that's all is in the hand of God and his judgement not mine. We will still enter the gates on the judgement of individual basis. Sure did take milions, millions and more millions for that. It even gave Obama a "slot" as he addressed thousands by letter. But you won't change his "Muslim beliefs".  or his agenda or do you think he really listened to SDA preaching  .      The good part was that all the "Evangelicals" and others there might have heard some truth by some good preaching.

Oh, and Di if your reading this, did you hear Abraham Jules out of New York! (smile)  I think Jules really picked a good topic for His sermon. combined the whole kit and caboodle on our differance in views and the views of all visitors of all the different religions that were there. I thought that was well chosen.

edited for spelling.

[Johann]

I am sure there are many very nice aspects to Junebug and 3D. Bear in mind, Samuel and Johann, I am sure that they must have a deep love for both of you and are simply concerned for you out of the depth of that love. They are fans of 3ABN, which embraces the motto "mending broken people" (which, it seems they feel that we are) and we should assume that they want nothing more than to see happiness and the charity of 1 Corinthians 13 extended to each one of us out of their own hearts. I think we should start looking for the expressions of the love and care they have for us and Linda (who we all seem to see as their arch enemy), instead of the suspicion, spite and anger we so often seem to see in their communications. They, after all, represent an organization that is built on the premise of love, care, and concern... not hatred, anger, suspicion, or spite. Right?

Yes, I agree with you, George. You recall the text, "thy speech agreeth thereto" (Mark 14:70) and I find a number of things in 3D's posts which reminds me of a lovely Sabbath School teacher at the old Thompsonville SDA  church located then by the road between West Frankfort and Thompsonville. She gave a number of challenging thoughts each week when we were there and did not attend the Marion Church where we heard Steve and Melody Shelton sing.

I recall  one Sabbath when her husband was supposed to have the lesson study. He got up and said his wife was in a much better condition to go through the lesson, and she did. Excellent.

Remember that this all took place when I was "nowhere" according to 3D. Do you think I was hiding in a mouse hole, - or was I just "nowhere" during all those weeks?

Lovely people!