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Moksha: My family and I are a little upset that you used our picture without our permission. P.S. Our pet parakeet is also in the picture but is snuggled down in my wifes hair.

It never ceases to amaze me how our Government operates. Most I would doubt, could ever hold a real job. Can anyone imagine giving away Billions of $ to a failing company without any oversight or guidelines on how the money is to be spent. Then, when that Company who has been run into the ground by failed Officers continue to make poor decisions and the crap hits the fan. We the taxpayers get upset and start taking exception, and wondering what idiots would do this, Congress then wakes up and tries to put the heat on anybody but themselves. Sculdugery at its finest.

Cadley, it seems to me that the first step is too get get your own house in order. Thus, make sure you are caring for yourself both phyicially and mentally. Then, your children, and finally your marriage. Your husband has to take the initiative for his own well-being. You certaintly can support him in his effort but he has to take the necessary steps. If he is unwilling to go to counseling etc., then go your self. I still believe that the your husband needs a wake up call to get him on the path of repentance. I am puzzled that your Bishop/Stake President haven't taken some type of church dicipline towards your husband in light of the circumstances.

What about pork? As in KFP

Why men don't write advise columns? Dear Walter, I hope you can help me. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't driven more than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbor's daughter. I am 32, my husband is 34, and the neighbor's daughter is 19. We have been married for ten years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won't go to counseling and I'm afraid I can't get through to him anymore. Can you please help? Sincerely, Sheila ************************************************************* Dear Sheila: A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors. I hope this helps, Walter

Job Applicant A man seeking to join a Montana Sheriff's Department is being interviewed. The Deputy doing the interview says: "Your qualifications all look good, but there is an attitude suitability test that you must take before you can be accepted." Then, sliding a service pistol across the desk, he says: "Take this pistol and go out and shoot six illegal aliens, six meth dealers, six Muslim extremists, and a rabbit. " "Why the rabbit?" "Great attitude," says the Sergeant. "When can you start?"

Just how bad is it ? Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal. So, the guy that made $50 billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $750 billion disappear The economy is so bad: CEO's are now playing miniature golf. Even people who have nothing to do with the Obama administration aren't paying their taxes. Hotwheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM. Obama met with small businesses to discuss the Stimulus Package: GE, Pfeizer and Citigroup. PETA serves chicken wings at their meetings McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer People in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names A truck of Americans got caught sneaking into Mexico The most highly-paid job is now jury duty Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting People in Africa are donating money to Americans Mothers in Ethiopia are telling their kids, "finish your plate, do you know how many kids are starving in the US?" Motel Six wont leave the light on The Mafia is laying off judges

The Way to Heaven A little boy was waiting for his Mother to come out of the grocery store. As he waited, he was approached by a man who asked, "Son, can you tell me where the post office is? The little boy replied, "Sure, just go straight down the street a couple of blocks and turn to your right." The man thanked the boy kindly and said, "I'm the new pastor in town, and I'd like for you to come to church on Sunday. I'll show you how to get to Heaven." The little boy replied with a chuckle, "Awww, come on; you don't even know the way to the post office!".

It seems to me that the crux of your question lies in whether or not you plan on having any more children. If you decide to not have anymore because you desire instead to have plastic surgery etc., then that seems to me to be counter to what God would want you to do. We are told to "multiply and replenish the earth". If you seek to have the surgery to feed your vanity, that too would be counter to what God would want. I would counsel you to fast and pray and examine your true motives at this time, for wanting the surgery. I know of several moms that have been cautioned for one reason or another not to have any more children. Most however, decided to continue, because the simply desired more. I believe if you honestly fast and pray about this, you will receive your answer. Good Luck.

Two Little �Boys After a hardy rainstorm filled all the potholes in the streets and alleys, a young mother watched her two little boys playing in the puddles through her kitchen window. The older of the two, a five year old lad, grabbed his sibling by the back of his head and shoved his face into the water hole. As the boy recovered and stood laughing and dripping, the mother ran to the yard in a panic. "Why on earth did you do that to your little brother?!" she asked as she shook the older boy in anger.� "We were just playing 'church' mommy," he said. "I was just baptizing him......in the name of the Father, the Son and in...the hole-he-goes".

Allow me to share a story that happened several years ago. I was called to serve on the jury for a domestic violence that ended in murder. Woman was physicially abused several times over several years. Some of those times she was taken to a safe hoiuse but never completed any type of program. She would always go back to her husband. So the cycle continued for several years. Finally the guy moved to a different city, but over time he convinced the woman to come and stay with him on several week ends. Occassionally, she would return to her home battered as well. During this entire time, she never followed thru when police would charge him for domestic violence. As time marched on, she found a boyfriend and started to date him. So she finally divorced that abusive husband and life was good for a few months until the returned to visit their out of wedlock child. At the end of his visitation, he brought the child back to the mother, but he was drunk, she invited him into the house, and she started to get angry with him, as did the boyfriend. They all got into a fight and the exhusband ended up getting stabbed by the ex wife, her exhusband died. The wife admitted that it was her knife that stabbed her exhusband that night. So they charged her. It went to court and the State made the case that the woman even though battered, never followed thru anytime the husband was charged, she always wanted the charges dropped. She never got help, nor did she ever seek a restraining order on the husband. She even went so far that she visited him of her own free will several times in another town. She invited her exhusband into the house the night of his murder. She plead self defense. She ended up being charged for 1st degree Manslaughter and was sent to prison for 5 years. Bottom Line, The jury felt like she never availed herself of the help or assistance that was available to her all those years. She never ever took the Offensive position by filing charges, moving out, or obtaining a Restraining order on him. He on the other hand was invited into the home by her, she went to see him at times they were seperated and always took him back. Sad but true story.

In my mind, this is about two things: The Churchs leadership position on Prop. 8 & money. Tom Hanks is upset because of the Churchs position on Prop. 8, and they have ex mormons on HBO's Big Love Staff who no doubt betrayed the convenants they took. In spite of this, the Church will still march onward and upward. As for Tom Hanks apology, sure he apologized, but he still allowed the writers to use what he knew to be sacred covenants in Sundays Big Love presentation. I personally find his apology a little hallow after that. Actions have always spoke louder than words.

35. This is the first Sunday that all the Sunday school and Primary Teachers all showed up to teach their class, and can you believe it, they were all here for Sacrement Mtg. 36. Wow! every Deacon was present for the passing of the Sacrement. 37. It was a magicial moment, the High Councelmans talk was inspiring and oh so interesting, everyone including the teenagers were so in tune.

32. I believe this was the first Sacrament Mtg. that children weren't running/crawling up the isles. 33. My, I believe this is the first Sunday, all the adults and teens alike stayed for the entire meeting block. 34. Wasn't it wonderful not to see anyone texting during Sacrement or Sunday School.

It seems to me that pornography is similiar to any other addiction in that one has an internal urge to partake of somehting, no matter the costs. One of the first step for anyone addicted is to recognize they are addicted. Then, be willing to do something about it. In all cases, there are innocent people (victims) that are affected by those who are addicted. I dealt with many in the workplace that had addictions, and even if they lost their families, many still continued with their addiction. Only, when they were threatened with loss of their livelyhood, did many agree to go for professional help. Once they got into treatment then in due time, they were able to put their marriages and families back together. A very long process. So, in my view, until the stakes are raised higher by insisting that the person recognize they have an addiction, are willing to accept help in overcoming it, and then repent and go thru the repentance will they ever make the effort to overcome the addiction. As to the spirit, if one has broken the law of chastity and other covenants, then they do not have the influence of the spirit to help them. This will only happen when and if they start the repentance process. Thus, I would insist my spouse leave the family until such time they have proved they are willing to recognize their problem, seek help, and repent of their sins.

Are you really Mrs. Rush Limbaugh?

27. Look cherry jello! 28. Wow! the Bishops family is here early 29. Did you notice, not one program was left in the pew, for somebody else to pickup after Sacrement.

I agree both with Wingnut and Tarnished. I will pray for you.

God wants us to be happy and prosper. However, history has shown that very few are able manage this for a continued time without forgetting what and who it was that got them there in the first place. For those who much is given, much is expected.

Elpha: Passive/aggresive attempt ? Isn't that an oxymoron? Kinda like being a little bit pregnant ain't it?

I guess I am not one that believes in some type of conspiracy at play. Instead it is simply the devil slowly at work defiling anything sacred. We all should realize that while he may win some battles, he will not win the war. Thus, we need to worry ourselves about holding onto the rod and perfecting ourselves. God will take care of the rest, he always has, he always will.

16. Have you noticed in the kitchen, noone is leaving dirty dishes in the sink. 17. Is it fantastic, no adult is sitting out in the foyer talking during Sunday School, but instead is in class participating. 18. Our ward is so blessed, the missionaries are having trouble scheduling all of the ward referrals contacts. 19. Every ward family has had the missionaries over for supper this past few months, and each had also invited a non-member family for dinner as well. 20. Our entire ward showed up for a work project.

Indian Chiefs observation, on Daylite Savings Time: When told the reason for daylight saving time the old Indian Chief said... 'Only a white man would believe that you could cut a foot off the top of a blanket and sew it to the bottom of a blanket and have a longer blanket.'

I am somewhat perplexed Cadley. Your husband is the one that desecrated your marriage vows by committing adultry, your husband has refused to follow both the Bishops an Stake Presidents guidance. Now your husband with his own family, who has fathered a child by another woman while being married to you, feels sorry for the burdens he has placed on the other woman. My, what's wrong with this picture. I totally understand why you should get your own life in order and be the very best you can be. I totally understand why you would want to forgive and save your marriage. However, I am perplexed because you are still living with your husband even though he has not been man enough to repent and do what must be done to save the marriage. My suggestion would be to ask him to leave your home until such time as he gets his act together. At present, he has his cake, and also eating it too. Not to mention at times with someone else all the while, you are doing everything you can to save the marriage. He appears to not be able to make the hard decisions himself and needs a catalyst. IMHO

Who is to say, the light is really burnt out? Maybe her little boy is turning the switch off.