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My first thought was ear infection. Go get it checked out because if it is and you do not treat it, it can cause hearing loss. If it is not then you can talk to her doctor about what's going on with her. Have you changed any foods you've eaten? And as BusyMom asked: Has your baby experienced any changes lately in her diet (moving off breastmilk, moving to a different formula, adding liquids like water, or adding solids)? Has she experienced a change in her environment (moving to a new home, starting daycare, having a new person move into the house, etc)? When I was nursing I could eat anything I wanted except for oranges or orange juice. My daughter got severe gas whenever I consumed those things (and interestingly enough I would throw up every time I ate oranges or orange juice while pregnant). My husband couldn't tolerate eggplant. One of my friends couldn't tolerate meat except for fish. So each baby is different. That's for gas. A baby can be colicy without being gassy. Though for gas it always worked for us.

You are a teenager who knows how to dial 911 and can treat a child with respect (I am assuming). You are not a licensed teacher nor a family day care. Besides, even at day care settings for one full day (which is generally over five hours) a parent is often charged only $30. I've seen that at $25 and at $35. More for infants (2 and under). So, a family day care is charging only $30 a day for a child who is going to be staying there that day for ten hours that's only $3 an hour. So be happy with the $120. It's not like you have to be actively involved with them the whole time, come up with lesson plans, and activities or anything. . .

We only have cell phones. However, now it's a problem because I talk more on the phone to my mother now that I am living with my husband again. I have gone over my minutes and now I have to actually pay attention to how long I am on the phone. Sad thing is most people know not to call at night or on the weekends because my husband does not like it when I talk on the phone for a large period of time when he is home, and of course nights and weekends are free. . . so it's a catch 22. What I want to do is get a landline for $12 a month so people calling me long distance can dial there and not muck up my minutes, or we should pay more money a month to have more minutes or something. It rather sucks. =/

Wow, that's a lot Pam! They should have trained some organists! VoL, yes we do the hand wavy thing. If you want to figure out what is it we do and be able to follow the person conducting (assuming they know what they are doing, some people don't at all). Ever wonder why sometimes you start singing too soon or too late compared to other people? It's because you're not following the leader. The Music Director in RS gets to pick out the music sung in RS as well as have five minutes of music time where I get to talk about righteous music, mostly the hymns to help people become more familiar with them.

You know it's funny (as in strange or interesting) that you posted this. I was just telling my husband that I am the opposite of SAD (seasonal affected disorder). I do not get depressed during the winter, I get depressed during the summer. Though my winters are not full of snow just lots of cold and rain and morning ice. I dunno if that makes a difference. . . But summer? Oy, talk about not feeling like I can do anything. The only outside thing I can do in the middle of the day is swimming because the water keeps me cool. I am just miserable in the summer. I have such a hard time being motivated to do anything. I do know what you mean about being the great pretender. The only one who can see through me now is my husband. If I think too hard about Christ returning, I freak out. I am not ready either. I feel like I'm a failure, I see all my faults, all the things I did wrong, what I could have done better. . . It helps that I have my husband, so mayhaps you should let him know what's going on in your head. That way he can support you. I talk back to myself. I tell myself that my anxieties is satan trying to get me down, which I do believe. That vile one will use our physical and emotional problems to lead us away. I sing. Well, normally it's humming, but when music is coming out of your mouth it's harder to be so down. I listen to the song Dogs on a Beach by Nobuo Uematsu on his Phantasmagoria album. I used to hate that song when I was severely depressed, but it's hard not to feel better when you listen to it. The whole album is great. I also listen to power, make the blood moving type music to get me to move and actually do something. I also sing hymns. I find something I can do that's righteous and good. Sometimes I just read a book. I also catch myself when I start saying stupid things, like, "I'm never happy" or some such. The book that helps me is called Healing Anxiety and Depression by Dr. Daniel G. Amen and Dr. Lisa Routh. Anyway, I feel I am rambling, which may have something to do with this subject being so close to my heart. *hugs* You are in my prayers.

Whoa. Yes, definitely, listen to this man. That was powerful Islander. Thank you.

Both are virus free. It would be bad for business if iTunes downloads had viruses or other nasties. It would be bad PR for the Church if their downloads are full of nasties. So, there you have it.

That's your competition!? How vile. Ugh. Ask your son if he's prayed about not going to youth conference. It could be that he feels strongly about staying home because he sees himself as the spiritual leader of his younger siblings and does not believe that they will currently fare well without him. Funktown was spot on. You may want to talk to the Grandparents about how much you appreciate them taking your children to church and to please continue to do so. The primary song search ponder and pray comes to my mind. Also, find ways to bring hymns into the lives of your children. That way when things are going wrong with their mother they will have their favorite hymns to sing to themselves as comfort.

Yes, that is what I mean. But it was not like a halo or anything, but more like she was the source of the light.

Interesting. In one of my old wards there was a lady who gave organ lessons for free. She was the Ward Music Chairman and felt that it was part of her calling to teach other people. And it is possible to have more than one calling. So she could have done the organ playing *and* be a teacher in RS or something.

Ah humor and knowing how to have fun! That's definitely important. I knew I was forgetting something. About sex. I remember reading about a couple who went into marriage counseling. They were asked how often they had sex. The couple replied at the same time with the woman saying, "oh all the time" and the man saying, "hardly ever." The couple looked at each other in surprise. As it turns out they were having sex once a week every Saturday and each had a completely different view of what regularly meant.

What men want in a woman? This is what they generally want. A man wants a woman who: is sexy is adventureous is smart but does not make them feel dumb trusts them without reserve is supportive can cook/bake loves them unconditionally cleans is thoughtful is confident sees him as a hero allows them to lead can communicate with clarity is calm and collected is spiritually strong appreciates them shows their love for them through action after marriage wants sex regularly and is fun about it respects him Men need to be useful. If a man has no purpose he is lost. These days everything is about woman power, and thus our men are often left behind. I remember my brother dating many women before finding his wife. One weekend he dated like six or seven women. . . anyway, the women loved him. Most of the women in that ward like my brother for one reason or another, but mostly they liked it that he noticed them and paid attention to them on their dates. The men in that ward *grumbled* Yes GRUMBLED about him! Oh he's taking all the women, see how they all love him and keep talking about him. But there was just one thing, he was the only one actively asking these women out on dates to find his eternal companion. If the other men in that ward did what my brother did they would've all found wives. Women want men to be assertive. Thusly, those men who gripe about a woman finding interest in them with ulterior motives or not being able to find a nice girl. Do what my brother did. You'll find the one for you.

I met a woman in Yuba City. She was beautiful and she bore the Love of Christ so strongly that she was brilliant, and glowing and white. Her skin was black. Well, a deep brown really, but she was a negro. She was "white" because of the Spirit within her.

You need to support your husband. What is more important? Your family drinking in your house, or your husband's Priesthood standards? Which is first in your life? Which do you want to be first? What example do you want to set for your children? There is nothing wrong with having a rule that says, "no drinking or coming by while intoxicated." There is nothing wrong with enforcing that rule which your parents and siblings will attempt to break. If you make the rule and then let them get away with it even once they will not respect that rule and will continue to make your lives miserable. Be united with your husband. Do NOT say to your parents and siblings, oh this is my husband's rule. No. This is YOUR rule. If you do not make this your rule as well three things will happen. The first being they'll come visit when he's not around so they can break the rule. The second being they will talk smack about your husband to you and cause strife between them and you. The third being it will cause marital strife between you and your husband. Listen to the counsel of the Priesthood holder in your home. If you stand by him firmly you and your family will be blessed.

Here is an article about the dude who made this: Dark Roasted Blend: The Largest Human-Made Art on Earth And here's his website: The Art of Jim Denevan Don't you mean LSD?

Oh heck no. That's ludicrously stupid. If you want to live by Islamic or Muslim Laws and have them actually have legal ground then they can go live in an Islamic Country. Here's a thought if separate laws for Muslims and non-Muslims occurs whose laws are we going to use in interracial/cultural marriages? The Islamic one or the English one?

Carpooling and public transit if possible are other saving possibilities on fuel. I too have been receiving the promptings of obtaining food storage. We are not nearly prepared enough. My biggest challenge is my husband who is far to relaxed about these things. >.< We used to have food storage a few years ago, but then when he was laid off I was able to feed our family, so he knows it's a good idea. . . *sigh* Tefor, absolutely will you be blessed. Keep at it, and keep paying your tithing. You will be taken care of as long as you are doing all that you can. Remember, fasting and prayer are powerful tools to gain inspiration and guidance.

Thanks for the clarification. There was more than one librarian when I had that calling, so we always were able to go to RS. We'd try to get there before the announcements were over and leave during closing song. Though we always stayed open during Sunday School. It's interesting to see how we can have the same calling but things turn out so differently.

This is absolutely what I would do.

Doesn't bother me as long as they're not snoring! Though, I remember commenting to one brother, you must've had a long night. He said no and that closing his eyes helped him focus on the words of the speaker. . .

You have the library open during your sacrament meeting? I have never heard of that, and I used to be a librarian. . . If my meeting is at 11 then the morning ward librarian will have the library open, but if I were the morning librarian then the library did not open until the end of sacrament meeting though I woud leave right after the last talk to give myself a few minutes for preparation. The only time that changed was by special arrangement.

VoL has a really good head on his shoulders, and makes some good points. People can cause the Spirit to withdraw from them because they choose to be offended by someone coming to church in jeans and a t-shirt. But if you choose not to be offended then the Spirit will be better able to abide with you inspite of the oddity of the person in jeans and t-shirt. We must also remember not expect complete silence in the chapel. There will always be voices and the chatter of children. Small children are especially challenged in regulating their voices and often forget to tone things down. They are still learning. And really this thread wasn't meant as a place to complain but to figure out what we really mean by the phrase "church is not a social club" and how that contrasts with a place of fellowship and love. It seems to be that there is a balancing act between socializing and fellowshipping and reverential worship. If you want a place of reverential silence that will not be cut off by children go to the Temple.

He needs help. Most child molesters were molested themselves and seriously need help. If he is not actively doing something to change his behavior then he needs to be removed from society and be registered as a sex offender. You can also see these things come to pass and still forgive him because in essence what you are doing is helping him and helping your daughter and the girls he molested. The innocent are far more important than his feelings. Has your daughter confessed these things to you as well? This could help in getting him the help he needs to end being a monster. It is a possible for change to happen. I met a man who molested/raped his daughters. He was ex'd, but he said that now he does everything he can to be a good man. He apologized to his victims, and he and his new wife do NO babysitting. Family can visit, but no babysitting because he does not want to risk starting the cycle again. He was also sexually abused as a child. It was really interesting. However, with the stalking of your daughter it seems that he is not truly repentant. It could be that he was taunting your daughter that you didn't have him thrown in jail, you don't care about her, or it's okay with you. . . Forgiveness does not mean allowing people to get away from the consequences of their actions.

Well, maybe you can simply say, "Hi I'm so and so and I'm feeling my way back into the Church". Would it be an issue to only do Home teaching? It might help you find a friend and you don't have to be the one to give the lesson. You can always pray for your leaders to be guided by the Spirit on how to appropriately handle your personal situation. It worked for me. :) Are there any issues you have that you'd like to discuss here? I and others would be glad to help you if we can. If not, that's cool. No pressure. :)