Maisy

Hmmm the streets sound interesting. One of the sights we plan to see on our road trip is Salt Lake, for what else, the temple. I enjoy history as do two of my children, and even taking all religious thinking away, there was a great deal of history made with the early church settlers, I believe Salt Lake will be interesting, and who knows I may be surprised by my preconcieved notions. I have worked very hard with my family to see they do not judge people, my husband was raised closed Lutheran, and in the eyes of my in-laws all others, well just are worth being around, so whay would they, that kind of thinking is something I am against and do not permit in my home, I am blessed my husband has been freed so to speak from that kind of thinking as well. Meanwhile I am looking into other sites, Again thank you all for you welcome.

Duly chasined...I actually knew that had I thought out my statement first, will do my best not to be flipant again. Thanks

Ga is beautiful...Savannah even more so. I am planning to take my children this summer on a road trip to see more of the US, the desert has it's own beauty, i have lived in WI, TX, OR, S.Cal, the visitors center in L.A. is beautiful, I have happy memories of many visits, i knew a LDS family in my late teens, I have lived near death valley. This is a beautiful country. I used to ask myself, why exactly did Jos. Smith choose Utah though???? (no offense intended to those who enjoy Utah)

Hello, Thank you for the welcome! I did find the Manual, duh, why could I not find it before??? Who knows... We will be working on it, first mt hubby and I will take an inventory and read it closely. It's funny, many of the basic LDS teachings about family and life I admire so. I have often said on various topics, honey we need to go Mormon and do this or that. Ideals like family life, being prepared, etc, I really believe you have it right. Face it, the better 'groups' of people who would fair the best are the LDS and...the Amish:) I miss the friendships we had with those we knew, I really need to attempt to make more, which brings about the next question....What does the church teach regarding having relationships with those not of faith? umm I would rather say those with faith, just not LDS members? As I have come to another age in my life, 40's now, it has been my intention to re-examine, what I did not feel lined up with my beliefs, I doubt it will change regarding church membership, but still I would like to do so. Anyhow, again, I appreciate the information and welcome. Thanks again.

Hello, I am so happy to have found this site. I am a married woman, 3 children, non-LDS. it seems I have always known LDS's and always enjoyed the fellowship. We recently moved to a new state , GA and due to the obvious, I feel the teachings regarding food supply and emergency plans are something my family should take more seriously. The question, where to purchse, how to begin. I have read much, finding myself more confused. I am curious how I will be looked upon here on the board, being non-LDS. That being said, I have always stated and believed, The Church (LDS) really provides a wonderful enviroment for it's members, I regret at times that my beliefs don't line up, I would have enjoyed the fellowship and consistancy that I have only ever seen with LDS. As you know, we outside Christians tend to argue the darndest points! Often... Thank you all for you for consideration. Oh, one more question, do many still keep daily journals, another habit I wish to instil with my children.