sister_in_faith

This is what I want to understand. What point were you trying to get across here?

I don't want to misunderstand you, so I'm asking for clarification. I reread the first sentence in your previous post, and then I read the rest of it again. My question still stands. What are you implying or trying to say? And how would you quantify very very few? 10% 5% less than 1%? Let's not play word games with each other, just answer the questions!

What kind of name is "Extinction Level Event Notably in November"?

I've never had chicken pox, and it scares the dickens out of me! I understand that having it as an adult bites big time. I am NOT interested in catching it.

I don't want to misunderstand you Vort, but are you basically saying that I probably could fast if I really wanted to? Just get over yourself and do it? Seeing as you feel that people who can't fast are very very rare?

I know this is old, but I couldn't let it pass without comment. I was shocked and kind of hurt when I read this! To say that suicide is an option that helps something (anything) is BEYOND inappropriate. I am astonished that anyone would say such a thing. Especially in an LDS forum. Suicide is NEVER the answer, and even if this was said in jest, it is in VERY poor taste. To the poster, I'm sorry to jump all over you about it, but this is really close to my heart and when I see people say things like this I have to stand up for myself. I don't think people realize how hearing (reading) people make comments about suicide being an 'answer' can truly effect someone who is suicidal themselves. It's just one of those things that we, as a society, need to stop saying. K, I'll get off my soap box now. Please just let this be a reminder to everyone that we need to be a little more sensitive sometimes.... thank you!

Thank you for the fast offering and prayer reminder. I'm going to try doing this on my own here pretty soon... Any other tibits of advice on how to approach a fast in the best manner possible?

Don't have another child!!!

"A Nashville TV station Thursday reported on a local woman who charged $50 a pop to ship suckers smothered in saliva by her sick kids." lollipop anyone? eeewwwww!

You are just going to have to face facts anne... you are a little different than everyone else. this is just proof positive. Just kiddin girl, I love ya. Heck, I don't think I have ROOM in my freezer for ice!

I think I would be worried about what else was on the lollipops besides chickenpox... that just REALLY grosses me out!!! ick!

I don't know if this helps or not, but I know that I have some issues with things that have happened in the past with the church, and I won't pretend to understand all our teachings, BUT I know that the spirit has testified to me that this IS the true church, and that I am in the right place, doing the right things. I have been able to comfort myself by saying that there are a lot of things that I don't understand, and that's okay. As long as the spirit keeps directing me, and I 'endure to the end', everything will work out. I hope that's not 'buring my head in the sand', but that is how I see it.

I love temples. They are so beautiful. This one is no exception!

Never having fasted before, I really don't know what it 'feels' like, or what feelings I'm trying to evoke. I'm gussing it's a little more complicated than just being hungry. Or maybe I'm wrong?

No internet... hummmm.... You know, I was just thinking, maybe I could plan a couple of very simple, small meals (with the knowledge that I could break the fast if an 'emergency' arose), something that didn't taste good, like rice with no salt, or something like that, so that it meets nutritinal needs, but doesn't 'satisfy'?

Because of medical reasons I have NEVER been able to enjoy the blessings of a fast. I am wondering if anyone out there has found a 'substitute' for fasting, for those who have to eat (low blood sugar=very bad!). It has been suggested things like 'no TV' or something like that, but for some reason, no TV doesn't seem as spiritual as no food. Any ideas?

you should probably keep looking, but I'm glad you are here!

NO COMMENT!!! I don't want Vort to be upset with more of my ignorant comments.

TODAYMoms - Chickenpox lollipops? Some moms may be sending in mail

Which comment are you referring to? I added quotation marks to clarify what was posted on you tube, and what I said.

Seriously?

Vort? You don't like the smily faces? I like them! I think they are cute! And fun!

He is STILL a judge!!! His term isn't up for 3 more years!

I'm not gonna post the video, and I'm not suggesting anyone search it out to watch it, cuz it is beyond words how horrible it is. This is the tag on the video... "Reddit Video Apparently Shows Texas Family Judge Beating Disabled Daughter - 2004: Aransas County Court-At-Law Judge William Adams took a belt to his own teenage daughter as punishment for using the internet to acquire music and games that were unavailable for legal purchase at the time. She has had ataxic cerebral palsy from birth that led her to a passion for technology, which was strictly forbidden by her father's backwards views. The judge's wife was emotionally abused herself and was severely manipulated into assisting the beating and should not be blamed for any content in this video. The judge's wife has since left the marriage due to the abuse, which continues to this day, and has sincerely apologized and repented for her part and for allowing such a thing, long before this video was even revealed to exist. Judge William Adams is not fit to be anywhere near the law system if he can't even exercise fit judgement as a parent himself. Do not allow this man to ever be re-elected again. His "judgement" is a giant farce. Signed, Hillary Adams, his daughter." I was surprised at how many of the comments on youtube seemed to support the judge and how he acted... I was curious what you guys think? Over the top, or justified?

I have to admit I was really disappointed about this, because I have been dreaming about the moment I would seal my honey's parents together for years now. I hoped it would be a joyous occasion, and it really ended up being stressful. I was so worried that I was doing the wrong thing. Even now I worry that maybe I did something wrong, the impression was so strong not to do it. What would you guys have done? Have you ever had the impression in the temple that an ordinance you are about to do is 'wrong'? The only reason I went thru with it, was because I COULD feel how happy the people who were getting the ordinance done were. If I hadn't felt that I probably wouldn't have gone thru with it. Just wait and let them sort it out later. Hummmm, what do you guys think?