winterstar

oh, I remember my sister telling me that you can't use the typical bridal march because of it's history. which was fine by me, I've always hated that tune. Dum Dum Dee dum.... bleh.

I was married in the chapel. So was my sister (and they goofed before marriage, so that should not be a factor.) I had my reception in the cultural hall, as I was going for as inexpensive as possible. (I had no money, and my parents did not either.) My sister, had a reception at a wedding hall, complete with bar for those that drank. Talk to your bishop. If you don't want him to do it, ask your Stake President, or see if you can bring in an officiant. (I can see bringing in a non-Mormon officiant maybe causing you to need to use the RS room for example). Ask. If you don't want to walk down the aisle, then don't. (I remember not being too thrilled on that before the event, but it went soo fast. Plus, I had my bridemaids all before me-- being the first would be the worst!) They do have a brief ceremony, your Bishop can read it to you prior. And then it's over. There's also no reason you can't be married before a couple of witnessess, (let's say your parents), and then just having a reception. It's YOUR wedding. The important part is you and your husband, and the promises you'll be making to each other before God.

I'm not sure of your background, but I'd like to share a little insight. My husband comes from a background where it was OK to smoke pot in the home. This lead him to selling for awhile. He walked away from that when he fell in love with me. He joined the church, but giving up an occassional joint with friends has proved extremely hard on him, so he's inactive. (never completed the new member discussions even.) It pains me. I have ached. But over several years of suffering, sadness and prayers I came to realize that I'd never walk away from my own child who had a drug problem. My husband deserves the same. My children deserve to have their father in their lives. I'd show your husband the positive test. Maybe counceling will help. Meanwhile, pray for your husband, as well as for your self that you can over come your addictions. Then keep at it. Regardless of what your husband decides, you and your kids will be blessed for your overcoming your addictions.

I'd suggest to your friend that he ask Heavenly Father for help and to feel Christ's love for his wife. It bothers me when folks say comments like, she doesn't care, she just let herself go. With out being that person, what you may think on the subject isn't correct. The weight may be due to a medical or hormone imbalance. Even the spouse may not know and just think the other "let them self go." And then there is this: perhaps what's happening is something he needs to learn from.

I did a few more shots... available to see here If you'll be so kind as to take a look and let me know which one works best for you I'd appreciate it. Thank you!

I'm going to see what I can do with some of the suggestions, but so far I have the one's I took here. I'd love some feedback. Wisdom (this link will take you directly to a blog entry.)

I like that. Temples have reflection pools? I think we just have a little garden here in Detroit. I so hope I didn't make a typo like that

I need some suggestions for a photography assignment. The topic is WISDOM. I want to have it gospel themed. I was thinking of an old blue Book of Mormon for part of the composition. But I'm at a loss to what else. So, please list some items that are gospel themed that a non-Utah Mormon might have access too. Maybe a CTR ring?

While a temple marriage is important, having that isn't a get - all or nothing deal. It's possible to have the made the convenants and then to not earn it, for whatever reason. One of the very things I've had to learn, and still learn is not to covet it. I want it, yes. My husband wants forever too, he's just not sure on religion and the temple. We had a civil marriage first. He converted while we were (whirlwind) dating. We had a date we liked for our temple sealing, but it hasn't happened yet. I've had my ups and downs with my testimony, but I do know that my husband and I are becoming better people within our marriage. Study scriptures. Pray. Ponder.

One purpose of sealing children to parents is so that the parent, should the child die, if the parent lives worthily they will have the chance to raise that child in the millenium. That brought my mother such comfort when she lost a child at the age of 5 in an accident. Also, I think there are reasons we don't comprehend.

The part that bugs me about this is: you aren't familiar with her complete medical history nd why she may be overweight. There are health conditions that can cause weight gain even if you aren't eating much at all. and then there are other reasons for foot injuries as well.

I want to add this: God in His wisdom gave us the ability to discover such things as glasses and medication. it's even in the WoW that herbs are here for us, and many medicines come from herbs.

Pick yourself and keep trying. Heavenly Father looks on the heart, and He knows the effort you are making.

One of the things that attracted me to my husband was, he loved me for me. He didn't mind my flaws. (Even perceived ones.) He would listen to me and make me feel my opinion was valued. He accepted my crazy family. He made me a better person -- I wanted to be a better person. He was my friend first. We built on that.

That's cracking me up.

I'm sorry you feel the way that you do. It's certainly not easy when you feel one way, and your spouse the other. Resentment does build up. I had a resentment problem, and even started to make little comments . I got to where I was getting migraines around the time I knew my husband would be home. I did lots of soul searching, praying and even scripture study. Study the scriptures. One that hit me was, I was coveting what I did not have. (In my case, a temple sealing, a husband that was more willing to help with baby duties.) I still have trouble, and I still somethings think the grass is greener in someone else's family. Pray. Even ask Heavenly Father for you to feel his love for your husband. That'll help. (I used this when I was starting to hate certain family members.) As well as, pray for peace on your not being able to conceive, and that so you don't hate yourself. Best wishes.

Thank you everyone that posted. Our dog passed away early this morning. My sister (the primary dog owner) comforted her through out the night, and the kids and I checked on her this morning, and a few minutes after that she was gone. I'm glad she didn't suffer long. She happy one moment, and then suddenly turned downhill and gone by morning. She will be missed.

Our dog will be 12. For the past 8 years she's been ill (liver disease.) She's not peeing when she sleeps (comatose, unable to wake up.) She is in early heart failure. (Poor beat, skips a beat -- forget what it's called.) She's a fighter though. If it comes to having to choose to put her down, or watch her suffer... what does the church say on that? I know for people, it's ETTE (endure to the end)... I can't find anything at lds.org's gospel library yet, but I just would like to hear other people's thoughts, feelings and prayerful insights to this difficult decision are. As well as, is there anything we can do to help ease her? And could we get prayers that if it's her time to go, that the good Lord takes her over the Rainbow Bridge? And that we find comfort. thank you.

I'm sorry. My husband's family is pretty much anti-organized religion. He was really scared about joinining, and didn't even tell them of his baptism. (Although it came out at the wedding as the Bishop mentioned it when talking to us with the vows, and encouraged us to seek out the Temple Sealing.) His friends made it hard as well. On top of that, not only was he taking a big step in religion, but marriage is life altering. Living together only touches on that, and don't let anybody convince you otherwise. (One of my husband's friends who lived with his wife for several years before marriage told me shortly after they got married that it was very much different-- and much much better.) My husband had to give up his side business (selling pot). Your fiance is probably struggling with having to give up living with you before marriage, and who knows what else. So he's clinging to the old "don't need marriage to prove we love each other." So my thought is this: be patient, pray diligently and trust in the Lord.

My oldest didn't talk until he was about 3, and then it just was BOOM. Very articulate. My second son was talking earlier. Anyway, I'm homeschooling kindergarten this year, and for my 2 year old, he loves to participate. I have preschool workbooks and coloring books. Usually he just scribbles, but he's also answering many of the questions (Which one is different?). I love the idea about counting with M&M's... I have a little chocolate fiend!

One thing my son loved when he was 3 (and still loves) was I made a rice box and I got sand toys for it. (my boys are the same age difference). I let them make a big big mess too. Painting, and crafts also come to mind. (A simple one is construction paper and stickers and just let him create.) Also playdoh. (The little one can mash it too.)

Congratulations! when I got married, the $2,000 budget we had quickly evaporated to medical debt. What was amazing to me was, the Relief Society came together and donated decorations. I had wanted a forest, and they gave me a little forest.

We had some youth like this in my old ward years ago. After their missions they were quite literally changed, and apologized to the ward. So there's always hope. I'm sorry they are treating you that way.

oh, I just have to ask you: what do you think about Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother coming to live on this planet and eat of it's food (dust) to be able to create physical bodies of flesh and bone for this planet? (because obviously, they created spirit bodies, and we came here to get mortal bodies.)

jumping in late, but perhaps it doesn't bring God down to man's level, but instead gives an interesting concept to as man is, God once was and as God is, man may become.