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  3. Struggling with my health...

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    9 hours ago, anatess2 said:

    Hi StrawberryFields forever!

    I just got over being sick for most of December and January. It’s no fun.  I just kept on thinking, this too will pass.

    Big hugs to you and hope you feel better soon.  I’ll have you and your doctors in my prayers.

    My nature I am the most happy when I’m being productive. I’m not even marginally productive right now. Yes, this too shall pass but hopefully not like a kidney stone! 🤣

     

  7. Struggling with my health...

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    Gosh, it’s been awhile! You have another new name for the group! 😁

    Can I get some updates to what’s been happening lately? Also, I’m here because I need some prayers if that’s allowed? 🤷‍♀️

    Here goes..

    Hi Guys, without going into depth, I’m going on many weeks of health issues and feel like am not improving. I’m not looking any personal attention, or friends and family to panic, and so I’m not saying anything to people who really “know me”. I’m quite private really, but if you have a minute to say a quick prayer 🙏 I’d appreciate it. I believe just a few faithful prayers will make a difference. Thank you.

  9. 3 Month supply

    in Preparedness

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    On October 5, 2016 at 9:51 PM, pam said:

    Yes Spam.  I happen to like Spam and actually eat it quite often.  Fried spam sandwiches with some mayo are yummy. :)

    At one of our Family Christmas Parties, we always have Spam and Cheese Sandwiches. 

    Spam sent through a grinder. Cheese shredded. Mix together then placed on top of hamburger buns and toasted. 

    I only indulge in this delicacy at this one party, but if we did not serve these I think we would witness an uprising of the worst kind! ?

  10. What’s the last movie you watched?

    in General Discussion

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    My husband and I took two of our granddaughters to see Storks after the suggestion of our son.

    The girls ages are 4 and 7. The movie was seriously promoted on the kids TV Channels and the oldest was especially excited.

    Things were going well until the wolf pack arrived. The 7 year old has a history of nightmares and she was terrified. 

    I created a shield for her and she experienced no nightmares following this movie.

     

    How I wish that there were children's movies created without villains. If they must have a villain maybe there could be a new rating such as rated G-v for villain?

    just my thoughts. 

  11. Need a quick answer to a dumb question

    in General Discussion

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    On November 4, 2016 at 4:53 PM, Newbutoldmember said:

    STUPID QUESTION SORRY

    So my Stake President called and said a member of the 70 wants to come by tomorrow morning to meet my family. He does not live in our state. My wife already has plans to attend the time out for women event event downtown. Do you think it is expected she not attend the event so she can meet the Member of the 70? A person we know bought her ticket who wanted a friend to attend with and I think it will be uplifting for my wife to go since she has gone through a lot lately with my health issues.

    Of course if someone called and said the Church President, or an Apostle etc wanted to meet one would cancel without second thought. I would walk to Utah if needed. How far down does that extend? I of course will still be meeting with him tomorrow in any case and feel honored and blessed to do so.

     

    I just want to do the right and expected thing

    I'm curious, what did you decide?

  14. Cremation / Casket Viewings

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    With both of my parents having passed away in the last 13 years, I am grateful that they choose to be buried. They have a permanent marker (headstone) with very pertinent information listed. I have been a huge fan of a sight called Find A Grave. It's a great way to link family members together as a form of family history. I believe dates handwritten over time has a margin of error, where dates in stone are more accurate. 

    That being said, I am currently thinking of being cremated and having my ashes sprinkled along The Emerald Coast. Thus returning me to my previous life as a mermaid. ? I have yet to have this put in formal writing for fear of being committed. My dear mother in law actually cringes when I say something like this.  

    Maybe I should ask my children how they will feel about me being cremated. I know that even if they say it is okay, I will choose to be buried along with my husband if that is his choice. ?

    When my mother had passed away it was pretty sudden. I didn't have the chance to adjust to the concept of her being gone and I was unable to help dress her. When my father passed 5 years later, I was much more prepared and was able to help dress him with the help of my husband. It was very beautiful to give him one last gift of service. Both of my parents look very realistic in their caskets, very peaceful. 

    Just recently, I attended the funeral of my fathers best friend. He was in the casket for a viewing, then cremated instead of being buried. Maybe a good alternative?

     

     

  15. Cremation / Casket Viewings

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    With both of my parents having passed away in the last 13 years, I am grateful that they choose to be buried. They have a permanent marker (headstone) with very pertinent information listed. I have been a huge fan of a sight called Find A Grave. It's a great way to link family members together as a form of family history. I believe dates handwritten over time has a margin of error, where dates in stone are more accurate. 

    That being said, I am currently thinking of being cremated and having my ashes sprinkled along The Emerald Coast. Thus returning me to my previous life as a mermaid. ? I have yet to have this put in formal writing for fear of being committed. My dear mother in law actually cringes when I say something like this.  

    Maybe I should ask my children how they will feel about me being cremated. I know that even if they say it is okay, I will choose to be buried along with my husband if that is his choice. ?

    When my mother had passed away it was pretty sudden. I didn't have the chance to adjust to the concept of her being gone and I was unable to help dress her. When my father passed 5 years later, I was much more prepared and was able to help dress him with the help of my husband. It was very beautiful to give him one last gift of service. Both of my parents look very realistic in their caskets, very peaceful. 

    Just recently, I attended the funeral of my fathers best friend. He was in the casket for a viewing, then cremated instead of being buried. Maybe a good alternative?

     

     

  17. Do You Do Genealogy?

    in General Discussion

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    Several years ago I began "grave hopping" with a broom and a camera. I found this great site call FIND A GRAVE. I have been contributing to that site for years. It's a free site where you can post photos of headstones. It's been a great blessing to me. The broom is used to clean of the headstones before snapping the photo. ;-)

  18. Reports of new church policies re: same sex couples and children

    in Current Events

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    I want to ask this respectfully. I've heard this over and over in the last couple of days. "The church takes one step forward and 5 back."   So I'm wondering what you see to be unloving and intolerant in these policies? Especially, after watching Elder Christofferson's interview I don't see them as either.

    Thank you for respectfully asking me this question.

    The way I see it is through the eyes of a father I've recently read about. He fell in love and married a wonderful woman. They had two sons whom they both love very much, darling boy's probably about four and six years of age. Later, for reasons unknown to me this father found another soul mate, a male soul mate. The divorce was agreeable and together with his ex wife they decided to raise their children in the church. The father gets his children on weekends and throughout much of the summer. The father and his partner take the children to church every weekend. His children are being raised by two families. There is peace and love. Now the new policy comes to further push this family apart. If you've read my posts in this thread, which I think you have you know that the church gave me great direction at the time I needed it the most, as a child. I don't think that this shows love or tolerance to the gay and lesbian community or their children. That's my take on this.

  19. Reports of new church policies re: same sex couples and children

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    Those members who get their noses out of joint over this are simply deceived by the world.  This is nothing more than the ongoing process of separating the wheat from the tares.

    I've heard this. If this is true we might want to be very, very, scared. I believe that we as Americans have become used to be ruled over that past 7 years. I believe that many of our freedoms have been taken away from us in the name of government. The gay and lesbian people are not our greatest threat. You might have heard the ISIS continue to cross our boarders. Yes, there will be wars, but as a church, this very thing has the great possibility of dividing us, not making us stronger.

    This new policy, could pose a financial disaster for the church if a great exodus takes place. A thought just occurred to me, maybe that is when the law of consecration will go into full effect.

    To those who believe it's the world vs the church, I respectfully disagree. The greatest thing I have learned about the teachings of the Lord is LOVE.

    I haven't decided where I will fall on that line yet, but flippant statements don't help. I have to wonder why this didn't come up in conference. I know one thing for sure. Being a member of this church isn't easy, it's not meant to be. It's a choice and one that I will not follow blindly.

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  20. Reports of new church policies re: same sex couples and children

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    Hmm interesting... A lot of people seem to be advocating removing the very challenges and difficulties, for others, that made you strong and the person you are today. It would seem that your personal experience is another reason the church should do exactly what it is currently doing. Yes I know not all kids will make it though like you did, but then not everyone is going to make it through life the same way either.

    Thank you for understanding my point. I have always held a great deal of respect for you.

    In another post you mentioned that the church has drawn the line. I totally understand that. That's why I'm struggling so much.

    Although, I don't personally understand same sex attraction, I have compassion for those who do. It's especially difficult in Utah where everyone is privy to see it happening in their neighborhoods. One of my dearest friends has a son who went on a mission, he accomplished a successful mission. A few years after his mission he moved in with his partner. Something very similar happened to with an work associate of my husbands.

    In my 50 plus years I have seen many changes in policies in the church. I remember about 10 years ago when the changed the mission requirements with "raising the bar". That took the wind out of the sails of many people. Later, they lessened the height of the bar.

    Yes, we will be greatly tested here on earth. Sometimes our faith might have cause to be shaken. I agree, I have a big decision to make. Can my faith withstand? Are my roots deep enough? Right now I feel shock and heartbreak. Some sins are just more obvious than others. Everyone sins. Jesus taught us that who is without sin, cast the first stone.

  21. Reports of new church policies re: same sex couples and children

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    Just another perspective to consider (perhaps to help you see the Christ-like meaning here)....I grew up in a less active family too. I worried constantly about my family not coming to church. I so wanted them to enjoy those blessings! You know what I mean right?

    Now was there ever a time when you feared your parents would get divorced? When I was 21, for a short time, I refused to return my mom's phone calls because I was afraid she was going to tell me that her and my second step-dad were going to get divorced. I didn't want that. And I was 21! It is usually* even harder for younger children.

    Now consider if we had been children of homosexual marriages....not only could we not wish for our families to become active and be sealed, but we would know that divorce was the only way...breaking up the family....was the only way our parents could repent and live righteously. On the other hand, a child who believes in the gospel, is going to have to deal wit this dilemma whether or not they are baptized....but perhaps this will help give you an idea where this policy might be coming from.

    *usually....I say usually because in cases of abuse children might be HAPPY for divorce. This was the case for me when my mom divorced my first step-father, who was abusive. I was thrilled!

    Thank you for sharing your very personal experience. I truly appreciate your reaching out to me in a similar manner.

    I never felt that my parents would divorce. That would be an terrible feeling to have lingering overhead.

    The painful part for me being active in the church is the teasing and ridicule from other children who didn't smell like cigarettes. My parents ached for me and even when they came to church in support of me, they felt harshly judged by some of the more self righteous members who would look down their nose at them, because they knew they didn't live the Word of Wisdom. This was the difficult part of not having the gospel influence in my home. But, it made me strong with compassion and understanding. As I taught those in primary and young women, I would give special attention to the "underdog". Do I regret the way I grew up, including the pain and conflict? Not a chance! ;-)

  22. Reports of new church policies re: same sex couples and children

    in Current Events

    Posted · Edited by StrawberryFields

    This is something I feel very passionately about. I am grateful for the blessings of the temple. Both of my parents have past on and I was able go to the temple, with my own children. Together, we were able to complete some ordinance work that I could only dream of as a child! This rates up there with one of the greatest of my life! I'm grateful for the gospel in my life. Truly grateful.

  24. Reports of new church policies re: same sex couples and children

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    So you made a claim that you knew was dishonest in order to prove that you were "right".

    Your second statement simply further proves that you have no comprehension of the policy. Or of a number of other things. But people who make dishonest claims aren't really interested in the truth of things, are they?

    Leah, to you make a habit of running off, making false accusations, when you don't understand. How arrogant. Self righteousness is one of the greatest things that cause damage to the church. It pushes people away, because it's so unlike Christ. I have read the policy change in the handbook and watched the official Video statement from the church.

    To further explain...

    I was making a comparison about these innocent children who will be affected by this new policy. I was also using a very personal life experience of mine. My life could have turned out very differently without The Holy Ghost, the gift given following baptism. I was given fabulous parents and a wonderful home. I was shown how the world lives, up close and personal. I had every opportunity to choose the party life, but because of the influence of the gospel in my life, at a young age, I chose another path. Children need the blessings of the ordinances even more when they are not witnessing the gospel in action at home. I don't currently believe that the new policy is in the best interest of the children. Maybe you can not place yourself in the shoes of the children who will be affected, but I can.