StrawberryFields

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  1. You know your wife better than we do. What kind of thing gets the best reaction from her. If you go out to dinner a lot like we do it is nice but doesn't stand out. If my hubby were to surprise me with something different like a train ride on the Heber Creeper or something out of the ordinary that would thrill me.:) After being married a few years you need to keep her guessing.;)

    Good Luck and I want a full report.:D

  2. I am also having difficulty forgiving someone who holds authority in the LDS Church. This individual thinks they appear spotless before the world but we know what he is capable of. Our family has been deeply wounded because this man skirted some very important safety issues in his business. When called out on the table and fined he held a secret meeting made promises (that apparently he hasn't kept), and walked away like nothing happened. To this day he blames a child for something he could have totally prevented. I know we must forgive him even though he has never even admitted he was in the wrong. At the time this happened (years ago), he was serving as a State Pres. It in my goal that as a family we forgive him. I plan on reading The Peacekeeper and sharing what I learn with those who need the healing from this. Loving wife, I share this with you to let you know you are not alone. If you ever need a venting session I am here.

  3. What a great topic!

    I am kinda like Willow, I have worn the same kind for more than 20+ years. I have tried the cotton poly round neck but it was lacking in coverage and coming untucked. Have they improved the fabrics they use? It seems to me that some wash up better than others and this is why I have stuck with the mesh. I also need a tall and I am not sure they all come in tall. I also like the square neck because it comes in line with my bra, what have you ladies found as far as different necks and having them not show with your blouses? I wear a lot of cami's with a button up the front blouse and don't like to worry about what the cami doesn't cover.

    I am ready to try something else but not sure I can feel right about wearing it over my bra. When I first went through the temple that had just introduced TWO PIECE. I can't imagine wearing the one piece. They seem to always be improving and I wouldn't mind stepping out of my comfort zone if it provides more comfort. :)

  4. Wouldn't it make more sense to get the taxes you have to pay taken out as you get your paychecks instead of saving the money to pay the taxes not paid during the year? Unless your savings account is a lot better than mine :P If I did that I'd earn probably about $0.50 through the year lol.

    Sure, we get a lot taxes taken out every check. When you are in the highest tax bracket you pay more taxes than many would dream of paying. I like to hang onto some of the money until all of the checks and balances come together. We used to get really excited to get a refund from over paying our taxes until we sat back and thought about that one.:disclaimer:

  5. the married couple called to support the ysa's when i was in the program were great. all they really did was open their house up to us for monday fhe, literally sometimes we'd show up for fhe and there would be note on the door, "go on in and get started we'll be about 30 min late". provided the goodies for us after fhe (i think she just liked doing that, the ysa rotated the lesson each week). and they had a big van so when a conference would come up that a lot of us wanted to go to (we'd have to drive hours to conferences sometimes) they would drive us. they would get their own hotel room and have a weekend together and drive us home. i was stake ysa rep for awhile and had to be in charge of planning a conference, they were a lot of support then. they came to the conference and all the dances and such and kept the refreshment tables loaded so we could enjoy the dance we planned (and yes they made us plan it) instead of doing that work.

    oh and they never crossed the lines of their authority. if someone came to them to complain or compliment about something they always said, "you need to talk to.... they are responsible for this event, we are just here to help where we can." never felt like they were mom and dad.... but defiantly a support. i think in a lot of ways it was a good thing, we'd get to talking about silly stuff and we could turn to them and ask questions we wouldn't necessarily ask anywhere else.

    not sure that was helpful at all lol but good to see you around sf, seems like it's been awhile.

    Gwen, Thank you so MUCH!

    I think I will be taking on that phrase... "I have been called to support the YSA." Wow, that sure does feel better, especially knowing my personality!!! :lol: I like to be one to get in and PLAY too.

  6. man, if you were the YSA leader here, i'd totally go to all the activities.

    I like the idea of an FHE thing. I believe back when i was still involved in that sort of stuff, the family ward i belonged to had it just once a month, as peoples schedules and lives are busy and whatnot.

    hmm that's my 2 cents for now. :)

    Thanks Sweetie!

    I think I might consider the once a month thing and make it really cool. :D

  7. As I mentioned in earlier I am the YSA Leader in our ward. I still looking for ideas to do on a ward level. I live in Utah and there are plenty of single wards around but many prefer the family ward. In our ward we have about 30 people who are in the YSA group. This weekend, I got a call from our Stake Adviser and he suggested doing a Sunday School class for the YSA in our ward. He also suggested doing an activity on Monday Night's for FHE.

    I need ideas and will ask for ideas at a social I will be hosting next week but thought I might also ask here to see what you guys think of those suggestions.

  8. I have not been one to get very involved in posts over the last few years and for good reasons.

    It just so happens that I stumbled onto this thread for the first time today and realized that I have been referenced in a "thread". I had misshalf contact me and I gave her the information she requested but didn't know her request came from this thread. I am not here to convince anyone of anything but my experience with HCG was a good one. I lost quite a bit of weight and I too got off the only medications I take. I feel good about my time on The HCG Protocol but it isn't for everyone. I would recommend that anyone interested in the protocol to do their homework, check with their doctor and then proceed as their heart directs them. We need to be our own masters.

    I am once again wanting to continue on with what I started last year and I will do so this time with a different approach. I want to sculpt and tone along with losing more pounds. I will do so with a carefully selected 1800-1900 calorie diet and fitness training. HCG worked for me and I don't regret becoming a healthier me from doing the very strict protocol. This time I also want to gain strength and endurance and I will need more calories to get me there.

  9. WOW.

    Such a sad story on many levels.

    What do you mean he committed suicide by cop?

    My heart goes out to your sister, your family and Johns family too. I know war has a way of really messing people up. I can also imagine that a death after what you have mentioned causes a lot of misplaced anger and resentment in those people left behind.

    I would also suggest having her weed out a few people from her face book and to change her privacy settings ASAP

    I will pray for your sister and family.

    Hugs, SF

  10. Is this the same backside that got goosed? Is that on camera? Cause I'm sorry, I can't promise not to look....

    We didn't get the goosping on camera, that was done on the sly. We do have a great shot of Elphie taking a near "whiplash spin" as she was turning to see Honor smiling and point her finger. :lol: