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Hemidakota, I don't think it's the latter one and I'm still searching for a full description on the first. LM, I'm checking your link out now. Thank you!

Very interesting everyone! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you everyone! A Patriarchal Blessing is something I'm definitely interested in receiving. Of course, it is clear that quite a few steps must be taken before I am eligible for this. And bmy-, that is very cool! Thank you for sharing :]

I believe you on this. I have worked with some older folks that drank coffee and tea all day long. Many of them active members of the Church and I'm pretty sure a handful of them continued to go to the temple.

Glad you're feeling better today :] Thanks for keeping us posted!

Oh yes! Congrats Gar!

You are mistaken! Everyone knows that Taglish, is in fact, the OFFICIAL language of PI!

I want to order it for my mum and send it to her just before Christmas. It's a story that I heard a few years ago but cannot for the life of me remember its title! I have searched online "The Little Donkey story" and pulled up a bunch of stories, all of which, do not ring any bells to what I recall. Here's the story more or less in a nutshell: The story is about a little donkey that feels hopeless and compares himself to the seemingly greatness of all these other animals. It starts with the little donkey reading a post that is looking to hire. After reading it, the little donkey believes he falls short of what the post requires. He was not big and strong, like the ox. And he was not fast, like the horse. Nor had he any previous experience, like the camel, that had carried a powerful Sultan across the plains. The story eventually ends on a warm note, when a man approaches the little donkey and tells him that he has a special job for him, which ends up being taking a young woman and her unborn child to Bethlehem, where a King is born. Is anyone remotely familiar with this story? I'm am still googling trying to find it under text references and still no luck :[ A friend recommended "Small One" by Disney, which, is very similar to this story but not quite the same.

Bini is basically short for "Binibini" meaning lady in Tagalog, which, is one of the many dialects of the Philippines :] And yours?

Lovely photo!

I wanted to add my opinion to this comment.Starting a relationship with someone based on their occupation is not good advice. I have worked in nursing for sometime and would be upset if someone was interested in me for my job description and skills - instead of for who I am. I also wanted to add that not all medical and nursing personnel are as compassionate as they'd have you believe. I can guarantee that many of them do not want to be involved in a "nurse/patient" relationship outside of work and in their personal life. You'll find people that are comfortable and uncomfortable with dating someone with health issues, regardless, of their job description. Anyway. Sometimes friendship and love finds you when you're not so actively seeking it. Keep a positive attitude and it will bring people to you. You don't have to be perfect. No body is. Everyone has their own afflictions, some more serious than others. I know that sometimes people find friendship and love through support groups, with others that deal with same or similar issues. I am apart of a BP and ED community and I have built several good friendships via that. Stay strong :]

Ah, thank you, Pam! I think my husband has had his but I have not had mine. And neither of us have a temple recommend so that answers my question on that one.

Good on you, MormonMama! It's great that you're wanting to consult your doctor about possibly being BP. I was an undiagnosed and untreated BP for many years, and people thought I was absolutely crazy! I could have the best job and family in the world but I always felt overly stressed and depressed. It just didn't make sense to those outside looking in at me. But I knew what I was feeling.. So getting this addressed and getting a diagnosis may explain some of the physical ailments and mood swings you have described. It could also end up being something completely unrelated but at least you have eliminated one possibility. Best of luck!

To be fearless and non-judgmental alike that of a child. To allow the Lord into our hearts and trust him without question like a child would do. That's what I think.

I have not had my Patriarchal Blessing. And, who decides when you're ready for this? I don't really recall discussing getting my Patriarchal Blessing. Just that it had been brought up once or twice and it was decided that I wasn't ready for it. What things must be done in order to be ready for receiving one's Patriarchal Blessing?

Even though a 13 year old may physically be that of an adult woman, it takes time for her mind to mature and catch up with her body. And regarding the story, heard it on the radio, too sad.

I'm BP and used to get sooo stressed and depressed over my previous job. I stuck it out for several months and hated it. Wasn't long until this job took a heavy toll on my overall health (mentally and physically) and on my marriage. It got to the point where I couldn't do it any more and my husband agreed that I should quit. Immediately, I was relieved and my marriage was better. At this time, we were also a bit tight on money and being unemployed wasn't on my priority list. But as a couple, we decided that it was best for me to leave this job and heal and get healthy again. It just wasn't worth destroying my life and my marriage. Glad you made an appointment with your Bishop :] I'm sure he'll advise you well on this.

I know what I want to ask but I'm not sure how well I'll ask it in written form.. Patriarchal Blessings can reveal things that may happen IF the individual lives worthy. Right? I think I've heard personal stories (on here or maybe elsewhere) of Patriarchal Blessings leading people to their eternal partners. I have not had my Patriarchal Blessing. But with this in mind, does that mean that the Lord has a "chosen" partner for each of us if we're worthy? And if we're not, we don't ever meet that chosen partner because we are no longer worthy of that person? I married an inactive member and he's the best thing that has ever happened to me. This is the man I want to spend the rest of my life with and the eternities with. But if I didn't make some of the mistakes that I had, I would have never been on the path that led me to him. So, IF I had been given my Patriarchal Blessing and it made reference to my eternal partner, does this mean that I've settled for less? And on the flip side, does this mean that if I had stayed active within the Church and lived righteously then I would have met my eternal partner? I don't believe or feel that I've settled for less. I'm asking if this is how the Church views it. Or am I grossly misinformed on this whole thing? Oh, and what about people that have had Patriarchal Blessings make reference to their eternal partner but their marriage ends in divorce? .. A lot of questions kind of rolled into one..

My coworker's brother lost everything in that flood. So it hits close to home.

I don't consider 40's being old. The 60's aren't bad either. Both of my parents are in their sixties now and are in great shape :]

Welcome aboard :]

Howdy and welcome!

I agree with FT. His infidelity might be his way out of the relationship. But he wants YOU to call it. Sorry to hear about this but hope you find the strength to move on. I did and I'm much happier now.

I enjoyed District 9 but the shaky camera for the first half of the movie is my only complaint. Otherwise it was pretty good. Not as good as Star Trek though. Not even close.