jayanna

Well, the Dallas temple has a worker with long hair and a long beard. He is nice, he is really really old. I think the important thing is the spirit in which you grow your hair out. Are you doing it to defy social pressure or get attention, or are you doing it because you are trying to emulate someone or do you just look terrible without it? No one really knows but you and God. I am sorry that you think people don't like you because of it. I kind of get snickered at in my ward because I'm overweight. Don't get me wrong, I'm not obese, but I did put on some poundage. I used to run a whole lot, but had to quit due to heart disease. It has been very hard for me to change my entire lifestyle, I was very athletic. Suddenly stopping the calorie burn was havoc on my metabolism. There is a clique of very popular sis.'s in my ward to routinely tell me that I am not obeying the word of wisdom. They think I don't notice them laughing, but I can hear them making jokes, planning enrichment meetings just for me, etc. I just attended one, actually. It was very informative (recipes!), and I thanked the sis. who gave the presentation, even though I caught her making one of the jokes when I walked up on her unawares one day. So, the point is, I can understand how it hurts to be looked at sideways. My Heavenly Father knows me and loves me. Besides, if I had a w.o.w. problem I'm sure my hubby would call my attention to it, seeing as he is in the bishopric. Btw he used to have a mustache and beard, and when he just decided to shave it, I hardly recognized him! But he was much nicer to kiss! Really it comes down to you and God.