lizzy16

How would I figure that out. Add the 1/2? Whats the fancy rules for exponenets?

We had a situation sort of similar in my ward a few years ago except it was the young women. And, it wasn't as bad.. I was a new beehive along with 2 other beehives. There was a large amount of laurels. Each laurel, 6 or so had extreme family issues and came to church with negative sarcastic attitudes. All lessons and activities were centered around them. The YW's president would take them out for special 'laurel activities'. The beehives were completley excluded and we were basically ignored. We weren't a big enough concern appearently. I fell inactive as did the other beehives. We didn't want to go to church and feel unwelcome, unwanted and have no one take interest in our well being. I never realized how wrong the program was then. We know have an amazing YWs program (even if we spend tons of times painting and sewing when I want to go shooting..). It wasn't until the other mothers and my own voiced there concerns that the yw's program was reformed (I didn't realize my mom had any part in this until we talked about it recently.) . New leaders were called and the laurels we're told to cut the crap or leave. Just like that. I was shocked when the yw president said it that way but I think she was doing the right thing. No point in having someone there whos in the wrong spirit hurting others. Anyway. Keep voicing your concerns and let your kids know whats going on isn't normal. And, its not right. I suggest having the other kids band togather and have activites outside of mutual. Go to the movies, hang out, have game nights. Don't invite those causing problems. A HUGE part of the youth program is bonding, and that can't happen with such feelings around.

We don't know those awnsers. The babysitter could have been down stairs putting the other kids to bed. And, the baby could have been crying softly. We don't know. I've heard one of the kids I watch cry and went ahead and put the kids to bed. I'm not an awful babysitter, I love kids but I also think its important for kids to learn to self soothe and you can't always rock a baby to sleep for 2 hours everynight. Sometimes its best to leave the baby in bed for 10 mins crying until she/he falls asleep.Anyway, the point is the babysitter doesn't have to be at fault here.

I'm going to mail the letter to the YM's secretary and he'll give it to the young man. If he chooses to respond I'll let you know!!

5 year olds know what drowning is. They know you don't stay under the water or you'll get hurt. Obviously the child wasn't thinking "I wanna kill the baby.' however at 5 kids know more then adults assume. 5 years old is kindergarden. A kindergarden aged kid knows not to hold a baby under water. At least all the 5 yr olds I've ever watched. Obviously they don't have the judgment to think things through all the way. I often gave baths to families I babysit and would stick the 1.5 yr old in with the 5 yr old. I was obviously standing there the whole time but still.... I'm not saying that the 5 yr old is at fault. Nor should the teenager be in my opinion. I've left a 2 yr old in the bath with a 5 yr old before for short periods of time. I don't think any one is to blame. It's just a sad situation. I'm concerned about the psychological blame the child and teenager will both feel later on.

We had an illegal immigrant in my ward. He got baptized but eventually got sent back to Mexico. He's now on a mission and the bishop reads his letters to him over the pulpit. (translated.). He was the nicest guy :)

yep :)

So, I figured it out I searched FB for "Buffalo Stake" just in case they had some sort of group. the youth did :) So, i requested to join and messaged the leader asking if I could send a letter to him to give to this YM. Lovely :)

Thanks everyone!

Doing a poll for a class... please state family size and any contributing factors.

1) How did you come up with your screen name? Well I had an account here under the name "Lizzy12". Because lizzy12 was my first username for an online account. It was on a diary site. I was 12. I've used "Lizzy12" ever since. And then somehow I ended up delating my account! So, I made a new one. Lizzy16. I am 16. 2) Does your screen name have any particular meaning? Just the best name ever. 3) What is your general opinion and/or thoughts on others screen names? They scare me and confuse me. And a lot of times I assume ppl are girls when there not.

Emphasis added. ALMOST. Almost no sexual thoughts could turn into something more. Easily. I suggest getting your hug dosage from friends during the school day. I know what you mean. Sometimes, I just want a hug. Luckily, my friends are very huggy and touchy feely. Sometimes if your friends aren't 'huggy' its hard to break that touch barrier. I find tragic events help in that. Or just randomly run up really fast and attack them with hugs. Oh, I'll miss high school :)

I suppose that makes sense :) Luke, the boy in ireland, loved his package. At the time of the article I wasn't actually in contact with him yet. If I had been I probably would have written a bit about him as well. Who knows? Maybe I'll keep the idea in mind for the future. :)

I've ALWAYS wondered about this hahaa. I didn't want to ask and then it end up being you....because maybe you looked really feminine.

People who work at google have the most amazing benifits. Google it :) It's pretty dang amazing Personally I want to be one of those ppl who think up clever google logos.

This I think is the key part.Thanks for posting this :) I was presented with a situation today, and just how it layed out it would have been so easy for me to succumb to what was going on. The other person wouldn't have cared (in fact I they'd have go on with it and enjoyed it) and in the end it would have caused both me and this individual pain in the long run. I was so close to just joining in on what was happening then I saw a picture of the Temple that I had posted. I kept it there for a reason because I knew Satan often tempted me at that spot. So, I fled from the situation and was later thinking about how easy it would have been. (Sorry if that all was rather cryptic.) It's so true that Satan is familar with what we have trouble with. Thank goodness God knows us more!

or perhaps I have better things to do with my time then sit around trying to come up with clever things to say to have people 'laugh' at me?

I've had this same sort of issue. I have this amazing guy friend and I invite him to activities. He really is the best guy ever. In fact, if he wanted a relationship I'd jump on it haha. Anyway, last one I invited him to was shooting. Everyone was very respectful and nice to each other. He was super enthusiastic over it and so sweet. My mom asked why I didn't go to prom with him. And, later another yw leader talked to me about him. I just told them we we're good friends :) When I invite him I'm way more informal about it. "Hey david. My youth groups going shooting do you wanna come?"

I did thank you! :) I've just been avoiding it because I'm avoiding my trig homeowrk. I try to save the crying and frustration for when my brother is home..that way he'll take pity and help me out.

I think its kind of sad that people care what there laugh count is it.... Just saying. Edit I've been laughed at 7 times. I think I'm quite hilarious. Obviously the system is flawed.

We're not all complete idiots, shocking I know. Although I think people (not just teenagers) have trouble realizing how open cyberspace really is. Once its sent, its sent. it's no longer "just yours'. It can be used against you. I see drama over facebook messages even among adults and I often wonder if they would say these things if there wasn't a screen to 'protect' them. They probably wouldn't.

lol, did you seriously think that? I like the events behind the article but if I had known it was going to be published I think I would have worked on it more. I remember sitting down and writing it in a few minutes while I was bored.

yes, its a personal letter from myself.

Well, I don't know where in the buffalo stake he lives. Just that he does. But, if all else fails I'll look it up that way. Thanks.

um, no I don't have a photo either. If I saw him I could pick him out.... I'm trying to view the contact info and because i'm not in that area it won't let me :/