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Either one would not be a bad choice. You're not choosing between two evils, or one bad and the other good, but you have two good options. What do you want to do the most? Choose that one, and don't feel guilty about it. Another thought, how often do you get to go on a retreat with friends? In my life, it would be never. But, I do occasionally get a chance to reconnect with my DH and children.

I served a mission. My husband did not. One of our goals since we first married has been to serve a mission together.

I have a daughter who lives in South Korea. She has gotten us hooked on Gangnam Style. Love it! Some of my children (adults, mind you) want to do their own video retake of it. I'm trying to learn the dance.

You've been given some great advice. I don't have much to add except please don't feel guilty about asking to be released. The Lord appreciates the service that you have already given.

I have a bad knee that I injured snow skiing many years ago. Standing on it for long periods of time or running can make it worse. When I was working retail one Christmas season, a coworker suggested I take glucosamine. I'm usually pretty skeptical about supplements. But, I was desperate, so started taking it. It actually helped, not only my knee, but also my back. My back aches weren't as extreme. My adult daughter, who has had her meniscus replaced in her knee, also tried it. It didn't help her. Maybe her knee is too damaged, or has a different problem than me.

When my 19 year old daughter died in a car accident, you know what my regrets were? Not that we hadn't given her more music lessons, dance lessons, more travel experiences, etc. that's for sure. My biggest regret was that I was a working Mom at the time, and I wasn't able to spend as much time with her as I would have liked because of my job. I wasn't even home (I was working) when she left on her mini vacation, where I could say good-bye and tell her to be careful. I missed out on a lot of her life because I was working off-and-on while she was growing up. When a tragedy happens in life, that's when you see what's most important. My relationship with her was a lot more important than all the luxuries of life. What's important is family! My family is more important to me, and means more to me than anything else in life.

Okay, I googled askew, and nothing looked funny or strange. Then I saw it! lol

I have opened up my home on a number of different occasions to help friends and family members out. It isn't exactly easy. We never set up any house rules, and I wish now that we had done so. I've had a number of nephews at different times move in with us. They weren't in dire straits, but usually because they were moving away from home, and needed a place to stay until they found a job, apartment, etc. We had a young couple move in with us (friends from my husbands work), who were going through financial difficulties. I've had some of my adult married children and their spouses/children live with us while they were trying to get ahead financially. Basically, it means some sacrifice on our part, and on the visitors part. It wasn't easy for them living with us either. For me, the lack of privacy is one of the hardest things to deal with. And, let's face it--they become aware of your faults and idiosyncrasies, and you, theirs. I admit there were a few days when I just hibernated in my bedroom, reading, etc. just to have private time for myself.

Back to the original post, I believe even if the sister stops giving out candy, the behavior problems in Primary are not going to suddenly stop. Maybe my belief is erroneous, but I don't believe the small amount of candy this sister is giving out is the root of the behavior problem. The original post never talked about fears of allergies with the children, but the behavior problems that are going on in Primary. Allergy fear is a totally different topic than behavior problems. So, perhaps in getting the sister to stop giving out candy, allergy fears can be brought up, and she perhaps might quit giving out candy. But, is that going to help the behavior problem in Primary? I think not. The parents need to be made aware of the behavior problem. I agree that if the sister gives out candy, the parents should be aware of this. Some parents may be in perfect agreement of having their children accept candy from this sister. Many parents give their own children candy, sugary cereal, etc. in church to keep their children quiet. They even give it to the child who doesn't belong to them, but is sitting next to them on the bench (with an arched eyebrow to the other parent, meaning is this okay?). How can this be stopped? I don't see how it can. And I think most parents are okay with their child accepting a piece of candy from a sister in the ward that the children know.

I agree with MarginofError here. A few small pieces of candy probably wouldn't be making the children all that hyper. And even if that particular woman stopped giving out candies, how could you stop the parents from feeding their children sugary cereal, and other sweet treats before church. If a letter to all the parents is going to be written, I wouldn't bother mentioning candy. I would just mention something along the lines of this: There has been a problem with reverence, and the primary is going to focus on this and would like the parents assistance.

My daughter-in-law, was told by her mother, the night before she married my son, that her dad, wasn't really her "biological" dad. Her mother had led a promiscuous life before joining the church, which my DIL already knew. She told her daughter that she didn't really know who her "biological" father was, but could pin point it down to two men--one was of Italian heritage. My DIL has beautiful dark hair and olive skin. I think what was the hardest for my DIL to understand was the dishonesty. She's embarrassed now to think of the times when she would compare herself to her father, saying things like "I think we have the same nose", when all along he and her mother knew she wasn't his biological daughter. But, over all, she seems to have taken it all in stride and has a pretty good attitude about it.

I agree. I love Emma. Some day, (in the next life), I'd like to meet her. I want to thank her for the wonderful example of faith and dedication that she was.

I had never heard of raspberry ketones before, until today, when I happened to get an email about it from one of my health blogs I belong to. And then I see this post on lds.net. Wouldn't it be nice if there really was a "magic" formula/pill that would melt away all those excess pounds?

It's always nice when at least one spouse likes to clean. Neither my husband or I like housework. That can be a disaster! I clean because I can't stand the mess, but I really, really, really, dislike doing housework--except for dishes. I like doing dishes for some reason. I know. Weird! I have no idea on how to get a spouse to start picking up after themselves. That would alleviate a good portion of the mess made in our home. After 31 years of marriage, I don't know if it's ever going to change. To give my husband credit, he is trying, but the habit has not been ingrained yet. I still have hope!

Testimony should be based on receiving a witness from the Spirit. You can study all the doctrinal knowledge available and still not have a testimony. Whenever doubts are placed in my mind, I can always remember back to when I received a witness by the Spirit, and my doubts disappear. It's the witness that I received that brings me peace of mind and strength to continue on with whatever stumbling blocks that are placed before me. I'm so grateful that many years ago I received an answer to my prayers about the truthfulness of the Gospel.

Sorry, I have no clue as to what fanfiction is. Please enlighten me.

I'm with you Eowyn. Both adultery and pornography addiction would be difficult and painful to deal with.

When I'm entering names on new family search--not for temple work, but entering information on my immediate family for family group sheets, how do I enter names of parents when they are not married, and they have had children? There are spaces to fill in for husband/wife, but the individuals I want to list are not married and they've had a child together. Would I still enter them as husband/wife and their children, and just leave blank a marriage date? Should I send a question to new family search, or is there a place where I can go for rules where questions such as this would be answered. Never mind. I found the answer.

Bini, that would have been so scary. You handled it well. Whenever any scary situation--broken bones, stitches, choking, allergies, etc., came up with my kids, I usually had my husband deal with it. But, there were a few times when he wasn't home, and I had to deal with it on my own. I would do okay, and was able to remain calm, until after the emergency was over. Then I would have my anxiety attack. Please don't blame yourself. You're doing a great job!

A classic that I love is: Moon River with Audrey Hepburn

I've seen "Lake House" mentioned several times. I haven't seen this one. Is it a must see?

You bring up some good points, Stveater about happiness and marriage relationships. The ideal is for both spouses to be happy in their relationship--overcoming their trials together, being-on-the-same-page with each other commitment wise and in other aspects of their relationship. So, what happens when one (or even both) spouses are no longer happy with each other? Do they just give up? Seek counseling? Try to improve things? Just stay married because of the covenants they have made? What if one spouse, no matter what, remains unhappy? To me, these are all questions that an individual would need to address. I think a lot of prayer would be in order, and hopefully personal revelation would be received on how to proceed with the marriage. I just know, that I would have a very difficult time in a marriage knowing that my spouse was not happy being with me. Life, day in and day out would be so hard knowing that my spouse was only remaining in the marriage because of the "divine institution of marriage", and not because they loved me. It takes two to make a marriage work, and if my spouse was determined to leave after all that I had done to make it work, then hopefully I would have the grace to allow my spouse to leave without acrimony or spite, even if I didn't agree with the choices they were making. It's just a hard situation.

Another favorite: Only You with Robert Downey, Jr. and Marisa Tomei

I also love "While You Were Sleeping". Some other favorites: You've Got Mail Sleepless in Seattle Clueless--I know, more for teens, but I still enjoy it. Bed of Roses--Haven't seen this one in awhile. Love Christian Slater in it.

It doesn't bother me when I go through security at an airport--I can see a necessity for it. But, and I know this seems rather tame in comparison to police and security searches, I was rather annoyed that employees searched our bags when we went to a water park. They were making sure we weren't bringing in any outside food or drink. Is there a legal precedent that they are allowed to do this?