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Of course, the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything is 42.

Here's an update. My grandson was baptized this past weekend. His father gave permission for the baptism! Yeah! Since my grandson just turned 9 years old a month ago, he was considered a convert baptism. The missionaries taught him, and I'm sure the missionary lessons were good for my grandson's father too. The Spirit was so strong and sweet at the baptism. My 18 year old son baptized him, and my husband confirmed him. I gave a talk, and two of my older sons gave the opening and closing prayer. There was a wonderful turn-out from our ward, considering the baptism was in SLC, and we live about 35 minutes south. I'm so grateful our prayers were answered.

I attended UVSC (now UVU) as an older, married student. I got my Associates degree there before I went on to the Univ. of Utah. I had attended BYU as a young adult, and UVSC accepted some of my credits from the Y, which helped me to graduate faster. I loved UVSC. I liked the "small school" feel. I knew exactly where to go to receive help with my classes. It was nice that I didn't have to walk (what seemed like) a mile to get to my next class. I did not feel out of place there, or at the Univ. of Utah. I wasn't the only older student at UVSC, but the vast majority of the students were young adults (18 to 25 year olds). It may have changed since I attended over 10 years ago. Like most universities, the school activities cater to the younger students. That was okay for me. I wasn't in school for the activities, I was there to get an education, and my degree. I wasn't interested in anything else. I have had a great experience in attending BYU, UVU, and Univ. of Utah. All are wonderful, excellent schools. Now, just don't ask me who I root for when BYU and Utah play against each other in sports.

Welcome back, Paw722. As you come back to church, please remember that Satan does not want you to do this. There may be obstacles thrown in your path, or disappointments. Just know that your Heavenly Father is pleased with your choice. I'm rooting for you. Sending hugs and prayers your way.

I went back to college later in life and got my bachelors of science degree from the University of Utah. I don't think it matters what school you go to, just go.

I have never done baptisms for the dead. Some day I would like to do some.

My husband's first wife did a similar thing to him after she had several affairs. He received full custody of their two children, and all she had was visitation. She left the church and has never come back. Over the years she has reaped the consequences of her actions. Once she matured, she realized just what she lost with her children. She has managed to get her life in order, but she missed out in her children's lives. Her children have long forgiven her. There isn't much you can do but forgive her and hope she will come to her senses. By then, it may be too late, and her husband may have moved on, taking the children with him. I know my husband's ex feels bad about what she did. But, it took her quite a few years to get to that point.

With my last job, my seniority was such that I very seldom had Sundays off. If I had an evening shift I could still make it to church, and with some shifts that I had I could visit a ward that had an earlier schedule. Sometimes, I just couldn't work another ward's meetings into my schedule. I traded shifts as much as I could, but it was hard to find people willing to trade. They wanted Sunday off too. I made sure I kept reading my scriptures and saying my prayers on a daily basis. I would bring the Ensign into work and read it on my breaks or lunch. I'm thinking I probably could have brought the Relief Society manual in and studied the lesson for the day too. I let the RS President and Bishop know that I wasn't inactive. I just had a job that required me to work Sundays. I accepted church assignments that didn't involve Sundays. I kept up with my Visiting Teaching, etc. I'm very grateful to my husband who managed to get the kids and himself to church without me. This was a job that lasted about 10 years. Fortunately, there were some shifts in that time period where I didn't have to work Sundays, or it was late enough in the day, where I could still attend church and then go on into work.

Sorry to hear you're leaving.

I haven't lived in either city but have visited both Seattle and Houston on extended visits. Both, have their merits and draw backs. It's just what you prefer. I liked both cities. If you have a good attitude, and make a decent living, either place would be a wonderful place to live.

The bishop in our ward assigned a special helper for my grandson who has Aspergers. My grandson grew to love this Sister dearly. She attended primary with him, she wasn't the teacher, but was specifically assigned to help my grandson. We didn't ask for the special helper. I didn't even know there were callings that allowed for that kind of service. My grandson is old enough, that he doesn't need his special helper any longer, but she was a wonderful help during the time when he did.

"Diets" don't work for me. It seems if I deprive myself I start to crave whatever is off limits. And for me, because I love to eat, and love to bake, and because eating is a necessity, I just can't seem to stay away from all the goodies that I love. I really got depressed about it over a year ago. I had an "aha" moment though. Okay, I might not be able to stop myself from eating all the goodies, and I might eat more than I should, but there are things that I absolutely can do. I can exercise. And I can be more careful with portion size. I have been able to lose 20 lbs. by walking 45 min. a day, four to five days a week. I don't eat after 8 pm. If I am craving something after 8, then I will allow myself some popcorn. And I am more conscious of portion sizes. I eat and cook what I always have, I'm just more careful with the portions. These are things that I CAN do. For some reason, I can't seem to give up the goodies. If I do slip up and eat after 8, or during the Holidays when I ate too much, then I just go back to it and keep up with my walking. It's coming off slowly. I only lose about one pound every 2 weeks. But, at least it's coming off.

My ward here in UT County has deacons come around for fast offerings--all 24 years that we've lived here.

When my daughter got married last month, this is what we put on her invitations: "Since they are setting up their home in South Korea, they will be unable to take any gifts back with them. For this reason, they have chosen to have a Wedding Wishing Well. To support them on their special day the Wishing Well will be at the reception where they can receive any monetary gifts and best wishes." Now, I had also mentioned about a month earlier on Facebook, that she was unable to receive gifts at the wedding, so it wasn't a surprise to family and friends. No one seemed to be upset about the "no gifts" request, and didn't mind the Wishing Well. Everyone honored the request for no gifts (except my mother who crocheted a couple of dish cloths for her). I see nothing wrong with requesting "no gifts".

Happy birthday, Slamjet! Have a wonderful day!

Anatess, sorry, I don't have a definition of love.

I love marriage--the sharing, giving, friendship, intimacy, our children, etc. But, I don't always love my spouse. Is that a terrible thing to say? For me, because of my husband's baggage he brought into our marriage (he was previously married/with children), it has brought a lot of heart ache and despair. After 30 plus years of marriage, I still don't know if we're going to make it. There's still issues that haven't been resolved. And yet, I would say we have a good marriage. His needs are easy to be met (physical), mine are much more difficult (emotional).

Coruscate, the advice you've been given so far has been good. I don't really have any more advice to add. But, I want you to know that I'm rooting for you. I know you can overcome any temptations sent your way. i'm sending hugs and prayers your way!

Oh, Applepansy, I feel for you! As I've gotten older I simply don't have the same energy that I once had. You're doing a wonderful job with your grandson! Hang in there!

I agree with you. But, I do admit that there have been times when I have fasted just to be obedient. If there is no pressing worry or concern in my life when Fast Sunday comes around, I still fast. At those times I try to dedicate my fast to improving my spirituality, and of course, gratitude for all that I have. I gladly give my fast offering to help those in need.

I, also have never had any problems with the women at the clothing distribution center. They have always been helpful and friendly.

Only endowed members should wear garments.

Is there a way to get cat urine smell out of carpets?

I just looked at mine to see if there's a rough edge, and I don't see one. In fact the seam seems to be the same on the front side and inside out.

I've had one "spiritual" dream that I know of. I also have had several dreams come true. But, those dreams were not "spiritual", just events that happened the way I saw them in my dream, but with some minor differences. When I was a teenager I had a dream where I was sitting outside on the front steps of my high school during school hours with a girl named Jill, (we were not friends). While we were sitting there, a boy I had never seen before (and I knew everyone in my HS because of it's small size) came walking up the sidewalk towards us with a white Mickey Mouse T shirt on. He was carrying something but I couldn't tell what it was. I turned to Jill and said "Wow, look at the Mickey Mouse shirt", and he walked on into the school. I remember waking up from that dream and thinking, hmmm, that's strange, why would I be sitting outside during class, with Jill, whom I don't know very well? And who is that boy I've never seen? Later that week, there was a band competition at our HS. They were using the gym for the competition, and my PE teacher told us class was cancelled. I happened to wander outside and was sitting on the front steps of the school. Jill, who had the same class as me, came outside and sat down beside me. We were chatting, when I looked up, and there was a boy coming up the sidewalk towards us. He was carrying a band instrument and had a Mickey Mouse shirt on, (but it was blue not white). I turned to Jill, just like in my dream and said "Wow, look at the Mickey Mouse shirt". And, that's when it hit me. This was just like my dream. Same boy as my dream too. Freaked me out! I don't have any explanation for this phenomena. I had another dream that came true. Again, no earth shattering occurrence, just an event. I dreamt that I was sitting on my bed in my bedroom and heard a buzzing sound coming from my top dresser drawer. Curious, not knowing what it was, I went over and opened the drawer, and a big bumble bee flew out. Several days later, I was sitting on my bed reading, when I heard a buzzing from my top dresser drawer. This time I actually remembered my dream. Because of the dream I was pretty sure what was in the drawer. I wasn't scared, bees don't frighten me. I walked over to the dresser, opened the drawer, and the bee flew out, just like my dream. I don't look at these as "warning" dreams. They were just events that happened. Coincidence? I don't know. The dreams seemed to be too precise to just be coincidence. I had the exact clothes on, as in my dreams, the events happened almost exactly as my dreams, but the boy did have a blue shirt on, instead of white as in my dream. But, the Mickey Mouse picture on the T shirt was the exact Mickey Mouse picture in the dream and in my life experience. Weird.