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I love my new tankini I bought this year. It’s modest. Doesn’t show any midriff, and it has the shorts instead of a bikini bottom. What I’ve disliked about one-piece swimwear is whenever I had to use the restroom, the whole swimsuit would have to be peeled down to your knees/ankles and I’m praying no one is peeking through the gaps in the bathroom stalls, or little children don’t decide to crawl under the stall doors, as they like to do while mom is using an adjoining stall.

Did the same thing. Except I was an older teen. My oldest sister (10 years older than me), decided that liver was a good thing to eat during her pregnancy. I was staying at her house for an extended time during the summer and whenever she fixed liver I would discreetly put it in my jeans pocket and then later feed it to her dog. I was very grateful for that dog!

1. Germany. Where I went on my mission. I love the castles along the Rhine and the food. I love the German people. They will be a friend for life, but they need to get to know you first before the friendship can blossom. 2. Italy. Love the friendliness of the people. I love history and ancient cultures. Pompeii was fascinating and love all the Roman ruins. Even though we were there in late September and early October last year, the lines were still awful. The museums are wonderful. 3. France. I know there is a lot of negativity about Paris, but I love it. The museums and Versailles are a must see. 4. Greece. Good food. Great ancient ruins to visit. Fairly inexpensive. 5. South Korea. It’s the only Asian country I’ve visited. Visiting the DMZ was sobering. I loved watching a Korean play. The music in it was beautiful. I’ve had dental work done there. Lots less expensive than here in the States. Runners up: Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, England, Canada, Mexico, and Liechtenstein (which you can see in less than a day). On my bucket list: Ireland, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Scotland, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Amen!!!

I absolutely love puzzles!!! I’ll have to try both links. Logic problems are the greatest pastime. My husband doesn’t understand my enjoyment for them. Even though he has never said anything negative to me about my puzzle hobby, I think he probably feels I spend too much time and money on them. Puzzles seem to reduce my stress level, and I look at it as my “me time.” So, thanks, guys. 😘

I’m in the minority of members who actually wants to give a talk in Sacrament Meeting. I’m disappointed that I haven’t been asked to talk since my older kids went on missions. It’s been quite a few years. I don’t know why speaking in front of people does not intimidate me. But, at the same time I don’t like to call attention to myself. I know I’m strange.

Yes!!! How fun that would be.

Sunday21, I fly stand-by, so never really sure if I’ll get on my flights. Because of that I rarely make hotel reservations more than a couple days in advance. Some of the least expensive places may already be booked by then, but I have had no problem finding places to stay and I usually find decent rates. Last September and early October three of us traveled to Greece and Italy. I made reservations as we traveled. Stayed at a great Airbnb in Naples, and a bed and breakfast in Rome, and small hotels in Athens and Florence. None of these were large luxury hotels. All I need is a decent bed to sleep in since we are gone all day. Athens was under $60 a night. The others probably ranged around $70 to $80 a night. Then, later in October we flew to Germany and returned out of Amsterdam. The only place I had trouble finding decent rates last minute was in Amsterdam. Couldn’t find anything under $150 a night. We book through reputable web sites and have never had a problem.

Also, many people get their license for emergency response. In a disaster event, most likely cell phones and land-lines will be down. Technician Class in most cases would be good enough for that kind of help. My husband belongs to several community ham radio groups that assist with emergencies and civic events such as parades, etc.

I have four sons. Three of them have their license now. The remaining son wants to get his this year also. He wants it because he goes off-road a lot and is thinking of using a radio to communicate in case of an emergency, or communicate between members of the group that is off-road with him. Would that radio work under those circumstances?

We have tall mountains out here, which of course without repeaters, block our signals. I know we need a taller antenna than what we have to get into some of the repeaters. My husband knows what repeaters to use. Let me know when you get your antenna up.

Do you have your ham license? My husband is in the process of upgrading our antenna. I don’t want anything that’s too big, so our opinions are at loggerheads. 🤪

We don’t have one of these. Sounds like a good radio to have.

I grew up with an older brother who has his Advanced License (no longer available, between a General and Extra Class), and a younger brother who does have his Extra Class. They were always building antennas, radios, and other electronic devices. My husband loves electronics too. He has about 8 Ham radios. Most of them are hand-held though. I admit, I don’t like those huge antennas that, IMO, make a house look trashy. We aren’t into the radio-controlled vehicles or drones. My brothers and husband have talked to people all over the world with their radios. It’s definitely their hobby, and it can get expensive.

I’m pretty stoked! I actually passed the exam! If you knew how little I know about electronics you would have been surprised I was able to pass. It was an all morning and afternoon class with the test afterwards. I was dismayed at the material that needed to be learned, especially as it was in an area I know very little about. The terms were all Greek to me. My husband has had his license for over 20 years. He’s quite happy I was able to pass the test. I think he had his doubts. Two of my sons took the test with me and they both got their licenses too. Yay! Can you tell I’m excited?

My DiL did the bikini body building so her fat ratio wasn’t too low. Here’s some photos. I tried to find some photos that weren’t too risqué.

I don’t know what the cause is. She did figure or bikini body building, I can’t remember which. But, I would think the training for their Iron Man competitions were more intense. I have heard (and maybe it’s an old-wives-tale) that extreme exercise may hinder fertility.

I have a daughter-in-law that was into women’s body building competitions. She did very well winning several competitions. But, I’m glad she’s out of it now. She and her husband (my son) also trained for and competed in several Iron Man races. Since that time she has not been able to get pregnant. They had 2 children prior to all that that training, but now she hasn’t been able to conceive. They’ve been trying for over two years. I’m afraid it has damaged her.

I don’t like contention. I tend to shy away from any discussions/topics that may become toxic. And, it isn’t because I don’t feel strongly about certain topics. I have very strong opinions. I just try to disengage when it gets contentious. I’ve found I can usually stay calm, even when I don’t agree.

If you search you can find great deals on flights. Norwegian Air had terrific deals last year. And if I remember correctly, it seems like hotel prices were reasonable. I can’t remember what we paid for our bed and breakfast in October. But, it wasn’t too expensive.

I haven’t done a lot of research, but I have read journals and other family histories that has really helped bond me to my deceased ancestors. Now, it’s becoming an important focus for me. It didn’t interest me for a long time. I don’t know why the spirit of Elijah wasn’t more prevalent in my younger years, but I sure have it now.

That will look very nice. You’ll be fine. Don’t over stress about it.

I buy shirts that have built in jackets that go with them. It’s my favorite type of shirt. The outer jacket can’t be removed because it’s sewn onto the shirt. I do wear camisoles under some of my summer tops. The style these days seems to have cut-outs or a lace inset that would show garments, so I wear a cami underneath.

I wish we knew more about the sealing power between parents and children and between husband and wife. I’m sure it goes along with the Abrahamic Covenant. And even though we study the Abrahamic Covenant, I don’t believe we fully understand all the ramifications it entails. There is special power in belonging to the house of Abraham, including Priesthood. And, all can receive those blessings! Eventually, as all proxy work is completed, and all mankind is sealed into the family of God, all will be under the Abrahamic Covenant. Though, I’m not sure if those who reject it will be under the Abrahamic Covenant. And, that goes back to the question of wayward children. There’s only so much a parent can do. But, yet we are told wayward children of righteous Covenant keeping parents will some day have a desire to return back to the divine arms (tentacles). But, IMO, if that child has no desire to return, their agency will not be overridden. I appreciate your insight TFP. Thanks.

Elder Faust does point out that they will have to pay the price for their sins, and their reward will be based on their works, and that salvation does not mean exaltation. It is up to the Lord to forgive whom He will forgive. We have no idea what is in the heart of the sinner. Christ knows all. With that said, there is still Something in the sealing of children to parents that I don’t think we are fully aware of. Blessings that we don’t fully understand.