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Awesome!

I have heard of many similar cases and was ripped off myself when I was new to the church. Now I refer all hard luck cases to the bishop. If they tell me they are too embarrased to talk to the bishop, I tell them to get humility.

I have a suggestion ...but it involves changing your behaviour. Yep, If you want more friends, you have to change. Go to church activities at least a half a hour early and help set up. Never say a negative word around church members again. No cynicism no sarcasm. Smile. Only pleasant words. Be positive if it kills you. Give it six months.

I doubt that this directive was read from the pulpit

I can't imagine producing a baked good that anyone would actually eat! They do make nice tins of deluxe biscuits, Belgian chocolate, for Xmas. There are also upscale chocolates. I could give these and they could be distributed at family gatherings or even regifted. Gifts bought expressly for regifting are handy at the holidays in case someone drops in. I could also get those chocolate treats in fun shapes like purses. (I wish there was a chocolate salt lake temple! Imagine chewing on a spire!) Thanks for the ideas!

Yes I know I am jumping the gun here but ...what do you give the ladies you visit teach for Xmas? Last year I gave religious stationary for their own visiting teaching. They were not impressed. I don't bake so no cookies. The only things I can think of are calendars and nice soap. They give me nice trinkets from far away temples, which I do not visit, there are no lds stores here. They also give baked goods. Any ideas?

Nice to meet you!

Despicable Me 2. Started out fine, very funny -except for fart guns,, that I could have lived without, devolved into a frenetic lack of plot, way too scary and threatening for kids, just rushing through the story board, as though they had lost interest in the movie and just wanted to end it with as much action as possible, no fun. Very disappointing.

What weekend trips?

So what are u up to next summer?

Do you have something fun planned for this summer? My family are all visiting with my mother and having a family portrait.

I got it. No problem with side affects. Not a problem of any kind. I had a friend who got shingles. She was in agony.

Had not thought of that. Sounds right. Especially as a stake relief society president once told us to serve the active sisters first...so maybe a shift from less important to equal importance.

We had a video message from the relief society general presidency telling us that less actives and investigators had priority. I guess this is part of hastening the work-new policy. I imagine that there are more sisters to go around in Utah but in small town Canada we are always struggling. Everyone has a calling here-many have two-some have three!

I guess the difference is that less active and investigators now get priority. So if there are not enough sisters to go around- and there are not-active sisters will do without. Active sisters will be sad-and many do complain here because they do not get a visit-like me...but perhaps we will soon have more sisters?

I am actually pretty keen on this new policy. I have prayed a lot for opportunities to share the gospel. I have had some pretty cool things happen. For example, I was reading the ensign in a doctor's waiting room and the receptionist took the ensign out of my hand. She was attracted by the art work. The artwork was pretty amazing-it was the Easter edition. Mainly though, I have not had that many opportunities. Now, perhaps, some luck?

This is a good idea. I bet that this practice will reap dividends.

I think this is a good approach. We have long had the policy of pairing an active teacher with a less active companion. This approach often works great if the less active is wiling because the less active is in a nurturing role that many women respond well to...but If the less active is not willing it is very frustrating. The active sister has set up an appointment and is calling and calling a companion who is ignoring her calls. Very tedious. It is for this reason that I teach without a companion.

Have you heard about the new policy on visiting teaching? Less actives and investigators are now the priorities for those we visit. Initially I was horrified as I do not have a companion and I was scared about visiting anyone less known to the church by myself. I am coming round to the idea. Now I will be able to do regularly scheduled missionary work with a less active or investigating sister and ... I don't have to go find her! I can always take another sister along for the first few visits just to make sure the situation is safe. So yeah! Prearranged missionary work! Less guilt. What do you think? Are they pursuing the same approach in your area?

Welcome. Great to meet you.

I have been very ill. I have had people calling me and expecting me to be able to perform normally when I just could not. If the woman does not want you to visit I suspect she is overwhelmed, exhausted, broken down. Your mother will see her brother in the next life. Who is this visit in aid of? Your mother? Her needs are not paramount. Think of the poor exhausted caregiver.

You are a great person to have around. Hurrah for you!

Oh... if you want a nice breakfast smoothie (another one of our favorite on-the-go items - although I do this for lunch for myself because, like Quin, I can't have cold things in my stomach for breakfast or I'm going to have heartburn)... half a banana, 1 kiwi, 1/2c fresh spinach, 1/2c greek yogurt, 1/2c white grape juice, 2tbsp honey to tame the spinach aftertaste, and ice cubes... whir whir whir in the blender. My kids make these for themselves for breakfast to go with whatever I'm making. Sounds great!

We would be delighted to have you on any basis. If you want to come to meet the young ladies, we could not be happier. You would be more than welcome.

If you are looking for a spouse who shares your values, then the lds church is certainly worth a try. At the very least you will meet people who have similar values. You may not meet the "one" but you may meet someone who introduces you to the "one". suggestion: look up lds.org, go to find a meeting, attend church, ask missionaries to introduce you to young single adult rep, attend activity, make some friends. Good luck!