MichelleHubbart

Bini, I will keep you posted. I will be calling my temple president tomorrow. Pray for good news :)

Can you please tell me where this information comes from. And if what you are saying is the case I am wondering why a church (or the Lord) would request that a father sign over his rights to his children. Taking into consideration all of the legalities of the situation including child support and health insurance and the fact that he does not want to give up his children. And am I mistaken or have I heard that mother's can give permission for their children to be sealed to their step-mothers? I suppose this is one more way that a man and a woman are different in our faith? Also just because a bishop says something is so does not necessarily make it what the Lord requires. A bishop once told my sister that she had to sit in the front row of the chapel for sacrament meeting because "that's where all the sinners sit." LOL BTW my intention is not to sound bitter toward you, Anddenex, this is just supper frustrating for me and I have been told to continue to have faith and put my faith in the Lord, yet feeling like I am not getting anywhere. But I will give the temple president a call and see what he says. Today was Monday and the temple is closed Of course, I fasted a prayed before I called, forgetting that it is Monday LOL well the Lord knows my heart and my sacrifice at least. I will follow up on this thread and let everyone know what my temple pres says for those who may be having the same issues I am. Surely all is not lost. I will go to the first presidency if I must.

If you enjoy the Sunday service you should definitely contact the Mormon missionaries. You should also check out the website lds.org it should have most of your answers there, including how to contact some missionaries. Best wishes!

So I am currently re-married and was never sealed to my first husband. My current husband and I are ready to be sealed. I have 3 children from a previous marriage. Myself and my ex are in good standing with each other. I would like for my 3 children to be sealed to myself and their step dad. My ex will most likely give verbal or written permission if requested. I have been told by my bishop that their step dad will have to adopt them which would mean their real dad would have to sign over his rights. I don't see how that could be the Lord's will. Especially if our religion revolves so much around the family. Also an adoption would take a financial toll on us right now which I can't see that as being the Lord's will either. I could really use some detailed information here. If it is possible for us to be sealed together what steps do I need to take EXACTLY so that I can make this happen. Who do I talk to if not my bishop. Stake president? Temple president? What are the key words I need to use? I realize that what is most important is for the children to be sealed to their spouse when they are ready but in the mean time it has been my dream forever to find a worthy man who is willing to be sealed to us all and now I've got one <3 Please advise...