Hello, I am actually feeling a little guilty coming on here, but I have a situation that has come up and I don't know how to take it in.
A little background to start with may help. I am not Mormon, but have become familiar with the faith because my 8 year old daughters best friend is Mormon. I have been very open and very accepting. I have gone to church with my daughter to see the service, had missionaries at my home on multiple occasions and generally embraced the fact that this is who my daughter's friend is and learned to love the entire package. I am a far cry from Mormon myself. I am a mother of 5 and I devote my entire self to my family and God. I don't know what faith I am, but I love God and know how to be a moral woman. I have been very honest with daughter's friends
mother about my relationship with God and I believe we have become friends. I honestly cannot grasp the Mormon faith, but have the utmost respect for the faith and the strong family teachings. I am Italian and I certainly look like a typical 29 year old Italian. I have a lot of hair and wear it big, I wear a lot of make up, I have very long crazy fingernails and I dress flashy, but not immodest. I just figured everyone was used to this and I assume it isn't an issue.
My daughter's B Day is ths Sunday and I sent invitations out a few days ago. Considering our background, I didn't think it would come as a surprise to anyone that we were going to have lunch and do makeovers. I stated this clearly on the invites. We plan to paint nails, style hair and put a little glitter on the girls faces. I received a voicemail this morning that my daughters bestfriend would not be attending and no reason was given. Her mother said that she would make sure my daughter got a gift though. I called her back to let her know a gift was not necessary, but I was also hoping for an explanation. I realze it is not required. She said nothing. I said, "oh, you must have church and the party cut in to that time." She didn't really answer. She was short with me and typically isn't. I was so hurt. My logic is telling me to not be hurt, but I would like to know if this is not a party a 8 year old Mormon would be allowed to attend. I actually feel as if I have been looked at differently. I was on the verge of tears after the call. I just feel I have the right to know if this isn't something they would have their daughter participate in. If someone doesn't tell you, how do you know?
