foodforthought

I was told by an Elder that live baptisms by proxy can be performed if given permission by the 1st Presidency and the person being baptized is present.

Just wanted to give a quick update. I talked to my Bishop last week and he thought that it would be fine. I have my temple recommend in hand and will be going in two weeks! So glad I asked him. Thank you all for the encouragement!

So, I am getting closer and closer to going to the Temple! I've spoken with my Bishop about going to the Temple. In the past I have had WOW issues-but have resolved them. My Bishop wanted me to go a specific amount of time making sure I am over my issues. About two weeks shy of the "3 months" timeline he gave me we will be going to see my husband's family. They have meant so much to me and have been such an awesome support and example of how to live the Gospel. I would love to go to the Temple when we visit and have my sister-in-law be my escort. I was thinking of asking my Bishop what he thought of me going earlier than we had discussed so I could go with my family. I don't want him to think I'm pressuring him-I will totally understand if he still wants me to wait. I talked to a friend in my ward about it and she thinks it's worth asking. I just don't want to be disrespectful and waste the Bishop's time. I've never been more committed to living the WOW and have no doubt that I will be able to keep it up! So I'm not worried that I will have problems like I had in the past. I've even gone on vacation (Vegas!) and had no issues keeping the WOW-which I always did in the past when we've gone on a trip. No addictions per se- I just loved my starbucks and wine-and it took me a while to gain a testimony of the WOW

It looks like sometime in May I will finally be going to the Temple! I have been a member for 4 years but it took me a long time to get past some WOW issues. I have put that behind me and have been talking with my Bishop who would like me to wait two more months to be sure I have really repented of those issues and then we will talk about the Temple (already have gone through Temple prep class). My question is about the endowment and sealing (husband is life-long member with Temple recommend) In August we are going cross country to visit his very active and supportive LDS family. I really would like to wait and be sealed, we have two children as well-when we visit his family so they can be there. If I am able too, I thought I would take out my endowments as soon as I am able to in May-or would it be best to wait and do everything in august? I asked my Bishop and he told me both were acceptable options. Just wondering what other opinions there are. I feel like I will want to go in May as I have worked hard to become worthy and will want to go as soon as I am able. Not sure what is the best option. Husband doesn't care which way I go either.

I was able to quickly put my hair up and apply some eye makeup and lipstick...infact, I was out of the bathroom before my husband was! (he baptized me)

I married a man who was very active and had grown up LDS. He was sealed to his ex-wife in the Temple. I was raised Lutheran and was very clear that I would not convert. We have had a very happy marriage thus far..have two children together. I will tell you it was hard once we had our son how to reconcile to two faiths...they are so different re: grace, works etc...all things I'm sure you know by know. Through much prayer and scripture study I converted to the LDS church. I don't have much advice about keeping the separate faiths. The LDS faith is also very much a culture as it a faith (sorry-but I have found that to be very true). I don't have any specific advice...but I do know that it is hard to remain a two faith household.

I think I am confused about what it means to be ready for the Temple. I have been a member for over three years. I really struggled with the WOW. No serious addiction. I just couldn't understand the commandment. I loved coffee and wine and couldn't see how giving up things that were so central to my family culture and made me happy could have anything to do with my eternal salvation. Fast forward over two years and have to come understand obedience. I have worked to overcame my feelings of resentment towards the WOW. Changed my habbits. I have to admit that my resolve has slipped a time or two. However, I have completely changed my lifestyle. I also have been through Gospel Principles and Temple prep. I have a testimony. About three months ago we talked to the Bishop about my husband receiving a sealing clearance (previously sealed to ex). So we could have our family sealed. Well, we were going through a change in Bishopric and I found out two weeks ago that the paperwork had never been sent in. We had hoped to be sealed during a family trip so that my in-laws could attend the sealing. I asked my Bishop at that time if it was possible for me to receive my endowments during our trip. My husband's family is highly active in the LDS church-my family are not members. I did confess that while I have been following the WOW that I had slipped up recently. He said he would talk the Stake Pres. and get back to me...well our trip is this Saturday and I have heard nothing. I'm just frustrated...I feel like I have been doing all I can do. I know tonight the Bishop will be at church...I'm wondering if I should try to meet with him... am I not ready for the Temple? I have repented for my disobedience. I would just like a chance to be interviewed...so frustrated...and sorry for the long post.

No...wait...I just checked...it's a clearance he is requesting...he still needs the clearance...sorry...it's all so confusing to me. I'm so frustrated because I have been working hard on my issues to become worthy of the Temple. We sent in the paperwork-as we wanted to be sealed while visiting family in June (they are all LDS) and wanted to share the even with them. We just had a change in Bishopric and when my husband when to find out the status of the paperwork...learned it had never been sent in!!! This is a month-after we met the Bishop to get it started!

Wait....hold the phone...how is this possible? Why wasn't I told this??? My ward is kinda different...I feel like no one knows what is what...so it wouldn't surprise me if this were true.

I have nothing to add except to say I'm in a similar situation. It's confusing and hurtful to think that you wont be able to child sealed to you. Even if technically everything is "ok". I empathize...all this does not help converts to grow a testimony and feel the desire to go to the Temple!

I was just reading the post below about the gentleman who was concerned about his child being sealed to his wife and her ex-husband. Now I am really worried about my own situation. I married a life long member of the LDS church. I converted 3 years ago. We have not been sealed in the Temple as of yet...I have WOW issues...or had...anywho...we are preparing to go the Temple to be sealed. My husband was married before me and was sealed to his ex. We just now sent in our paperwork for him to have a sealing clearance so we can go to the Temple. We have two children. So, will they not be sealed to us when we go???? This is very upsetting to me!! This is so confusing!

Finish your education first!!! Sorry, I feel strongly about this. I know many LDS sisters who quit school when the got married/pregnant and have no outside skills/education. It worries me. Sure these women are perfectly capable...but what if the worst happens and now you have to support your family? It's much more difficult to start back up than it is to just finish. You will still be in your early/mid twenties. I hardly call that putting it off! I am now a stay at home mom...well I work about 5 hours a week to maintain professional certification. I had my kids at 25-almost 26 and 28. Still quite young. I also have a Master's degree. I value my education and the experience I gained during those years. I know I can take care of myself and I think I am a better mother for it.