Southern_Bell

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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from Sunday21 in Random strangers...   
    ...can be so nice!  To put this in context, I will relate the following true story:
    I have a really junkie car with a broken gas gauge.  My sweet toddler managed to reset the trip odometer, so I thought I had more gas than I actually did.  This morning, I ran out of gas.  I was on a reasonably busy road, still a mile or so from the gas station, and my toddler was with me.  Not exactly the way I planned to start my day!  
    As I waved to the cars behind me to go around, I started to pray and formulate my plan for the best way to handle my predicament, two men happened by in their truck (presumably on their way to work, as it was a work truck) and helped me get my car off the road.  One of them then stayed with us while the other went to the nearest gas station, bought a gas can, filled it up, and drove back.  When I offered to repay them, they wouldn't take any money.
    With that in mind, I thought, "Let's restore our faith in humanity and in miracles today."  In what way has the Lord answered your prayers before you have even finished them?  How has he used others (including random strangers) to bless your life?  Or have you been the one on the giving end?
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from Sunday21 in I can finally claim my Adulting badge   
    To me, adulting means regularly doing the things I don't want to do because they have to be done, and it is my job to do it.
     
    And with that in mind, I have to go clean my toilets.
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from Sunday21 in Just got endowments out.... garment sizing issues :-/   
    I second what the others have said so far. Finding garments that fit right can be tricky.  Ask to try some on at the distribution center next time you go.  Don't worry about what the size says, just whether or not it fits (the sizes are strange to me, and I've been endowed for a long time).  Also, even when it fits right, it can take a while to get used to the additional fabric.  This is normal.  You will want to experiment with different styles, fabrics, petite/tall, whatever.  
    Some of the other posters have said that the sizes follow your bra size.  Given that, I can understand why that would make the tops fit strangely.  I, for one, measure 36 inches around for the bra, but I prefer a MUCH tighter fit for my tops and wear a 24 (I think--I haven't bought any for a long time) garment top.  Like I said, don't worry about the number, just what you feel fits well.
    The good news is that garments are fairly indestructible, so once you find what works for you, they will last for pretty much forever.  I got all of mine just before I left on my mission 14 years ago, and I'm just getting to the point where I need to start replacing them.  When I got my endowment, there were some clothes that I thought I would be able to wear with garments that ended up not working anymore.  I remember feeling a little bummed about giving up my favorite skirt, but it wasn't the only thing I had to wear, so it was okay.  
    The point is, you may have to adjust your wardrobe, even when what you wore before is reasonably modest.  Most importantly of all, don't stress about it.  Look at this as an opportunity to experiment.  Garments may not make you feel beautiful, but you will be able to be comfortable wearing them.  It just may take some time and some effort to find the right fabric/fit, etc.
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from Sunday21 in How to show extra kindness in your marriage?   
    @anatess2, it seems to me that Mr. Anatess is the type that really appreciates receiving well-thought out gifts.  And you are right that is a different love language than "I love it when you fill my car up with gas for me." (Which I try to do when I drive it because he ACTUALLY told me that he likes it when I do that)
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from Sunday21 in How to show extra kindness in your marriage?   
    Thanks, LDM, I've been trying to figure out why he literally refuses to tell me.  This makes sense!
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from zil in How to show extra kindness in your marriage?   
    @anatess2, it seems to me that Mr. Anatess is the type that really appreciates receiving well-thought out gifts.  And you are right that is a different love language than "I love it when you fill my car up with gas for me." (Which I try to do when I drive it because he ACTUALLY told me that he likes it when I do that)
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from zil in How to show extra kindness in your marriage?   
    The video on that fidget cube is hilarious!  Of course, now I want one...
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from Reece in Pornography and Affair in an LDS Marriage   
    Yes, but applying the Atonement is the only way to regain and retain peace in this life.  And it is definitely not easy.  It takes work, consistent daily (if not more often) effort.  Part of what we are to learn in this life is how to effectively apply His Atonement, to have a complete and lasting change of heart, to always remember Him.  When we do that, it is much more difficult to sin.
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from Reece in Pornography and Affair in an LDS Marriage   
    I'm surprised that no one has mentioned this yet, but Christ's Atonement is big enough to cover all of this, regardless of the outcome.  You need to rely on the Atonement to heal the hurt that his actions have caused you.  He needs the Atonement to stop, to change, to know that God loves him.  If either of you are serious about getting the help you need for this situation, start with Christ.
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from mt_mck7 in How do I get my point across to her that our friendship can't go on if she's doing these things and making it harder for me to spiritually grow?   
    @askandanswer
    You should never make someone's lack of interest in the Church the reason to terminate a relationship.  IMHO, the OP has plenty of good reasons without even bringing the Church into it.
     
    My thoughts to the OP:
    Tell her that it upsets you that she doesn't support you in your beliefs/standards.  Tell her that there have been many instances where you have felt used by her.  Then let her know that you refuse to hang out with her anymore.  Period.
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from tesuji in Joseph Smith, Polygamy and 14 year old   
    It is possible that JS had children with other wives, but it is not well documented.  There is enough evidence to support his having been sealed to about 30 women.  He didn't necessarily consummate all of these, but there is evidence that some of them were.  However, since he was married to these women, there wasn't fornication or adultery.
    As others have already said, 14 was old enough to marry in those days.  By that age, you were already considered an adult. So there really shouldn't be a problem there, either.
    When sealings are performed in our day, they are for binding families, husband to wife, father to son, etc.
    Source: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Smith-Rough-Stone-Rolling/dp/1400077532/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1468465602&sr=1-1&keywords=rough+stone+rolling
    People tend to forget the historical context when they find something in history that would be shocking by today's standards.  Critics love to exploit this tendency and get really hung up on this type of thing.
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from NeedleinA in Joseph Smith, Polygamy and 14 year old   
    It is possible that JS had children with other wives, but it is not well documented.  There is enough evidence to support his having been sealed to about 30 women.  He didn't necessarily consummate all of these, but there is evidence that some of them were.  However, since he was married to these women, there wasn't fornication or adultery.
    As others have already said, 14 was old enough to marry in those days.  By that age, you were already considered an adult. So there really shouldn't be a problem there, either.
    When sealings are performed in our day, they are for binding families, husband to wife, father to son, etc.
    Source: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Smith-Rough-Stone-Rolling/dp/1400077532/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1468465602&sr=1-1&keywords=rough+stone+rolling
    People tend to forget the historical context when they find something in history that would be shocking by today's standards.  Critics love to exploit this tendency and get really hung up on this type of thing.
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from LeSellers in Joseph Smith, Polygamy and 14 year old   
    It is possible that JS had children with other wives, but it is not well documented.  There is enough evidence to support his having been sealed to about 30 women.  He didn't necessarily consummate all of these, but there is evidence that some of them were.  However, since he was married to these women, there wasn't fornication or adultery.
    As others have already said, 14 was old enough to marry in those days.  By that age, you were already considered an adult. So there really shouldn't be a problem there, either.
    When sealings are performed in our day, they are for binding families, husband to wife, father to son, etc.
    Source: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Smith-Rough-Stone-Rolling/dp/1400077532/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1468465602&sr=1-1&keywords=rough+stone+rolling
    People tend to forget the historical context when they find something in history that would be shocking by today's standards.  Critics love to exploit this tendency and get really hung up on this type of thing.
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from LeSellers in Could we please have a censored version of the Book of Mormon?   
    And don't forget about the lion's den.  That was anything if not messy.
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    Southern_Bell got a reaction from LeSellers in How do I get my point across to her that our friendship can't go on if she's doing these things and making it harder for me to spiritually grow?   
    @askandanswer
    You should never make someone's lack of interest in the Church the reason to terminate a relationship.  IMHO, the OP has plenty of good reasons without even bringing the Church into it.
     
    My thoughts to the OP:
    Tell her that it upsets you that she doesn't support you in your beliefs/standards.  Tell her that there have been many instances where you have felt used by her.  Then let her know that you refuse to hang out with her anymore.  Period.