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Good Work Brother. Go to the Stake President like Gator said. Especially since both admitted to being emotionally cloven. Just be careful and don't get enraged if they don't remove him from his position. However good on you for holding your wife accountable, especially since a LOT of sister complain and even divorce over porn.

Woooo! Exactly. I love this post. Slam dunk Chaplain.

Thanks. That is what I am looking at right now, some place calm. My kids are home schooled but very friendly with people. I really want them to be raised in a calm environment. The ward we are in has a lot of Seniors as regulars and all the young families come and go. I really enjoy the older members as I feel like I learn a lot from them. They were there when my mentors were (in the church) and I really like to know how they managed to stay faithful to the changes of the church while my mentors did not. At times I feel like I was "raised" by Sith Lords but the Force (Ashla) keeps pulling me back in. I really appreciate the sites and outdoor activities you mentioned. Right now I am recovering spiritually and physically so the slow area might be just what I need to get going again. There is also a University in St. George and I have been eyeing that a bit.

I plan to update this post quite often or if not, I'll keep going until I feel it is sufficient. Broken Dreams At times things happen in our lives that seem to be inconsistent with how we have been living. These trials happen at times when we are the most faithful and you would think that it would not happen to one living righteously. I know a woman who lived a very righteous life. She had plenty of children and she served faithfully in church and was a wonderful stay at home mother. Her husband was a retired military officer who opened up his own medical practice and served in a stake calling. Both of these wonderful people were still fairly young when tragedy struck. Due to a medical condition the husband suffered, he died and left his wife behind with many kids. The wife continued serving in the church and supported her children and later grandchildren, with weekly calls and visits when she could. This woman's face was weathered and sullen. You could see the pain in her eyes. I had the opportunity to meet with her in her beautiful home. The home, I was told, was designed and built by the woman and her husband. I looked at her pictures, she was very beautiful in her youth. Her family pictures on the wall progressed as the family grew in size. The beautiful smiles and seeing the babies grow in the time lapse of pictures was very sweet. She later shared with me that she was just waiting for death, waiting for the Lord to take her back to her husband. I asked her why she didn't get remarried. Maybe she could be happier with a temporary companion until her death. She looked at me directly in the face and told me she already had a husband and didn't need another man's company. I could see the loyal resolve in her eyes for her Love. Her husband worked very hard and left her with enough resources to never have to work outside the house, even after his death. The last time I spoke to her she was serving in the Temple and continuing on her mortal journey. While the world, at times, promotes and encourages people to take their own lives, especially during rough times, this woman was a prime example of enduring to the end. Not her will but the Lord's will be done. She knows her worth and knows that her family is counting on her. Counting on grandma to live as long as she can. "But she is the owner of her own body and can do whatever she wants with it!" I can just imagine hearing this from some confused person. No, her body is not just her own, It is a gift from God and she is caring for it; she is being a wonderful steward and example. It is also written 13 Thou shalt not kill https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/ex/20.13 May the widows of Zion receive peace in their hearts and continued love from those who mean the most to them. Thank you for your wonderful example sisters.

Hello Sister, This is enough right here. If you were my wife I would tell you to ask to be removed. You fought the good fight and got out of your comfort zone. You definitely can be of service in another area. My pregnant wife just got a calling on Sunday but we both agreed it is about OUR family right now and if her calling interferes with us being full time attending members then she will put it aside. I want my family to be happy and willing to attend church. I volunteered to go with the missionaries. My wife cancelled plans to stay home with the kids and I got out of work early only to get a text 30 mins prior to the meeting that it fell through. I know mission life is inconsistent when it comes to lessons. I had no shame telling them that next time I am going to pick them up anyway and drive them around for the rest of the night. At least then we might find someone and my day wasn't wasted. YOUR family's salvation comes first. THEN once you gain strength you go.

Alright let's get off this topic so it doesn't get trashed. I am quite happy The Marriage 101 thread has been useful, I want it to be here for new people needing some ideas. I am going to start my post marriage message this week.

No but you are starting to make us look that way. Seriously man, Man up and lovingly care for your son. You are so blessed to have a son coming to you.

We may need to make a new thread for this. I am seriously thinking about making another marriage thread to go into further detail about post marriage.

We are judged EVERY day. People are supposed to judge righteously. Not just anyone can watch my kids and I don't shop at just any store for my food. People see you in error and are offering suggestions to show you that there is a better way. Their judgements are based on what little you are willing to share. So far there is no good reason for you to stay away from your child after it is born.

Everything alright man? Why are you so scared of raising your kid? If you feel like your are going to "mess up" your child fix yourself. Why would you want to leave your wife and your kid... that is just asking for another man to take over your responsibilities. Your wife will most likely, eventually, resent you for leaving. Unless you are doing this to get a rise out of people. Negative attention is better than no attention for Lee? Maybe?

Unless you get deployed. Then Skype Time, Roshan calls (25¢ per min, lol, feels like it) and writing is pretty much the only connection besides prayers

Okay, I just may. Thanks. You come from a wonderful line of saints.

I am familiar with some Stradlings. Are you part of the Joseph O line?

So it's dry? This might be just the place.

I grew up in 125°F dry weather. The humidity in Texas is kicking my butt though and my wife doesn't like it here. Seems like nice weather.

That actually sounds perfect.Thank you so much. Whatever else you feel like sharing like: ward sizes, nearby attractions, daily life in St. George, local customes I'll need to watch for. It all is appreciated. I am already happy about it being a retirement area.

Hello, I am thinking about moving to Utah and thought St. George might be nice. If you have any input on the area or personal experience living there, maybe passing through, let me know your thoughts on it. Thanks

What health benefits? I have never been able to comfortably sleep naked. To me it seems a bit unsanitary. Your stuff is all over sheets without a layer between. I mean what if you bare-butt cut the cheese on your bed? Just seems like an accident waiting to happen. I don't know, I suppose if you enjoy it then by all means but I would be paranoid about legion attacking me while I slept XD.

Thank you, that means a lot. Thank you for not giving up on me. I write about things the way they helped me. While I understand some people need more TLC, I needed to be honest with myself and learn to rely on the Lord. After I resolved to not commit suicide I still suffered for 6 more years. Then when I got out of my situation I made a lot of money working very hard and even was given a large sum of cash at one point. So here I was, a survivor of terrible treatment throughout childhood, with a lot of money. Have you ever had everything you wanted finally and felt completely empty? I sure did. I went to school, did humanitarian service, gave money to homeless on the street but was still hurting inside. Have you ever been surrounded by people but were completely alone? I sure experienced it. I had the opportunity to help others struggling. I have spoken to a lot of people up until this point. I find several types. This is a list but not all examples are here: - Those who have suffered in life due to natural causes: Health/medical condition, unnatural desires (without acting), and financial circumstance - Those who suffer because of addiction - Those who suffer because of social interactions: Violent crimes, being made fun of, trying to fit into society or be accepted into a certain group (Professional or for pleasure) - Those who suffer the consequence of deep sin (other than addiction): Adultery, abortion of a child for convenience, Homosexual (acting on desires) - Those who suffer because of ingratitude (They have not had significant traumatic events but still find themselves wanting more and more) The list goes on. I have also met the bizarre who threaten to kill themselves and make people jump through hoops for them. I call these people emotional predators. They get enraged and lash out at you after you are exhausted and can no longer jump at every threat they make on themselves. Being outside of the darkness, you can really see how big mental conditions really are. We have a lot of work to do still on making positive improvements to the behavioral health system.

I really haven't noticed a difference. Yup, I am attending and being a faithful Latter-Day Saint! :) That's pretty much how the teachers in our ward were teaching back when I was first attending. I am glad it is official now.

It's a good thing I love my fellow man then. Even if some don't love me back. That is their choice This was in my post

I care when and why people commit suicide. Especially if they are close to me. It is your right to dislike my post

You are entitled to your opinion.

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