Silver Girl

But, here is one thing to consider... In order to be a member of the Godhead, I would assume one must have the Preisthood... A woman cannot hold the Preisthood... (except when she is "holding" her hubby close in a big old hug!!) Just A Thought!! Silver Girl

My husband is a Ward Clerk, and I can assure you that the Church does NOT ask for your W-2... The only record of how much you give is kept by the Clerk so he may prepare a donation statement for you to use for your taxes... I know, because we just split our Ward, and my poor hubby had to get all the donation statements out before the split so we had them before tax season... And if you have no income, and pay no tithing because you have no income, you are a full tithe payer... Hopes this helps!! Silver Girl

Jason, I don't always agree with everything you have to say, but I always appreciate the food for thought... Thanks for posting!! Silver Girl

How Great Thou Art and Abide With Me are hymns that non-members would be familar with... Silver Girl

He sounds like a GREAT kid!! Silver Girl

Thanks, Heckya!! I have been looking for something lately to suppliment my scripture study... I wasn't even sure exactly what I was looking for, but wanted something to steer me to different doctrinal directions... This little list is "speaking" to me... Might just be what I need to jump start my personal studies!! Thanks For Sharing!! Silver Girl

Just don't use that name for your Teddy Bear!! Silver Girl

WOW!! You have TALENT!!! You have really captured the warmth and love of these fine men!! I am speechless!! Silver Girl

Ooops!! Sorry, Duplicate Post!!

I agree... My favorite Enrichment activity was "Unfinished Project" Night... We all brought our unfinished projects, or whatever we were currently working on, along with a dessert to pass... One sister offered to teach a left handed sister to crochet (something she always wanted to learn), and several sisters admired the projects of others, and got an impromptu lesson on how to do it!! A couple of the sisters even made plans to get together, on their own, later to shop for supplies, and spend more time working together... It doesn't have to be formal, it just has to be fun!! Silver Girl :)

Does anyone know where he Rev is going?? Silver Girl

Thanks for the food for thought, Jason... I am a little blue these days, as I miss my 18 year old son so badly...My heart breaks at his actions and thoughts... He has left home recently (not on good terms), as he doesn't want anything to do with us... I don't want to derail the thread, and so will say no more... But, I do appreciate the kind words!! Thanks, Silver Girl

Our family has all but 1 or 2... I work outside of the home, as does my husband... And we have a member of our family that isn't too happy... (We have a wayward 18 year old)... Overall, I suppose we aren't doing too slouchy... Silver Girl

Hi, Morning Star... I believe that the Savior expects us to serve our fellow man, but he does not expect us to put our family in harm's way... I know about this first hand... When I married my hubby 6 years ago, he had a foster son living with him... He had been with hubby for a couple of years, and had stayed in his home even after his 18th birthday... We both agreed that the young man should be allowed to stay after we got married.... We were wrong... The foster son tried to harm my daughter... We were forced to make him move out, and to report it to the police... We endured months of rumors and lies being told about us and our daughter, as this young man tried to cover his tracks... We had to go to 3 court hearings as he tried to convice a judge and a court apoointed psychologist, that he was innocent, and my 13 year old was the instigator... He basically told the judge that my daughter tried to rape him... When the judge didn't buy it, he finally plead guilty to a lesser charge... After dragging us through hell for 8 months.... Looking back, Hubby and I can see signs that we didn't see, or misinterpreted back then... And we have paid a heavy price for it... If you have concerns before the guy even comes into your home, that cannot be good.... We have never allowed another person to stay in our home again.... Just my 2 cents (from a loving Sister in the Gospel) Silver Girl

I was married to my first hubby for 12 agonizing years... He was an alcoholic and drug user, abusive, and unrepentant adulterer and semi-anti-church... Our relationship was a disaster... The only good that has come out of it is 4 great kids, and my resolve to never let anyone abuse me again... I spent almost 3 years single, and in therapy/rape councelling... I met my new hubby 6 years ago, and he is the most wonderful man I have ever had the fourtune to meet... He is my rock, my everything!! He is an active Preisthood holder, a terrific hubby and a spectacular Father... He and I got married in March of 2002, we were Sealed in the Temple in October of 2002, and he adopted my kids in December of 2003... We have had many trials, but we are more in love, and more committed than the day we married... "Happily Ever After" is possible... It takes a LOT of work, but it is possible!! My 2 Cents!! Silver Girl

Here's what I would like to see come back... When you are looking at the list of "New Posts", there used to be a link that said "last post"... It would take you directly to the last post for that thread... I liked that very much... I have to say, I was not too happy when I logged in the other day and found everything changed... (I don't handle change well sometimes)... And I had trouble getting my password to work... But, I have to admit, it is getting a little easier to navigate now.... Learning a new trick every time I log in... Thanks for all the work you administrators are doing!! Silver Girl

The position of the prophets?? No Alcohol... None, Nada... Nope... Just don't do it!! Can that be any simpler?? A limit for each individual person?? Why...?? You don't need an individualized limit if the limit is NONE.... Just a thought, Silver Girl

I am sad about your decision to leave the Church behind, but I do understand it and think it is very wise... If you think the Church expects too much of you, you are probably right... It is too much for YOU... If you were to join with these feelings in your heart, you would always resent the Church and it's teachings... You would always look at all the "Rules" and "Thou Shall Nots" instead of looking at all the blessings, and the real freedoms living the Gospel of Jesus Christ can bring... Simply put, you would be an "Anti/Ex-Mormon In The Making"... If the time ever comes that you can find joy and happiness in living the precepts this Church teaches, instead of looking at all the "stuff you gotta do and really don't wanna", then you will be ready to make a committment... Until then, I think you are making the right decision for you... I wish you peace, My Friend, Silver Girl

My question would be: When was your friend ordained a General Authority in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints?? Unless he, himself, has been ordained to this office, I sincerely doubt he knows ANYTHING about how the process is done!! Silver Girl

Me too!! In fact, my Hubby bought me a flute for Christmas, and in January, I am going to take Flute lessons!! A young lady from the local High School is going to teach me!! My goal is to be able to play a Christmas Carol at Chruch next year!! Hoping to be the female James Gallway (though I doubt there is ANY chance of that!!) Silver Girl

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I have had many Bishops in my life, and out of ALL of them, I can only think of 3 that I would say were "bad"... And I thnk they were called to, hopefully, teach them something... And to test and try the Ward!! LOL Overall, the men that have served in my Wards have been GREAT!! My current Bishop os one of the best ment I know!! Silver Girl

Good News!! Good Luck!! I wish you a continued speedy recovery!! Silver Girl

Actually, much to my 2 son's dismay, it stopped snowing around 1 or 2 in the morning, and they had time to plow the roads... They had school today!! They were not amused!! I, on the other hand, laughed!! Silver Girl

Well, you dad offers a lot to this board, and we have been pleased to get to know him... Come in and make yourself at hime!! Silver Girl PS. Are you guys buried in snow?? We got 12 inches or more in the last 2 days... It is sunny here this morning, but COLD!! The snow is blowing around and it is pretty, like living in a snow globe.... Well, it is pretty from inside!!