wallys_daughter

You seem to have the same prespecitve as my hubby, QuorumPrez. I am sure that we are heading into this same direction. I think that I am going to talk to my Pres and tell her what has been going on. And then talk to the bishop and probably ask to be released. Big rumors are that we will be changing new bishops very soon, so should I wait for the new bishop or talk to the current one? And is this something that I have to make an appointment for or can I just call him on the phone and talk to him. (I appologize for such simple questions, but I don't know proper etiquette) BTW, QuoromPrez, do you have any advice for me to help me deal with my hubby and maybe smooth things over so I can feel like I can fulfill my calling (which does take time) and still please him?

You are making such a long journey from Australia to the States (not only the distance but the cost) and you should make it worth while! If you were to come now, you are already coming miserable and with poor expectations! If you went next year with only your hubby, you probably get more out of it! It could give you time to worked out your issues so you could attend the temple and share it with your hubby. You could see what you wanted to see and when you wanted. And if you could travel without your child next year, that would be wonderful! Some quality alone time is very good. And I know that is very hard to travel with a young child, especially alone. If it was me, I would wait. Just my humble opinion! Good luck on your decision!

I work in the RS and, yes, I have a young daughter. And you are right, a lot of it is because he has to watch our daughter when I am gone. I have gotten babysitters or taken her with, but it doesn't seem to make any difference. *Sigh* If its not about watching the baby, it's about the time away.... I guess you are right, it may seem some husbands feel taken advantage of sometimes. They don't like to be the babysitters. I have heard my girlfriends complain of the same thing.

I am new to this board, been chatting on other boards but heard about this one and wanted to give it a try. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone had any good advice to help me. My spouse is a member and works with the scouts, but he is not supportive of me in my calling. It is very frustrating because I am only trying to serve the Lord in my very small capacities, but I get so much greif from him complaining of the time I spend away from our family (which at the most may be 2 hours a week). I am coming to the point where I am asking myself, Do I serve the Lord or my husband?