ElderBigDawg Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) Hey there, everyone!I've been meaning to join an LDS forum for quite some time now (actually, I'm an inactive member of LDS Authors, but that doesn't count), and I figured now's a good time to do so.A bit about me:I'm an active member of the church. My current calling is to help teach CTR5 in primary. I'm twenty years of age, and am currently waiting for my mission call. This would actually be my second time sending in my papers. The first time around, they were sent back to me because I weighed too much and I need to undergo physical training and diet until I reached their minimum goal they set for me.So here I am, almost a year and minus sixty pounds later, waiting for my mission call again. Actions speak louder than words, so this huge achievement, and I know Heavenly Father helped me loads in this, only evermore solidifies my testimony of the church, Christ, Joseph Smith, and the restored gospel. The Lord wants for me to be first and foremost a missionary, and His help through this ordeal only seals that fact.It's been two weeks this past Wednesday since my papers were sent back in, so my eagerness increases with every passing day as I await my call. This site will hopefully both help spiritually prepare me and prove a good distraction until then. I'm a graphic artist, sprite comic artist, writer, musician, and actor. My other hobbies consist of forum posting, reading, binging television shows on DVD (currently Battlestar Galactica), and playing video games.I frequent a forum called Zelda Universe, and my alias there is Blizzaga. There are a lot of anti-Mormons there, which makes me sad. Not to mention, a gazillion atheists dead bent on proving Christianity wrong. I do the best that I can in some discussions there, but it can be very discouraging when you're of a minority, and the spirit of contention can get really strong at times. That could be another reason why I joined here: a spiritual buffer to help balance things out.So there you go. That's basically me in a nutshell. I really like the looks of this place. It's so crammed full of goodness! I got lost trying to find my way back to the forums, then noticed the convenient "Forums" graphic at the top.I'm happy to be here and hope to participate in the forums soon! Edited October 11, 2008 by ElderBigDawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Welcome to the site. You just have to let us know when you get your mission call and to where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElderBigDawg Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Yeah, sure! I forgot to mention in my intro that I currently live in Oakley, Idaho. Yeah. That legend of a town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I guess I don't know the legend. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 welcome to the site....:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElderBigDawg Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I guess I don't know the legend. lolOakley, Idaho - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediawelcome to the site....Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Wow that's awesome...I had no idea about it's history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxz72 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Welcome to this site :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainofGold Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hello Elderbigdawg, Welcome to the site, hope you get your mission papers soon. And that you may have good experiences in your mission. Rainofgol:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truegrits Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hello BigDawg...:)...Welcome to the site. Congratulations on your weight loss, and on your impending Mission! Start participating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme78 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Congratulations!! Weight loss is one of the most difficult things to accomplish, so I commend you for that. 60 lbs is amazing! Can't wait to hear about the mission call when it comes through :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aruth5000 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm an active member of the church. My current calling is to help teach CTR5 in primary. I'm twenty years of age, and am currently waiting for my mission call. This would actually be my second time sending in my papers. The first time around, they were sent back to me because I weighed too much and I need to undergo physical training and diet until I reached their minimum goal they set for me.So here I am, almost a year and minus sixty pounds later, waiting for my mission call again. Actions speak louder than words, so this huge achievement, and I know Heavenly Father helped me loads in this, only evermore solidifies my testimony of the church, Christ, Joseph Smith, and the restored gospel. The Lord wants for me to be first and foremost a missionary, and His help through this ordeal only seals that fact.It's been two weeks this past Wednesday since my papers were sent back in, so my eagerness increases with every passing day as I await my call. This site will hopefully both help spiritually prepare me and prove a good distraction until then. my brother went through the same thing and we actually dropped him off at the MTC on wensday ... im so proud of him losing all the weight he needed to ... and im proud of you to i know how hard it can be to lose weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begood2 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Welcome to the site and best wishes on your future mission! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Welcome to the site. You just have to let us know when you get your mission call and to where.Ditto.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElderBigDawg Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Thanks for the warm welcome, guys! Yeah, I'll let you know when I receive my call. Maybe even make a thread about it or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightynancy Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Shout out from Idaho! I'm a few counties away from you. :) Warmest congratulations on your new level of fitness! It's hard work - I'll bet you feel great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSgirl Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 I hope that you enjoy the site! Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElderBigDawg Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Warmest congratulations on your new level of fitness! It's hard work - I'll bet you feel great!Yes and no. Yes, it was a great feat that I have never accomplished before. No, this is just the beginning. On my mission, I still have to remain on and below the line that has been set for me. I plan to lose at least forty more pounds during my mission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hi and welcome. I did not know they have some weight boundaries for mission... uh need to get my oldest a bit tihinner I think... he will send his papres in soon ... february or so. I hope he will get melkesedic preasthood next Sunday. :) I been on some bad netboards so I know a lot about anties and their way of distracting people and their lies. On lds1 board we have some ready answers to paste and glue for some questions. enjoy this board and wisit lds1 too and most of all I hope you will get on the mission now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElderBigDawg Posted October 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Speaking about my mission... My bishop called me this evening. No, he didn't say there was a reason why I couldn't go again, if that's what you thought! However, he did say that my call was sent to me on the 3rd of this month, and was surprised that I haven't received it yet. So either there is some kind of mail delay (which there shouldn't be, I only live a couple hours' drive away from Salt Lake City), or my call got lost somewhere! He said to let him know if my call doesn't come to me in the mail within a few days. Strange, huh? I hope they have the right address... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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