iUsedtobeLdshappy Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hey everyone! My name is Keyra and i've been inactive for about a good 4 years now. I used tto be so passionate about the teachings of the lds community but, i guess you can say i sort of lost my way Anyway I'm new to this! Yay! & this is somewhat part of the first step in going back to church or at least trying to find the guts to go back Jane_Doe, Sunday21, jerome1232 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Welcome, and welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Welcome aboard Keyra! Glad you are here. When you are ready, I'm sure your ward members will welcome you back with open arms! I know the Lord does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crypto Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hello. :) I just noticed in your signature about keeping lemons, which is cool, because lemons are great for cooking and eating. I like eating lemons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Welcome to the site and thanks for sharing your story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I admire you so much for coming back! That takes huge backbone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Love the Lemons sig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askandanswer Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi Keyra, welcome to the site. I hope it won't be long until you feel that it is time to change your name from Iusedtobelds to something like Iamlds and dropping the first two letters of your religious affiliation. I'm sure if you're courage isn't quite enough yet to get you back to church that there are many people here and in your ward who will be happy to lend you some of theirs. Hoping to hear more from you from time to time about your journey back and your safe and speedy arrival. Roseslipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlJibbs Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Welcome. May you find what you are seeking. This is a good online community we have here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoteacher Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I recently was feeling a lot of the things that you are. I joined the church as a teen, was active for four or so years, and then went inactive for seven. I had some pretty strong promptings in my life that I wanted to go back, from one of the girls I coach talking about general conference at a football game to going to pay for groceries and ending up behind the missionaries in line. I think when someone goes inactive, there's a tendency to put Heavenly Father on the metaphorical back burner and to forget about Him and our covenants (that's what I did anyway). Coming back to church, I was greeted in my home ward with open arms and there was a lot of happiness in seeing me back. It's a blessing to know that even though we may grow inactive in applying gospel principles to our lives, the ability to regain the blessings of our covenants never goes inactive, so long as we repent and commit to our end of the deal once again. Got a little preachy there, sorry! If you ever want to talk, know that there are people here who are more than happy to give you support through the process you are currently considering. <3 Oh, and welcome. This place is pretty awesome! Roseslipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhThatMatty Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I know a lot of where you are coming from, "yoyoteacher." I was officially a "member" for twelve years (baptized back in 2001), but was inactive for much of that time. I had some personal crises with depression, etc., on my way to pursuing priesthood ordination back in 2012. It was awful. I wound up having my name removed from the records of the Church, but I never completely lost my testimony. Every time I attend a Sacrament Meeting (only a few times over the past couple of years), it always feels like I'm where I'm supposed to be. I really feel like the Spirit confirmed that this past Sunday. I'm actually talking to the missionaries in my area now, who are in turn going to talk to the Bishop, about my (hopeful) reinstatement process. I've heard two sides: one that I have to be rebaptized, and the other side that I don't. I'm going with the former, simply because to my understanding, when one has their name removed from the Church's records, it effectively cancels one's ordinances as well. Good luck to you! Even if you've been inactive for a long time, at least you're still a member! :) Vort and lagarthaaz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagarthaaz Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Welcome, welcome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Welcome to LDS.net usedtobe. I am not LDS, never was, lived in SLC before, and have been here for years with the changes and the different people that have come and gone. I like your signature line too. It is greatness! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roseslipper Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hello, I hope by now you took the first step in coming back. If not as of yet, you have the desire so just go for it!!! I know that you will be happy that you did................. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiGerman Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Hi! Do you wear a Stetson there in Texas or flowers in your hair? Edited January 27, 2015 by JimmiGerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiGerman Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Love the Lemons sig! But if we keep the lemons, as recommended in the signature, they are no longer free lemons. So let the lemons free and let them fly! Peace! Edited January 27, 2015 by JimmiGerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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