kimiko

Go talk to your bishop!!! Yes, it's going to be difficult, but the fact that you WANT to talk to him shows you already know why it's important. Just get it over with and move forward with the repentance process and your life. You'll be so thankful that you did.

Yes, some woman just physically can't grow their hair past their shoulders. I am now one of them. My hair looks horrible when I try to grow it long. So I keep it short, but feminine. My husband loves it, and I frequently get compliments on it from other people as well.

There was one last year called Family Armor, but it didn't make it past the pilot. I guess we are not interesting enough.

Oh noes! I love me a bean baja chalupa. This is sad news, indeed.

I actually just got a call from my ward secretary a few minutes ago asking me to give the closing prayer on Sunday. I'm terrified to speak in public, but I said yes anyway because I need to overcome this.

Probably.

So basically, the women's garments haven't been updated since the 50s. This certainly does explain a lot!

Greetings!

I'm in the same situation as you. I'm the only LDS member in my family, and I've often felt very sad over the fact that they strongly refuse to even consider this Church. It breaks my heart to know that we probably won't be sealed in this life (although it's not impossible). However, I recommend that you pray about this, and I'm sure that you will receive the same comfort that I did... the Lord will take care of everything in the end. Continue with your personal progression. Go to the temple and receive those wonderful blessings. Don't let your family's hang ups keep you from strengthening your relationship with Heavenly Father.

I'll never tell!

Wow, I can't believe my comment led to this thread... Just listen to NPR, and you won't have to worry about a biases issue.

I don't think expecting that he fulfill his duties as a home teacher is too much. I was never expecting him to answer me on the spot. But at least one visit in over a year would have been nice... Also I didn't say it was a reason for leaving the church. My point was that new comers often feel left out and lost after their baptism, and visiting/home teachers can help with that.

Exactly! He would always come up with an excuse not to: wife has his calendar, not sure when he can do it, etc. And this guy was the Elders Quorum President too! I think a lot of long-term members don't truly understand how much us new people need them for guidance and support.

Honestly, I think the best way to "diet" is to not "diet" at all. If you really want to lose the extra pounds, get into shape, etc., then your best bet is to make lifestyle changes. I constantly hear about people who went on "such and such" diet, and lost a ton of weight. As soon as they reached their goals, they went right back to eating the crap they were before and gained all, if not more, of the weight back. Lifestyle changes are the answer. Make commitments to gradually improve yourself. Don't try to change everything at once. Start small, and let a new lifestyle change become a habit. It isn't going to happen over night, so be patient.

Ok fair enough. You have a valid point. I understand it MAY be more difficult to make uniform women's garments. However, they could AT LEAST HEM the garments!!!!