Need advice.....

bite-me-edward · Posts: 246 Join date: 2008-04-01

The members truly do ruin the church many times. I think a lot of people have a lot of explaining to do during judgment.

Amy · Subject: Re: Need advice..... Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:59 pm

First of all you are all better people than I am.

Ruthann, I would have told her to take a flying leap off a tall building. However, I do believe you are doing the right thing.

Edye, you are a freaking saint, and I'm not sure if I can be in your presence again I love you

Bite-me-edward, You are so wonderful and have such strength especially if you have to work closely with the women in your ward.

Jellybean, the people in the church are what makes it crazy. I went through some trying times as a young woman and wouldhave been inactive except for some wonderful leaders who used to say all the time "Remember the church and gospel are perfect, but the people are not, thats why they need to go to church" Your MIL is just speculating, you never know what could happen, it all depends on your leaders. Crazy MIL!! I love you

Edye · Subject: Re: Need advice..... Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:42 pm

Jellybean wrote:

I have had some really TERRIBLE experience with people in my ward growing up and i haven't been back to the services is a VERY long time. Its not that i have anything against the principles or teachings or anything like that. I just don't know if i have the strength to go back to a place that has so many Bad memories. Does that make any sense. I know i have since moved out of state and ward and etc. But i'm just not ready to be a part of it again. My MIL has said that We (me and hubbie) would have some serious actions taken against us if we were ever to show ourselves again. (don't know the truth in that).
I just dont' understand how someone can do that to another person. Mean people truely suck!

Back up the "serious actions taken against us" truck from hell. Jellybean, sometimes people just don't understand the workings of the church. This is SUPPOSED to be a church of unconditional love, kindness and forgiveness. I don't know where you were raised, but I have found that the VAST majority of the wards I have lived in have been accepting, loving and, above all, WELCOMING.

I am so sorry for the hurt you have experienced. The house of the Lord should be a safe haven for all souls, but we are all human. Mere fallen matter. We all make mistakes - and some of them are HUGE! Just know that it really doesn't matter what human beings say, your only concern is your personal relationship with your Father in Heaven. I promise you that you will find only love and kindness as you approach Him. If you lived in my ward I would SO welcome you with loving arms.

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Backup_Bella · Subject: Re: Need advice..... Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:12 pm

Thanks Edye!

Amy · Subject: Re: Need advice..... Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:35 pm

Edye wrote:

Jellybean wrote:

I have had some really TERRIBLE experience with people in my ward growing up and i haven't been back to the services is a VERY long time. Its not that i have anything against the principles or teachings or anything like that. I just don't know if i have the strength to go back to a place that has so many Bad memories. Does that make any sense. I know i have since moved out of state and ward and etc. But i'm just not ready to be a part of it again. My MIL has said that We (me and hubbie) would have some serious actions taken against us if we were ever to show ourselves again. (don't know the truth in that).
I just dont' understand how someone can do that to another person. Mean people truely suck!

Back up the "serious actions taken against us" truck from hell. Jellybean, sometimes people just don't understand the workings of the church. This is SUPPOSED to be a church of unconditional love, kindness and forgiveness. I don't know where you were raised, but I have found that the VAST majority of the wards I have lived in have been accepting, loving and, above all, WELCOMING.

I am so sorry for the hurt you have experienced. The house of the Lord should be a safe haven for all souls, but we are all human. Mere fallen matter. We all make mistakes - and some of them are HUGE! Just know that it really doesn't matter what human beings say, your only concern is your personal relationship with your Father in Heaven. I promise you that you will find only love and kindness as you approach Him. If you lived in my ward I would SO welcome you with loving arms.

Edye, that was wonderful!!

areumylifenow · Posts: 412 Join date: 2008-03-28

So, I didn't see that woman. She asked me to pick her up in front of the conference center after the Saturday session, and I refused. The traffic would have been a freaking nightmare! So, she said not to worry about it. She called at like 11:30 pm last night and Darrin was so pissed, and told her to call back in the morning! HAHAHAHA!

I was at the gym all morning and she left like 3 messages, but no return number, so I haven't called her back. I would just be so happy if I didn't have to see her at all.....

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bite-me-edward · Posts: 246 Join date: 2008-04-01

Looks like the "storm" might have passed right by you! Phew, breathe a sigh of relief!!

Backup_Bella · Subject: Re: Need advice..... Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:11 pm

Who leaves three messages without a call back number.. geek

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Amy · Subject: Re: Need advice..... Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:13 pm

Good Point! jocolor