First of all Tammy - I'm proud of you for going back to church and turning to the church for help. I agree that it is definately NOT a coincidence that your money went further after putting your tithing first. Good for you that YOU put your tithing first. Keep up the faith and the good work. Melody

All my life I have heard stories about saints in the depression or in the early years of the church who can't afford to pay their tithing but they do it out of faith and obedience. I found myself in this same predicament. My husbands job hours have been cut to part time. With his partial paycheck and my not being able to work more than part time, we find ourselfs in a situation where we have to watch every penny that goes in and out of our house. We don't even have enough money coming in to meet our monthly responsibilities now. I knew that I needed to pay my tithing. I didn't question it or doubt it. But by paying tithing along with a generous fast offering it left our family with no money to pay the living expenses. We would have to fall behind on our heat (we are in dead of winter right now and in the single digits for temperatures), the electric bill would have to wait and we would have to live more on our food storage. But I handed my bishop my tithing envelope with a smile and a handshake. I spent a lot of time in prayer, having faith that because I was being obedient, something would happen that would take care of my family. I paid my tithing on a Sunday. In the mail on Tuesday, I received a check from an overbalance I had paid on an account. This was totally unexpected. This amount of money made my tithing look like a pittance. It is enough to meet all our monthly living expenses. You don't hear very many stories of faith in paying tithing anymore. I can attest that I had the opportunity to experience one myself. Pay your tithing and give a generous fast offering even when you don't feel like you have the money. You will be blessed far more than you give. Melody

All I can say is don't be caught up in the opinion of others. You and only you have to decide if PS is needed or not. I don't think in WLS PS isn't necessarily a vain decision. It doesn't matter what others might think. That extra skin is such a problem in so many ways and getting rid of it is such a relief. I had a TT 4 years ago and 3 years ago I had a breast lift and lower body lift. I have terrible psorasis and I had gaping sores where ever I had hanging skin. I was miserable. I did get responses from people that claimed I was doing it for vain reasons. Honestly....I do feel better look wise, but that was the driving force behind the surgery. I have crooked teeth and would like to get my eyes lasered. Maybe someday I'll do something about that...but would some fault me for wanting to have a pretty smile or not wear glasses. I doubt it. So, having PS should be a very personal decisions....encountered with much prayer. You do what is right for you and don't let anyone sway you. I'm so happy that I had PS and it has made my life so much better. Christy

I think it would be wonderful to have a priesthood holder as President of the United States. Unfortunately there is still a feeling of so many people "Hating" the mormons that his chances are slim. On the subject of the next president, Hiliary Clinton has made her announcement that she is going for the run for president. I think this evilness and lack of morals might signal the times for the 2nd coming far more so than a priesthood holder being president. Melody You asked for opinions - you got mine.

I am just curious on anyone feelings towards Mitt Romney running for President? I haven't decided yet still mulling it over. I am wondering if this might be a sign of the times for the 2nd coming? Anyone care to share their opinions? Kathy