Linda, I've been a church member all my life. Thanks for your very kind words of support. I really appreciate it. I'm glad that you learned more about Lymphedema. It always makes me happy for others to get educated about this condition. Amy

Hi Tammy -- I'm new to this site & forum - just had surgery this week, got home today and am having a bit of a sleepless night. I have had issues over the years past that caused me to become inactive and I think everyone is right when they say that lets the people who 'push your buttons' win. But I have always fallen back on my faith and kept it close to my heart. When my son was born, I made arrangements for my dad to come to NC and bless my son in our home. I made the arrangements through the Ward but the blessing was held here - my husband is not a member but has been supportive of my beliefs. I have also been able to arrange blessings before each of my surgeries (the WLS is my third since Dylan was born almost 2 1/2 years ago). I agree that your Bishop will have to face the judgement for his actions - We are given callings to help us in our growth but sometimes it takes the failure in a calling to become a wake-up call and ultimately, depending on choices made, hopefully, make the person a better person. Given that we all have free will, it really does depend on the choices we make. I have to admit that I see a lot of differences between Wards of which I have been a member. When I was going through a really horrible time with my ex-husband - I had someone in RS tell me that it was my fault for being married to a non-member. She didn't know me well enough to make that kind of statement and I let it get to me enough that I didn't go back to the meetings even though I really needed my faith at the time - so the Devil won that battle and I lost. Find a way to get to another Ward/Branch since you are strong and don't fall into the trap that is being set for you. You will find the support and love you need - I honestly believe everything happens for a reason and the power of prayer is amazing. Even if you can't see the reasons for your situation right now, there are some and someday, you may get to find out what they are You are in my prayers -- Take care, Debbie

Kaye I am so sorry that you and your famiy have to go through this. We just recently lost my brotherinlaw in a plane crash and it is sooooo hard sometimes to understand the why of things like this but it is ultimatly our faith in the love of the Savior and Heavenly Father and our willingness after all the sadness and sorrow to know that they are aware of us and our sadness and tragadies. It has taken me the better part of the last two months to come to terms with the tragady in our family. It is hard but eventually it gets easier and it has caused me to seek to be closer to the Savior to be able to deal with it. I will pray for you and your family. Take care Lynn

(((HUGS)))) to your entire family!!! I don't have any words of wisdom or anything like that. Just love and support to know that we care and your family is in our prayers!! Take care of Kaye please!! We love you!! Gala

Kaye, That is so hard. I know sometimes in my life I've questioned why something happened and although we don't understand at that time down the road there is a better understanding. It sounds like you have a truly wonder daughter of our heavenly father. What a blessing to know you have such a wonderful person you raised in your life and I can only imagine the hurt you must feel for her. Just be there for her and she will get through this very hard time, you will do it together. Many blessings to come. Amy