Hello everyone its been a couple of months since I have written. As some of you know I have been re-baptised and have been waiting to hear from the General Authorties regarding the re-enstatment of my Temple blessings. I am going on 5 months now since we sent my paper work in regarding this. I havent heard a word from them. During the past 5 months of my life I have had more trials as a mother than ever before. My daughter is is 17 has been using cigeretts and marijunia for about 3 months now. I discovered it in her purse. I was tottaly crushed as was her father. I called the police and they came to our home and arrested my daughter. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done as a mom. I watched as they hand-cuffed my daughter and put her into the police car. I wept as I went back into the house. The following week my daughter skipped an assembly and was caught and was suspended for 3 days from school. Then she went to court and was charged with underaged cigeretts possesion and was charged 145 dollars which she paid herself. Then we found out that she has sexually active with her boyfriend. We have talked her about this and everything else but it just isnt getting through. Then yesterday she got into a fight at school with a girl and she was suspended for 5 days this time. I dont mean to sound like this is a pitty party but I dont know how much more I can handle right now. I feel like a complete failure as a mother and also as a teacher in the gospel. I know that I havent been the best example but we have taught her the correct principles of the gospel. I would like to ask each of you a favor if you could remember her in your fast this Sunday and ask that her heart be soften and to realize the path that she is heading down is wrong I would be so greatful. I love my family so much and can't wait for the day to receive my temple blessings again. If any of you have any advice for me I would really appreciate it as I feel so discourage at this time of my life. I am not sleeping well because I am listening to hear if she is going to sneak out or something like that. We have asked her to go visit with the bishop but she said no. She doesnt feel it is necessary to go to him. I dont know what to say to her anymore without her exploding at me. I am so worried. Please pray for her. Thanks Kathy

Darlene, with Fast Sunday coming up I thought I would clue EJ in on how those that have had WLS are supposed to fast. We absolutely cannot abstain from food and water for 24 hours. This can be very dangerous to our health. We need to think of our fast as that of a diabetic or someone else with a medical problem. We consume the minimum required for our health but we don't over do it or eat just because there's food around. We need to maintain the fast by moderation but still be considerate of our health concerns. Wishing EJ lots of luck in his journey. Melody

I'm going to be a grandma again. My fourth child (daughter) is preggos. I'm so excited. This will be grandbaby number 7 Christy

Low carb or no bread doesn't pertain to Sacrament. Believe me...it is perfectly okay to eat it. Have the faith that it is okay....please. Don't miss out on the Sacrament. The size of the bread is such an insignificant amount that it is highly unlikely your husband will have a problem with it. You will not dump or get sick from it. Christy

Hubby is 5 weeks post op... What did you all do regarding the bread for sacrament??? Obviously he cant eat it. He has been taking a teeny tiny nibble off the corner.... Just wondering what everyone else did?