IF I had kids still at home, this would be a great idea. But I don't and I still may use it. I have to take breakfast and lunch to school with me and so I am always looking for fast ideas. If you have anymore, send them to me privately or here on the forum. Donna

Melody o can I relate to living a soap oprea... We try not to live the world but that Darn world comes in and peaks its ugly head in and leaves with big brusis. Family we are stuck with but this family in deniel of wronge or granny is just so sad. Becuse that what keeps this ugly thing going on and going on we have to wake up and smell the k-aid LoL There is more disfunctional Lds Family out there and its because of the ones that can't pull there heads out of the sand. It just erks me that a Card holder can say do the things this woman did. U know that we are not to judge unrightishley. Can u imangine what this bride felt what her stomach went threw over this thing it being the most important day of her life and Granny doing this. I have been put inthat postion and I know that I threw up and got a migrane over it all. Just stay in touch with her and go to the Temple just the two of U if U can. Don't talk family just how is the new family doing. School Job ect... I dont know if I am to preachy or just to forward sometimes but I can't belive how much we do have in common. Love Ruth

I haven't been posting much lately, but summer can do that. I'm 4 years out and I'm now 108 lbs, size 0-2, had a breast life, butt lift and TT. I'm currently recovering from shoulder surgery that I had yesterday. Two tears in the rotator cuff and impingment. I had one shoulder fixed last year and now the other one. Welcome to the board. It would be great if more Saints would post here. I just think that many don't know its here. I'm currently YW president and I've been Primary Pres, and RS. Keep us posted as you get closer to surgery date. You are in for a really wonderful journey. Christy

I have no need to watch the soap operas, I'm living one. My 4 year old and my 6 year old daughters were sexually assaulted by their 15 year old cousin (my sister's son). This has caused a HUGE rift in our family. My sister's children refuse to speak to us or even acknowledge our existance (with the exception of one of her girls). This neiece was married in the temple last week. This is quite an accomplishment since she comes from an non-active alcoholic family. She invited me to her endowments as well as to her sealing. I was thrilled to be involved and witness to these special occasions. Her paternal grandmother was also there. This paternal grandmother is in total denial that her grandson could possibly be responsible for molesting my children. When we left the temple, this paternal grandmother called the Bride to be and threw a fit that I was present. (the endowment and the sealing were 7 days apart). The paternal grandmother felt that with my presence the bride was taking sides and not supporting her brother. This resulted in my receiving an e-mail the night before the sealing telling me that I was not allowed at the reception because it would make her brother "uncomfortable". EXCUSSSE ME! I could care less if this pervert was uncomfortable because his victims family was present. I was a good girl and stayed away from the reception. Family relations may take a long time to heal and at this point I don't think I'm ready for them to heal yet. I know I need to be more Savior-like and forgiving but it's hard when the only thing you hear from the offending family is negative, ugly and more ugliness. The Lord will only give us what we can handle but the rest of the scripture says "with is help". I need to spend more time in prayer to have a change of heart when I hear all the ugliness and negative. Like I said, who needs to watch a soap opera when I'm living one. - Melody

Good Morning. It is has been way to long since I've posted here. A TON has happened in my life over the last few months. I can't take the time to shed light on everything. However, I will give you few tid bits. First, I want to welcome the newbies!! Glad you found us. We need to get this board UP and ACTIVE again!! I'm a culprit I know. I do read almost daily. Just not been in the 'mood' to post I guess. Anyway - Welcome and glad to see few more names around here. Melody - ((((HUGS)))) I hope that YOU, Your Family, and Your girls get the help you are needing to get threw this rough time. I know you are advocating to the best of what you can. And I commend you for that. I odn't know that I could handle a trial like what you are going threw in my life right now. We moved!! We have not sold our house. And unfortunatly will most likely end in foreclosure. But...that's okay. I'm okay with this happening. We will pick up the pieces and move forward. We are living outside of Madison, WI. We spend a great deal of time there anyway. I am below my goal of 152 lbs. I am at 142 lbs. I had PS consult and may have PS. It is hard to say w/my insurance changing. I do have a new job as a photographer which I been at since June. I also start next week when the school year begins as a bus driver for my "old school" that I drove for about 4 yrs ago. I loved them then and am hopefull that I will now. I'm supposed to work in food service also however, there are some issues w/that position that I don't know I'm ready for. Emotionally/mentally...I'm okay. Had some really good days/weeks. And some really bad ones. Coming up on the 7 yr anniv. that Corry was placed w/us. The realization that he isn't coming home...EVER is sinking in a bit harder than I thought it would. But...today I'm in a much better place to deal with this than I was last year and the years before. Hang in there!! I will check in again soon. I promise. Gala