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by Wonderment
Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Seven Months Down. 53 To Go.
Replies: 26
Views: 7071

Re: Seven Months Down. 53 To Go.

Bishop graey, Thank you for the update as you navigate through all these issues and challenges. You really are doing an amazing job working under very stressful conditions. Just getting through the day to day grind of it all is a success all by itself. I hope that soon, Sister Graey will speak up an...
by Wonderment
Sat Sep 04, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Is it time to update the “bubble of threats” chart?
Replies: 19
Views: 5053

Re: Is it time to update the “bubble of threats” chart?

True - the church has always reminded me a little bit of high school, where there was an "in crowd" of popular kids, but a much larger "out crowd" of people who knew that they would just never fit in or be able to conform to the rigid standards of wearing fashionable, expensive clothing, driving an ...
by Wonderment
Sat Aug 14, 2021 10:20 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: You are not welcome
Replies: 18
Views: 5231

Re: You are not welcome

Excluding loved ones and friends from ceremonies that mark a major passage in life is one of the cruelest actions the church can take. And it is deliberate. It's intentional. Hopefully, later on in life, your brother will realize that. I agree w/ Fluff. Turn it back on them, and make them own it. It...
by Wonderment
Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Three Months Down. 57 To Go.
Replies: 15
Views: 4789

Re: Three Months Down. 57 To Go.

Excellent report - great to hear from you ! You are doing so well in staying authentic to your own identity and it looks as if the ward really likes you. Very impressive ! Please keep us posted on a regular basis. - Wndr.
by Wonderment
Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Return and Report: Magic Mushrooms in the Desert
Replies: 48
Views: 13634

Re: Return and Report: Magic Mushrooms in the Desert

Wow, what an fascinating weekend. Thanks for telling us about your experience. Any time that psychedelics is involved, there's going to be a crowd that are part party people, part spiritual seekers, and part both of those. Agreed, sounds a lot like Burning Man. The spiritual revelations especially s...
by Wonderment
Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Spiritual experience at Longhorn Steakhouse
Replies: 14
Views: 4400

Re: Spiritual experience at Longhorn Steakhouse

Thank you for sharing the spirit !! Your testimony has prompted me to make plans to go to the steakhouse with Mr. Wonderment tomorrow night. I'm not sure if California restaurants are open to a full indoors crowd, but neverthless, we will have a great spiritual experience in the tent in the parking ...
by Wonderment
Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:40 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Forced Turning Point
Replies: 156
Views: 44824

Re: Forced Turning Point

I'll make you a quilt. I've made a few wall hangings. The first could be called, "The Godhead." rsz_godhead.jpeg The nativity isn't complete. I lost my stitching mojo and moved on. I don't like how Mary's right hand is big like a dudes and baby J's blanket looks like it's draped in bacon. rsz_nativ...
by Wonderment
Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:47 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Trigger Warning: Surviving Sexual Assault
Replies: 21
Views: 7629

Re: Trigger Warning: Surviving Sexual Assault

Talk to your parents or another trusted adult, and seek your bishop’s counsel immediately. WTH? They need to quickly talk to an ecclesiastical leader who has no training, and who historically represents a sexually oppressive church that espouses dangerous practices? Two implicit messages are immedi...
by Wonderment
Wed Apr 14, 2021 1:03 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Mormonism my way ?
Replies: 12
Views: 4289

Re: Mormonism my way ?

Natasha Helfer is getting ex's soon - has been called to a disciplinary... I mean... "membership" council. JD As announced yesterday, my dear friend and colleague Natasha Helfer is facing excommunication from the Mormon church this Sunday for apostasy - and particularly for adhering to professional...
by Wonderment
Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: What are you doing to protect your family against the virus?
Replies: 659
Views: 448259

Re: What are you doing to protect your family against the virus?

Hagoth wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:15 pm
wtfluff wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:37 am
I might have a bit more desire to buy Microsoft products, but I'm just to lazy to make an effort...
I have an overwhelming urge to eradicate malaria and give billions of dollars to charities.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
No good deed goes unpunished..... :D Wndr.
by Wonderment
Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: A So-Called Beloved Daughter
Replies: 17
Views: 4990

Re: A So-Called Beloved Daughter

Welcome to NOM ! We're glad to have you here. Best ward ever ! :P :P :P You did a great job in setting a boundary and telling your Mom that you needed some space from church and from hearing about the conference talks. You took a very important step in claiming your space. :) Hang in there, and plea...
by Wonderment
Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:28 am
Forum: Support
Topic: What are you doing to protect your family against the virus?
Replies: 659
Views: 448259

Re: What are you doing to protect your family against the virus?

My husband and I are now fully vaccinated, each with two doses of Moderna vaccine. Only side effects were a slightly sore arm for about 12 hrs and a little fatigue. We were fine within 24 hours -- and we're senior citizens. We're in California, which has now administered 20 million doses of vaccine ...
by Wonderment
Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Forced Turning Point
Replies: 156
Views: 44824

Re: Forced Turning Point

Graey, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your journey with us ! That takes a lot of time and effort to write what is in your heart, and it's much appreciated. Sending lots of support and very best wishes to you and your family. Please keep us updated ! Your ward is so fortunate and wil...
by Wonderment
Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: NOMference Sat afternoon SP 2021
Replies: 102
Views: 20184

Re: NOMference Sat afternoon SP 2021

MoPag,

You always do a great job at reporting all this ! Thanks for all your work, your fun personality, and your sense of humor. 8-)
by Wonderment
Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Forced Turning Point
Replies: 156
Views: 44824

Re: Forced Turning Point

In my life, I have accepted some leadership positions in organizations to which I had some objections, because I tried to convince myself that I could change the organization from the inside. This is fine, if the organization is looking for change and looking for leaders to help it do so. But, that ...
by Wonderment
Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Forced Turning Point
Replies: 156
Views: 44824

Re: Forced Turning Point

Here’s a few options: Tell him you have a Pr0n problem. You like to watch insect documentaries and they always lead to mating rituals. Whisper in his ear that the sound of two crickets rubbing their hind legs together makes a love song that just turns you on. Remind him that you’re not an Entomolog...
by Wonderment
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Forced Turning Point
Replies: 156
Views: 44824

Re: Forced Turning Point

don't care to continue my activity in the church, but my wife does care about her activity. And she intends on taking the kids with her. My goal is to be involved enough that I don't have to continually fight messaging that I am an unworthy father, or destined to hell for not doing priesthood-y thi...
by Wonderment
Fri Mar 26, 2021 2:39 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Another Lawsuit
Replies: 13
Views: 4533

Re: Another Lawsuit

I hope that one of these lawsuits will stick and that hundreds of them will follow. If the church is found to have engaged in fraudulent deception to collect tithing, then I hope that Huntsman's lawsuit to have his tithing returned will be followed up by hundreds of other lawsuits. This cannot happe...
by Wonderment
Mon Mar 15, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: I'm tired
Replies: 40
Views: 10973

Re: I'm tired

I have studied Mormonism for many years I have been a member since 1981 with a brief hiatus of 18months. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt it is total Bullshit !!! And? i mean, I disagree with my husband on 90% of politics, I think. I ignore it and move on with life. She is allowed to believe diffe...
by Wonderment
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:10 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: mocha latte for Neal
Replies: 31
Views: 11175

Re: mocha latte for Neal

Many comforting (((hugs)))) and blessings to you. I remember the very sad day when you made the announcement about Neal. We mourn with you, and I regularly have mocha lattes throughout the year in his memory. Last Mother's Day, my sister even gave me a Starbuck's gift card for this reason. Take much...