Gatorman and bride invade St George to hike Zion NP. Looking for recommendations on eating establishments Gatorman
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I no longer identify as Mormon but have many friends that are. I live in an isolated gated community in north Georgia so visiting me requires my permission at the gate. I remain in the email tree for home teaching, ward announcements and the rare temple needs. Beyond that I hear consistently from one person only. The only recurrrnt adult association I have is with Football Officials in my area. W
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My daughter took independent steps this morning. It is a Merry Christmas!! Gatorman
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My feelings too Gatorman
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Conformity in appearance...drove me crazy and eventually out. Not to mention Isaiah in the BOM...BOA...and a list of others too numerous for one finger typing on my I phone. Just the thoughts of Jewish submarines is enough.. Gatorman
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If you have enough days left. At age 70 I had to resort to rapid adaptation.... Gatorman
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“The Mormon Mold”...man can I relate to that. Just wearing a blue shirt sans a tie created problems for me. I finally resorted to when asked where my tie was I would say “ I don’t own one”. Man the looks after that. Certainly there has been growth in membership in Africa and South America. But when the eventual Mormon tendency to Americanize members difficulty will arise there too. I ju
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Curious about the legal action changing temple rites you mention above. Can you elaborate? Gatorman
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You will have better insight if she returns to the temple...if not there will be your hint and opportunity Gatorman
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I remain a Gator...a devotee of St. Spurrier. Gatorman Daughter is Home!!
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I feel your pain- and anger. Lots to think about. Housing for MIL that would’ve downsizing, SS survivor benefits and a myriad of other services. Key in on health care. Throwing lots of things out because I don’t know all circumstances. The bishop will probably recommended a senior mission.... Gatorman
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Spinal fusion but lower back. Unusual and uncommon post op event Gatorman
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All of us felt this way.... varied intensities based on our age when we made the same decision as you. Don’t know where you are in life-employed, school, career or significant others. What helped me at age 70: 1. Community service- mine is the food bank and emergency shelter for abused children 2. Surrounded myself with people of like belief. This took some time and work For someone your a
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Progress being made weekly. Can now stand with a walker and also walk carefully with crutches. Sheppard Spine Center feels she has met the goals of inpatient therapy and is being discharged home this Friday December 22!!! Cause remains a mystery. DW and I staying indefinitely st her house to assist and care for grandchildren. DW an angel....home for Christmas. Plus, clears much needed bed at She
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“ not my circus not my clowns”. Excellent to remember as a response to mormons of all types..... Gatorman
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All of us on RFM have had external to the church challenges and trials. I have no words as to why this trial has come your way. My only words are those of comfort and joy this holiday season and throughout the year.... Gatorman
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Never lived there but have heard others tell of emoployment difficulties, loneliness and the repeated hostility- the best word I can use- by LDS teachers in the classroom towards non/LDS kids, dating issues mentioned above, making athletic and cheerleading squads- you name it. Being and adult is hard but being a child/teenager is worse....being ignored, left out and ostracized is painful Gator
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I would have said “ Everybody has a mistress....” and watch the wheels turn in her mind. Gatorman
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Hey Sparty What in hell made Rutgers attractive to the Big Ten? Gatorman
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I would suspect the no games on Sunday rule which interferes with television contracts for individual conferences plays a major role. To cry religious prejudice when Marquette, TCU, Seton Hall, Boston College, Baylor, Notre Dame, St.Louis, St Peters, SMU, DePaul....to name a few religious affiliated schools that have conferences they belong to...seems whining. Gatorman
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Hide it. When they visit tell them they have to find it by inspiration......if they locate it they can keep it. If not it stays where it is. Hopefully buried in the backyard.... Gatorman
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Great thoughts but we are surprisingly stable in all those areas. Two grandchildren vomiting in unison tonight but other than that....daughter actually stood up with assistance this evening!! Gatorman
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Thanks to all of you.... it’s SNOWING hard in north Georgia mountains this morning.. Gatorman
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Frankly unknown cause after spinal fusion. Speculation a” spinal stun” but by all admittedly unknown.... Gman
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Odd paralysis after a lower spinal fusion week ofThanksgiving. MDs at Sheppard Spinal Center said they have never seen anything like it. Surgery st L4-5 and paralysis mapped out at T10 for those of you who know spinal anatomy...... Gman
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Progress slow but noticeable. A full week of electrical stimulation, isometrics and range of motion resulted in two days ago standing with support with a walker and today negotiating small steps with assistance!!! Twice this week she has been in a robotic walker- Star Wars like exoskeleton- that “walks” her slowly by her using hand driven mechanism. Legs feel “there” where three days ago
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EdZ Email me Gatorman
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There is a certain martyrdom syndrome in LDS missionary service. Having doors slammed gives the 19 yo some identification of sacrifice for the faith. This experience can prolong the serving the Lord mantra extending for a period of time after returning home. Then in largely LDS communities the RM can say to a 17 yo “ I did mine now go do yours...”. There is a generational effect that cannot b
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EdZachery Contact me through more conventional means so we can catch up Gatorman
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Attractive Feline I recommend you write all your objections to the church down and keep it somewhere to use when needed...keeping both barrels full is a difficult task with advancing age. Gatorman
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