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My husband can attest to how painful this is as we have 2 fig trees that he has to trim. Even with long sleeves, pants etc he always manages to have a problem with it.

Thank you! As I was writing that post I was thinking about medical providers and how so many people find them through their insurance, but since insurance often doesn't cover therapy you can't always find even a list of therapists let alone anything really about them.

I get your rant! I recently read a book in book club that would have been very sweet, but at the end got a preachy version of that exposition. I was thinking, "do this man's actions not show what you are saying enough?"

Would you please share how to find one with a good fit? I suspect your knowledge would be just for the US, but maybe you have knowledge outside.

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It may just be where you lived? I've heard a few members speak against it because of their idea, paraphrased, "if you empty your mind Satan can get in" and other things like that. I also heard negativity towards yoga for many years till long after it was becoming widely available as an exercise practice and not just religious.

Start learning mindfulness. There are a lot of apps and youtube channels that can help you get started. I like the app called Smiling Mind. It is free, but you can donate to it if you want. Mindfulness helps you be present. But it's not just being mindful with sounds, sights, things you touch etc., but also with your thoughts.

Recently, I was with someone who was going through a tough time. I no longer believe in the church and am unsure of my feelings about Jesus, but I understand the doctrine. Your son sounds like he may have feelings similar to this person. My active, believing husband was in the room. I feel very stongly that God loves each of us. I asked this person if they would like a blessing because it might bring them comfort. I expected they would say no and they did, but I can't imagine Heavenly Father saying no to a blessing like that when it might bring them comfort or understanding. Sometimes I think people are too worried about the correct thing instead of the right thing. More important than asking if it is appropriate though I think that it is more important to ask if you are offering out of love or out of changing him. They are not the same thing. You can want to change him because you love him, but change has to be his choice and if he feels your desire for change rather than your desire for love it will put a wedge between you.

I think the biggest problem might be how many might think the church approved of their match and therefore God approved of them getting married. In a non-affiliated place people may at least think that the system doesn't work or the right person may not have joined, but in a church owned one far too many would think it is God's way and they should be together despite any signals they see that they should not.

I hope it goes well and gives you many good memories.

This is oddly so very comforting. I say oddly, not because you said something odd, but because what I am dealing with currently is so totally unrelated and yet your post has brought comfort to me because you took the time to truly understand. Today, apparently, I just needed someone to focus on my needs without focussing on my most difficult things going on. I can't tell you how grateful I am.

Doing the happy dance!

Nope. Our plan was for my husband to sit next to my daughter since I was a witness. But they had both me and the other mom sit next to the couple and both of the dad's, (other dad was the other witness) sit in the regular attendee's chairs.

Odd. The only complaint I had was when my daughter asked me to be a witness to her sealing, the temple told us that they don't have witnesses sit in the witness chairs anymore. I didn't care about being in the chair. It just bothered me that the chairs were important till women could sit in them. Especially since the chairs were still there, but now were empty.

Rest assured, I'm sure that Bluebell's post is not so much about bending or breaking rules of this bishop, but more about whether policies have changed and if the church is ok with these experiences being open to others.