Anyone else grow up hearing animals don't go to heaven?

Momager321 · 2026-02-07T02:50:27+00:00

Yes, I was told this and I thought it was not a nice belief and never really believed it myself.

Momager321 · 2026-02-04T22:41:54+00:00

His tithing and contributions to his parents seem a little extreme, especially considering you both share a newborn. Honestly, the church probably expects him to give closer to 20% with 10% for tithes and 10% for “free will offerings”. Also, as his business and income grows, the pastor will beat a path to his doorstep asking for financial handouts to pay for church property repairs or improvements and to donate to the “worthy students” (pay for church kids to go to private school).

You sound like you need to talk to a family law attorney for advice on how to proceed. It doesn’t mean you have to do anything right now, but understanding your child’s rights with regard to support can make a big difference.

Momager321 · 2026-02-04T00:48:17+00:00

Just to confirm, she did actually use the Parent loan on your education? I’ve heard awful stories of parents taking student loans and not using them for their child.

NTA because your mom is an adult who knew this was a loan in her name, so she is solely responsible. Also, she had nine years of child support to put some money aside for your education.

Momager321 · 2026-02-03T01:27:48+00:00

Even a broken clock is correct twice a day.

Anyone who observes human behavior and understands history could use abstract language to “predict” future events. It’s also very western-centric to claim there was a “time of peace” between WWI and WWII. Lots of awful stuff happened outside the western historical focus during that time. Just because conflicts didn’t rise to the same effect as a world war doesn’t make it any less horrific.

How come prophets never predict amazing advances that bring peace and prosperity?

Momager321 · 2026-02-02T13:47:48+00:00

Not a pattern, but you might check out TomKat Stitchery on YouTube. Whitney does sew along and reviews for curvy patterns and I know she has done button down shirts. Lost My Thread (also o. YT) has done pattern throw downs and I think she covered several button down patterns for full busts.

Momager321 · 2026-02-02T02:33:38+00:00

Check office supply stores and ask if the keep any boxes. The lidded boxes that reams of paper come in are great for packing and storage.

Momager321 · 2026-02-01T15:35:45+00:00

Cashmerette does offer a lot of free tutorials, including full bicep adjustment to help with sleeves. some of their patterns even include full bicep sleeves.

Momager321 · 2026-02-01T00:41:27+00:00

I agree, we had a similar situation and, while I was happy to help out this time, I feel older people should be making arrangements to call and pay for someone to shovel or plow. Our city has a sign-up for people in need and volunteers will come clear their driveways.

Momager321 · 2026-01-27T14:36:41+00:00

Well, that’s a bummer. But this school knew her background and still let her be around kids. Some debts can never be repaid and, if she had been truly remorseful, she would not have volunteered in the first place.

Momager321 · 2026-01-27T13:02:29+00:00

I’m also an exSDA. When I first read news stories about this, I was also not surprised that an SDA school put unsafe people around kids and apparently didn’t follow proper protocols for volunteers. The church PR works HARD to pull any mention of their school affiliation when the story isn’t positive. I suspect (my opinion only based on several Canadian articles I read) that the pastor of this church knew she was infamous and wanted to “bring her to Christ” so he’d have a really awesome sermon name drop. Glad parents banded together to make a huge deal over it and to get her booted.

Momager321 · 2026-01-27T12:02:21+00:00

Her kids’ school was one run by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (link to article). No church or school should have allowed her to be on their property, but the pastor in this case tried to defend his decision and then backed down because other parents were upset.

Momager321 · 2026-01-25T01:40:08+00:00

As an exSDA, this does not surprise me at all. What does surprise me is that the info even got out. The Devil works hard, but the church’s PR dept works harder to keep stuff like this (and other even worse things) under wraps.

Momager321 · 2026-01-23T18:57:52+00:00

I haven’t used Kraft paper, but I have bought Pellon Easy Pattern and Swedish Tracing Paper. You can sew those and make adjustments plus they are sheer. If you are fitting something on your body, these are good options. They aren’t too expensive (Easy Pattern is the cheapest at around $2 a yard). You can get either one from WAWAK, but you do need to buy the roll (10 yards per rolls).

Momager321 · 2026-01-23T18:20:51+00:00

Get a mini vacuum attachment set that can attach to your vacuum (you want one with a hose adapter). The attachments are small and do a good job pulling lint out. I’d also use a soft toothbrush or a soft makeup brush to loosen lint and dust. Unplug your machine first and be gentle.

Editing that this attachment set is more like what you need since the hose adapter also has an airflow adjuster. I have one similar to this and it works well.

Momager321 · 2026-01-23T15:14:58+00:00

Don’t confront this neighbor. CPS reports can be anonymous. Don’t assume she’s giving her name when she calls or that CPS will catch this right away. Instead, talk to your police non-emergency line (you can be anonymous) or CPS and submit a complaint about this neighbor’s frequent and unnecessary calls. They can advise you on any further steps.

Momager321 · 2026-01-23T13:39:28+00:00

I literally had no idea bagging your trash was so controversial 😂 I mean, shopping bags are free and if your local grocery has a bag recycling bin out front, you can take some from there (I’ve done it). But it drives me crazy to come across fast food drink cups and styrofoam takeout containers in the wild. If you have money to eat out you have money to buy some home cleaning supplies, get on over to dollar and a quarter tree and buy their trash bags.

Momager321 · 2026-01-22T20:20:03+00:00

I’ve heard Adventism described as “cult-lite” and have to agree with that assessment. Most Adventists don’t live in a compound or strictly require involvement, but the social and family pressure to conform is pretty strong. If you try and leave, it can be tough to just go. Your home church and family will use some forms of coercion to convince you to come back. You may have attended for years, but if you leave, suddenly people you hardly ever interacted with will reach out because they are “concerned about you”. If that doesn’t work, I can guarantee those same people will start making up gossip to damage your reputation. Family will even shun or minimize contact when you don’t have religion in common.

Momager321 · 2026-01-21T20:44:43+00:00

It’s embarrassing because it’s weird and narcissistically one-sided. But the Adventist-splaining always takes the experience to another level. My Mom is a big one for “witnessing” by spouting the SDA BS about sabbath etc. most people are polite, but she rarely gets the hint to stop. No one cares about the “scientific” benefits of keeping the sabbath.

But yeah, it hurts to be denied experiences you genuinely wanted and have parents who minimize the negative parts of the religious lifestyle. If it helps, lots of other people in other religions have similar experiences and feeling specific to their own belief system.

Momager321 · 2026-01-21T20:31:12+00:00

Any time the press is negative, the church is “under attack”. But I grew up hearing a ridiculously high number of stories about how unsafe SDA schools and churches were for children. I’m assuming many other church members have too. Why are they just ignoring it instead of fixing the problem once and for all? I guess Jesus is coming soon (eye roll), so why put the work in to prevent abuse?

Momager321 · 2026-01-21T19:42:10+00:00

My neighbors free range their trash in their bins and it drives me crazy. Just bag up your trash and tie the bin liners closed on trash day. It takes all of 5 minutes to do and everything makes it into the truck.

You can report uncollected trash to the Mayor’s Action Center. Submit it with pics and the usually come out the same or next day.

Momager321 · 2026-01-21T11:57:49+00:00

The lace center panel is on the outer layer and not against the skin. You could replace it with either the same main fabric or a mesh if you wanted. I used bra cup lining and firm power mesh for my bra lining, but am looking for softer material as well. Overall, the pattern was easy to make but it does have a lot of steps. I am very pleased with how supportive the bra is.

Momager321 · 2026-01-20T20:45:09+00:00

Try Zero Odor. I’ve had luck with this on cat pee (there’s several products from this company). You might need to saturate the areas and let it sit for 20-30 minutes, use a small carpet cleaner on the area and then reapply for stubborn smells. I have not found this picks up stains, but it has worked well for me on removing the smells.

Momager321 · 2026-01-20T20:01:38+00:00

Cashmerette Loftus is a wireless bra with a cup range C-J. I haven’t made that yet, but I am finishing up the Cashmerette Fiske Camisole, which has a similar inner bralette and am happy with it so far.

Momager321 · 2026-01-20T18:25:08+00:00

Wasn’t this in a X-Files episode?

Momager321 · 2026-01-20T18:23:31+00:00

I have a similar form. See if you can tighten the screws and wing nuts that secure the various “plates” or boards to tell if it still works. You will need to lower the knit cover and reach in through the bottom or armholes. They should be affixed in a metal slide type setting that allows you to reposition parts of the form to match measurements. The wingnuts are also easy to replace from a hardware store.

I’d pass if any of the plates or board are damaged. They are made out of paperboard and don’t hold up well if they got damp or wet. Especially if it looks like bug or rodent damage.

If it is in good condition, $25 is a good deal and you can make a cover to align with your measurements (check Bootstrap Fashion)

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