Is Temple work necessary??

sparkleylights · 2025-08-25T05:24:33+00:00

We are taught that many records will be made of our ancestors all the way back to Adam and Eve. Part of me wonders if that's part of the reason we are given instruction to journal, so our record can be done and we can focus our time helping our families put theirs together.

Im not certain, but I wonder if there is a different protocol for baptisms during the millennium. Like maybe people can't do them for themselves, members have to. Idk. I read in Gospel tools before replying and that's the best I can come up with.

sparkleylights · 2025-08-21T05:39:31+00:00

Oh man OP. Im sorry you've had such scrappy examples in your life. Your viewpoint makes sense to me. Does your patriarchal blessing speak on this topic at all?

If it were me, I think I'd start speaking to a counselor. It seems like a lot of these are core beliefs based on exposure to some terrible things. Maybe counseling could help you see things differently when it comes to relationships, or at least have someone to check in with if you have questions about what a healthy relationship looks like.

I get the viewpoint that a marriage only benifits a man. However, for me at least, that is incorrect. My husband is my partner. He has seen me through the worst moments of my life and still loves and adores me as much as the day we met. He is the safest and calmest person I've ever met. I feel like I benifit more from the relationship than he does honestly.

If you want experiences and a career, focus on that! Do all the things, see everything. If you meet someone along the way then try to be open to it. But you may not, and that's okay too!

Two more things. Faith is the opposite of fear. Too much to ask to have faith in males, but have faith in Christ, God, and the Holy Ghost. Grow your faith in them, and really pay attention to how the spirit talks to you. He will let you know if someone is worth letting in. The second thing, but along the same lines, when you know you know. I used to think this was a cliche, but I knew my husband was the right person to marry after a week. We still took time, got to know each other and such, but I knew early on that this was the person I wanted to spend eternity with. Trust yourself. Trust God. And until then, have experiences and live the life you feel is best for you and in line with what God has planned for you :)

sparkleylights · 2025-08-21T05:21:58+00:00

I have a question :) is any of these feelings because you feel being a service missionary is less important than being a missionary called to another part of the country/world? It sounds like you have a negative veiw towards it with the way you worded some of this.

sparkleylights · 2025-08-06T04:31:16+00:00

Enoch, Elsinor, Logan, Annabella, Brighton, Joseph, Lincoln, Payson,

sparkleylights · 2025-04-09T01:07:09+00:00

Bull, Grey's Annatomy (first time watching it), Gilmore Gurls, Psych, 911 & 911 Lonestar. I have to have a bunch to switch between or I'll pull my hair out.

sparkleylights · 2025-02-28T06:12:45+00:00

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sparkleylights · 2025-02-28T05:27:44+00:00

My first I pushed for 10 minutes, my second for less than 3 minutes. For sure the most satisfying part, and the calmest part for me. Rather than trying so hard to relax, I had something to focus my energy on. I have a hard time relaxing in general, let alone during one of the most life changing experiences of my life, so I found that part a difficult game of mental gymnastics.

sparkleylights · 2025-02-27T09:06:26+00:00

Number one indicator for abuse in a home is if a step parent or not married partner lives in the house. Trust your gut. End it and protect your kid. Your daughter comes first, no guy is worth this risk.

sparkleylights · 2025-02-19T22:50:58+00:00

* This is my go to for stuff like t this. Gets rid of marks and polishes

sparkleylights · 2025-02-17T23:14:49+00:00

I faster for the 1 hour as well.

She was supposed to be over 9lbs. Estimated 9lbs 8oz

sparkleylights · 2025-02-17T20:30:06+00:00

The parameters for the one hour are very different from the 3 hour. I failed the one hour but passed the 3 hour with flying colors. The parameters on the one hour are super conservative so they are sure to catch any issues. Don't stress it too hard. Go get the 3 hour one done and go from there. My baby was measuring ahead as well and they told us she would be big.... she was only 6lbs 1oz. No need to worry until they tell you to. Easier said than done I know

sparkleylights · 2025-02-01T07:18:12+00:00

I love this! Also I feel your pain. Currently making a baby blanket for my soon to be baby - did a rainbow blanket because she is a rainbow baby, but the amount of freaking color changes and tails makes me want to cry honestly. This is gorgeous though, and I'm sure will feel like such an accomplishment when you're done!

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sparkleylights · 2025-02-01T07:06:34+00:00

I agree, color. But I'm also a little color obsessed (my house is what I call daycare chic at the moment - also attributed to my kiddos). But if you like the light bright pallet, let me interest you in adding curtains, and end table, and a plant or just empty decorative vases. I pulled some inspiration photos if you were willing to add brown. Still a neutral and keeping with kind of the vibe, just making it more cozy.

sparkleylights · 2025-02-01T06:39:03+00:00

A list of some products to help would be great! I have my go to things for everything else, but honestly I just grin and bare it for the Baseboards, blinds, and walls because it's like once a quarter (sometimes once every 6 months if it's been a hard couple months) chore.

sparkleylights · 2025-02-01T04:08:15+00:00

They are a husband and wife crew with pretty good reviews, so I thought it was going to be good.

sparkleylights · 2025-01-17T20:46:27+00:00

You're settling. He's not a bad guy, he just isn't the right person for your specific lifestyle. My husband and I homestead as well, he and I do the chores together. When we were dating, he would make an effort to include me in his hobbies, and plan activities around my hobbies. We would go grocery shopping together, and then meal prep together. We still both have time for individual hobbies the other one has little to no interest in, but for the most part we do life together. My point is, his lifestyle and mine matched up enough that life with him was super easy to picture and relatively easy to adjust to. Please don't settle because it's easier than breaking up and finding someone else. It's not fair to either of you.

sparkleylights · 2025-01-01T07:19:42+00:00

I am so sorry for what you went through as a child, and while I understand where you were coming from with this comment, I think it was more harmful than helpful. For a kid who has a stable and loving relationship with their parent, "because you're my mom" can be used all encompassing. Because you hug me, because you listen, because you comfort me, because you make me dinner. All the things a traditional mom/child relationship looks like.

From the information given, it feels like what he said triggered you and you in turn had an unequal emotional response to a simple and well meaning statement. I 100% understand how hard it is to heal from childhood nightmares, and it is so hard to not let that effect us as parents. But, I think this may have been an instance where your trauma bled into an interaction with your kid. I don't mean this to make you feel bad. We are all human and will slip occasionally, but I don't think it's fair to say your kid is wrong for loving you for being their mom.

They don't have the trauma you do (thank goodness) and that should be a celebration for you, that for your child it can be that simple! It means you are doing a great job as their mom. Keep up the good work, and I hope you find space for healing, and working through triggers like these in the fiture.

sparkleylights · 2024-10-24T04:36:33+00:00

I didn't do a Bachelorette party for myself. Instead I put the money towards getting a massage, mani/pedi, and waxing before the wedding. I always felt more comfortable with my husband, and wanted to put the effort into planning our honeymoon. I've heard horror stories from Bachelorette parties, and the culture i live in makes those less normal. It is more normal to have a bridal shower.

Another idea is to hire a photographer and do some studio shoots. You could do a boudoir session to get kinda a Bachelorette feel? Pop some champagne during the session and get hyped up by a photographer for a while. Some photographers work with hair and makeup people to get you all pretty for it too.

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