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Date Posted: 16:46:20 01/27/04 Tue
Author: Jo
Subject: Oh Robin.....m
In reply to: Robin 's message, "hello again" on 07:11:19 01/27/04 Tue

Sending you many many hugs sweetie...

I think the only person who really knows what the Lord wants you to do right now is you...getting a blessing from a priestholder that you know and trust is paramount. But only after you've come to a decision about what you want for yourself, your marriage and your children - ask for the blessing to confirm your decision. Sounds too simple, but it does work -

For what it is worth, Robin, you are a wonderful mother. I've seen it so many times, I cannot even count...your children are your lifeline to this estate that we live in right now and I mean the children who live here with you and esp for those who watch and wait for your own return.

I am proud to call you my friend. I have learned much about mothering from you - and your girls still have so much more to learn about life from you, too. I'll keep you in my prayers, where you always are...and I'll put Georgia's name in at the temple when I go in February.

Jo

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[> (((HUGS))) Robin. m... -- Jenifer, 18:01:42 01/28/04 Wed

You are in my prayers. I remember, when I was growing up, going to a yw conference or camp or youth conference, and getting that "primary song" version of life should be, how wonderful being a faithful member of the church would make my life. Then I went home. Home, to a volitile mother who could explode at any moment, a father who was inactive and who was very distant and a whole gaggle of kids whose lives seemed to revolve around making mine hard. I would be so depressed because the spirit had left the moment I opened the door and how was I supposed to behave when all around me was choas?

I slowly learned that it was me, who had to change, despite my surroundings. Changing me helped me deal with what I pereived as hard in my life. I also learned, very recently, that I needed to look to the Lord for my solace, not worldly rewards or even a worldly norm. Not to say I've conquered all my demons, but realizing these two things helped me see where I could turn for comfort and how I could do my best to be righteous, even though my world didn't fit my perfect LDS image of reality.

I hope you can find your balance as you struggle to make sense of your life. I must say, I've sat in a similar turmoil of emotions before and have gone on to find happier times.

May the Lord bless you with peace and direction.

Jenifer,
Mother to six earth angels and seven angels in Heaven.
Our newest angel left us Dec. 5, 2003.
We miss you Anna Marie!


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