It’s our bi-annual church-at-home weekend, and I’m super excited! Not only do I get a break from pantyhose (hey, I get really cold at church) and spanky pants (my favorite dress shows every lump and bump), I just love feeling like a part of such a huge, worshipful gathering — and that Mormon Tabernacle Choir ain’t too shabby, hmm?
That graphic up there says Sunday, but there are speakers today, too (though we usually have different choirs during the Saturday sessions). I’m printing out fun conference packets for the kids, and tuning into the live broadcast. Want to to join me?
Sorry, I didn’t mean to go all churchy on you two posts in a row… I’ll be back next week with details on the fall Usborne co-op (I’m adding some really beautiful books from a new company too!) since it’s time to start thinking about holiday gifts (eep!) and Kirsten reminded me that I need to post a review on how we’re liking All About Spelling (spoiler: we’re loving it) so I’ll get to that as well. Happy weekend!
Don’t apologize for your church posts! One of the great messages this weekend to me…is to not be LDS just on Sundays but every day. And…. I can proudly say that I am a Mormon. I know you can too! :)) Love your blog….
Love Angie
Hi Ange! Oh, I’m not really sorry per se, just aware that I have readers who aren’t religious at all, let alone Mormon. Don’t want them to feel like I’m trying to shove it down their throats or anything. Can you tell I’d be a crappy missionary? :o)
Please don’t apologize for your religious posts. I find each one enjoyable and thought provoking. In particular, your lilies of the field post really touched my heart as my family is experiencing our own financial trials, and this scripture was one I’d never realized applied to our situation. I found it very soothing to my soul. Thanks!!!
I’m also waiting on pins and needles for your review of All About Spelling. I only realized last week that it was in your recommended list, so I’ve spent tons of time researching it and think it sounds like exactly what my son needs. I can’t wait to hear what your family thinks about actually using it on a daily basis.
Oh thank you, this is too kind! I’ll try not to use the word ‘sorry’ – I just don’t like to polarize my readers, and I know we don’t all see eye to eye. Religion and faith is so personal, it’s always a bit hard for me to share.
Oh good! I’m really delighted with it, I’ll post soon!
I’ve read Jessica for a long time, and I don’t think she’s apologizing in an ashamed way, just being conscious of the fact that not all her readers share the same faith. As one of those readers, I really appreciate that.
I do like these peaks into the religous side, and the Mormans have always fascinated me. I’d probably high-tail it if it became all she wrote about, but I really enjoy how she’s got it balanced, and how aware she is that we’re not all on the same page.
Oh Jennifer, this was such a nice comment, and yes. That’s exactly it.
I think it’s such a fine line to walk. Faith is a deeply personal thing for me, and I imagine it is for others as well. I want to share the goings on in my life which will include some religion, but I also want to respect that others have their own beliefs too.
Though I’d have a hard time doing the door-to-door missionary thing (gack, throat closing up at the thought of it), I’m always happy to answer questions.
I love when you go all churchy on us. ;)
As a Southern Baptist, I know precious little about the LDS church, but I love learning more about it! One of my LDS facebook friends said something about an announcement that was made, today, that would allow her boys to go on their mission a year earlier or…something? I don’t know, I didn’t understand the details, but she seemed ecstatic!
Yes! It was super exciting, I burst into tears — good tears, but also mother tears at the thought of sending my kids far away for 18 months to 2 years.
Before, boys could go on full time missions at age 19, and girls could go at age 21. Today they announced boys could go at age 18 (after graduation), and girls at 19! I’m not entirely sure why there is still an age difference, but my kids were over the moon. It felt like a huge announcement!!
As homeschoolers, if J is done w/ high school requirements and has some college under his belt, he could leave before the rest of his friends graduated, he thinks that is a super fantastic idea. :o)