Introductions

Amen!

[TheProudDuck]

Since I'm one of those insufferably self-absorbed souls to whom a thread like could be an invitation for me to write a "War and Peace"-sized post All About Me, I think I'll try to keep it short, or maybe just write a couple of things as they occur to me.

Basic description: 33 years old Orange County renter, married to marvelously compatible duckling with three children -- one 16-year-old stepson acquired with marriage, three-year-old petite girl and one-year-old hug-loving pirate/linebacker hybrid boy. I practice law with the South Coast Metro office of an old Los Angeles firm that seems to have slipped from the top tier; I sometimes feel like I'm playing AAA ball. Former Newport Beach lifeguard; attended BYU, served mission in Iceland; grow fruit trees; surf with dismayingly decreasing frequency as responsibilities accumulate; working on screenplay (as is everyone else down here, it seems); enjoy falling off mountain bikes; influenced by Aquinas, Locke, and Kant in the secular-philosophy department.

Religious stuff to follow later.

Looking forward to Part 2, PD!

I have done some research on various "Eastern" religions. One of my favorite memories was visiting the City of Ten Thousand Buddha's when I was a Missionary in No. California.

Here's a site that has a few pics of the Buddhist monastery:

http://www.urbandharma.org/images/Ci...ousandBuddhas/

And, as I've said, Eastern philosophy has for a long time now held a special place inside me.*

Cool! I would love to visit that place.

[Snow]

Originally posted by ExMormon-Jason@Apr 12 2005, 04:09 PM
Oh, in case you're intersted what the Church looks like, check out the pics section here:

http://www.saintspeterandpaulorthodox.org/

Cool, I know that church.

How does/did polygamy fit into your bio?

[Jason]

Cool, I know that church.

And it's conveniently located next to the new SLC library!

How does/did polygamy fit into your bio?

I was keeping the bio short. Course, the wife never let me take on another "sister wife".

[Lindy]

I loved reading the posts, it's been awhile since testimonies/bio's have been posted....and I came to a dead end looking for the thread of testimonies..to avoid retyping everything..so I assume that it was part of the "wipe the board clean" terrorism act awhile back.

Hi, my name is Lindy....nickname my grandmother gave me when I was a baby.... I'm one of the older posters here.....old enough to know better....(still to young to care) type of person, (or you could say still stubborn enough to care)
I was young and stupid, got married at 17.... Married an inactive Catholic, who was active military, was married for 15 years, divorced, raised 4 children basically by myself during the marriage anyway so it wasn't that much of a difference when the marriage ended. Converted to LDS shortly before marriage took it's last nose dive, and have been LDS ever since.
Religious background: I was raised with some church background as a child....my father took me to the Methodist church, and when I was older I was allowed to search and experience any church I wished. I attended numerous churches as a teen, stayed in the First Church of the Nazarene for the longest. (have a soft spot for time spent there) but, I questioned a lot of things in the Bible as a teen, and was greatly disappointed in the answers I received from those "educated" clergy I would ask. I grew up with an agnostic and atheist in my family, and had lots of religious discussions with the agnostic...which kept me closer to my faith in God as anything ever could. As a mother, I was still looking for the answers I had sought as a teen, and I took my children to a church here and there to keep some type of religion in their blood.

It wasn't until I very skeptically let my husband (ex) bring his friend home from work and talk to me about his religion, and again very skeptically allow those missionaries to come over and talk to me about this LDS thing. Then the poor guys, had to cancel their dinner plans, their appointments for that night, etc. cause I wouldn't let them go. All the questions I had as a teen were being answered by these two guys in suits! Answers that all the clergymen couldn't answer....were there at my asking. Mark LeFevre, Douglas Brackett....names I will never ever forget....the missionaries who brought the joy of redemption back into my life. I have had the worlds worst luck with home teachers when I moved from my "home" ward, and I found this board to help me find some kind of spirituality I needed from the priesthood I never have in my home, and it is still the only kind of priesthood/ visiting teaching I have in my life (90 percent of the time) There have been some very helpful posters who have helped me out when spiritual times were down, and I do appreciate them. I love reading the posts from everyone....LDS or not...... so many insights, so much diversity....I really do love it. I have been on this board for almost 2 years (I guess) although it seems like 5.
I've had (still have) friends of diverse religions, and love people for who they are not what they believe in. and basically accept anyone regardless (I do have my limits though....I still have issues on some things)
I made some very good friends (in real life) from this board, and hope to make more.

To those who posted above me....
TS~ I'm glad that you are true to yourself for what you feel is right..... I'm proud of you.
Pushka~ I know how hard it is....and for what it's worth......I love your posts! You have wisdom I admire....keep them coming
Jenda~I feel I have known you for years...you are great....and I love your insights.
PD~ Nothing but RESPECT from the getgo for you
Jason~ ExMo or not you are great....and you have my respect and best wishes on the happiness you find.

[Snow]

Originally posted by ExMormon-Jason@Apr 12 2005, 06:33 PM

And it's conveniently located next to the new SLC library!

Can't beat that.

My local library is awesome, set in a park, overlooking a lake; lots of glass to bring the outside in, lots of trees and water inside, great used books for sale all the time - good hardbacks for a buck or less - but it pales compared to the SLC library in size, depth and architecture.

[pushka]

Lindy, Thank you for your kind comments regarding my posts...I love reading yours too!

Thanks to everyone for the interesting introductions...keep them coming...