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I had mine removed at 15 before they came in because the roots were actually going to cut through nerves. It was necessary. Dh has only had two removed and that was when I was married to him and they had become infected. Neither dd has had theirs removed and neither have been told to do so and they are almost 14 and 17.

I started the other thread and I do feel a need to point out that it wasn't a search for a church that fit our needs or desires. It's about a church that fits our beliefs. It's about following where I believe God wants us to go. I listened to Him and encouraged my dh and he is now a believer instead of an atheist. I have zero reason to believe He is steering me wrong now.

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So, I have a question to those of you posting in opposition to what I've asked. Do you not view the Episcopal church as a Christian denomination? Or, is only those who aren't as liberal and are welcoming to LGBT? Or is it something else? I'm just trying to figure all this out and am confused by some posters and their comments.

I believe I am right and you are wrong regarding same sex relationships and homosexuality. I would never say you weren't a Christian, though. I fully believe you think you are right and are doing what is best. I honestly don't get some of the language and hostility directed to those who believe differently than you do. I think this is one area where Christians do themselves the most harm because of all the bickering and ridiculousness. There are so many more important things so I don't understand why this issue has become so big. I don't understand why anyone read this thread and thought they needed to come in and tell me I'm wrong for wanting what is best for my children or that we're not believers. I don't understand why it had to turn into anything other than information about a particular denomination. You weren't asked your opinion yet you still felt a need to reply. That's what I feel we face often from people who claim they have nothing to say unless asked. It's not true.

Thank you! I have to say I find it sad that all mom's wouldn't do the same.

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I just want to say this past week has been very eye opening. When we left Protestant churches to become Catholic, we didn't lose a single friend. Everyone, including family, was 100% supportive. But just talking about leaving the Catholic church has been very different. I think we would lose friends and I think that tells me something very important.

I agree Jesus Christ doesn't want us to be sinners. I don't believe same sex relationships are a sin and neither do my dds. So, looking for a church that closer aligns with their beliefs is totally normal and acceptable. Dd doesn't want to feel that she has to hide or keep things secret from her church community. So, yes, we do believe in Jesus Christ. We just interpret Him differently on this matter. There are many different Christian denominations and they all interpret scriptures differently. It doesn't make them non believers.

Maybe half of us got hit with the same thing? We didn't make it today and are just now starting to feel alive again. Next Sunday, though, and I will update! We understand what it means to leave, to look around, and all that entails. I don't look at it as encouraging dds to leave the Catholic Church but rather to hopefully avoid them leaving church altogether. I feel that would be much more damaging to myself and my spiritual life than them simply leaving the Catholic faith. They make good points and I have no idea why the Catholic church would want two teenagers who don't at all agree with them on same sex relationships and one who is pretty sure she will actively go against their teaching. It's a big deal when you add in dd really wanting a family of her own. She feels no guilt and feels the church is wrong on this. I support her and want her to find her place just as I found my place, which wasn't the same as my own parents. I also expect no one to eagerly encourage us but simply supporting our decision would be nice.

So, I just found out a home in the area we have been looking belongs to a pedophile now in prison. It seems it was rented out to one of his people and children were filmed there. The news stories say cameras had been placed in bathrooms and bedrooms. We have now ruled that area out because... just because. Maybe we're weird. I don't want to live in a home where that happened. I also don't want to live in a home where someone, especially a teen, killed themselves. I could maybe see doing so if these were things that happened a long time ago, but not recently. FTR, my thoughts on this have been evolving as it's being discussed here and we are in the process of looking. I think I've become much pickier but thankfully not many homes have such a recent, violent history.

Yes, it's not just a death. I lived in my grandparents house after they both died, one in the bed. That's not a big deal. The violence is another thing. IDK, maybe because I have a teen dd with anxiety and depression, who has been hospitalized to keep her from hurting herself, makes me feel more uneasy about it. We're currently searching and I would be quite angry to find out I had moved my dd into a home where a teen had just done what we worry about her also doing. We're also in the process of selling a home and I wouldn't feel right about not disclosing that information just in case someone might care.

We usually ate the finger foods because we grazed. Things like fruit and veggie trays, deli meat, cheeses, and crackers were eaten and appreciated. If I took a main dish food, I would include instructions for freezing and eating later. A lot of food seemed to go to waste because we just weren't up to eating a lot at first and so many people dropped stuff off. Also, I remember when a family friend stopped by and dropped off cases of soda and water bottles. It was something no one else brought but we went through and were happy to have.

We're currently looking and if I am told a suicide happened in a house we look at I would pass on it. No fear of ghosts or spirits or whatever, but I just wouldn't feel comfortable.

Our parish has been very welcoming. Dd feels they will cease to be if/when she decides to actually have a relationship. She wants a family. I actually think it's a very healthy thing dd is doing. She isn't out to anyone buy immediate family and close friends. She has talked with our priest but that doesn't go beyond them. I think this is a step for her to be out to church family as well and she wants a safe, comfortable place to do so.

Thank you for this link! I actually was surprised to see so many in my area. Most were Methodist, Episcopalian, and Lutheran. There were actually a few Catholic ones as well which threw me. Some were off shoots and not really part of the RCC but one listed on there is. I'm not sure why it's on there. It did lead us to finding an Episcopal church within 20 miles that is very welcoming. The priest there has actually been a speaker at several local events in support of LGBT youth. The local schools near this church also have very thriving GSA clubs and seem supportive. I'm surprised considering where we are in the Midwest but am very happy at the moment. We are going to try this particular Episcopal church out this Sunday and we're all very excited.

I was raised Baptist and dh Presbyterian. We found our way to the Catholic church four years ago and have been happy. Both dds, 14 and 16, came to us regarding the Episcopal church. They would like to try it. They feel it has what they love about the Catholic church coupled with the acceptance they don't feel there. Oldest dd is gay. So, I don't know if dh and I will switch as well but we will definitely go with them and support them in this if it's what they want. I don't want to do anything to push them away from religion or the church so if this is what they want, we are completely on board. Now for the questions. Are all the Episcopal churches here accepting or is there something we should look for? Is the service similar to a Catholic service? What are the differences? Anything you feel we should know that we might not expect? Honestly, anything information at all would be helpful at this point.

I definitely did when mine were younger. I would usually hit the library nearby for about an hour. The quiet was awesome! I took my time to look through books and came home ready to do dinner and our usual night time routine. Dh did work outside the home but also felt that he took breaks during the day. He worked for a place that basically had it's own campus. It came with two cafeterias, a YMCA, Starbucks, and walking trails around lakes. He took a lunch almost every day and got out and he also would do some meetings via phone while walking outside. He didn't come home tired and was happy to give me time to myself. Now, they are teens and both in ps. Dh also now works from home. He and I both have lots of of kid free time at the moment and are enjoying it.

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Yikes! I do think you have some issues if you think everyone, or at least all females, need to excel in science and not art. That honestly doesn't make sense to me. Do you look down upon artists? If so, why? Maybe you don't consider stage make up an art? I couldn't do it. Could you? My youngest dd is an artist at heart. She's in honors math and science classes as well but art is where her heart is at. As she grows in her art I have no doubt it will become more important and I'm okay with that. I don't think it says anything about her as a woman. I don't think she should be looked down upon at all because of it. I don't really know why anyone thinks all students should love and excel in science classes. Why? Some in that science class wish they could be artistic. Some in the art class wish they could be scientific. It takes all kinds to make the world go round.

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My poor dd is so stressed right now. She has some nasty spring cold that is making her use her inhaler all day and pop Hall's like jelly beans. She has a choir performance both Wednesday and Thursday nights with rehearsals tonight and tomorrow (which is all really fun when sick). She also has her 10th grade English EOC this week which is two one hour online exam sessions. On top of all that, our dog is sick and in pain and we have no idea what's going on with him so she's stressed out about that. It's like anything that could get in her way during AP testing time is happening. I also am seriously wondering what the Choir teacher at school was thinking with this schedule. There are still several more weeks in the school year to schedule that final performance. I actually sent her to bed early tonight and told her that worrying about it all was only going to make it worse and her more sick.

I actually did see one that bothered me today while catching up on Facebook. It was a mom who put out a Happy Mother's Day message to her daughter. Her daughter is newly married with no children. The post was about how she is not just a teacher, but also a mother to her students. It did irk me a bit. FTR, my sister is single, in her 40s, and has taught K for around 20 years. She doesn't think of herself as their mother. She does feel protective, especially in regards to training for school shootings. But, she doesn't think it in any way makes her a mom.