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Just read your blog from the 13th and I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your trip. I hope that things will straighten out and work out for the best. As for sleep, I understand how that goes. I hate not being able to sleep for so many days in a row. I definintely feel for you!

I'm not sure its good to let the kid be a mod. I don't know what I would do if a little kid just deleted one of my posts!

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Thanks for your empathy. I really appreciate it. God is helping us a lot and I know things will work out for the best, specially because we are doing this to help someone else and I know the Lord will bless us greately.

Felipe a mod? nah, that would be like a nightmare!. He would delete all the posts and may even shut down the forum for good!

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Thanks for that quote in the LDS thread about quotes that keep us in check LDS. I know it has special meaning to you right now, but it is one I really needed to read as well. It is a powerful statement.

We too often take the position that we need to take care of ourselves and our own families. Well, our parents, grandparents and even our siblings are our families as well. We would do well to remember that.

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Thanks Tena Yes, it has a very important meaning for me right now and everything seem to be linking to that. It is amazing and I know is God's way to show me what to do. The reason I said this is because I found that quote while searching information for my talk tomorrow and the topic that was assigned to me was "Family Responsibilities". I also have to teach RS and the talk is from November 2004, is Pres. Monson talking about Free Agency and the choices we make in life and he shared this story:

"A few years ago, Sister Monson and I were in the city of Toronto, where we once lived when I was the mission president. Olive Davies, the wife of the first stake president in Toronto, was gravely ill and preparing to pass from this life. Her illness required her to leave her cherished home and enter a hospital which could provide the care she needed. Her only child lived with her own family far away in the West.

I attempted to comfort Sister Davies, but she had present with her the comfort she longed to have. A stalwart grandson sat silently next to his grandmother. I learned he had spent most of the summer away from his university studies, that he might serve his grandmother’s needs. I said to him, “Shawn, you will never regret your decision. Your grandmother feels you are heaven-sent, an answer to her prayers.”

He replied, “I chose to come because I love her and know this is what my Heavenly Father would have me do.”

Tears were near the surface. Grandmother told us how she enjoyed being helped by her grandson and introducing him to each employee and every patient in the hospital. Hand in hand, they walked the halls, and during the night he was close by.

Olive Davies has passed on to her reward, there to meet her faithful husband and together continue an eternal journey. In a grandson’s heart there will ever remain those words, “Choose the right when a choice is placed before you. In the right the Holy Spirit guides.”

This story really touched me because just like this grandson, this is exactly how I feel about all this. I know this is what Heavenly Father wants me to do. It is just amazing that I am giving this talk and lesson on similar issues. I know is God's way to prepare a way for me.

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LDS, you have been in my thoughts and prayers for many days, and we all really miss you here. I hope you are holding up under all the strain of the past few days. We love you! Sending Big Hugs for you and your family.

Love, Roz

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Havent seen you on the forum for a while. Hope you are doing OK and things are starting to settle down at home. Hope to see you back on soon!

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Thanks for your concern Kon. The truth is that I still do not feel very well, so I am basically reading and posting a little bit until I have something more positive to say *shrugs*. I will update my blog soon for more information. Thanks for your concern.

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Sol, you are not a horrible mother and/or wife. What you have done is not a bad thing. Times are tough right now, but your intentions all along have been honorable. You are taking care of family. Too often, these days, we delegate that sacred responsibility to strangers.

Now, I have a question for you, and for JB. Did you pray before you made this move? Do you believe you got an answer telling you to do this? If so, then you are where you belong and need to make it work.

If not, then you need to not repeat such a mistake. Pray and fast. Most importantly, listen. An answer will come. As long as you are doing what He wants, things will work out. He never said it would be easy, just that it would be worth it.

As far as your grandmother, remember that she can't help her behavior. She is old and not well. If she doesn't even know who you are, that tells you she can't help herself. Just love her. I know it must be very difficult to see this woman who raised you, and who you love so much in such a state, but one day, on the other side of the veil, she will thank you for returning that love to her.

You are a good person. The Lord loves you. You are never alone.