tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post3840533825772376876..comments2024-03-14T13:50:41.178-07:00Comments on the polished pickle: New York, New YorkMegan Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04586723080409475349noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-35918479308675472462010-09-29T15:06:43.327-07:002010-09-29T15:06:43.327-07:00Here is a question I was asked about this post:
W...Here is a question I was asked about this post:<br /><br />Why are you wearing white spandex underneath your skirt in your latest blog post?<br /><br />I thought there might be more readers that may be wondering this same thing. Here is my answer...<br /><br />Well, technically I guess they are white spandex shorts, aren't they. I've grown so accustomed to them that I hardly considered they might be an oddity. My comfort and openness in sacred religious matters could be considered a shortcoming.<br /><br />They are undergarments worn by many Latter Day Saint men and women, meant to remind them of covenants they've made with the Lord. Throughout history many people have worn clothing to signify their beliefs; the Jewish, the Islamic. Even many Christians wear crosses around their necks.<br /><br />Unlike a cross, the garments we wear are not really meant to be seen, as they are more of a reminder to the wearer than an outward representation of commitment. I guess you could call my having posted a photograph of mine showing a taboo of Mormon culture and perhaps a nonchalance unbecoming to my own convictions. While the modest me feels inclined to simply take the photograph down, my larger sense of pride asserts that I would rather answer questions honestly and unashamed.<br /><br />Here is the information found on the Latter Day Saints' website about these garments...<br /><br />"Once people are endowed, they have the blessing of wearing the temple garment throughout their lives. They are obligated to wear it according to the instructions given in the endowment. Those who have been endowed in the temple must remember that the blessings that are related to this sacred privilege depend on their worthiness and their faithfulness in keeping temple covenants.<br /><br />The garment provides a constant reminder of the covenants made in the temple. The garment should be treated with respect at all times. It should not be exposed to the view of those who do not understand its significance, and it should not be adjusted to accommodate different styles of clothing. When worn properly, the garment provides protection against temptation and evil. Wearing the garment is an outward expression of an inward commitment to follow the Savior."<br /><br />So here I am, feeling chastised and inclined to be more private in the future. I learn new things each and every day. <br /><br />I apologize if I have offended anyone.<br /><br />Visit http://mormon.org/ to learn more about what I believe.Megan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586723080409475349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-11717257068657123152010-09-29T06:59:52.939-07:002010-09-29T06:59:52.939-07:00Wow... your mother is truly blessed!!Wow... your mother is truly blessed!!TheUnSoccerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190900609072968289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-67242465057542870442010-09-28T17:26:22.988-07:002010-09-28T17:26:22.988-07:00Why yes I am. Very Lucky indeed. I'm so blesse...Why yes I am. Very Lucky indeed. I'm so blessed to have a creative family. I love them with all of my heart, and the Birthday was the best it could have been. I love you all. Thanks for the hours and hours of secret planning. All of you are wonderfully talented. Thank you for sharing your talents with eachother, and most of all... me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-46305896481428057152010-09-28T17:11:25.337-07:002010-09-28T17:11:25.337-07:00Your life is beautiful!Your life is beautiful!leigh hewetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15556509134001737237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-82806897608479614392010-09-28T17:02:08.710-07:002010-09-28T17:02:08.710-07:00What a fun birthday! I'm sure she will always...What a fun birthday! I'm sure she will always remember this.She Loves The Color Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891419624926744985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-56162459223709443462010-09-28T15:25:25.994-07:002010-09-28T15:25:25.994-07:00Love every single bit of this! So creative! So f...Love every single bit of this! So creative! So fun! So much love! Your mother is a lucky lady. You certainly did make her 50th one to remember!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941838353834702381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-49610151487478225502010-09-28T15:24:18.147-07:002010-09-28T15:24:18.147-07:00love it, love it, love it. You're a wonderful...love it, love it, love it. You're a wonderful daughter, mother, sister, and friend. Thanks for letting us be apart of the show.Brieannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725283553329645770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-28993039251069599732010-09-28T14:56:11.544-07:002010-09-28T14:56:11.544-07:00Magical. What a lucky mom. We put together somet...Magical. What a lucky mom. We put together something special (and free!) for my mom on her 60th: http://teamcowanzk.blogspot.com/2010/09/do-it.html<br /><br />And I'm trying to make a dream come true for our mutual blogging friend Maryposa over on my blog: http://teamcowanzk.blogspot.com/2010/09/do-it.htmlteam cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01548033207506727747noreply@blogger.com