Scattergories

I played Scattergories for the first time in years the other night.  It was amazing.  I think you could probably play the game by yourself to train your brain.

There are some things that have been bothering me lately.  I don't really want this blog to be negative, but I just want to vent for a moment or two.

Growing up LDS, you are expected to separate yourself from the world.  Be in the world, not of the world.  Every one of us makes mistakes.  We are imperfect people.  I used to love Facebook.  I thought it was such an amazing way to reconnect with old friends and stay connected with long-distance ones.  The enchantment has worn off, however.  In some ways, it may be the only way that I get to watch some of my friends' children grow up.  I would hate to get rid of it and miss things.

What really truly bothers me is when I see members of the Church flaunting their sins.  It makes me lose so much respect for them when I see them talk about their drinking and immodest clothing, etc.  I don't think they realize how bad they look.  I know that it is Heavenly Father's job to judge their works, but when they are throwing it in everyone's faces, it really saddens me.  I have lost so much respect for a few people, especially in the past few months.  It is horrible to see the kind of example you are setting for your children.  It is not funny when your kids cuss at you, so quit laughing at them when they do.  Better yet, don't use that language at home.  Yes, bad language is all around us, but you don't have to add to it, either.

We reward bad behavior too often.  You make people feel bad for you because you got pregnant.  Don't you DARE blame the Church for "not helping you in your time of need."  You were the one who was having unprotected sex.  Why should we have to help you pay for this baby?  There are people like me in this world who would do anything to have a baby and can't right now.  Sometimes, you have to suck things up.  You will have to deal with your actions.