The Gay Mormon Guy.

Wow.

I have stumbled across this blog before in the past. And I read up a bit on it again today. I am so impressed by this person. He remains anonymous, of course, but I wish I could give him a big high five. I feel like in the church, there are many people who struggle with same-sex-attraction, a temptation to do drugs, drink alcohol, or be involved in immoral activities. But why are these topics never brought up? I feel like by avoiding them, two things happen. 1: The people with the desire to be involved in these things end up chasing their desires and possibly ultimately leaving the church and 2: Members who don't fall victim to these things end up judging those who do. Obviously this creates more negativity and absence of love than Heavenly Father would ever want for His children.

In this blog, gaymormonguy.blogspot.com , this person talks about the struggle he faces as not only someone with SSA (same-sex-attraction) but as a faithful member of the LDS church. He knows it would be easier to live in a place like San Francisco and chase men, seeing as that is a place that widely accepts gay LDS people, but he is true to his faith and is truly trying to "Endure to the End".

Incredible story. Do yourself a favor and read a post or two. You won't be disappointed.

Happy Mother's Day, Mom.

     
     If you all didn't know, I have the greatest mom in the world. As I've become a mother myself, I continue to realize more each day JUST how hard my mom worked to raise a family with 4 kids. Hearing of stories where my dad would get up at 3 am to make a 2 hour commute to work, then arrive home at 10 pm and only see us on weekends makes me cringe! Taking care of kids is hard enough with a handy and helpful husband, so I cannot imagine doing it alone. Oh and I suppose I should mention that she had 4 kids under the age of 5 and my mom had all of us before she was 25 years old. (Yikes.) 


She was always kind, always patient, and always willing to let us be ourselves. We were allowed to be kids and she didn't make us grow up faster than we had to. She always made great meals for us and went way out of her way to be an exceptional mom. One time in high school, I was talking to a friend who mentioned he was hungry because he hadn't had breakfast. He said every now and then he'd grab a granola bar on his way out the door but that was it. He was (obviously) green with envy when I told him my mom made me breakfast....every. single. morning. She would get up extra early, still nice and sleepy, and make us a hot breakfast. Waffles, pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, you name it. And that wasn't all. She'd throw some peaches or pears or grapes on the table too, just to be sure we were getting some healthy food in our bodies. 3 of us were in high school at the same time, so she really didn't need to get up that early, seeing as we could just drive ourselves to school and she could sleep in. But she never once did that. She was amazing that way and set a great example for me. Now, no matter what, I always make sure that Titan has a good breakfast and we usually eat it together. Sometimes it's a hassle and MAN that kid is a picky eater, but it makes me feel great to know I'm taking good care of my little man. 


This is just one of many things I could say about my mom that would win her the Best Mom Award. She's great and I love her and I'm so grateful to be her daughter and have been raised by her incredible and Christlike example. Thanks Mom and I sure do love you. 


Also, my sister Sheridan is a great mother. I watched as she's endured an 8 month deployment where her husband was in Afghanistan, and 4 months of training before that deployment where they didn't live together. She gave birth to her son Sawyer without her spouse along side her. My mom and I were there, but that is just not the same. I've seen her skin grow thicker, yet her heart has grown tender and she loves her boys (her hubby, her baby and her dog) more than anything in the world. I know she's also a fantastic mom with a bright future ahead. (And hopefully lots more sweet kids). 

I love you girls! Happy Mother's Day to you and to all you moms out there. It's not an easy job! 


Love, 


Lauren

Moving on.

I kept that last post up there for a while since it seemed to be getting re-circulated and I didn't want people to have to go looking for it. But I'm moving on now! And thanks so much for reading my poem. Isn't that just the way motherhood goes? For any of you who don't have kids, consider yourself warned.

Since so many of you mommies liked that post and could relate, I decided to start a new blog entirely on the funny and crazy times of motherhood. You can find me at thediariesofawimpymom.blogspot.com. I'll still be writing on this blog, posting about this & that & whatever I want. But the other blog will strictly be mommy moments. I hope you read it, like it & tell all your friends about it! Life won't seem so bad and crazy if you know so many other people are doing the same ridiculous things you are all day long.

P.S. There is no reason I have a picture of Antoine Dodson in this post, it just made my day to see his face and it reminded me of how hard he has made me laugh in the past. If you don't know who he is then please, for the love of all things funny, go check him out. With that being said, I hope you all have a happy Friday and a superb weekend!