fyi...Siovhan

Melanie wrote: For those of you who are facebook users, you will note that Siovhan changed her status to: "In a Relationship." She has been dating Pat for some time. She has been kind of secretive about Pat...and we found out why. He isn't a member of our faith. He has ties to our faith and has been to church a few times, but he has never been taught the discussions. This comes as a shock to our family. Braden had a feeling that Pat wasn't either active or wasn't a member...but, when we inquired of Siovhan, she wasn't completely honest with us. We are praying for her and her decisions. I knew that some of you would be asking about her, and so I wanted to let you know.
Melanie


Myrna wrote: What does "in a relationship" mean? Does that mean that they are now engaged? I see that phrase listed on facebook many times and I have never quite known what it means. It could mean that they are now dating no one else, also. I have just taken it as meaning that they are serious about one another. Pat who?

We ever pray for our children and their families (night and morning and sometimes in between times). We also pray for all of you during our couple prayer in the evening. When we eat breakfast, we also have our morning couple prayer and we pray for all of you then. We keep all of your names on the temple prayer roll. We have been fasting for the oldest grandchildren to make wise choices in friends, schools, missions and possible mates. We also fast for specific needs for specific of you who need more help at the time. 

We will just continue to pray and fast for Siovhan that she will make the choices that will lead to her eternal happiness.

Todd wrote: Mom. It merely means relationship as defined by the person using it. So it is a pretty broad definition. 

Myrna wrote: Thanks! I do try to keep up but, frankly, I just can't move that fast mentally.

Melanie wrote: In a relationship means exclusive dating...Siovhan and I had a long talk last week and she hopes that these two will be able to make things work. Frightening. We will continue to counsel with her and continue to pray for her. We pray for her multiple times a day as well...my hopes and righteous desires are being tossed on the waves of life. 

Mel

Myrna wrote: Remember what you used to tell me. Everyone has agency. The temple ceremony helps us remember that we bring blessings upon their heads by our attempts at righteousness. Love does a lot. Sometimes all you can do is pray and love. Thanks for being MY rock.