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LDS women encouraged to see depth of their own potential

I have to say that the Women's Meeting was great. Each one of the things that were said were true. It was positive and to the point. The spirit was at the meeting. It was worth the time and effort to attend and to listen to these great leaders.

This sounds like a great meeting. I am grateful for leaders that remind us of the seemingly small acts that contribute so much to the fabric of society as well as the innate ability each of us has to contribute something even more creative to the good of mankind. I suspect others might find the counsel to be trite but such voices of inspiration are exactly what we need in this day.

Thank you, President Uchtdorf. Your talk was wonderful. Thanks for all you do. Also, thanks to the General Relief Society Presidency. Your work and sacrifices are greatly appreciated.

I may have missed something from the article but I did not see any mention of women seeking more education in their lives as I believe Pres. Hinckley had previously stressed. While all of the comments were extremely to the point and positive, I did not see where education was one thing that women should strive for. This seems to me to be one key issue that can help women through some difficult times if a spouse dies or financial times become rough. Was there any mention of this that someone can share with me?

The women of the Mormon Church have accomplished much...

...all under the direction of and with the permission of middle aged white men.

Shouldn't you ladies be making sure your kids show up absolutely pristine and ironed for church instead of trying on the new fangled internet and using your thinking abilities? Hinckley was right, women should strive for educations.

Buh-bye

To 4:07

the truth hurts huh?

It Looks like the usual group of old TROLLS are all hanging out on here. Don't guys ever get tired?

"It Looks like the usual group of old TROLLS are all hanging out on here. Don't guys ever get tired?"

What? For agreeing with the guy that used to lead your church that actually advocated for women to get educated? Everyone should make their best effort to get the best education they can get. Some marriages don;t work out, some spouses get sick, some spouses get incapacitated or die. Get an education.

I agree it's time for Mormon woman to educated outside the home...go for it!

Hark! Verily I say unto you. Follow the guidance of the church and you are in for a dull, burdensome and miserable life. It will cost you your health, wealth and wisdom.

To: to bert,

"Buh-bye? Buh-bye?" That's it?

I would have thought something a little more well thought-out would be appropriate like maybe "what ever".

Don't know why these negative trolls have nothing better to do than hang out on these comment blogs and block the positive away.
Maybe you should work on getting an education so you can actually do something positive in the time you waste on these blogs. I am off to read another educational book...

RE: The Deuce & DaviD O

Where you reading the same article as I was? It clearly states that we should learn new skills. This would probably require some minimal, if not extensive, education. I am a stay at home mother who has chosen to seek education. I am seeking my third degree. And yes, when for what ever reasons my husband is unable provide adequate financial substance, these "new skills and this education" come in quite handy. And by the way DaviD O all of my children go to church pristine, shirts ironed and hair curled and in bows. With, by the way, the help of my great husband who has chosen to broaden his mind and horizons as well and shoulder some of the responsibility of caring for someone and something besides himself, in a form of service and love. He feels that as much as I have supported him in his education and career choices, he supports me in mine, a stay at home mom.

I have a friend that did not finish her schooling. She supported her husband's efforts to become a doctor with money, time, support, child rearing. Now she has to finish school. The louse promised he would give her an eternal marriage via the Temple but he did not carry through on his promise. When he got done, he divorced her for another woman. Now she is starting from square one and trying to finish her education and trying to take care of kids. The divorce rate for this state is on par with the national average. LDS women, you are not exempt from this possibility. Make sure you get at least a 2 year degree.

Rushing to remarry for financial reasons can lead to disaster. It clouded the judgement of another person I know. The marriage lasted 9 months. I am not threatened by a home maker and neither am I threatened by an educated woman. Just know that things don't always turn out how we plan.

I completely spaced the meeting (I'll need to read it as soon as it comes out), so I don't know everything that was said, but even if education wasn't mentioned, that does not mean our LDS leaders do not think it is important. If a leader gives a talk and does not mention prayer, does that mean we don't need to pray anymore?

I grew up in the 1970s and remember hearing from Young Women leaders, Bishops, Stake leaders, and general authority leaders about the importance of a good education for both men AND women.

Almost all of the women in my neighborhood, whether members or not, have a degree. I'm sorry for the bad experiences out there. Please remember that there are both decent people and idiots in and out of the LDS church.

Why is it that the only negative comments on this board are from men (probably white middle-aged ones at that)? I think they're projecting. I'm a new mother with a Master's and have no problem with following our male leaders. If all you men have a problem with authority, that's fine, but stop acting like we should as well.

Well said Leeann.

They've already said get an education they don' thave to say it in every meeting. It inspired me for one I'm back in school with 3 kids and will graduate in May. Pres. Uchdorfs talk inspired me to work even hared at my education among many other immportant things in life. If you listen with the spirit you will hear exactly what you need to hear. Women are being encouraged to be all they can be, and not by middle ages white men...by God.