I learned in church today

[smokymountainrain]

There's a special needs young man in our ward. I'm not sure what the exact diagnosis is. He can't speak though he occasionally makes really loud sounds. He has a very difficult time moving about and doesn't seem to have control of his limbs when sitting down. He demands a lot of physical exertion from his parents, not to mention the mental and emotional requirements of raising a special needs child. A few months ago I was sitting in sacrament, absent-mindedly people watching. This young man's mother was gently and affectionately rubbing her sons back. The father was on the other side of the mother and had his arm around her. The scene touched my heart. I've since watched that family every Sunday to see a beautiful Christian sermon that simply can't be spoken.

there is a family in my ward who has a daughter very similar to what you describe. her mom says she has the mental capacity of a 2 year old. she has a twin sister who has the mental capacity of a 7 year old (they are 19) - i don't think any of us can even begin to imagine how difficult their lives are, but similar to the couple you describe, they seem to be making it work and having each other's backs through this literally never ending process that will be their life on earth.

[YOhio]

There's a special needs young man in our ward. I'm not sure what the exact diagnosis is. He can't speak though he occasionally makes really loud sounds. He has a very difficult time moving about and doesn't seem to have control of his limbs when sitting down. He demands a lot of physical exertion from his parents, not to mention the mental and emotional requirements of raising a special needs child. A few months ago I was sitting in sacrament, absent-mindedly people watching. This young man's mother was gently and affectionately rubbing her sons back. The father was on the other side of the mother and had his arm around her. The scene touched my heart. I've since watched that family every Sunday to see a beautiful Christian sermon that simply can't be spoken.

[clackamascoug]

Now do these:

What to Know About Retarding Bread Dough

Retarding Loaves

When do you retard your dough?

Retarded Dough

What to Know About Walter Sobchak Bread Dough

Walter Sobchak Loaves

When do you Walter Sobchak your dough?

Walter Sobchak Dough

Sometimes someone throws you a softball...

[mtnbiker]

This should help with this issue.

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I would suggest people follow this chart when considering using swear words.

[Bo Diddley]

Damn straight.

I only ever had to start over one time. And that was in Spanish, on my mission. I started reading the wrong prayer. Had to flip the card over.

Me too...

[Walter Sobchak]

FIFY

Now do these:

What to Know About Retarding Bread Dough

Retarding Loaves

When do you retard your dough?

Retarded Dough

[Pelado]

Seriously what is the world coming to when the Bishop of the ward no longer routinely publicly humiliates teenagers with dyslexia in front of the entire ward?

Bunch of pansies these current MOTCOJCOLDSs.

Damn straight.

I only ever had to start over one time. And that was in Spanish, on my mission. I started reading the wrong prayer. Had to flip the card over.

[CardiacCoug]

The pioneers are rolling over in their graves at how easy we have it today in the church. I seriously wonder if this religion can still sufficiently produce the faith necessary for salvation.

Seriously what is the world coming to when the Bishop of the ward no longer routinely publicly humiliates teenagers with dyslexia in front of the entire ward?

Bunch of pansies these current MOTCOJCOLDSs.

[LVAllen]

FIFY

Nah, that connotes that the rabid rabbits stopped all progress. If you mean hindered, slowed down, or delayed, it works. Similar to the musical term ritardando. You don't come to a full stop, just gradually slow.

Of course, you could still just use hindered, slowed down, or delayed.

[clackamascoug]

In short, the only thing that is ever "retarded" is progress. As in "our progress along the Appalachian Trail was thwarted by a warren of rabid rabbits." People aren't.

FIFY

[falafel]

In short, the only thing that is ever "retarded" is progress. As in "our progress along the Appalachian Trail was retarded by a warren of rabid rabbits." People aren't.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, did you even read the flow chart?!

[LVAllen]

This should help with this issue.

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In short, the only thing that is ever "retarded" is progress. As in "our progress along the Appalachian Trail was retarded by a warren of rabid rabbits." People aren't.

[MartyFunkhouser]

There's been a less stringent approach to Sacrament prayers the last few years... Bishop's are taking into consideration the abilities of the prayer giver, and their mental toughness to stand real time correction in front of two hundred people. Weaker prayer givers are given a wide berth because it's a worse option to have to sit through six failed prayer attempts and then ultimately surrender to a bad prayer anyway.

You asked, I'll answer. Saying someone is "retarded" is not just politically incorrect. It's more than that. You just don't do it. That's like saying that "not" calling a black person the n-word is just being politically correct. (wink-wink) That's not true - you just don't do it. Period. Regardless of political affiliation. Mentally challenged is insulting too by the way.

If you feel the need to comment you would say "brain injured."

This should help with this issue.

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[Walter Sobchak]

The pioneers are rolling over in their graves at how easy we have it today in the church. I seriously wonder if this religion can still sufficiently produce the faith necessary for salvation.

How do we have it easier? I mean... other than only having one wife. We still have to pray/develop a testimony of the BoM, living prophets, etc. That shit ain't easy son.

[BigFatMeanie]

My ancestors will rescue me in my weak faith. Good thing they are part of my plan. Sorry converts.

Doesn't temple work for ancestors fit the bill if you're a convert? Wouldn't the very act of a convert doing temple work for her ancestors serve to strengthen the convert's faith? If it did strengthen the convert's faith couldn't we conclude that the convert's ancestors did indeed rescue the convert in her weak faith?