[ZION] Getting Married Older [was Official Doctrine #2]

2003-11-07 Thread Valerie Nielsen Williams
On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 02:36:29 + Jim Cobabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John W. Redelfs wrote: --- Would that all the single men in the Church were as devoted to keeping the commandment to marry as seriously as you did and do. --- Many of us take it seriously too. As a single man I

Re: [ZION] Getting Married Older [was Official Doctrine #2]

2003-11-07 Thread John W. Redelfs
Valerie Nielsen Williams wrote: It's even harder for an older (middle-aged) widow. I wouldn't mind finding a time-only companion. But it seems that the widowers in the church want to be sealed to another woman, instead of finding one who is already sealed. At my bishop's behest I tried

RE: [ZION] Getting Married Older [was Official Doctrine #2]

2003-11-07 Thread Gerald Smith
Val, What age range are you looking for in a guy? Maybe a few of us could look for potential candidates in our areas for you. Gary Valerie Nielsen Williams wrote: On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 02:36:29 + Jim Cobabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John W. Redelfs wrote: --- Would that all

Re: [ZION] Getting Married Older [was Official Doctrine #2]

2003-11-07 Thread Valerie Nielsen Williams
I know not all are that way, but around here there are no LDS widowers, and online resources are all that are available. Of those, the majority don't want a widow. I realize that is not accurate for all men, but it seems to be the general feeling online. Now, if I could find someone like Pres.

Re: [ZION] Getting Married Older [was Official Doctrine #2]

2003-11-07 Thread Valerie Nielsen Williams
Aw, Gary, you're sweet. Age has never been relevant for me. In the big scheme of things, we're all ageless. Tom died at age 69 (he'd be 71 now), I am now 45. I wouldn't want anyone young enough to be my son, however. Also, someone who doesn't mind the extremes in temperature and weather that