u/sweetcookie88

It was my "chosen mom"'s birthday on Friday, and I get to see her in a few hours to give her her gift and spend time with her. I made a batch of her mother's recipe for sugar cookies, and it was my first time ever baking. I also made her a handmade card.

The last time I handmade a card was for mothers Day when I was 6. My bio mother was having a bad day, and she ripped it up in front of me after I gave it to her. Ever since I promised myself I'd never make anything for anyone ever again because I didn't want to go through that heartache.

But my mom is different. She will be grateful, and she hardly ever shows her frustration at anyone. I know she will be happy to receive her gifts, but I am still a little anxious.

But I made a thing and I'm so proud of myself!

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Hi family, I would love a suggestion or two about this.

I have only been a member for a few years, and I often feel as though I have so many questions about the temple. Of course, it is suggested to us that we only talk of the temple inside the temple walls.

I don't like to have conversation in communal areas. I have sensory issues and I get very overstimulated when I hear the constant noise of even whispered conversation. So in the lobbies, or in other waiting rooms, I don't like to speak.

I went to the Taylorsville temple today and I couldn't even stay in the celestial room for a minute because two women were having basically a full-volume conversation in there- and the ordinance worker didn't say anything (and neither did I because I'm not sure if I am supposed to or not) but I had something that I wanted to ask my parents about that is about the temple and we tried to find a quiet space to go and talk. Three separate workers told me that there wasn't anywhere for that. In my old home temple there were many empty rooms available for patrons to sit in (it was mostly for temple workers but patrons were allowed) and the only space that was suggested to me was the marriage waiting room but there were multiple marriages today so that wasn't available. Those multiple marriages also meant that the temple grounds outside were not even peaceful because of the cheering and such (I know it's a celebration, I guess I just am craving a safe place of quiet and the temple is never an option for that)

So, am I missing something about there not being a private, quiet, and reverent place to sit and talk about temple stuff in the temple? If we are only allowed to talk about it there, why are there no spaces available to talk? I don't understand it. I don't get revelation much and I am unable to feel the spirit and get promptings like most people. I have questions, and my heart is hurting, and I want to feel the peace of the temple, but I feel as though I can't.

I'd appreciate any suggestions on this.

Thanks

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