Can i just say that I love finding out that the more I notice, the more I find that i know and love more LGBT people. So since my last post I have discovered another friend from my high school days. When I saw his blog I was thrilled!! http://thesetwodadsrock.blogspot.com/ He is also a competitive dancer and is going to Orlando this weekend. He and his partner have been together for 9 years. Family is obviously very important to them. His parents raised him well. He spent his growing up years in Yost, Utah. Bet ya can't even find that on the map. haha. Anyway, I am hoping he will be able to share his story for my book.
Two other happy things, my cousin Pam Meyers (I want to get a copy of her story too) told me an exciting story of love about her mother in laws friend who is trans. Pam also expressed heartfelt feelings of love and wishes that we could talk more openly in religious circles without fear. I am so impressed by that. I have been wondering if I would have to leave the church to find open discussion for my thoughts and feelings, so it is wonderful to hear that others who stay are feeling similar things too. And the other cool thing was my cousin Alan who posted his wedding pictures and when I saw the picture of my uncle (who was obviously giving a speech) I wished so much that I could have heard that talk. Alan told me later that he wished they had recorded it because he spoke of the need for love and understanding on both sides and creating a middle ground.
And now, DC just passed a gay-marriage law. These are exciting times. I am thrilled to be part of this history. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/03/AR2010030300654.html
Easter 2026
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Awww, you're sweet Emily :) Glad I could share my experiences with you! I think you are doing a great thing in providing opportunities for discussion, especially with such a seemingly "taboo" topic to some people. It's exciting to see someone so passionate about what they feel, and encourage a place where love can be shared, and safety felt.
(Just for clarification for my M-I-L, the trans is just her best friend from California, not her partner :) My M-I-L married a straight heterosexual man recently, and her trans friend was kind enough to come out to Idaho and support my M-I-L in her marriage, even after the heated debate/rift they had in their friendship over the Prop 8 issue. My M-I-L thought it was so GREAT that her friend would be willing to come out and support her in her marriage, even when my M-I-L was not necessarily in support of same sex marriage with the Prop 8 vote, due to religious beliefs. LOVE her friend to pieces, and love the opportunity to learn more and love more with all of our brothers and sisters :) You're awesome Emily! Don't forget that :)
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