Did anyone else know that members of the Salvation Army are not allowed to marry outside the group?

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One of their "officers" could lose his job if he goes forward with marrying someone not in the group.

I had no idea they were that hardnosed.

I take it this is not a planned and hoped-for sort of pregnancy?

planned? not at all. hoped for? definitely in that "i want more kids" way, but i don't think now was the ideal time. she just took the test tonight. she's guesstimating at about 3 weeks or so.

Is there help in the picture?

the boyfriend wants to marry her, but she's been burned by the whole marrying because she's pregnant thing.

Is there still a prospect of losing the job?

they let 66 people go yesterday. she thinks she's probably safe at least until the new year. after that, who knows?

tiggy, best of luck? I don't have any concrete advice to offer, but aunthood is fun?

meara, I'm almost jealous of myself. Trips into google are to remind me this is real and what I should explore.

Yikes, tiggy. Although if I were pregnant and not getting married, I'd be pretty happy to be living with my sister, I bet...

A fire alarm just went off in my building, possibly in the hallway. I stuck my head out and didn't smell anything, and now it's stopped, so it's safe to ignore, right?

she wants to move him in here though! i don't want to live with a guy i barely know. *sigh*

Oh, that's a whole nother story, then. Yeah, good luck with everything.

Two years ago today I went to Wanna House and met face to face a bleary eyed boy who was in the middle of his nap. It hasn't all been easy, but it most certainly has all been worth it. I thankful for this place and the people here for helping and celebrating with me.

Aw, noodle! I still have the text message where you told me all was GO.

Oh, wonderful celebrations, msbelle! Thank you for bringing him into my life as well. Man, it's amazing, mom.