Coldest for Capitals, yes. But coldest for inhabited place on the planet is Eureka, Nunavut, Canada wherethe daily average temperature is -19.7 °C (-3.46 °F).
If you view the earlier post with a link on a person's documented trip to China, well, the last part about freash plastic covered toilet seats sounds like something we can use here.
The whole thread was informative. I neverthought it would be that different, maybe an old fashioned out houde but not the stuff that is this vastly different.
It is always good to do ALL homework before you leave for a place and this is a new chapter to add to aforementioned homework, IMHO.
Your thoughts are quite normal in this situation. Trust me, I too considered joining a Convent. I actually went so far as to discuss it with a Mother Superior of a Convent while going through my divorce.
Thankfully, she wisely told me to wait and see how I felt a year to three years after my divorce b/c these thoughts are not to be trusted while in pain.
In addition, I had converted to Catholoicism b4 Marriage. I was hurting and torn as to if I should remain Catholic or turn to my Judaic roots that I knew nothing of having been raised in a non-practicing family. She told me I needed to explore this fully b4 making a very major life changing decision as joining a Convent.
During this three year period, I also had gotten involved with a very nice guy whom wanted marriage while I was not ready. Fortunately I recognised I was on the rebound and called off the Wedding, long before it got to the planning stage. His Parents and my Mother understood. He was devastated. I still hurt that I hurt him to this day.
I thank G-d for this Mother Superior and a very wise very young Priest whom counceled me during some of the darkest days of my life and later during the absolute Darkest when my Husband asked me if we could reconcile then he was killed in a car accident b4 we could.
They listened to me and wisely let me rant and rave. The gave me good advice always leaving the choice be MINE.
Today, I am a Messianc Jew and very happy. I do join my Late Husband's Family for Mass from time to time and they have never condemned my for reverting to my Judaic Roots. They still Love and Respect me. I am very Blessed.
They only wish I could find a very nice guy and remarry. They did accept my ex-Fiance of 12.5 yrs when my own family did not b/c of his race. They were disappointed when we broke up a few years back but never condemned me for breaking it off b/c of Paul's problems.
Give yourself time. I have told others this when they posted in this category as you here.
The advice I give is as they say in Al-Anon for Families don't make any major decisions for at least 6 months to a year.
My Father went through that trying to find Family after WWII while he was over in Europe. Both sides of my family that was in the Old World was almost entirely wiped out during the Holocaust.
I do feel so sad for her. I know how my older relatives greived. G-d help her :sad_flower:
I agree with you, we should All count our Blessings. Thank-you for a good reminder to those of us that Believe. IMHO everyone is free to believe as they see fit. PERIOD.
I think you have your Priorities straight. I feel you have a good outlook on life.
You will make a lucky girl a good match someday with this attitude. G-d make sure she has the same attitude.
G-d Bless you, let His countenance to shine upon you and long may you prosper.
Nah, got to keep it equal. She already has two boys and Eric has two girls. This way they both have an opposite one for the youngest and it is still equal in terms family terms.
RE: Surrogacy , Your Views
As a Woman faced with the possiblity of this option,Surrogacy would be a very last resort for me. It IS expensive.
I would try for IVF with Donor eggs first.
A ironclad contract is a must under these circumstances. even then it is a big iffy process.
If I were able, when I was younger, I would have glady given a couple this gift.
It is a very painful decision and choice, I know. I have been and still am there.