I say odd in UT, because anywhere else, it probably happens a lot. My 8 yr old, Well, close to 8, was invited to a party. (I know weird huh? jk that's not the weird part)
For_______
Date Sunday June 14th
Time 3pm.
So for all you non Utahans, 50% of Utah is LDS. We consider the Sabbath day a holy day, and we spend the day doing things with family, recuperating from the week, and just having down time, We don't shop, we don't go to amusement parks We don't do anything that would cause others to have to work. Some families don't turn the TV on, to take as break from the outside world. So it seems that having a birthday party on Sunday would exclude a big portion of this boy friends. I wonder if this was a way to let him have a big party, knowing that everyone wouldn't show up. Maybe he's the only kid that falls into that catagory, who was invited.
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I don't find this odd at all...for several reasons:
1. I own a restaurant at a golf course, and Sunday is our biggest revenue day of the week. I have to work every Sunday because I've hired a lot of returned missionaries, all who have request Sundays off. Even though they don't have children, they need Sundays off. I would LOVE to spend the day with my children, but I'm obligated to work to cover those employees' off time.
2. I've had birthday parties for my children on Sunday and have had the best turn out on those days. It's easier to book venues, and to avoid the Saturday busy schedules everyone normally has.
3. I have lived in Utah most of my life, and I understand the majority lifestyle here. However, the remaining population (me) actually still go about our daily lives all 7 days of the week. I hope I'm not judged by this, since I work ALOT and I try to maximize my days so I can be with my family as well.
4. I have a hard time believing most Utahns stop everything on Sunday, because I've been in major recreation businesses for decades and I see the increase in business, especially on Sunday.
That's it. I had to give my input, because sometimes I feel quite alienated by my neighbors when they don't understand what I have to go through on a daily basis. Thanks for the outlet. I kinda reached you through Cascade's blog.
At least no one can say "you don't live your religion". Too many people out there say they believe one thing and never really commit to it.
Sorry, but I felt I needed to leave a few comments concerning the first comment:-)
If you feel obligated to work to cover their shifts,that is your choice, you hired them.
Your friends probably attend your parties and we usually associate with those we share beliefs with so they are probably not LDS either.
We all get to choose how we spend our seven days of the week, we as a religion try to make one of those days different. You can choose to not be judgemental about this as well.
Of course all of the recreation places are busy on Sunday the other 50% know we will be in church.
If you feel you need to negativly comment on someone's blog you don't even know, maybe you should start a blog of your own and share your beliefs there. Someone else's family blog shouldn't be your outlet.
Thanks for letting me share.
K. Ashby's sister Jen
Alright, I knew this would create some hostility. I apologize to you Kelly. By the way Jen, Kelly's daughter and my daughter are best friends at school. I genuinely like the Whipple family. I just wanted to state my point of view because she mentioned she thought it was odd. I'm entitled to my opinions and I know the Whipples are open-minded to others' points-of-view. I apologize to her, and only her, if my comments offended. I'm also LDS and have been negatively affected in my religion because of people like you, Jen.
I love my family, just like all of you. I simply wanted to show you how it sounds like you're segregating our lifestyles...wow!
I won't leave any further comments, because clearly you're close minded about this.
Kelly, please don't let this be a poor reflection on our relationship as neighbors. Josie truly loves Sahra. Thank You.
P.S. I respect your choices and lifestyles. Clearly you're opposed to mine.
It's all good, feel free to state you opinion. That's what a blog is for right..... as long as it's clean! lol
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