I wore pants to church today. It doesn’t matter, but I counted 17 others (I live in Boston) (also, I don’t close my eyes during prayers), and a couple purple shirts and ties. It was a non issue, and I had a really good experience singing Christmas songs and listening to uplifting messages of love and peace (it’s no secret that I don’t make it to church very often). I’m told they discussed Pants in priesthood meeting, led by the teacher wearing a purple tie. My niece Bryn was quite pleased to have been wearing a purple sweater and purple tights, a happy coincidence (she had a friend wearing pants and LOTS of purple who briefed her on the pants / purple situation).
Of far greater amusement, several people asked me if Ivy was wearing underwear.
I’m happy to report that she was indeed, and still was last time I checked. But that was three hours ago, so things could have changed.
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I'm sure the spirit of the season can be equally felt in pants, skirts, dresses, pajamas, pink, purple or without underwear. :) Glad it was an uplifting experience!
Now, to the real important question: Where did you get your shoes? ;)
When discussing this with another, they mentioned that wearing pants/purple didn't seem like a big deal. I disagreed because I think by wearing pants/purple, you are making the decision to "label" yourself. Everything you now say is filtered through that label. It's always a big deal to declare your ideals.
It is also a way to show your support and see that you are not alone in your thinking (or that you are).
Wish I was at church with you Laura - I was the only one in my ward. A few folks were wearing purple but I never found out if it was deliberate or not.
What is with the purple? I didn't know it was ever taboo to begin with?
Lost on the pants/purple deal... Love the shoes! And this whole insta family business is quite humoring! =) I really don't think I'd survive! You are a wonder woman fo sho!!!!
Aunt Sheila- the purple was to show your acceptance and support of the pants wearers even if you weren't wearing pants yourself (or if you were a man).
Way to wear the pants in style, La.
Oh my goodness! I just got caught up on your posts about your insta-family and about died laughing! That is so CRAZY! You win the gold medal!
Seriously.
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