Thanks all for taking the time to reply….it’s good to get other perspectives as I chew on these things…Roy, love the fact that our doctrine allows for a lot of uncertainty- but man, I sure wish that was acknowledged more often! And NewLight, yeah, the parenting thing is partially what brought me to where I am…when your kids don’t fit that traditional mold, and yet you still love them so much and think they are awesome people (nose rings and all), it kinda gives you a new take on the whole “god as the ultimate loving parent” thing.
Anyhow, thanks for holding my (virtual) hand through the uncertainty!