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From: (Anonymous)

aunt connie here, so glad I had an opportunity to live in Ca. for awhile. People are quite insulated here. And you are right we are in Catholic country. I was amazed when I lived in Sacramento that I never saw a Pentacostal. Alot of people here don't realize that we have a Mormon church here or a muslum temple either. I don't think muslim's call it a temple - mosque- that's what they call it. I think spirituality is a very personal thing.Since you have met all the jewish people in town it probably makes you feel closer, you are less likely to take things for granted that you might do if you lived in a larger community. Preparing yourself for a religious experience can be intimidating. I remember when I converted to Mormonism, I had a distinct change in how I communicated with Heavenly Father and the way I thought about my place on this earth. I waited 5 years before going to the Temple. You normally have to wait at least a year after baptism in the LDS church. Again, it was an intimidating and exhausting experience, since we had to drive all the way to Dallas that was where the closest Temple was at that time. But I don't have any regrets. Study and Ponder- that's how you recieve the help and wisdom you need. Follow your heart. Does the Jewish faith believe in the Holy Spirit or anything like it? Just wondering. Hope I am making some sense, it's late and near my bedtime. Love, aunt connie