tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post3936726556256588006..comments2023-05-13T07:40:50.808-07:00Comments on Missionary Mommas: Going HomeHeidi Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15768854936517902417noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-5256537515284156252017-04-25T13:46:29.569-07:002017-04-25T13:46:29.569-07:00The repentance process is frightening. All those...The repentance process is frightening. All those thoughts and feelings... real.... so real and deep. I didn't understand this either until I experienced a serious confession to my bishop. The Atonement is as complete as we allow it to be. Kudos to you Elder! Now as a mom, I get that part too. The joy of not losing my child. ❤Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-5003609673639152492017-04-25T08:54:19.371-07:002017-04-25T08:54:19.371-07:00This brought me to tears!!! Thank you so much for...This brought me to tears!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I loved the analogy of the splinter, what a good thing to remember! Cammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071933892852081540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-79673363672534183972017-04-25T00:25:30.374-07:002017-04-25T00:25:30.374-07:00I am sure that must have been difficult to share, ...I am sure that must have been difficult to share, but so inspiring to so many to remind us of our Savior's love and atonement are real. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-81725658216955371812017-04-24T21:36:59.320-07:002017-04-24T21:36:59.320-07:00Mighty and powerful, yet sweet and tender. Thank y...Mighty and powerful, yet sweet and tender. Thank you for sharing.MomYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350544545623232190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-4215603744982000952017-04-24T20:57:14.554-07:002017-04-24T20:57:14.554-07:00Thank you so much for sharing such a personal yet ...Thank you so much for sharing such a personal yet inspiring story. A great example of the Atonement.Stacienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-83794821492206537832017-04-24T20:25:46.012-07:002017-04-24T20:25:46.012-07:00thank you for sharing thisthank you for sharing thisChristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199129971732019797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-77254116496836286862017-04-24T20:11:07.205-07:002017-04-24T20:11:07.205-07:00Love this 💗 Love this 💗 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-58096499133285775082017-04-24T20:10:44.522-07:002017-04-24T20:10:44.522-07:00Love this💗 Love this💗 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-48619270198114300192017-04-24T20:08:19.874-07:002017-04-24T20:08:19.874-07:00Love it! Thanks for having the courage to share ;)...Love it! Thanks for having the courage to share ;)Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395984329903828825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-1893790706847559442017-04-24T19:13:49.365-07:002017-04-24T19:13:49.365-07:00THERE!!THERE!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250901240110405259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-4842420434079147132017-04-24T16:53:14.961-07:002017-04-24T16:53:14.961-07:00Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17161252211463287217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-87837150623522285812017-04-24T16:51:45.572-07:002017-04-24T16:51:45.572-07:00Thank you so much for your inspiring story. I have...Thank you so much for your inspiring story. I have found that for me forgiving myself is the hardest. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17161252211463287217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-82526653551972049202017-04-24T16:50:02.330-07:002017-04-24T16:50:02.330-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story...Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story. I have found that the hardest part of repentance for me is to stop beating myself up and to forgive myself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17161252211463287217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-55005220806480566602017-04-24T14:30:36.119-07:002017-04-24T14:30:36.119-07:00Repentance can be frightening, intimidating and pa...Repentance can be frightening, intimidating and painful. I can totally see why your mom, mission president and those around you said thank you! I SAY THANK YOU as well! Thank you for trusting the Lord and thank you for sharing your experience to help others. I think this is just what one of my special young women need!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-15150785460120445232017-04-24T14:21:31.991-07:002017-04-24T14:21:31.991-07:00What an amazing and valiant son you have.What an amazing and valiant son you have.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14584857912985268228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-85770409781974217802017-04-24T14:16:03.423-07:002017-04-24T14:16:03.423-07:00it isn't about WHEN we use our Savior's cl...it isn't about WHEN we use our Savior's cleansing power. It isn't about 'should've' or 'could've'. It is about NOW and from this moment forward. Thanks to this brave, good man for sharing the inside perspective with us. <br />- Sarah LewisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-44170143974412457232017-04-24T13:39:21.630-07:002017-04-24T13:39:21.630-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your story!
Over t...Thank you so much for sharing your story! <br /><br />Over the weekend we heard from a man who left the Church 30 years ago and came back recently after his brother passed away. He is about to go to the temple and be sealed to his wife. I was thinking to myself that that must be tough to talk about that experience (of being gone for 30 years) from the pulpit. And I thought about how all of us, no matter what the situation is, don't like to talk about the times when we've made wrong choices. <br /><br />But then I think about Alma the Younger. I love his example of having a mighty change of heart and being open and honest about that change. It is, quite frankly, inspiring to witness because it helps all of us who are willing to look at ourselves and say, "Where do I need to change? Where am I on my walk with the Savior and what do I need to do to stay with Him?" <br /><br />But when we're the one thinking about sharing our shortcomings and our mistakes, it can be so hard to do because we imagine what people will say or think. To that end I am reminded of this race:<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2G8KVzTwfw<br /><br />It's of a British man whose name is Derek Redmond. He was competing in the 1992 Olympics 400m when his hamstring suddenly tore. He got up and hobbled along, trying to finish the race. He struggles along and then his dad jumps the barrier and puts his arm around him and helps him make it across the finish line. Here's a great interview where he talks about the impact that race had on him and on others:<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjkBPthoYVg<br /><br />In the interview he says he didn't notice the crowd's reaction until after he crossed the finish line, at which point he discovered that they were all on his feet cheering for him. And he's continued to received letters from people who tell him what an inspiration that moment was and how it helped them face the difficult things they face in their lives. In one of the most painful, disappointing challenges of his life, he could only focus on his pain and his difficulties, but once he was able to look around, he discovered that he was not alone! And the very thing that was hard and difficult and traumatic became the very thing that inspired and continues to inspire millions of people who've watched it and have listened to him speak about it.<br /><br />Our journey in this life is messy. It's a fact for every single one of us. It's actually designed to be that way! We had to be able to come here to this mortal life to experience agency and consequences and hard choices and to well, make a mess. That is the reason why our Father in Heaven sent His son Jesus Christ to run the race with us! And when we stumble and fall (which we will all do repeatedly in one form or another), we have the choice to get up and keep trying or try to quit and hide. It's the people who get up and keep trying and allow the Savior to carry them through the race that inspire the rest of us to reach out and try to do the same. <br /><br />Bless you for being willing to share your experience! There are so many people out there who would like to change, have need of change, but who are so afraid for other people (especially the Bishop and their family) to know so they hide and in effect, refuse to allow the Savior to carry their burden--the burden He has already freely carried if we'll just let Him take it. May your willingness to share your experience be an inspiration and a blessing for all of us!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-12370837275471073522017-04-24T13:30:47.416-07:002017-04-24T13:30:47.416-07:00Beautifully written. Thanks for sharing. Beautifully written. Thanks for sharing. Nancybelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675808049586845574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-52068113489250478932017-04-24T12:21:20.398-07:002017-04-24T12:21:20.398-07:00Beautiful story of faith and strength! What an ins...Beautiful story of faith and strength! What an inspiration this elder is for placing the will of the Lord before his own!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-79040307186401383612017-04-24T12:16:37.494-07:002017-04-24T12:16:37.494-07:00Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal exper...Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal experience. No doubt it will give strength and hope to others.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05360788789121247671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-76353764176448206642017-04-24T11:36:20.155-07:002017-04-24T11:36:20.155-07:00Thabk you! Thank you! We are working with my son ...Thabk you! Thank you! We are working with my son right now to prepare him for his mission. This is perfect for him to read. Thank you so much for sharing! Your story, although i know it was probably very hard to share, is a huge blessing for others. ❤Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713523763251657954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-5069567171379186162017-04-24T10:07:08.741-07:002017-04-24T10:07:08.741-07:00So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! The Atonement...So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! The Atonement is real and meant for us all.Tasharoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155618033943424229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-56954241112988966632017-04-24T09:37:19.494-07:002017-04-24T09:37:19.494-07:00Thank you for sharing! Courage is inspiring & ...Thank you for sharing! Courage is inspiring & seeing the atonement used is a strength .LeNeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375386073286889265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959741950682545346.post-51297168933940125772017-04-24T09:21:00.063-07:002017-04-24T09:21:00.063-07:00Thank you Heidi and Kelton for sharing your story....Thank you Heidi and Kelton for sharing your story. I remember talking to you about this. Having and being an ERM is tough, but wow.. Look at your amazing story of love!! Thank you for opening up your heart and soul. You are both amazing. Much Love and Happiness to your family always! ( PS Thanks for ruining my mascara!! :D ) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120630787417358684noreply@blogger.com