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Comment on ‘Blank Paper’ Date by Affiliate Network

Affiliate Network — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:42:38 +0000

Great article . Will definitely copy it to my site.Thanks.

Comment on ‘Blank Paper’ Date by twitter compare followers following

twitter compare followers following — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:36:27 +0000

WoW! Thank you very much for that enlightening article

Comment on The Wedding Dress by Julie

Julie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:53:30 +0000

Some day they will have their little boy back & find he was loving saved for them, just as your dress was, & it will be infinitely sweeter!

Comment on Perfect Perfectionism by John Cory

John Cory — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:58:45 +0000

I had a thought while reading this post and the subsequent comments that I thought I’d share. I think our understanding of perfection is the biggest hindrance to our achieving it. When we think of our one example of perfection–Christ–we get a very different picture of what perfection meant. While being intelligent and striving hard are important, Christ is not known for getting straight A’s in his studies of Judaism or of whatever. Did Christ win renown as a carpenter because He never once missed hitting a nail perfectly with his hammer or He never struck a piece of wood incorrectly? The fact is that neither the Apostles/writers of scripture during His life nor the Lord himself in visiting the Nephites or in revelations to the prophet Joseph Smith, bothered to mention awards He had earned for perfect attendance at His job or anything. Christ’s perfection was not measured by the way we try to measure our own in our education or professional lives.
Furthermore, Christ’s perfection was not based on how He was perceived. He was perfect despite not purchasing his clothing at Ye Olde Abercrombie and Fitch, or departments stores or whatever. His success wasn’t measured by the 401K plan His job provided. He was often hated and despised by those around Him, because He did not seek to please. Anyway, this isn’t anything new, but I think it is terribly important to learn what it really means to be perfect; it has nothing to do with our own or others’ wills. Being perfect means being completely the Lord’s. It means following our Father’s will without hesitation or mistake. We know we can’t achieve this goal in our life, but we CAN do pretty dang well at it as long as we aren’t getting distracted by false notions of perfection.

Just my two cents.

Comment on What Did You Do All Day? by Janel

Janel — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:46:28 +0000

Thank you for this narrative. It reminds me that sometimes I just have to be more patient, even when I’m sure there’s irrefutable proof that I’m the one who deserves a break, and maybe a massage, and the car keys to get some fresh air and silence while someone else cooks and cleans and figures out why babies always get hungry during dinner prep time.

Comment on My Journey Through Grief by Julie

Julie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:42:15 +0000

I love what she says about how she would rather go through all that again than to not have had her family at all. Remembering that sentiment will help me be a more patient mother. Thank you for sharing your experience & wisdom. My kids are getting extra hugs tomorrow.

Comment on My Marathon Experience by Bethany

Bethany — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:38:16 +0000

Janel, you are a true ‘fan.’ That was wonderfully said! I agree 100%. I love reading people’s comments because I gain more insight than I could on my own. Some of you email me your comments personally, and while I love hearing them, the other readers want to know what you thought too! So please share your comments. It doesn’t have to be long. You never know. It might help somebody else.

Comment on My Marathon Experience by Janel

Janel — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:42:04 +0000

I love this narrative because it seems like marathon runners are often out to prove they can beat anything–including their body’s limitations–all by themselves, but Candice showed how she still reached her goals (and maybe only was able to reach them) by accepting help and strength from others–both those with more experience and other novices.

Is this not the message of “The Family Soup?” That sometimes we want to do it all by ourselves, and feel pressure to do so, but maybe it’s only possible if we share our resources and encouragement with others and partake of their support as well?

There’s a time for giving and a time for receiving, and The Family Soup lets you participate in whichever part you’re needing now.

Well done, Candice (the marathon and the narrative).

Comment on Perfect Perfectionism by Megan B

Megan B — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:11:05 +0000

What a great discussion. I think one great cathartic thing we can do is REALLY get to know those around us. By getting to know those around us on a deeper level, we’ll not only feel their love for us (which will help us accept ourselves), but we will understand better that no one is perfect. Which, frankly, was an eye-opening surprise. Very liberating information!

Comment on The Wedding Dress by Megan B

Megan B — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:13:27 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this story. It is so beautiful!