Comments on: We Believe: His Atoning Sacrifice https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/ Who We Are, What We Believe, How We Live -- Glimpses into Latter-day Saint Life Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:12:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: Stephanie Bishop https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-17421 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:12:18 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-17421 Easter morning and the beginning of General Conference brings thoughts of sacrifice, atonement, and resurrection to my mind. My spirit-guided fingers led me to this soft-spoken verse written and lived by a woman now so mentored in my mind. Visually, I see a flash of 20 years of moments described in this piece. Lovingly, this mother divinely fills her role as caregiver despite all obstacles and uses the power of her faith to endure. I honor Heidi and these words will aid me in caring for my 11-yr-old son with tourette syndrome.

Thank you for your perspective.

]]> By: Rebecca https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-13158 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:02:29 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-13158 Beautiful, Heidi.

]]> By: Jen Lauricella https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-12092 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:54:27 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-12092 What a beautiful post. Inspiring and helps put things in perspective.

]]> By: Dawn https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-12026 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:22:21 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-12026 As the Mother of a Celestial Child myself, I relate to your thoughts, feelings and expressions 100%.
When my son was just 2 years old, a total stranger in the mall came up to me and asked what was wrong with my child.
I told her he has cerebral palsy.
She then asked, How long do you expect him to live?
I was taken aback. I hadn’t even dared ask my self that question…and here I was, standing in a mall, expected to answer it on the spot.
I said “Well I hope he outlives me. I don’t know.”
The next time I went to the temple, I made it a matter of prayer.
I asked Heavenly Father, “How long will I have Dean?”
An answer: “It doesn’t matter.”
Again, I asked, “How long will I have him?”
Another answer, “It doesn’t matter.”
A third time, I demanded, “Yes, it does matter! It does! I need to know. Because I don’t want to get so attached that it will break my heart when you take him. How long will I have him?”
The heaven’s spoke with absolute clarity: “It doesn’t matter how long you have him, but how much you love him.”

]]> By: Debbie https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-11919 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:29:59 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-11919 The strength of a mother never ceases to amaze me. You’re a fine example of one with immense faith in the Lord.

]]> By: Alyson (New England Living) https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-11836 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:41:43 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-11836 Oh, Heidi! I just love you! This makes me think of my older sister. One of the things I look forward to in the next life is seeing her live a normal life and have a normal brain. I just know she will be beautiful and one of my best friends!

]]> By: Loralee https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-11835 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:18:23 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-11835 I had no idea that this was your world, Heidi. You are to be admired for struggling through all that you do with such dignity and grace. I wish that I could write of my trials in a way that inspires like you do.

]]> By: Lisa https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-11790 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:49:34 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-11790 Thank you Heidi. That was beautifully written and brought tears to my eyes. You have such a talent for writing.

]]> By: L.T. Elliot https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-11691 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:52:30 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-11691 This is so beautiful, Heids. What a wonderful mom you are. You’re such an inspiration to me. The Big Guy is so blessed that you’re his mother.

]]> By: Amanda D https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/11/29/we-believe-his-atoning-sacrifice/comment-page-1/#comment-11660 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:30:36 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=3886#comment-11660 Excellent post. Thanks for sharing with us.

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