tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post6309266394465529549..comments2023-10-31T04:07:31.317-06:00Comments on Blogxygen: Religious Ruminationsbriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495165592860741098noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-47470303908117608392009-07-23T19:42:58.087-06:002009-07-23T19:42:58.087-06:00Hey twin -
thanks for sharing your experience. ...Hey twin - <br /><br />thanks for sharing your experience. I'm happy you were able to feel how much God cares for you and all of us. It's a comforting feeling during times of need.Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09618473208424377686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-86483707179052601602009-07-23T19:42:56.619-06:002009-07-23T19:42:56.619-06:00Hey twin -
thanks for sharing your experience. ...Hey twin - <br /><br />thanks for sharing your experience. I'm happy you were able to feel how much God cares for you and all of us. It's a comforting feeling during times of need.Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09618473208424377686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-31972473261340122532009-07-23T15:39:23.986-06:002009-07-23T15:39:23.986-06:00Wow. Thanks for that post. No one knows how much I...Wow. Thanks for that post. No one knows how much I've thought about what you have been through with our religion. I have been to hell. I'm not sure that I'm near back yet. It will take a long time to heal from pain of wondering where God was when I was in so much pain. And then the after thoughts of dealing with why would I deserve his love. I relate.<br /><br />I'm happy for you. Thanks for sharing such an intimate moment.<br />Love ya...Brooke :) Especially since we grew up in the same environment too.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858072467285656596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-1909606931471168362009-07-23T13:31:04.815-06:002009-07-23T13:31:04.815-06:00thank you for sharing! i keep thinking i need to ...thank you for sharing! i keep thinking i need to mention religion more on my blog because it is such a powerful subject! and such a big part of my life. i loved what you wrote, thanks again!Tarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14107218136676241318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-46853014537689915322009-07-23T08:21:31.992-06:002009-07-23T08:21:31.992-06:00Kerri, you didn't leave the "wrong impres...Kerri, you didn't leave the "wrong impression" no worries, honey!briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495165592860741098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-57446934176531288822009-07-22T22:51:24.538-06:002009-07-22T22:51:24.538-06:00That was the most beautiful blog I have ever read....That was the most beautiful blog I have ever read. God is always there. You are adorable and I love you tons!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02816228968384542100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-19669384425647598102009-07-22T21:51:20.199-06:002009-07-22T21:51:20.199-06:00Simply I just want to say Thank You.Simply I just want to say Thank You.alriggellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553937800829609050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-31038405130047858692009-07-22T21:50:09.845-06:002009-07-22T21:50:09.845-06:00Brie,
I don't want to leave the wrong impress...Brie,<br /><br />I don't want to leave the wrong impression! Not a bad experience, because it wasn't their fault I was uncomfortable. I mean, no one is really to know when someone has social anxiety, and my lack of experience with the church is what made it more nerve wracking. I definitely don't think poorly of anyone for speaking about what they believe in. I think it is more my anxiety issues that made it somehow worse for me. Anyway, I just wanted to clarify, I tend to be a foot in mouth kind of girl unfortunately, and again, I always worry I said the wrong thing!Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771868942083511333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-32344038436131945542009-07-22T13:22:02.037-06:002009-07-22T13:22:02.037-06:00Brie
I don't know if you remember me but I wo...Brie<br /><br />I don't know if you remember me but I worked at CFC a few years ago (lindsay lovell back then, now Lindsay Foley). I love reading your blog. I had tears rolling down my cheeks when I read this post because I have felt what you have felt so many times! I love that we DO deserve God's love and grace, but so easily we forget that! Thanks for your blog (Haha...I totally blog stalk you!! Found your blog through Whitney) We have our first baby on the way and I have had so many fears, but also have had so many experiences similar to the prayer you offered. Anyway...thanks!! You are great. I have no clue if you remember me, but I love seeing (reading) about some of your "adventures" you truly do have an amazing gift!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312512387144166621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-22153136360451658902009-07-22T13:01:50.327-06:002009-07-22T13:01:50.327-06:00Hi brie
Im always commenting on your blog, and I ...Hi brie<br /><br />Im always commenting on your blog, and I never thought to let you know (as the gentry family did) that you don't actually know me :) Im from Ireland and Ive been reading your blog for the past few months and find it truly inspiring.<br /><br />Thanks for this lovely post<br /><br />Sona, XXXsonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413499868870317111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-89543112891516015552009-07-22T08:16:03.289-06:002009-07-22T08:16:03.289-06:00Everyone, thanks so much for your comments. It me...Everyone, thanks so much for your comments. It means the world to me, it really does, and I am happy that you may have found some relief from this post, too.<br /><br />Kerri, thanks for your comment. I hope you can see (as we ALL should!) that people of all different faiths are trying, at least, to be good. People of the LDS faith, in general, are wonderful people. I'm sorry if you've had a "bad" experience with one of them. But take care!briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495165592860741098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-51712089076157403772009-07-22T07:29:46.074-06:002009-07-22T07:29:46.074-06:00I am not religious, we just didn't grow up wit...I am not religious, we just didn't grow up with the church at all (because my Dad 'was' catholic but got a divorce at a young age, then married my Mom)So, that gets you kicked out of the Catholic world and my brother and I weren't ever exposed to it, or any other religion. When I was younger, religious people actually made me nervous, but it was mostly because I never knew what they were talking about, or more so, because I was afraid of saying the 'wrong thing'. Despite having belonging to no particular religion, I do believe in God, if just in my own way. I don't belong to a church because I am not sure if my views would ever fit with one in particular and I would always feel on the outside. All that said, I can fully appreciate where you are coming from with this post and it makes me happy that you can feel that happy with all you have been through. I won't lie, I have had some negative views of Mormons, but this is more or less to not knowing any personally, with my only exposure being visits to my house. Which (partly due to my social anxiety) made me uncomfortable, to be honest. Your post reminds me though that even though I feel uncomfortable, most people with a strong faith are not going to be insulted by what I try to say, they just want to be accepted for who they are and what they believe in as I do.Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771868942083511333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-24047170351333115632009-07-21T23:09:56.050-06:002009-07-21T23:09:56.050-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-48537247155362801072009-07-21T20:14:46.640-06:002009-07-21T20:14:46.640-06:00I really needed this post today. Thank you so muc...I really needed this post today. Thank you so much. I can really relate.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777608805308517582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-56248416959817013152009-07-21T20:12:43.237-06:002009-07-21T20:12:43.237-06:00I'm sitting here babysitting Jackson and Clair...I'm sitting here babysitting Jackson and Claire and I read your blog and I burst into tears. And then Jackson looked at me with his little eyes and positively cackled at me. And then I started laughing so hard that I cried again.<br /><br />I guess my point is . . . <br /><br />I can relate to this, on so many levels. And thank you for expressing it in a way that I still can't. Thank you for being so open and so giving. Just reading this post makes me feel what I can only imagine is just shadow of that peace you felt. I'm so glad you've found relief at last, and I love you. <br /><br />And, as a really anticlimactic ending to this comment: we should totally hang sometime. I can't believe I haven't seen you all summer!<br /><br />Love forever--MariMarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17811537471848041179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-14549835316576577692009-07-21T20:09:08.260-06:002009-07-21T20:09:08.260-06:00I am so glad you felt peace honey - this was a bea...I am so glad you felt peace honey - this was a beautiful post and a beautiful experience. I just wanted to give you a big hug. Love you so much.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853384454397610125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-72488994463827037202009-07-21T19:56:53.411-06:002009-07-21T19:56:53.411-06:00I love the end of your blog: "These are tear...I love the end of your blog: "These are tears of happiness. of relief.<br />of peace. Beautifiul words that change my life too as you share them with everyone. This blog I will never forget for you have touched my heart as no other. Thank you.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665278537280973818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-48113187740941587122009-07-21T17:28:29.009-06:002009-07-21T17:28:29.009-06:00Ouch, I just reread my comment and was very ashame...Ouch, I just reread my comment and was very ashamed at the typos, I was on my way out the door to work. So, belatedly, *misunderstanding*, and when I said he "rode his bike to people's houses" I was attempting to explain that he went door-to-door talking to people about converting. Sheesh. I do be having a brain, I promise. ;)<br /><br />Who, me, perfectionist? :p Anywho I hope you are having a fantabulous day, Ms. Brie, take care and treat yourself kindly.Cammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181004571609998125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-20840872249900518052009-07-21T17:02:31.740-06:002009-07-21T17:02:31.740-06:00Thank you so much for this. I have been in such co...Thank you so much for this. I have been in such conflict for so long in my feelings towards the church, and I identify with so much of what you wrote. I think that the moments I've had similar to the one you wrote of last night are what keeps me clinging to it despite any doubts I may have. Those feelings are undeniable. So glad you were able to find some peace amidst the turmoil. :)licketysplithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694431360643538414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-24444769940478229032009-07-21T16:21:34.527-06:002009-07-21T16:21:34.527-06:00Thank you for being so open to share such an amazi...Thank you for being so open to share such an amazing experience. You have a gift with words and I couldn't help but be touched by your true honesty. I am so happy for you:)Melisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474249410929877861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-31503343639543480692009-07-21T16:13:52.344-06:002009-07-21T16:13:52.344-06:00I am so happy for you. Isn't it funny how we ...I am so happy for you. Isn't it funny how we can look at someone else and know that of course, they are deserving of the Lord's love, but it is so hard for us to recognize that in ourselves. You have just reminded me that I too am deserving of His love. Thank you.Denahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996376272690379643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-58059365957706483832009-07-21T15:08:01.625-06:002009-07-21T15:08:01.625-06:00Oh my dear Miss B, my heart is exploding with love...Oh my dear Miss B, my heart is exploding with love and joy for you. When I saw the heading of your blog I kinda held my breath (due to content from a particular recent email) but.... wow! What you write is so so true.<br /><br />I will email more soon.<br /><br />I love you, but more importantly HE loves you! Amen.<br /><br />Love Telly xoTelstaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551330755337480779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-63627023237859849732009-07-21T13:59:10.782-06:002009-07-21T13:59:10.782-06:00You don't know me, but I have been reading you...You don't know me, but I have been reading your blog for quite awhile. It is nice to hear you speak so openly about your religious beliefs. <br /><br />I am so happy to hear that in your prayer you found the relief you needed. I do hope that can continue to comfort and help you on the path to recovery.Maevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809093475778397477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-68842435536509888532009-07-21T13:09:12.337-06:002009-07-21T13:09:12.337-06:00Beautifully said Brie. What a beautiful experience...Beautifully said Brie. What a beautiful experience.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030641248427896230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-45860212407387061752009-07-21T12:23:18.954-06:002009-07-21T12:23:18.954-06:00i hear you. Oh so profoundly.i hear you. Oh so profoundly.Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586427537809922398noreply@blogger.com