Comments on: Portraits of Mormon Women: Kathryn

By: Jesus loves you

Jesus loves you — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:01:48 +0000

Jeremiah 29:11-13 are really really wonderful verses. It’s great, Kathryn, that you are dedicating yourself to obey God more and more keenly.

By: mmiles

mmiles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:01:24 +0000

Beautiful Kathryn

By: Merry Michelle

Merry Michelle — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:31:51 +0000

I love that through all the pain and suffering you’ve experienced, you focus on the miracles. Our God is a God of miracles. And even more miraculous than Him sending you your ring, is the knowledge that seeking to please God binds you to him.

I loved this! I love to see how people really USE the atonement in their lives; that it is something REAL. Thank you.

By: Handsfullmom

Handsfullmom — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:03:51 +0000

What a beautiful story about what is really meaningful. I’m sorry for all your losses, but grateful for the message of learning from them.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:41:20 +0000

I loved this piece. I love the metaphor and the powerful conviction you share at the end. As Amanda said, thank you for sharing a piece of yourself here.

By: Ambrosia

Ambrosia — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:45:23 +0000

What a beautiful portrait. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself!

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:45:20 +0000

I’m truly sorry Amanda…I can honestly say I know how that feels!
Janelle, I loved your hope diamond metaphor; I don’t know if you’ll find any diamonds in illness, but frequently I find pearls. I finally learned the true meaning and purpose of longsuffering when I shattered my ankle several years ago. That understanding has been a pearl in my life…

Thanks to everyone for the kind words…

By: Amanda D

Amanda D — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:44:46 +0000

I lost my wedding ring awhile ago. It’s an awful feeling. I think mine went down the drain.

I’m glad that in the search for your diamond you found so much else. That faith and testimony is inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

By: BYU Women's Services

BYU Women's Services — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:59:49 +0000

Oh, what a horrible thing–to lose your wedding ring. I thought I lost mine once and immediately started tearing up, only to be relieved about a minute and a half later when I found it. You’re much tougher than me, Kathryn.
-Nikki

By: Janelle

Janelle — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:51:58 +0000

Hey Kathryn, as the wife of a construction worker who has to do a lot of dump runs, this imagery was very effective. Lately I’ve been in the dumps mourning the loss of my good health as well. I guess I need to look somewhere else for my hope diamond.