Comments on: We Believe: His Atoning Sacrifice

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:02:29 +0000

Beautiful, Heidi.

By: Jen Lauricella

Jen Lauricella — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:54:27 +0000

What a beautiful post. Inspiring and helps put things in perspective.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:22:21 +0000

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

Debbie — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:29:59 +0000

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)

Alyson (New England Living) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:41:43 +0000

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

Loralee — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:18:23 +0000

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

Lisa — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:49:34 +0000

Thank you Heidi. That was beautifully written and brought tears to my eyes. You have such a talent for writing.

By: L.T. Elliot

L.T. Elliot — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:52:30 +0000

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

Amanda D — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:30:36 +0000

Excellent post. Thanks for sharing with us.

By: Taffy

Taffy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:38:12 +0000

Thank you, Heidi! I needed your post today…