tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post5696001577994135910..comments2023-08-04T21:37:16.987-07:00Comments on (Gay) Mormon Guy: How Can I Help My Family and Friends?Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-30820189931587600922010-10-13T17:38:33.574-07:002010-10-13T17:38:33.574-07:00I love your writing and perspective on things. Pe...I love your writing and perspective on things. Perhaps you were meant to be an example of profound faith. Thank you for sharing the gospel. If you don't mind, I'll be following you from now on! :)mrs. mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607739213005076103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-25393864414946390742010-10-13T17:27:08.863-07:002010-10-13T17:27:08.863-07:00What a great blog! It's all about loving Heave...What a great blog! It's all about loving Heavenly Fathers children. Thanks for sharing this. I plan on totally blog stalking you now.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06880191167345489872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-44703184615834870872010-10-13T14:36:49.109-07:002010-10-13T14:36:49.109-07:00You have inspired my heart and mind and have helpe...You have inspired my heart and mind and have helped refine my perspective of both eternal, spiritual, and difficult 'controversial' matters. Thank you. You will be an exceptional father and husband someday. May all His most supreme blessings be yours as you continue faithful through your most trying mortal journey. Again, thank you for sharing so I and others may be blessed with encouragement, wisdom, precious insight, and strength through your testimony and daily victory over trial and temptation. Keep it up! <br /><br />Love,<br />Your sister in the GospelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-87429262429421847692010-10-13T13:34:11.376-07:002010-10-13T13:34:11.376-07:00I just found your blog today and I can't belie...I just found your blog today and I can't believe how inspiring it is. You should write a book. It's that good.KRobinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-33889356880914307192010-10-13T12:51:07.070-07:002010-10-13T12:51:07.070-07:00Thank you.Thank you.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03642523393556242157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-57813682896246359742010-10-13T09:03:47.772-07:002010-10-13T09:03:47.772-07:00This is a lovely blog and I am grateful for your c...This is a lovely blog and I am grateful for your courage and strength. What a wonderful and unique perpective of the gospel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-15791072270797118392010-10-13T07:35:26.792-07:002010-10-13T07:35:26.792-07:00I am a married mother who has never had same sex a...I am a married mother who has never had same sex attraction. But, I have a brother who is openly gay (which is fine with me) and very anti-Mormon (which is not). Our family has embraced him and his life-choice, but he continually pushes us away because of our beliefs in the gospel. Thank you for sharing your feelings and your incredible testimony. I don't think my brother will ever come back to the church, but we will love him forever. <br />On another note, my friend's daughter passed away yesterday after much fasting and prayer for her recovery. It was a great comfort to me to read your post 'But If Not', reminding me that just because miracles don't happen, He is still in charge and aware of us. Thanks again, I know I'll be a regular reader from now on.Julie DeMillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929034148906710834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-41466604576079778722010-10-13T06:30:35.932-07:002010-10-13T06:30:35.932-07:00Great post. I'm really glad a friend shared a ...Great post. I'm really glad a friend shared a link to your blog with me. It's been a very enlightening read to someone who already felt rather enlightened (and so, it's been very humbling as well). :) I really appreciate your comment about recognizing which promptings to do good come from God or not. I used to struggle to recognize and understand the same thing until very recently, when our Stake President, a marvelous teacher, explained that if we are trying to become like Christ, we should expect our thoughts and desires to come closer and closer to His, so that eventually, we would not need the Spirit to prompt us to do good deeds, because we would already desire it ourselves.<br /><br />Keep up the good work. I know I'll be back to learn again. =]rik andeshttp://rikandesphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-45988426730847624882010-10-13T00:17:32.666-07:002010-10-13T00:17:32.666-07:00My wife came across your blog today and when she t...My wife came across your blog today and when she told me, I knew I had to post a simple comment. Thank you for letting me know that many people understand the atonement and how the plan of our Heavenly Father works. And thanks for bringing a bit of sunshine to our day. It is so uplifting to read your testimony and be lifted while the world deteriorates. The good will prevail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-77187943768095248962010-10-12T22:04:55.214-07:002010-10-12T22:04:55.214-07:00Thank you so much for these well thought out words...Thank you so much for these well thought out words. I recently found out (through another gay mormon blog ironically) that a close family member of mine is gay (and married and Mormon). He does not know that I know yet and I have been struggling with how to talk to him about it. I still haven't decided if I need to tell him anything at all, but in the end I do believe that the most important thing is to show him that I love him unconditionally. I look forward to reading more of your blog, it has already put so many things into perspective for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-81580385336472004422010-10-12T21:47:29.825-07:002010-10-12T21:47:29.825-07:00Thank you for sharing your perspective! After hea...Thank you for sharing your perspective! After hearing Pres. Packer's talk, I talked with my husband about this at length. I expressed my belief in church doctrine on this point and my hope that my understanding of it is correct.<br /><br />We have close family members and friends who have left the church because they can't reconcile their attraction with the doctrine. I served a mission in joaquin valley CA and we taught converts and members with all our might the message you're working to convey. <br /><br />It is a relief to know people like you are out there fighting this good (and difficult) fight and winning!! Thank you.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911836222035780777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-8615703544542151102010-10-12T20:54:45.053-07:002010-10-12T20:54:45.053-07:00Well said, well said.Well said, well said.Saint Jobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187537284190617835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-57010401941699707512010-10-12T20:22:52.772-07:002010-10-12T20:22:52.772-07:00Your words are so inspiring and so needed. Thank y...Your words are so inspiring and so needed. Thank you so much for sharing your voice with the world. I can't thank you enough.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067744402696316436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-61941429371951671382010-10-12T20:03:37.090-07:002010-10-12T20:03:37.090-07:00Like many of the people who have left comments I a...Like many of the people who have left comments I am also new to your blog. I LOVE IT. It is a strength to me. Over the last few days I've been having a hard time with all the controversy over President Packer's talk. I have been frustrated to all degrees over some of the things others have said, and at times even appalled. I came home and read your blog after work today, which happened to be a hard day because I was questioned a couple times about Packer's talk, and I just felt a calming peace come over me and a desire to try harder to love those around me. Thank you so much for your testimony and your insight on everything. You are truely an answer to my prayers right now. THANK YOU!Tiffanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13922309206934993301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-40897502969541065842010-10-12T19:26:40.876-07:002010-10-12T19:26:40.876-07:00Brother, I'm not the first and I won't be ...Brother, I'm not the first and I won't be the last, but I have to say thank you, thank you, thank you. I was sucked into your story today and I came away touched to the core and inspired to be and do better. My trials seem a world away from yours, but I am impressed that the answers to my, your, and everyone's problems are the same: prayer, scripture study, Sunday worship, temple attendance, service, faith, and humility (they're the "Sunday School answers" for good reason, right?). I plan on following your story and hope to continue to be inspired by you. Thank you for sharing so honestly and most importantly, so <i>faithfully</i> your struggle -- and especially your success. You are truly an inspiration. May God continue to bless you for your righteous desires and that you can continue to be a light on a hill.Emnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-26195015322701641122010-10-12T19:22:11.802-07:002010-10-12T19:22:11.802-07:00I've also read a lot of your blog today and I&...I've also read a lot of your blog today and I'm so curious who you are. It makes me think about the people in my ward and wonder about their "unseen wounds." <br /><br />If I may ask a question, How do you know when to draw the line between 'okay' and 'not okay' with regards to thoughts in your head? <br /><br />I think you are an incredible example. Reading your story makes me want to face my own challenges and be strong enough to turn away.<br /><br />Have a good night,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-68382584414669273462010-10-12T19:18:50.210-07:002010-10-12T19:18:50.210-07:00Your writing is beautiful and inspiring. Th will c...Your writing is beautiful and inspiring. Th will change the lives of many. Keep it up.Courtney and Hyrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378946482173168897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-13649668508900298462010-10-12T19:17:17.064-07:002010-10-12T19:17:17.064-07:00Your writing is beautiful and uplifting. Keep it u...Your writing is beautiful and uplifting. Keep it up.Courtney and Hyrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378946482173168897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-17313442419705621312010-10-12T18:54:56.359-07:002010-10-12T18:54:56.359-07:00I just found your blog today. Thank you for being ...I just found your blog today. Thank you for being such an amazingly strong example of faith and courage. Although my trials are different than yours, you give me the courage and optimism to endure to the end. May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen you as you keep blessing the life of others. Thank you so much for your openness and sharing your story with all of us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-46126445874398808412010-10-12T18:22:59.688-07:002010-10-12T18:22:59.688-07:00Your blog is so uplifting and I love how focused o...Your blog is so uplifting and I love how focused on God you are. Totally inspiring.Andrea Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591132102658743807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-60281408165641379282010-10-12T18:19:55.486-07:002010-10-12T18:19:55.486-07:00My brother texted me and informed me of your blog ...My brother texted me and informed me of your blog which he found out about from someone else. I'm so glad. You are an inspiration. <br /><br />I like the distinction you made between "from God" and "of God" and that trying to figure out if it's FROM Him, is not actually significant.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119981425958866134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-44967670807293414732010-10-12T18:13:27.647-07:002010-10-12T18:13:27.647-07:00I just discovered your blog. I was going to say h...I just discovered your blog. I was going to say how you could never imagine what it means to me to find something like this, but I think you can. You know that loneliness and isolation mark the life of a gay mormon guy more than almost anything else. Thank you for dispelling some of the isolation I have always felt. I read your life story from your first post, and I felt like I was reading my own past. Thanks again.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985490847339778104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-33280394485530931222010-10-12T17:48:50.718-07:002010-10-12T17:48:50.718-07:00I've been all over your blog today and I just ...I've been all over your blog today and I just want to say bravo! The fact that you are fighting the good fight that most of us could never fully understand and telling us about it as therapy for you and understanding for us. I honestly applaud you. You teach me a lot about faith and courage! Godspeed, my friend!mintifreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984464366748683029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-26030375072714564772010-10-12T17:34:08.965-07:002010-10-12T17:34:08.965-07:00You are a miracle, brother. You make me want to be...You are a miracle, brother. You make me want to be a better person--in so many areas of my life. Thank you so much. (I found you from a link on facebook--and I've shared this blog with my friends.)Ali Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01750160367821023344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-68926228548093147112010-10-12T17:04:50.822-07:002010-10-12T17:04:50.822-07:00I love your blog! Thank you so much for sharing! I...I love your blog! Thank you so much for sharing! I first read your post on President Packer's talk, and I'm so glad I found it. My cousin posted the link on Facebook. You have such great comments, and it's so well written! I applaud you for continuing in the Gospel through your trials. I have had many friends who have fell away from the church and become sexually active in the "gay community" (I'm not sure exactly what to call it, but I think you know what I mean). From those acts they have gone even further down the path to drugs and other things. I know from what I have seen that it does not bring happiness. I wish they could see that for themselves. <br />So, thank you for your words and example! I look forward to reading more!~Crystal~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15411390731113312416noreply@blogger.com