tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post3791704492951681351..comments2024-03-27T17:28:13.744+01:00Comments on Away From It All: Up LiftingLisAwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-25923265180313077082009-01-22T18:41:00.000+01:002009-01-22T18:41:00.000+01:00you need to write a book!you need to write a book!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454832318583154673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-26282418572973191592009-01-20T06:22:00.000+01:002009-01-20T06:22:00.000+01:00Such beautiful parallels drawn here, and powerful ...Such beautiful parallels drawn here, and powerful writing. I have been there before, paralyzed on a precipice, and felt the hand of grace.<BR/>You took me right back...and then lifted me up. Thanks.charrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351177033783487168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-77678295219997352392009-01-16T20:35:00.000+01:002009-01-16T20:35:00.000+01:00Well, you just made my Sunday School lesson. Cong...Well, you just made my Sunday School lesson. Congratulations, I'm sure you're thrilled.ncheshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12150921765397282869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-31321993883407651632009-01-16T17:44:00.000+01:002009-01-16T17:44:00.000+01:00Wow. That is Ensign article material. Or general...Wow. That is Ensign article material. Or general conference. I will be listening for it when you are in the Relief Society Presidency.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896888700175603711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-49054169750297543442009-01-16T16:41:00.000+01:002009-01-16T16:41:00.000+01:00Beautiful and true -- or is that redundant? Truth...Beautiful and true -- or is that redundant? Truth? Beauty? Bravo and thanks. xogramaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089889939697034575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-83929131723687993512009-01-16T16:30:00.000+01:002009-01-16T16:30:00.000+01:00Your analogies are always so thought provoking, Li...Your analogies are always so thought provoking, Lisa. You really do have an amazing way of expressing yourself through your writing. <BR/><BR/>After your near fall occurred, did you have a can-you-believe-what-just-happened moment with your friend?<BR/><BR/>-Francesca3 Bay B Chickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900160137075495724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-19082054742507793052009-01-16T15:41:00.000+01:002009-01-16T15:41:00.000+01:00One part of this that struck me was that you asked...One part of this that struck me was that you asked for help--you knew you couldn't do it yourself. How often do I find myself in need of help but I keep my mouth closed because of pride, embarrassment, self-deception that I really can fix it by myself? Great post--food for thought.Josihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-75581208959662784322009-01-16T10:05:00.000+01:002009-01-16T10:05:00.000+01:00Can I just say I know the feeling? Near-falling-to...Can I just say I know the feeling? Near-falling-to-death experiences are such thought (and thankfulness) provoking things. <BR/><BR/>Glad you made it, by the way - and hope you're feeling the love now:)J. Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336068633235904883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-82885885569637842482009-01-16T05:53:00.000+01:002009-01-16T05:53:00.000+01:00I can't even imagine how terrifying that must have...I can't even imagine how terrifying that must have been...but what a beautiful metaphor you crafted it into.Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-71445469311167883322009-01-16T03:46:00.000+01:002009-01-16T03:46:00.000+01:00I felt a wave of chills as I was reading your post...I felt a wave of chills as I was reading your post. Just beautiful. <BR/>And hey, I also know what it's like to feel swallowed by fear of failure, even when there is so much good in your life. It's real--don't get stuck on what you "should" do and don't be afraid to ask for help.<BR/>Blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-84406527266434806952009-01-16T03:03:00.000+01:002009-01-16T03:03:00.000+01:00Lisa, I'm so sorry things aren't going well for yo...Lisa, I'm so sorry things aren't going well for you right now. But look at you turn it into a beautiful faith promoting experience rather than just wallowing. <BR/><BR/>What's that about?Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-17876737818853513572009-01-16T00:50:00.000+01:002009-01-16T00:50:00.000+01:00I found this post so extremely touching. Thank you...I found this post so extremely touching. Thank you for sharing, and I sincerely hope that you can feel the peace and love of the savior at this time. I know for myself that focusing on truths during dark and difficult times truly helps, even if it doesn't take away the pain of whatever we are facing.MelancholySmilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111279059498208927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-74637592754026589032009-01-16T00:07:00.000+01:002009-01-16T00:07:00.000+01:00I'm so glad that I found your blog...you are a bea...I'm so glad that I found your blog...you are a beautiful writer...oh and such beautiful truths. I'm so grateful that His help is never farMrs.Naz@BecomingMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425021902893463197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-11347754162667958032009-01-15T23:30:00.000+01:002009-01-15T23:30:00.000+01:00Great post Lisa! I was just thinking of a similar ...Great post Lisa! I was just thinking of a similar experience, but couldn't put it into words as beautifully as you did.Mama Cher, Ok, fine, it's Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465303880805401466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-46030294638623501462009-01-15T22:23:00.000+01:002009-01-15T22:23:00.000+01:00I too have felt grace reach down to grab and lift ...I too have felt grace reach down to grab and lift me over the last two weeks. God is good.<BR/><BR/>And great writing, btw.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-32596933653603895112009-01-15T20:50:00.000+01:002009-01-15T20:50:00.000+01:00Thanks so much for sharing this analogy. You are ...Thanks so much for sharing this analogy. You are such a great writer and I am always amazed by the details that include in your stories. It makes them so real.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815636729823126855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-13747216423687495222009-01-15T19:35:00.000+01:002009-01-15T19:35:00.000+01:00Sometimes the best lessons are those you learn phy...Sometimes the best lessons are those you learn physically. I'm SO glad you didn't fall, and I'm SO glad you wrote this post to share with everyone. Excellent job as usual!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062439478458703873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-69994600776171846502009-01-15T19:19:00.000+01:002009-01-15T19:19:00.000+01:00That was a beautiful story. I wonder sometimes ho...That was a beautiful story. I wonder sometimes how close we come to death -without even knowing it. I don't know how I could survive if I didn't know God was there for me.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619293936418976914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-77348501190552637042009-01-15T18:47:00.000+01:002009-01-15T18:47:00.000+01:00Great analogy, Lisa! I love when we get an "aha" m...Great analogy, Lisa! I love when we get an "aha" moment like that from real life and can retain it for future spiritual uplift. <BR/><BR/>But what I really want to know is: why did you regret the trip? :)Andi Kate, Children's Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276051519521844931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-16179774381257307342009-01-15T18:28:00.000+01:002009-01-15T18:28:00.000+01:00Thanks, Lis. I needed a cry and a think. Now I've ...Thanks, Lis. I needed a cry and a think. Now I've got both going on here.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966076533635667017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-3929388717245617602009-01-15T18:16:00.000+01:002009-01-15T18:16:00.000+01:00That was really great. Thank you.That was really great. Thank you.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913479841360204974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-33042300107734960482009-01-15T17:29:00.000+01:002009-01-15T17:29:00.000+01:00Wow. Thank you for sharing this. What a scary ex...Wow. Thank you for sharing this. What a scary experience to go through, but the lesson is beautiful<BR/><BR/>I hope you submit this to Bloggers Annex, everyone should read this post.Rebecca Blevinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378726097105313400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-6679197585084553482009-01-15T17:06:00.000+01:002009-01-15T17:06:00.000+01:00Such a dramatic way to learn an important life les...Such a dramatic way to learn an important life lesson. So beautifully written, and just something I need to hear right now myself. I hope whatever it is that's hard for you right now gets easier soon. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this.Lara Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-30352091328153935272009-01-15T16:33:00.000+01:002009-01-15T16:33:00.000+01:00I love this! It's a rare occasion where I find a l...I love this! <BR/>It's a rare occasion where I find a life metaphor that works so perfectly. (and usually I forget to write them down!)<BR/>Thank-you so much for sharing this today!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851220760568533019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-85003802815573637202009-01-15T16:32:00.000+01:002009-01-15T16:32:00.000+01:00What a great post! But, Lisa, those going into he...What a great post! But, Lisa, those going into heaven are NOT supposed to be perfect. Just toss that idea out the window. None of us will ever be perfect when we die. That's why we need the atonement. That's why the Savior is so essential. Not one of us can make it without Him. Yes, he absolves us of those sins we commit when we are too young to be "good enough" but in the end, he is still the bridge that spans the distance between how far we have come in this life and how far we have to go. What matters is our desire, our attitude about it, how much we allow the atonement to work in our lives and how hard we try.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.com