Comments on C. Jane, Enjoy It: On My Parent's Bed

Cjane, I'd love to hear your opinion on this: ...

2010-08-24T08:57:21.603-06:00

Cjane, I'd love to hear your opinion on this: from the time the church was founded until the 70s there were passages in the Book of Mormon (specifically Nephi) that basically said black people were of the devil/that their skin colour was a curse.
How lovely.
In the 70s the book was updated and those horrible passages removed.

If that was allegedly God's word (dictated out of a hat, no less - that part I always find entertaining), why wasn't it kept in?

Thank you. Your response to Kate and your explanat...

2010-08-23T20:49:17.624-06:00

Thank you. Your response to Kate and your explanation of the religion being based on personal revelation hit the spot with me.
I recently have started reading The Book of Mormon. I look forward to learning more, asking more questions, seeking the truth and becoming better.

I saw someone mentioned Rolla, Mo and the pie shop...

2010-08-23T14:18:36.965-06:00

I saw someone mentioned Rolla, Mo and the pie shop, A Slice of Pie! I used to live in Dixon (about 30 minutes from Rolla) and my best friend's dad and his wife (Ron and Micki) owned A Slice of Pie. I think they still do. I loved that place!
CJane, I hope you like Missouri. St. Louis is a neat city with wonderful history.
Former Missourian!

We have a Bill Viola video piece at the BYU MOA ri...

2010-08-23T14:12:50.340-06:00

We have a Bill Viola video piece at the BYU MOA right now, CJane.

I am an adult convert to the church and, after hav...

2010-08-23T11:44:10.569-06:00

I am an adult convert to the church and, after having studied many other faiths, feel very secure in what I know to be true. I feel sad whenever nonmembers attack - somewhat rudely, I might add - our faith. I have never felt unable to question tenets. No one has ever told me what to read - or what NOT to read. I search the Scriptures and pray about what I hear and read from our leaders and never take much at face value. But my faith has been stronger because of it.

So cool story... The missionary who did the baptis...

2010-08-23T11:32:20.041-06:00

So cool story... The missionary who did the baptism... I totally know him! I went to High School with him and dated him a little bit!

C Jane - I am a faithful reader and a cradle Catho...

2010-08-23T09:31:07.583-06:00

C Jane - I am a faithful reader and a cradle Catholic who also loves her faith! I love how you write! I also am greatful anytime someone writes about Down Sydrome. My 6 year old son was born with DS and he is the light of our family. When I hear of women "choosing" not to have a child with DS - I just wish they could spend one hour with my red-haired loveable little guy! He has also made my 9 year old son the young man he is - compassionate, understanding and giving. What a blessing God has given our family! Thanks for sharing and BTW your kids are so dang cute, lady!!!!!

Thank you for this post. It really struck a cord w...

2010-08-23T07:47:07.666-06:00

Thank you for this post. It really struck a cord with me. I have two children with Down syndrome. One six and one two. Both are healthy and strong (and stubborn!) I feel so blessed to have them, and have them healthy. I know things could be so different.
Thank you for sharing your, and you're mother's, story!

My little brother died when he was 16 almost 9 yea...

2010-08-23T07:32:58.617-06:00

My little brother died when he was 16 almost 9 years ago. He had Downs. He was my entire life. I have his name tattooed my back (I was baptized a year later). I was home from college and I slept in the room below him. I woke up in the middle of the night and new that something was wrong... I went upstairs and found his breathing to be short and labored. I rushed him to the emergency room (my father worked nights and his wife was at the bar) and 7 days later he passed away in my arms in the hospital. I was 19. When I see children with Downs, especially boys in their teens... it takes all of my will power not to walk up to them and and ask for a hug. It's a tender mercy I suppose, that Downs Syndrome children have so many similar features and mannerisms... sometimes my heart stops because I think for a second I've found Morgan again. Not sure why I just shared all that but I did. Thanks for the post, it was great!

I loved this--all 3. Everything. Glad you have h...

2010-08-22T23:29:58.219-06:00

I loved this--all 3. Everything.

Glad you have had such a wonderful time with your parents and have created memories to last a lifetime and beyond.

--Mari

SO fun to see you at church! little jane is so cu...

2010-08-22T22:33:36.562-06:00

SO fun to see you at church!
little jane is so cute.

right now I just really miss my mission... a lot. ...

2010-08-22T22:18:01.609-06:00

right now I just really miss my mission... a lot.

(But not those nylons and long black skirts. Shhhh!! don't tell.)

thanks for this post.

Hi C Jane, I'm not Mormon. I have found peace...

2010-08-22T21:30:46.719-06:00

Hi C Jane,
I'm not Mormon. I have found peace with Christ and communion with the Holy Spirit through my faith, the Episcopal Church, but I wanted to thank you for the beautiful testimony your blog is to faith, family and the miracles in daily life.
You write about your faith so simply and clearly. Reading your blog always brings a smile to my face and reminds me that, as a previous poster wrote, "Truth shows up everywhere."

They are wearing baptismal suits which are all whi...

2010-08-22T19:58:15.942-06:00

They are wearing baptismal suits which are all white. And the missionary baptizing them is in all white too. It represents purity.

Our garments are usually under our clothes. They are all white too.

I'd like to address your comment Kate. Becau...

2010-08-22T19:53:58.524-06:00

I'd like to address your comment Kate.

Because I have grown up in this religion and taught it to others as a missionary I want to say that I have always been encouraged/encouraged others to pray about, study and ask about the mysteries of God.

Our religion is based on personal revelation--the ability for one person to have communion with God. We hope for and pray for greater light and truth to be unfolded to us. And as times change these revelations become greater and greater. For that reason, we do believe in doctrine that increases.

One of the twelve apostles said, "Elder Oaks said the Book of Mormon teaches that those who diligently seek shall have '' 'the mysteries of God . . . unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost.'"

We seek truth and we hope that others will too.

If you are still in Missouri and you like pie you ...

2010-08-22T19:45:07.998-06:00

If you are still in Missouri and you like pie you should visit A Slice of Pie in Rolla. It's fantastic!
Also I loved your post about Ever on the airplane. I had the EXACT same thing happen when I flew from Missouri to Utah. Gotta love the babes!

I cried at a Viola installation at the Guggenheim ...

2010-08-22T19:38:00.425-06:00

I cried at a Viola installation at the Guggenheim about 10 years ago, i think it was Resurrection.? i adore his work, and am so excited that you and your mom do too!!!!

Is that the magic (secret/sacred) underwear?

2010-08-22T18:07:52.835-06:00

Is that the magic (secret/sacred) underwear?

I hope Shawn & Linda are both wise enough to i...

2010-08-22T17:18:11.107-06:00

I hope Shawn & Linda are both wise enough to investigate all the facts about the LDS church & history that don't add up. I know Mormons are taught not to "delve into mysteries" or read anything that is "not faith promoting".
I, for one, couldn't disrespect myself enough to belong to a church that didn't allow my challenging it's doctrine. (If it's true, it should have no problem holding up to challenges.) There is a reason why you are discouraged from questioning it. Peace be with you.

Go LindA & Shawn! I too am a convert...from Mi...

2010-08-22T15:42:51.711-06:00

Go LindA & Shawn! I too am a convert...from Missouri...now livin' in Louisiana! You made the right decision. You are in for one heck of a journey!

I love this post. These are the moments of life (h...

2010-08-22T15:38:50.441-06:00

I love this post. These are the moments of life (happy or sad) that make life what it is. Thank you for sharing them.

Thanks for sharing your heart...it touched mine.

2010-08-22T15:05:29.460-06:00

Thanks for sharing your heart...it touched mine.

I saw the Visitation at the Art Museum last month....

2010-08-22T14:04:40.086-06:00

I saw the Visitation at the Art Museum last month. It left me with a lot to think about...where were they, what did they see, and why they reacted as they did. Very cool overall. It was interesting to see how it affected you as well. Glad you're enjoying St. Louis with your parents!

I'm so glad you were able to find rest, inspir...

2010-08-22T13:06:20.953-06:00

I'm so glad you were able to find rest, inspiration and fun in our little city. It looks like you've made lovely memories. It really is a network of tiny towns/neighborhoods, and I think you sampled some of the best!

I just popped over to the St. Louis museum's p...

2010-08-22T11:34:00.749-06:00

I just popped over to the St. Louis museum's page on Visitation. It's interesting, because I would have guessed that the video installation was symbolic of moving from this life to the next (yes, definitely reading into it with my Mormon eyes in some ways)...you know, going from "seeing darkly, through a glass" kind of thing to the glorious reality of life past the veil. But the artist intended it in the reverse sense. Now I really want to see it!

ps, thanks for the comment on my blog post about the 1871 LDS sacrament meeting! Am I the only one who jumps up and down when c jane leaves a comment?