Comments on: Back From Zion/update from my mom

By: Bonnie Bruns

Bonnie Bruns — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:27:36 +0000

So glad to hear how you are doing. It is nice to actually read from a person that you are concerned about, rather than only hearing stories second-hand. Thank you for the little nugget of insight, too. There are questions and issues and thoughts that can sometimes only be recognized and addressed with a life altering struggle such as yours. My former boss is fighting adenocarcinoma right now and has had alot to think about and deal with, and us along with him…. anyhoo, thanks for the update. I had been wondering how you and Heidi were. Please let me know what I can do to help out if anything. We will continue to pray and think good thoughts!

By: mickey

mickey — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:08:40 +0000

I hear you. Wheee! Disfunctional!!? Mine was really disfunctional too and I grew up feeling I didn’t deserve healing or love. Sometimes I still do and have to be reminded. I guess what I’m saying is that you aren’t alone, and I understand. You are right. You are really deserving of healing, and you are really loved. You are learning lots and will be learning more, because you have an open, learning frame of mind. I’m also so inspired by how much Heidi shows she loves you. Obviously, you were the best mother you could be for her, (you taught her about Baha’u’llah after all) and she is returning that love. That is where her strength comes from. I sympathize with you about the nausea. It is the most hated symptom, whenever I am sick. Thank God for those nausea pills. And praise Him for good friends like Karen. Also, did you ever think that her service is the best way for a friend to cope with your sickness, by helping you? I wish I could, but can’t because of work. I’m glad you are keeping us posted so we can bear this burden, together, with you. Love, Mick

By: Scott and Debbie Martin

Scott and Debbie Martin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:26:21 +0000

So you came from a SERIOUSLY dysfunctional family while others only came from MILDLY dysfunctional families, right? We all have quirks in our personalities that come out at various time of life. Sometimes addressing those quirks in our own lives also helps others who read our words. Thanks Helen, we’re rooting and praying for you.