Well, what’s done is done, and for better or worse, my post on homosexuality as it relates to the doctrine in The Family: A Proclamation To The World is up for all the world to see.
My greatest hope is that my friends and family who identify as LGBT will be able to see that even though we might not agree on some things, that there is always love there.
And I do love them! Very much.
Thank you, my friends, for putting up with this sassy pants!
I hope they feel that.
I have come to realize that I have been blessed with friends and family who are very generous in their feelings to me and who are also very loving and, I have always felt we are pretty good at being compassionate even though we may have differing beliefs. I think we can mutually respect each other for those beliefs without compromising them.
It’s great to know people like that. In fact, it has made my life all the richer.
Here is the link to my post at Chocolate On My Cranium’s “Family Proclamation Celebration”:
Homosexuality and Compassionate Compromise
Ack. It’s nerve racking to be on display. I feel like I figuratively may have something in my teeth, or toilet paper stuck to my proverbial shoe. Ugh.
It’s a good day, though. I hope I did alright. And I hope you have a lovely day, too!
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I thought you did well. Loving but not apologetic. Has your stomach been churning all day?
Thanks, Shauna…and the stomach, yes, churning. It’s also intimidating to be included with a bunch of “real” bloggers, and I am just over here like, “Hey, I have a cute sidebar” or something.
Thanks for the kind words!
You did so well explaining about the proclamation and how it relates to homosexuality. I have friends and I think family who are part of that “community” and it has been so hard for me to explain my feelings. Hope it is OK for me to refer them to your post on Chocolate’s blog.
I would love that, Sharron! Hope it would be of some help! Thanks for your kindness toward me, and welcome to my blog.
Misty, I’ll bet your day was…um, a little anxious-filled? You did a really wonderful job on a really tough topic. It is really difficult to express concerns, love and views on this topic when it has been made (purposefully, imo) into such a hot one.
I think the hardest part for me after such a post would be the comments…and answering them…but you’ve had a bit of experience with that, haven’t you? {wink}
Beautiful post. Thanks for putting yourself out there.
I thought you did beautifully, Misty! I am surprised there really haven’t been heated comments coming through…although I see you noticed I put them on moderation just in case. It is a tough but necessary topic. You handled it well!
Oh and a HUGE thank you!!!
No, Cocoa, thank YOU! It was definitely a challenge, and I like that! Plus, it’s really super fun to be writing with a lot of “real” bloggers!
Really appreciated the great opportunity!
I think you did an amazing job, I kept reading it… fearful that somewhere the shoe would drop as it does in so many volatile subjects, but the whole thing addressed it very much from the way I interpret it as well. (I like that you mentioned health as a factor as well, so often people blind themselves to truth because of an attempt at political correctness.
Great post, you have my thanks and admiration.
As I said on Montserrat’s blog, I think you treated it with kindness and loving care. It was beautiful to read.
I can understand the churning stomach and the anxious nerves. I especially feel it when someone disagrees. You handle the “tough” topics so well and beautifully answer the critisim that comes your way. I admire that.
You did a fabulous job!
The comments are all piled up at Chocolate so I thought I would sneak in over here to say…
Wow.
Really.
My stomach hurt for you even before I began reading. I have said before, you are a brave woman – and brave is good. But more than that you are a compassionate woman. By keeping yourself personally in a good place of study and understanding, you are able to share and lift those who may journey with you or cross your way.
In short, you are a blessing.
Too bad there’s not a like button for Meg’s comment!
Meg, thank you. You ladies are all so beautifully kind to me…
Hi Misty,
Sorry that it’s taken me so long to comment on your blog. As I’m sure you anticipated, it was a difficult read for me. I felt your anxiety; my own anxiety, hurt, anger, frustration…and love, compassion, and friendship.
I love you very, very much.
I respect your beliefs about homosexuality, I may not share the same beliefs in this case, but they’re your beliefs, and I wouldn’t ever want to be disrespectful to you. You are faithful, loving, and are one of the most honest, fabulous people I’ve ever known.
You may have read this on my FB wall, but I’d like to share it – just in case. It’s my cousin Wendy, her husband Tom, and their son, Jordan….
[Misty's Note: If you'd like to read what Jen shared (it is too lengthy for a comment--a firsthand account of this family's situation with their son identifying as gay) please email her at jenkillpack1 at gmail dot com -- Jen has graciously consented to share this with anyone who is interested]
There’s an upcoming LDS LGBT conference in Salt Lake City, UT November 2-4, 2012. If you, or anyone who reads this, please let me know and as I get information, I’ll pass it along.
Love,
Jen
I was just curious if there had been any new comments on Cocoa’s blog since the first day I read your post and found quite a few more, especially from those who greatly disagree with you. And I have to say, you replied to their comments so eloquently. You were very articulate and kind. Thanks Misty for being a great example of someone who treats *everyone* with love and kindness.
I loved it Misty.