tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post1061038135371147909..comments2022-11-11T06:42:00.465-07:00Comments on Eternal Moments: Bruce Jenner, Chaz Bono, and My Oldest DaughterLori Wildenberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-55423091889035856302015-08-20T14:01:53.612-06:002015-08-20T14:01:53.612-06:00God loves out-of-the-box situations ,circumstances...God loves out-of-the-box situations ,circumstances, and people! I am praising Him for your uniqueness and your very big heart. Thank you for your words. Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-4946435611520799722015-08-20T13:57:33.804-06:002015-08-20T13:57:33.804-06:00Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Anis...Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Anissa! Blessings to you.Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-30194569821582633502015-08-20T11:18:40.316-06:002015-08-20T11:18:40.316-06:00Lori, I also wanted to personally thank your brave...Lori, I also wanted to personally thank your brave and beautiful daughter for courageously sharing her struggle. <br /><br />LORD help each of us to keep in mind & heart that each one of us has a struggle, something the LORD will have us overcome with His Love and Strength. Most of us, our struggle/s are secret, but what if they were made public? What kind of struggle or where we are at in our struggle or battle does not determine our salvation, nor GOD's Love for us.<br /><br />Unfortunately there has been harm done by religious folks who send a message that their struggle determines their salvation. Praise the LORD it does not!<br /><br />Our Salvation is based on our Savior Jesus Christ, not our sexuality, nor our gender identity.<br /><br />Lori I believe that you and your daughter will be the Light of GOD's Love to those who have been alienated by some religious folks. We need to bring His Truth wrapped in His Love.Letting Gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692233133635635728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-4266754344904839022015-08-20T11:07:37.521-06:002015-08-20T11:07:37.521-06:00hank You Lori for addressing this tough issue with...hank You Lori for addressing this tough issue with love and compassion. <br /><br />What really resonated with me is when you wrote, "Why is there such a narrow stereotype of what constitutes a man or a woman? We have created a very small box for the two genders...I don't have any answers but I do know how to respond to the person who finds him or her self outside the box-- with love and with compassion." <br /><br />The more I know, the more I know there is still so much more I need to know -- you know? ;) <br /><br />Can I share with you what GOD has placed in my heart and taught me?<br /><br />When we sit in judgement it prevents us from moving with compassion.<br /><br />Our Salvation is based on our Savior, not our sexuality -- nor our gender identity.<br /><br />In a confusing and uncertain world the one thing we can be certain of is GOD's Amazing Love for each and every one of us. I believe much harm has been done by religious people who due to their lack of understanding and compassion have become a barrier instead of a bridge to Christ, and one could argue that this is the greatest sin of all.<br /><br />Also, just because a young person finds his/her same gender friend attract does not mean that this person is automatically homosexual. Lori, as you wonderfully pointed out and people who have confided in me about their own struggles is that "Many seeking a new sexual identity have suffered severe emotional, physical, or sexual abuse." It is only GOD's Amazing Love that can reach and heal soul wounds. <br /><br />My hubby and I have also suffered from biased legalistic viewpoints, because we did, and still do not fit into others stereotypical box. What if both husband and wife are gifted to be strong in areas that are unconventional, and do not conform to the gender stereotype that is found in society and the church? <br /><br />GOD took us on a 12 year journey to become parents to our amazing daughter. There was loss and pain along the way, and during our toughest & darkest times where we needed love and support some brought judgement due to their lack of understanding of what GOD was doing in our lives. We were told that, "you must be sinning in some way for GOD not to bless you with a child. Maybe it is your spouse who is sinning." <br /><br />Doctors must take a vow to first due no harm, as Christians we should do the same. Before we offer advice, let's offer a hug. Before we speak, let's say a prayer and ask GOD to place His Words in our mouth that they would be helpful and not harmful to others. <br /><br />Sincerely, <br />Anissa StarkLetting Gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692233133635635728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-58504099870493853122015-08-20T10:47:00.415-06:002015-08-20T10:47:00.415-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Letting Gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692233133635635728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-8300815706344659202015-06-29T11:18:22.901-06:002015-06-29T11:18:22.901-06:00Thank you Paula. God is teaching both of us a lot-...Thank you Paula. God is teaching both of us a lot--that is for sure!Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-63068018528391888522015-06-29T11:17:28.843-06:002015-06-29T11:17:28.843-06:00Thank you so much!Thank you so much!Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-87424606836911892772015-06-29T08:48:04.588-06:002015-06-29T08:48:04.588-06:00Beautifully said/written, great article on such a ...Beautifully said/written, great article on such a sensitive topic. Thank you for your openness & bravery to put yourself & your family out there. Your daughter is blessed to have a mother who is rooted in God's word & love. May God continue working in & thru your lives & hearts.<br />Blessings my friendPaula Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984573686022798349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-40886087435738461402015-06-26T14:35:26.267-06:002015-06-26T14:35:26.267-06:00Beautiful Truths here! So glad you and your daught...Beautiful Truths here! So glad you and your daughter shared your hearts and thoughts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-75162089375049920652015-06-18T09:38:39.630-06:002015-06-18T09:38:39.630-06:00Thank you Teri. Thank you Teri. Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-39354867389443320912015-06-17T23:37:07.064-06:002015-06-17T23:37:07.064-06:00Love never fails! Praying for both of you. I think...Love never fails! Praying for both of you. I think we forget Jesus didn't come to condemn the world. It already was condemned. He came to seek and save the lost. Then He commissioned us to do the same. Thanks for your wise honesty!teri gasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322973799847952762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-87211502959729089632015-06-17T15:41:31.651-06:002015-06-17T15:41:31.651-06:00Thanks Theresa. I will pass along your words of en...Thanks Theresa. I will pass along your words of encouragement to her! :) Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-57697980117134418062015-06-17T14:05:41.882-06:002015-06-17T14:05:41.882-06:00Thank you (and your daughter!) for sharing! What a...Thank you (and your daughter!) for sharing! What a compassionate and loving approach. Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018280920023313622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-29376063617241015362015-06-17T13:17:46.719-06:002015-06-17T13:17:46.719-06:00Thanks Julie. And thanks for sharing the post. Thanks Julie. And thanks for sharing the post. Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-37489623781569431732015-06-17T13:16:41.373-06:002015-06-17T13:16:41.373-06:00me too Regina!me too Regina!Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-4482622709347919442015-06-17T11:28:09.158-06:002015-06-17T11:28:09.158-06:00So well worded Lori. What a great resource to help...So well worded Lori. What a great resource to help us navigate the increasingly common struggles with identity in an increasingly confusing world. ComeHaveaPeacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280944726198812447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-8504765622856013392015-06-17T06:44:15.651-06:002015-06-17T06:44:15.651-06:00Well done. I hope this post floods Heaven's Ga...Well done. I hope this post floods Heaven's Gates with prayers?Regina Tittelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075964159698585043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-26636099622112442712015-06-16T21:36:01.728-06:002015-06-16T21:36:01.728-06:00Thanks Chrissy. My daughter is the brave one! Love...Thanks Chrissy. My daughter is the brave one! Love to you!Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-17545579026694109862015-06-16T21:35:05.294-06:002015-06-16T21:35:05.294-06:00Yes she fully participated. We are able to talk ab...Yes she fully participated. We are able to talk about most everything. We may not always agree but we can still talk. :) she is a remarkable young woman.Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-11261797348350185152015-06-16T21:33:29.638-06:002015-06-16T21:33:29.638-06:00Thanks Dorothy!Thanks Dorothy!Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-21193314037324695582015-06-16T21:05:19.142-06:002015-06-16T21:05:19.142-06:00I just love how authentic you and your daughter ar...I just love how authentic you and your daughter are about this very difficult topic to address. Thank you for sharing such a wise and truthful testimony. I will be praying for you both to be a voice for God!! Your faithful and bold steps are surely opening hearts and leading them to Him. <3Chris Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264982568439090428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-77410463538673184952015-06-16T19:36:31.084-06:002015-06-16T19:36:31.084-06:00I love that your daughter helped you write this po...I love that your daughter helped you write this post. It's that openness between you that will allow the Lord to guide you both down His path for your lives. THank you both for your vulnerability!Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-79962468270369617182015-06-16T17:37:52.652-06:002015-06-16T17:37:52.652-06:00Thank you for this. I agree that our too small box...Thank you for this. I agree that our too small boxes contribute to the confusion. Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10401650191359012551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-28271259196559648032015-06-16T14:35:58.258-06:002015-06-16T14:35:58.258-06:00I covet your prayers Judy. Love to you! I covet your prayers Judy. Love to you! Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213269356856097692.post-75511687098157231362015-06-16T14:35:37.903-06:002015-06-16T14:35:37.903-06:00Thanks Laura---thanks for your encouragement and s...Thanks Laura---thanks for your encouragement and support!Lori Wildenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590098134338061745noreply@blogger.com