Carlie, I have been a great fan of your father's for years, even though I never met him!! As a young missionary, one of my companions had a tape of the Stake Conference where he gave his famous 17 Points of the the True Church Discourse. We played it for so many investigators that we completely wore the tape out! His amazing story and testimony were the "closers" for us when we had an investigating family close to baptism. Two of those families from Richmond were ministers, (one Methodist and one Episcopal). Both families joined the Church after hearing your father's testimony. They later both served in a Bishopric and one served in the Stake Presidency. I suspect your father's testimony played a part in an amazing number of conversions over the years. I also used his story for years as I taught early morning seminary and in the Young Women's organization. What a pleasure to hear from you! Becky Douglas
Carlie Weston ArntsenJuly 15, 2020
Love the article and the reminder to be grateful every day for tender mercies. Floyd Weston is my father and I appreciate you sharing one of his lessons.
Helle Hirschmann, DenmarkJuly 15, 2020
It's so true: every day alive is a blessing. And when you have limitations little acts of kindness make the world of a difference. I have my share of limitations. I have looked at my bathroom for some days and tried to find the strength to clean it. Earlier this evening i had to go and found that my husband had cleaned it. I was so happy I almost cried. When I thanked him he said: Honey we are in this together. I felt so blessed.
HalJuly 15, 2020
Loved this article. I am aware every day of tender mercies in my life. The time our car broke down, but in a major city instead of the open, empty miles that surrounded it. Capsizing our canoe in choppy water but successfully getting back to shore and my cell phone still worked after being completely submerged for nearly and hour. Blessing are poured out on us daily - if only we have eyes to see them.
Doug YanceyJuly 15, 2020
Wow! Was that while you lived in Clarkston?
Gina McDougallJuly 15, 2020
Thank you for sharing your experience. I too am grateful and for the intervention of the Holy Ghost who spared my life more than once. It does remind me often that I am loved, I am being watched over and that I have a purpose.
LewisJuly 15, 2020
An interesting story of the tender mercies of the Lord. Occasionally we are aware of them; often we are not. I am grateful for your sharing of your perspectives. Your stories are always thoughtful and thought-provoking.
Merlene EllingtonJuly 15, 2020
I have followed many of your stories with interest, Becky. We have friends in common, the Norman's who also have memories with John. As I read I always wonder if you are still using your wonderful talent with the violin.
Both of us have taken many different worldwide turns in life since our days in Georgia.
Patty ListonJuly 15, 2020
Becky I love reading your article. It is so true that we need to remember and not forget the tender mercies that the Lord has bestowed upon us. Rodger and I have been living in Ghana this past year. Home in the US for a short time and then will return when everything opens again. Believe me I understand tender mercies and miracles. Thank you for a lovely article. I wish you the best.
Maurine R McLeanJuly 15, 2020
Hello, Becky--
This was an amazing story. I was totally surprised to see you quoting Floyd Westin, who was our first bishop in Woodland Hills, California in 1957-8. Were you there then?
JudyJuly 15, 2020
Thank You Becky! your article could not have come at a better time for me. I agree....the Atonement is indeed our answer. JW
KeenanJuly 15, 2020
I literally love to hear babies cry. In fact, I think it’s a challenge to get babies to calm down and soothe them. Once in a while I am called the baby whisperer.
Now that I’ve your story about your son crying just in the nick of time to save you and him from probable doom, I will never hear the sound of a baby cry again in a different light. It’sa beautiful nose!
Gaye WillisJuly 15, 2020
Becky, I am so inspired by you. This story is amazing and you are amazing for all you have done for Rising Star. Thank you.
KathyJuly 15, 2020
Gratitude is a key to JOY!!!
SherryJuly 15, 2020
Isn’t it wonderful how Heavenly Father always knows our needs long before we do!
Just as He watched over you and your son that day, He watches over us all continually... sometimes protecting us from something we never knew was about to happen.
What a joy to have Him and our Saviour in our lives..
vickieJuly 15, 2020
i have to say i enjoyed reading this....her own story of a near miss and how grateful she is that this happened the way it did. this guy was a murderer and rapist...and she is a woman...awful things could have happened to her but i think that he was in a hurry and wanted to just get away. the timing of that babies cry was spot on and literally to me saved her life...i can see God's hand in her life. also the other woman who got polio reminded me of one of my cousins who got polio. out of 6 kids mostly girls in the family herself being one she got polio. we played outside when my family went to visit and we hardly noticed the braces she had to wear on her legs. over time those braces came off and she was normal ...then in her old age the polio started to bother her but she didnt let that stop her. she is like that little battery that keeps on going. i believe that when hard times hit the best thing to do is keep on going even if its not in the same direction and some changes have to be made. i believe that this is God's way of teaching us and helping us to grow in spirit and other ways.
LindaJuly 15, 2020
My friend told me her story. In rural Minnesota around 45 years ago and was driving on the highway toward town with her baby secured in the back seat. In front of her was a big logging truck with a trailer full of 8' logs. The speed along that highway was 45 mph and everyone went just a little faster. The sleeping baby suddenly cried out, which was unusual. Her mom pulled off to the side of the road to see what the problem was, but the baby was fast asleep again so she started out on the road again. Just a couple of miles up the road she found the logging truck stopped, A chain holding the logs in place had broken and the entire load of logs had been loosed upon the highway. Had she been following at such a speed, she and the baby would have been under those logs. Tender mercies, indeed!!!
AngieJuly 15, 2020
Thank you for this timely reminder to find joy and gratitude for the many tender mercies of the Lord. Question: can you recall the name of the author of the book, "Every Day Above Ground Is A Good One!" I've been searching and can't find it.
HelenJuly 15, 2020
A perfectly times reminder. Thank you.
Janene ZimmermanJuly 15, 2020
Great story with a happy ending and a reminder of all the good we have to celebrate. This pandemic has changed our perspective and we can use it as a time to remember and reflect on the good in our life or whine at the loss of planned vacations or life events. My sister has battled cancer through this, missed graduations and weddings of her children, but continues to remain grateful and positive. She’s a light to me. Thank you for these reminders.
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Becky DouglasJuly 19, 2020
Carlie, I have been a great fan of your father's for years, even though I never met him!! As a young missionary, one of my companions had a tape of the Stake Conference where he gave his famous 17 Points of the the True Church Discourse. We played it for so many investigators that we completely wore the tape out! His amazing story and testimony were the "closers" for us when we had an investigating family close to baptism. Two of those families from Richmond were ministers, (one Methodist and one Episcopal). Both families joined the Church after hearing your father's testimony. They later both served in a Bishopric and one served in the Stake Presidency. I suspect your father's testimony played a part in an amazing number of conversions over the years. I also used his story for years as I taught early morning seminary and in the Young Women's organization. What a pleasure to hear from you! Becky Douglas
Carlie Weston ArntsenJuly 15, 2020
Love the article and the reminder to be grateful every day for tender mercies. Floyd Weston is my father and I appreciate you sharing one of his lessons.
Helle Hirschmann, DenmarkJuly 15, 2020
It's so true: every day alive is a blessing. And when you have limitations little acts of kindness make the world of a difference. I have my share of limitations. I have looked at my bathroom for some days and tried to find the strength to clean it. Earlier this evening i had to go and found that my husband had cleaned it. I was so happy I almost cried. When I thanked him he said: Honey we are in this together. I felt so blessed.
HalJuly 15, 2020
Loved this article. I am aware every day of tender mercies in my life. The time our car broke down, but in a major city instead of the open, empty miles that surrounded it. Capsizing our canoe in choppy water but successfully getting back to shore and my cell phone still worked after being completely submerged for nearly and hour. Blessing are poured out on us daily - if only we have eyes to see them.
Doug YanceyJuly 15, 2020
Wow! Was that while you lived in Clarkston?
Gina McDougallJuly 15, 2020
Thank you for sharing your experience. I too am grateful and for the intervention of the Holy Ghost who spared my life more than once. It does remind me often that I am loved, I am being watched over and that I have a purpose.
LewisJuly 15, 2020
An interesting story of the tender mercies of the Lord. Occasionally we are aware of them; often we are not. I am grateful for your sharing of your perspectives. Your stories are always thoughtful and thought-provoking.
Merlene EllingtonJuly 15, 2020
I have followed many of your stories with interest, Becky. We have friends in common, the Norman's who also have memories with John. As I read I always wonder if you are still using your wonderful talent with the violin. Both of us have taken many different worldwide turns in life since our days in Georgia.
Patty ListonJuly 15, 2020
Becky I love reading your article. It is so true that we need to remember and not forget the tender mercies that the Lord has bestowed upon us. Rodger and I have been living in Ghana this past year. Home in the US for a short time and then will return when everything opens again. Believe me I understand tender mercies and miracles. Thank you for a lovely article. I wish you the best.
Maurine R McLeanJuly 15, 2020
Hello, Becky-- This was an amazing story. I was totally surprised to see you quoting Floyd Westin, who was our first bishop in Woodland Hills, California in 1957-8. Were you there then?
JudyJuly 15, 2020
Thank You Becky! your article could not have come at a better time for me. I agree....the Atonement is indeed our answer. JW
KeenanJuly 15, 2020
I literally love to hear babies cry. In fact, I think it’s a challenge to get babies to calm down and soothe them. Once in a while I am called the baby whisperer. Now that I’ve your story about your son crying just in the nick of time to save you and him from probable doom, I will never hear the sound of a baby cry again in a different light. It’sa beautiful nose!
Gaye WillisJuly 15, 2020
Becky, I am so inspired by you. This story is amazing and you are amazing for all you have done for Rising Star. Thank you.
KathyJuly 15, 2020
Gratitude is a key to JOY!!!
SherryJuly 15, 2020
Isn’t it wonderful how Heavenly Father always knows our needs long before we do! Just as He watched over you and your son that day, He watches over us all continually... sometimes protecting us from something we never knew was about to happen. What a joy to have Him and our Saviour in our lives..
vickieJuly 15, 2020
i have to say i enjoyed reading this....her own story of a near miss and how grateful she is that this happened the way it did. this guy was a murderer and rapist...and she is a woman...awful things could have happened to her but i think that he was in a hurry and wanted to just get away. the timing of that babies cry was spot on and literally to me saved her life...i can see God's hand in her life. also the other woman who got polio reminded me of one of my cousins who got polio. out of 6 kids mostly girls in the family herself being one she got polio. we played outside when my family went to visit and we hardly noticed the braces she had to wear on her legs. over time those braces came off and she was normal ...then in her old age the polio started to bother her but she didnt let that stop her. she is like that little battery that keeps on going. i believe that when hard times hit the best thing to do is keep on going even if its not in the same direction and some changes have to be made. i believe that this is God's way of teaching us and helping us to grow in spirit and other ways.
LindaJuly 15, 2020
My friend told me her story. In rural Minnesota around 45 years ago and was driving on the highway toward town with her baby secured in the back seat. In front of her was a big logging truck with a trailer full of 8' logs. The speed along that highway was 45 mph and everyone went just a little faster. The sleeping baby suddenly cried out, which was unusual. Her mom pulled off to the side of the road to see what the problem was, but the baby was fast asleep again so she started out on the road again. Just a couple of miles up the road she found the logging truck stopped, A chain holding the logs in place had broken and the entire load of logs had been loosed upon the highway. Had she been following at such a speed, she and the baby would have been under those logs. Tender mercies, indeed!!!
AngieJuly 15, 2020
Thank you for this timely reminder to find joy and gratitude for the many tender mercies of the Lord. Question: can you recall the name of the author of the book, "Every Day Above Ground Is A Good One!" I've been searching and can't find it.
HelenJuly 15, 2020
A perfectly times reminder. Thank you.
Janene ZimmermanJuly 15, 2020
Great story with a happy ending and a reminder of all the good we have to celebrate. This pandemic has changed our perspective and we can use it as a time to remember and reflect on the good in our life or whine at the loss of planned vacations or life events. My sister has battled cancer through this, missed graduations and weddings of her children, but continues to remain grateful and positive. She’s a light to me. Thank you for these reminders.
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