Comments on: Are You Lonely At Church?

By: Delisa Hargrove

Delisa Hargrove — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:59:43 +0000

In reply to Mary. Mary, thank you for your heartfelt comment. As I read the insight you shared into your story, my eyes filled with tears as I imagined you stuck alone facing a wall. And yet I sensed no bitterness in your message, which really inspired me. Thank you for sharing your point about potential limitations for all sorts of reasons and for reading the post. God bless!

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:58:10 +0000

That’s all very fine and I did enjoy your article and years ago I used to be like that but now I am housebound and in a wheelchair. I do not have the strength to propel myself and my husband is ward clerk so hides himself in the office all the time. One Sunday I was left facing a blank wall for twenty minutes while people ignored me. This is not a criticism about my ward for it is a good ward and I love being here. I’ve tried phoning people but only two people phone me. We have lived here for over twenty years and I have been a member for over forty years. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ but do understand that people are very busy. If you ever visit my ward you are most welcome to sit next to me. I’m not at Church every week due to health problems but attend when I can because I know the Church is true. I have loads of hobbies to keep me busy and am always learning something new. Nor is this a criticism about your blog just that not everyone can help in that way even if they want to due to all sorts of reasons

By: Delisa Hargrove

Delisa Hargrove — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:29:12 +0000

In reply to Debra Adams. Wow! What an amazing compliment!! You seem to draw people to you effortlessly! (Me, for instance, hahaha). Thanks for being brave! I hope everyone can find that courage within themselves! And I know you're helping others find it!!! Love you!!

By: Delisa Hargrove

Delisa Hargrove — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:27:14 +0000

In reply to Desiree. It's a wonderful promise! We can choose to change anytime we want!

By: Desiree

Desiree — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:25:57 +0000

It’s true if we make the decision to change we change our story and the story of others for the better

By: Debra Adams

Debra Adams — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 18:47:18 +0000

I may have said this before: but this article is one of my favorite things about you! You have some mad skills that align with your advice here! You have taught me much about reaching out to others. When I find myself in a new situation, my normal train of thought goes like this: I don’t know anyone here…I could just slip out and not be noticed…wait. There is someone looking at me and they look lonely. So I think – how would Delisa approach that person? And before I can say “whoa” I am at their side and getting to know them. Thanks for your example my friend!