Comments on: Perfect People

By: Susan (5 Minutes for Mom)

Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:54:59 +0000

I think what people always love most in others is authenticity. Being real is so much better than being perfect.

By: Heather McG

Heather McG — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:47:34 +0000

You are even more beautiful without your mask!
May Blessings and truth be yours…

By: Dale

Dale — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:37:51 +0000

I read the stories of your daughter’s illness and of your cancer…and then I read your posts filled with hope and courage, praise and grace. And I am amazed…and humbled. May He hide you in the shadow of His wings.

By: Loralee

Loralee — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:32 +0000

I came her via headless mom’s google share and had to tell you I loved this post.
I lost a baby to SIDS in 2003 and the shame of “not handling it well” has been extremely difficult. (I’ve been pretty freaking bitter and hit bottom VERY hard). My catch phrase is, “I didn’t handle it well”.

I loved this.

Thank you for writing it.

By: Richella

Richella — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:24:44 +0000

I must remove my shoes, for I am standing on holy ground.

This is one of the best posts I’ve ever read anywhere. Really. For me, today, I needed to read this post about as badly as I’ve ever needed to read anything. I think God sent me here, and I thank you for being faithful to him in your posting so that these words were here for me.

Thank you.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:26:15 +0000

Oh this is beautiful and true. I try to remember that if we were perfect, we would already be home! God’s not through with us yet!

By: Headless Mom

Headless Mom — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:18:35 +0000

Yep. Needed this too. You’re nailing it this week for me, sister. *sigh* I wish it wasn’t the case, but you are speaking directly to me!

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:01:51 +0000

The link isn’t working for me, so I can’t hear the song. But I wanted to say that when you realize that people aren’t perfect and unfortunately sometimes they’re going to let you down, it’s as though a weight is lifted. I’m glad you’ve experienced that!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:29:51 +0000

I love this song! I belt it out with my kids (5 & 6). As a perfectionist, I’m trying to help my kids not become one themselves. It can be more like a curse. Thanks for being real.

By: Grace

Grace — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:23:13 +0000

Great post. I love Natalie’s song. I had to listen to the words a bit closer today after reading your post.

By: Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect

Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:09:38 +0000

I have to check my yardstick ALL. The. TIME! I appreciate your honesty, Heather, and I’m thankful to be getting to know you, imperfections and all.

By: Jennifer Hudson Taylor

Jennifer Hudson Taylor — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:04:56 +0000

I’ve never heard that quote before, but it would have served me well over the years.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:25:45 +0000

Beautiful post, Heather.

By: Melissa Multitasking Mama

Melissa Multitasking Mama — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:51:14 +0000

That is one of the reasons I love and admire you- your transparency! You are right- the hard is just hard and that is okay. Thanks for sharing your heart!

By: Brooke McGlothlin

Brooke McGlothlin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:39:37 +0000

Heather thank you for being real. It’s those people who are real that do the most for the Kingdom…make the biggest impact on other’s lives…and help the rest of us feel like we’re not alone in our reality that’s not quite what we dreamed it would be.

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:05:16 +0000

What a great post! I am so glad that you know you can be vulnerable. No one is perfect, and when you try to be someone you’re not it takes more energy than being real. What matters, is that through it all, you’ve given God the glory.

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:50:49 +0000

This was so beautifully and honestly written. I appreciate your “realness” in your situation and the way that you portray that here.