Comments on: 5 Things to Remember When a Loved One is Incarcerated https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/ An Overview on Fundamental Mormon Beliefs Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:39:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: Richard Stanton https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-180378 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:05:14 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-180378 In reply to Richard Stanton.

Typo how

]]> By: Richard Stanton https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-180377 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:16:33 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-180377 I have two part questions 1.if a person walk in a church today,who had been locked up for25 years. Who do the church supposed to treat them? 2.what can we do to help them?

]]> By: Janet https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-179929 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:55:57 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-179929 In reply to Shirley.

I am the mother of an inmate. I too have made many requests for him to be visited, but to no avail. Those in areas with sizeable LDS populations are blessed to have inmate support!

]]> By: Debra Pym https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-179408 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:23:28 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-179408 My husband was released from jail last year. Although his time there was tough on both of us, miracles truly happened. He entered disabled and left having run a half marathon! At the same time he followed a personal prompting to distribute 100 copies of the Book of Mormon. Everything that happens in life does so for a reason and the blessings of his incarceration are too many to put into a paragraph here. Since he left he has not faced discrimination but acceptance and love from his fellow saints.

]]> By: Steve Frahm https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-179400 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:55:05 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-179400 What an excellent article. It is not always easy to remember to be compassionate and merciful when pain is in the equation. Thank you so much for the reminder.

]]> By: Trish https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-179393 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 21:15:53 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-179393 My ex-husband had me arrested for something I did not do and it was a very frightening experience. It took time but eventually, I was able to prove my innocence. I now look at him and think how sad he is. I have forgiven him and think how sad my life would be if I held a grudge and was angry. We now have a son serving time in prison and I make sure that I let my son know that I love him. I write him, visit, send cards, magazines, books whatever I can do to let him know he is loved. I belong to a group that writes inmates and sends Christmas and birthday cards and we support each other through our trials with the prison system. There is hope and help out there for everyone.

]]> By: Diane Valentine https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-179390 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:31:05 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-179390 My husband and I have served at a prison for the last 2 yrs. as the FHE specialists. It is far and wide the best and most rewarding calling I have ever had in my 40 yrs. as a member of the LDS church. The men who come regularly to our meetings are sincerely motivated to live the gospel to the best of their ability and do a lot of missionary work within the prison. Through some inspiration we have received there has been a great increase in the feeling of brotherhood among the men in our group. So much so that other religious groups have mentioned it. They respond so well to support from their families and close friends. I wonder if their loved ones realize how much any kind of contact means to these men. We are not allowed to know anything about their crimes or reasons for incarceration so it’s easy to accept them as we would any church member we are acquainted with. It’s been a great blessing for all of us to be in this “church family” together.

]]> By: Melissa Gailey https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-179389 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:29:31 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-179389 In reply to Marianne Merrill.

Marianne,
I to have a husband that has been incarcerated and I agree that there needs to be support for those left outside. In my experience I have people full of care and concern for me and my family, but few if any know the depth of suffering that we have experienced, if nothing else, having someone of the same faith that can relate to our experiences, that can share insight and encouragement would be a cherished blessing. if you’d ever like to talk let me know. I’d love to share this journey with you “)We can start our own group!!!
Melissa

]]> By: Miriam Feldstein Case https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-179388 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:24:27 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-179388 In reply to Marianne Merrill.

Your trials are overwhelming to me. Your strength through them is amazing. Always stay faithful.

]]> By: flora https://mormonbeliefs.org/2015/02/21/5-things-to-remember-when-a-loved-one-is-incarcerated/#comment-179387 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:53:34 +0000 http://en.elds.org/mormonbeliefs-org/?p=8244#comment-179387 In reply to Marianne Merrill.

good idea!

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