tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post7179739512104562121..comments2023-11-30T00:54:55.233-08:00Comments on that brave, unbalanced woman: Not an ObituaryJulie Wildinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10907423399859518990noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-23446665560587626002009-07-25T11:25:56.865-07:002009-07-25T11:25:56.865-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-38905743217985877772009-07-25T11:25:32.902-07:002009-07-25T11:25:32.902-07:00Well written Julie, I was never in Bro. Pratt'...Well written Julie, I was never in Bro. Pratt's class but he lives in my ward and I would see him every sunday, he's one of nicest people that I've ever met and those people that critize him and judge him don't really know him. Everyone makes mistakes but we all deserve second chances I'm positive that Bro. Pratt recognizes what he did and is going through Hell right now but we can all repent and can always come back.Jeremiahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-32347789989688143502009-07-24T19:24:41.685-07:002009-07-24T19:24:41.685-07:00this is the most egotistical thing i could say abo...this is the most egotistical thing i could say about that beautiful obituary: i was in band. and i get As. sometimes. and i definitely was not embarrassed learning scripture mastery! oh no! who am i!!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135450295711072069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-69336436316946768822009-07-23T23:38:11.782-07:002009-07-23T23:38:11.782-07:00I have memories of Brother Pratt similiar to you.I...I have memories of Brother Pratt similiar to you.I was shocked when I heard the news,sick to my stomach,and just so sad.<br /><br /> I love Brother Pratt.<br /><br />And there is one thing I know forsure and that I have been reassured about the past couple weeks....<br />We ALL need a savior, because we ALL make mistakes- all sorts of mistakes-big or little- (Sometimes I wonder if it matters- and although obviously Brother Pratt's mistake,this time was definitely big...)and we all need someone to save us, and to forgive us completely.<br /><br /> I would want to be completely forgiven, and have everyone forget about my terrible actions if I were him...and so, even though it is rather hard for me in some ways to do, I want to forgive him as much as the Lord would.<br /><br />He recieved alot of love when he was teacher at Orem High School, but I think he needs even more love now- sometimes it's exactly what is needed in times where its hardest to give!He needs it now.<br /><br /><br />I'll continue to pray for Brother Pratt, that he can turn to Jesus Christ and clean things up, and For his sweet family. ALL of them need our prays.<br /><br />I loved this Julie.<br /><br />paige TuellerLila Tuellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099391545417712607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-53990659726389501652009-07-20T15:21:18.086-07:002009-07-20T15:21:18.086-07:00This whole story to me is tragic, like the story o...This whole story to me is tragic, like the story of king David.<br />One thing I would note though is that if everyone likes you, as you say was the case with this man, does that mean you are doing everything right or doing something wrong? Even Jesus had enemies. If Jesus were a seminary teacher, would he have been as popular as Michael Pratt? <br />I believe the answer to that question was the beginning to Pratt's problems.Mandy and Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03239897749933706795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-65158625378651846942009-07-20T10:18:08.300-07:002009-07-20T10:18:08.300-07:00While I'm sure that people sleep in the beds t...While I'm sure that people sleep in the beds that they make for themselves, this blog was to point out what I loved about the the Brother Pratt I knew, and to let people know that I, personally, support him. If there was anything in this post that inferred my brushing aside of his family, I'm sorry that it came across in such an insensitive manner.<br />Of course there is lots of sorrow and compassion for his family--his wonderful wife, his beautiful children--and I pray for them--but this specific post, for me, is about him, not them.Julie Wildinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907423399859518990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-48860734357485717062009-07-18T16:48:18.459-07:002009-07-18T16:48:18.459-07:00JULIE,
Well written, and I don't have an argu...JULIE,<br /><br />Well written, and I don't have an argument with what you are saying. I do believe that the shell shock, however, that most are experiencing is wondering if all that you described was reall real. Was all of that goodness genuine? Or were ther other motives? He befriended you when you were young, he video taped you, and had contact with you outside of the classroom. Suppose he could have seen weakness in you. Suppose you had been attracted to him and had been forward with him about your attraction. Where would all of this have led?<br /><br />His popularity and such close interaction with students is probably a very thin and dangerous line to walk.<br /><br />I agree that Mike is probably feeling bad...and that is ok. Some heavy remorse is certainly in order.<br /><br />Who really needs a hug is his wife. She certainly doesn't deserve any of this and my heart goes out to her. When you talk about victims...his family should top the list.<br /><br />I am not so quick to feel so badly for him. Sometimes when we make our own beds, we have to sleep in them. That is a consequence of actions.<br /><br />My heart goes out to Mike's lovely wife and children. I can't even imagine.<br /><br />Please think and pray for them, maybe even more than you do for "Brother Pratt".Sacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163908147866548433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-78014849508977487802009-07-18T15:49:28.393-07:002009-07-18T15:49:28.393-07:00I want to give him a hug too.I want to give him a hug too.Jessica Goldyn Leavitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476071154722780236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-7695060275038312272009-07-18T11:20:48.043-07:002009-07-18T11:20:48.043-07:00AHH Can I just say Amen that may sound cheesy but ...AHH Can I just say Amen that may sound cheesy but for me it fits I have my own opinions about what he did and didn't do but I love your point of view that you would still go up and hug him even thou you think he did it. One big mistake should not define a man's life when he did so many good things. I know a lot of people he has seriously helped change there life's completely and to here what mother's or people that don't know him say and how judgmental they are when Nobody will ever know what really happened except a select few it just makes me sick. I love this man no matter what and I am great full for the fun memory's you put on here it reminds me of when I was in his class and Janessa lamb and I were presidents to the secret service and we did something way similar as you guys with the letters but we assigned people names so everybody got one but not just one person was doing it so thank you Julie I love this and you are great.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355028763458954232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-29136213774294975602009-07-17T02:13:55.281-07:002009-07-17T02:13:55.281-07:00Beautifully and bravely written Julie. I too have...Beautifully and bravely written Julie. I too have known people who love him so dearly and have been VERY emotional about this situation. Your post is just like the woman caught in adultry.. Christ would hug him too!<br />Way to stand up and say something for a good person who made a horrible choice! Good Bless you as well as the Pratt family!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616772185750532945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-16666980836781029282009-07-16T22:28:20.106-07:002009-07-16T22:28:20.106-07:00So, maybe I got a little emotional reading this.
...So, maybe I got a little emotional reading this.<br /><br />Well said, Julie. Well said.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993130817839219806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-32379970003519338462009-07-16T19:53:45.217-07:002009-07-16T19:53:45.217-07:00I too was president of his class and at that time ...I too was president of his class and at that time I totally hated myself and the world. I had an addiction. A bad addiction. And he helped me start on fixing that problem. I too think that something definitely happened between him and that girl. But I still believe he was inspired while he was teaching. Good people do bad things. Your post was very well written. I like you.Kaitlyn Flanaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11108416433081339660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-68129149976062853392009-07-16T14:43:34.467-07:002009-07-16T14:43:34.467-07:00Julie, this is an excellent post, and I totally ag...Julie, this is an excellent post, and I totally agree. I think we all felt really confused when we first heard, that someone so genuine, fun, kind, and spiritual could do that, but when it comes down to it, they're not a totally different person from the one we knew. They're the same person who has just made a horrendous mistake. But he doesn't need hatred for it, and it doesn't ruin his entire character. I'm very glad you wrote this post.MedSchoolWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745408218333024946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-86572825611771248242009-07-16T11:58:17.028-07:002009-07-16T11:58:17.028-07:00I've never met Brother Pratt, but that was rea...I've never met Brother Pratt, but that was really well said Julie. If more people reacted like that, the world would be a better place. And people would have an easier time turning their lives around. <br /><br />Thank you.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311737729770717059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-48409893128589151512009-07-16T11:18:54.738-07:002009-07-16T11:18:54.738-07:00Thoughtfully written Julie. We can all ask ourselv...Thoughtfully written Julie. We can all ask ourselves before we speak...<br />1. Is it true?<br />2. Is it kind?<br />3. Is it necessary?<br /><br />It's during times like this that we need less talking and silence for more prayer for everyone involved. I don't believe that the good a person has done all their life is washed away when mistakes are made. Hopefully we can all turn our stumblings into a deeper strength in the Lord. <br />Love you!Birrell Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18021607214461351164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-19794954246931722022009-07-16T09:28:44.039-07:002009-07-16T09:28:44.039-07:00It is sad!! the group on facebook makes me crazy. ...It is sad!! the group on facebook makes me crazy. everyone trying to make everyone else believe what THEY think. and saying the f-word. ridiculous. I do feel so bad for everyone involved.Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014426687009768297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-40494314959084529632009-07-16T08:40:45.702-07:002009-07-16T08:40:45.702-07:00I agree JulieI agree JulieBrianna Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879116760363492314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-31349033851037896102009-07-16T07:16:47.483-07:002009-07-16T07:16:47.483-07:00You said it.
I cried too.You said it.<br />I cried too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16944824781890287429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826608887827338951.post-26473756563351976792009-07-16T06:26:03.509-07:002009-07-16T06:26:03.509-07:00Jules. I just have so much love and respect for yo...Jules. I just have so much love and respect for you. Thanks for turning out normal.† Brycraschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109315458659659943noreply@blogger.com