Crying for joy
Heike Verleih was raised in an atmosphere so unloving that self-hatred became a way of life. It even landed her in the hospital. Here’s the beautiful story of how she learned to love both herself and her mom, finding joy and freedom in forgiveness.
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Special thanks to the It's About Good Collective and Tabea Mangelsdorf for the music used in this podcast.
Posted on Sunday, August 12th, 2012 at 12:14 pm | Follow responses with the RSS feedTopics: Family
The childlike wonder in Heike’s speaking voice and the crystal-clear radiance of Tabea’s singing voice combine to make the message of this story “so hauntingly beautiful and enchanting,” as Alanna says above. It’s also “crying for joy … crazy.”
I pray this podcast will find its way to every child of God who needs to hear that they have the same Christlike nature of forgiveness and deserving abaility to earn the same diploma Heike has.
so hauntingly beautiful and enchanting. something very much within me was channeled and awakened through this. thank you.
One of the greatest gifts I have ever received was from the Sunday School teacher that taught me God is my father and mother. My mother hurt me. I came to think about what was motivating her actions and words. Fear, not me. Today I spent joyful hours with her, celebrating her. And celebrating myself. Your message is a beautiful crown to our day.
Heike–thank you so much for sharing so openly . . .my favorite part was the end of your podcast, where your joy and gladness just bubbled over :). What a joyous relief it must be, to be free of the weight of unforgiveness. I’m still working on it . . . but I’m not giving up :)
Dear Heike
I am Matt Wilson’s mum and a friend if Uab’s. I loved your toy hong story and so appreciate the love you radiate in your life. So many thanks for your deep sharing-Linda
Heike, I think this is wonderful. Really, truly uplifting and inspiring. I’m going to get to work on loving more unconditionally. Thank you!
Heike, thank you so much for sharing this story with us. Your story gives me so much hope in praying about a beloved friend of mine.
Dear Heike,
Crying for joy…what a beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing this story. It reminds me of a song by Michael Bolton that my mom loves, which says, “Love is a wonderful thing…makes you smile through the pouring rain…”. So glad with you, knowing that real Love is always a warm, embracing God.
What a beautiful story~ Truly touching…
Heike,
Thanks so, so very much for sharing your story — what an incredibly uplifting account of forgiveness and healing!
Blessings,
Heather
Dear Heike,
What a lovely story this is.. Thank you so much for your sharing and for the tender love you taught those of us who are learning to love someone who doesn’t seem to love us.
I needed this today because of a difficult encounter I had yesterday with a woman who has been difficult in my life..
You are a blessing..
Love to you,
Ginny
Beautiful crazy!!!
Thank you so much Heike and Tabea for sharing this beautiful/crazy connection with Love that we all have available to us.