Comments on: Cyril’s tie

By: Wilfried

Wilfried — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:20:56 +0000

Well, thank you, bbell. Of all posts I have written, this is my personal favorite. I’ve known Cyril for many years, he is still around, a constant reminder, for those able to see it him, of the simplicity of the Gospel and its essence.

By: BBELL

BBELL — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:42:42 +0000

Wilfried,

I forgot to comment on this post a couple of years ago. Its wonderful.

Like I have said earlier you should write a book with short stories based partly on your T&S posts.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:03:42 +0000

This post left me in tears. *Thank you. It was so wonderfully moving.

By: Wilfried

Wilfried — Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:31:48 +0000

Jeanette, thank you for having noticed that peculiar aspect. True: just read our massive amounts of posts and comments, our search for understanding and depth, our never-ending analyses, our need for discussion. However interesting and rewarding, somewhere all these things pale when we are blessed to notice the simplicity and trust of Cyril’s outlook. Merci!

By: jeanette palmer

jeanette palmer — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 23:47:51 +0000

Often, I wonder at the fortunate state of those like Cyril. Everything is so black and white, and completely clear to them. This is the rule, this is what we do, this is how we are blessed. I am often accused of thinking too much and too deep–maybe I need a Cyril as a friend to keep my perspectives straight. Merci beaucoup–j’aime cette histoire.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:22:10 +0000

Wilfried, your posts like these give me the same feeling I have after going to see a beautiful film–the hubub of regular life as I step out of the theatre is jarring, and the last thing I want to do is talk. It ruins the spell of poetry.

Anyway, I just wanted to add my thanks for writing this vignette.

By: Wilfried

Wilfried — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:04:19 +0000

Thanks, all. I do appreciate your echo to these kinds of “little slices from life”, though they are of course not prone to elicit many comments. At least your kind reaction confirms some of you read them! That’s good to know.

Don in Dallas, welcome to T&S! To answer your question, usually I spend spring & summer in Belgium, fall and winter at BYU in Provo.

By: b bell

b bell — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 15:37:03 +0000

Quite touching. Again you need to write a book that contains your experiences with the gospel in small congregations in Europe.

By: Don in Dallas

Don in Dallas — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 14:15:27 +0000

Wilfried, THANK YOU for sharing! I rarely weep, but after reading “Cyril’s tie”, I struggled to hold back the tears. Thank you for helping me soften my heart.

I’m new to T&S. I also read your story of the man and the dog in sacrament meeting … I enjoyed that one too. Do you live in Belgium?

Again, thanks for sharing.

By: ronin

ronin — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 13:02:29 +0000

An inspiring story, Wilfried. Thanks for sharing.
-Sid