Comments on: In Her Own Words: Pearl Whitlock Peterson, 1938

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:37:50 +0000

Thanks for the correction, Sharon. I do not know the family and was basing my report of her family entirely on what I could find in New Family Search — this is another illustration, if anyone needs one, why you can’t rely on NFS without doing work to verify data yourself.

I found Pearl’s testimony and wanted to share it in her own words, as given in my source. It seemed like one of those things that couldn’t be improved upon by doing anything but posting her words. I have no other information about the family, though. I am not related.

By: Sharon Anderson

Sharon Anderson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:06:09 +0000

I too am greatful that you wrote this special testimony for Pearl Marie Whitlock Peterson. I knew her personaly and I loved her very much. She had a radiance about her. She is also a distant relative of mine.
I do have a question however. In the article it mentions that her first sone was named Wesley. Actualy her first son was LaMar. Wesley was her third son, born in 1922. LaMar was born in 1918.
I’m trying to do a family group study on her and I would appreciate any information you might have regarding Pearl, Clarence and their family. Thank you for sharing this wonderful testimony with us.
Sharon

By: David Y.

David Y. — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:58:49 +0000

It’s amazing to me how an experience that might seem ordinary can be rendered extraordinary just by the author’s authenticity. This was superb. In particular, I loved how Sister Peterson’s crisis drove her to work — prayer and study. And I loved that her revelation came in such a straight-forward way; a refreshing foil to the many emotionally-manipulative testimonies I’ve heard throughout my life. No weepy-eyed maudlin story here, but spiritually powerful still!

I’m so glad she took the time to record this wonderful testimony. And thanks, “Sister Keepa” for transcribing it here for us.

By: Steve C.

Steve C. — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:26:26 +0000

I think, at least for me, that the moral of this account is that we all need to gain a personal testimony. It’s not enough that we are raised in an LDS family. That is something that my wife and I try to instill in our children. They need to develop their own testimonies. We are there to help them and teach them, but they have to gain their testimony.

By: Maurine Ward

Maurine Ward — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:47:08 +0000

This is a simple but beautiful testimony.Thank you.

By: Cliff

Cliff — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:28:41 +0000

I love such simple testimonies of truth! They have more effect on me than many who are more eloquent in their word choices. Thanks for posting this, it made my day.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:28:26 +0000

Ardis, thanks for this. Indeed.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:07:00 +0000

I’m glad of that, Alison. I had something else in mind today that just didn’t get finished in time, so maybe this was meant for you.

By: Alison

Alison — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:43:52 +0000

Splendid! I don’t know what prompted you to post this account, Ardis, but for me it’s very timely. Thank you.