DMP Interview

 Initial Question:

“We’re doing a project to explore times of limbo or ‘holy Saturdays’ in our lives. The concept of Holy Saturday comes from the crucifixion of the Savior, when he had died on Friday, and had not yet been resurrected on Sunday. The worst had already happened, and the best was yet to come. That feeling of being stuck in-between or waiting happens to everyone, and we’re trying to compile stories to see what it is that gets us through these experiences. Can you tell me about a Holy Saturday or ‘limbo’ experience in your life?”


Follow-up Questions:

Who is there for us when we’re in limbo?

What tethered you?

Where and when was this experience beautiful?

Is there a “holy ground” or other place or object tied to this experience?

Has the waiting period ended? How have you changed because of it?

What do you think the purpose of this experience was in your life?

Do you have any advice for dealing with limbo experiences?

How did your relationships influence this experience? Or how did this experience influence your relationships?

How would YOU define “Holy Saturday” or limbo?

How did you find joy during this time of waiting? (How did you find ‘joy in the mourning?’)

How has your perspective changed, or what did you learn from this time?



Interviewee: Krista Mortensen. Krista works as the office manager of the Political Science Department at BYU. She went through a divorce two years ago which ended thirty-two years of marriage.

Interview: Interview Video

Overview:
Initial question: 0:00-6:13
Who is there for us in limbo? 6:30-10:41
Where and when was this experience beautiful? 11:00-14:30
Is there a holy ground or other place or object tied to this experience? 15:51-17:47
Do you have any advice for dealing with limbo experiences? 18:08-22:53
How would you define Holy Saturday? 23:12-24:38

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