Guest guest Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 When I read this...at first I thought I was reading one of my own posts I'm glad to have this site where I can come for great info...but, at the same time it allows me to put some of my most inner thoughts in writing. I feel that because you are suffering with what sometimes may have felt like insurmountable difficulties like I am...you better understand where I'm coming from. I don't think you really learn compassion until you've been through a serious physical or mental illness yourself. It's good for me to feel the bond with you all...it helps. , would you mind privately emailing me the whole prayer you speak of? Thanks. Kathy > I read it all, , and I'm right where you are, too, right now. > > But a couple of weeks ago I did have a peek when the fog lifted for a few days! We are gonna get better, again. . In the mean time, we get to practice loving ourselves the way that God loves us, and the way that our wonderful hubbies love us, warts and all, sickness and health. My second hubby doesn't dance but he's been working hard at taking care of us like your hubby. Our sweeties are showing what " real " men are really made of. > > One of my favorite prayers says " take away my difficulties that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power , Thy Love... " > > I'm clinging to this list like a life raft - for dear life. > > ... > ----- and can no longer work > (I've worked since I was 15). I can't keep up with the laundry or > household chores by myself, much less do grocery shopping or simple > errands. I'm just too exhausted and seldom have enough energy to > leave the house... > > ...very different from the independent business owner, home owner, and > busy single mom of 4 kids that I used to be. > > But he loves me with all his heart and thinks I'm wonderful and > beautiful to boot, even though I'm not. For now, that's my real life > and I'm thankful to have his love and support. If it weren't for him > and my kids I'm sure I'd be coping with severe depression on top of > everything else. > > My faith is also a very important part of my life and has definitely > helped keep me going, although my health has prevented me from being > nearly as active as I used to be. > > All things considered, and in spite of going through such a difficult > time right now...I'm pretty darned blessed. Hopefully soon the > all-consuming feelings of utter exhaustion will be replaced with the > joy and happiness I have right at my fingertips. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 When I read this...at first I thought I was reading one of my own posts I'm glad to have this site where I can come for great info...but, at the same time it allows me to put some of my most inner thoughts in writing. I feel that because you are suffering with what sometimes may have felt like insurmountable difficulties like I am...you better understand where I'm coming from. I don't think you really learn compassion until you've been through a serious physical or mental illness yourself. It's good for me to feel the bond with you all...it helps. , would you mind privately emailing me the whole prayer you speak of? Thanks. Kathy > I read it all, , and I'm right where you are, too, right now. > > But a couple of weeks ago I did have a peek when the fog lifted for a few days! We are gonna get better, again. . In the mean time, we get to practice loving ourselves the way that God loves us, and the way that our wonderful hubbies love us, warts and all, sickness and health. My second hubby doesn't dance but he's been working hard at taking care of us like your hubby. Our sweeties are showing what " real " men are really made of. > > One of my favorite prayers says " take away my difficulties that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power , Thy Love... " > > I'm clinging to this list like a life raft - for dear life. > > ... > ----- and can no longer work > (I've worked since I was 15). I can't keep up with the laundry or > household chores by myself, much less do grocery shopping or simple > errands. I'm just too exhausted and seldom have enough energy to > leave the house... > > ...very different from the independent business owner, home owner, and > busy single mom of 4 kids that I used to be. > > But he loves me with all his heart and thinks I'm wonderful and > beautiful to boot, even though I'm not. For now, that's my real life > and I'm thankful to have his love and support. If it weren't for him > and my kids I'm sure I'd be coping with severe depression on top of > everything else. > > My faith is also a very important part of my life and has definitely > helped keep me going, although my health has prevented me from being > nearly as active as I used to be. > > All things considered, and in spite of going through such a difficult > time right now...I'm pretty darned blessed. Hopefully soon the > all-consuming feelings of utter exhaustion will be replaced with the > joy and happiness I have right at my fingertips. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 When I read this...at first I thought I was reading one of my own posts I'm glad to have this site where I can come for great info...but, at the same time it allows me to put some of my most inner thoughts in writing. I feel that because you are suffering with what sometimes may have felt like insurmountable difficulties like I am...you better understand where I'm coming from. I don't think you really learn compassion until you've been through a serious physical or mental illness yourself. It's good for me to feel the bond with you all...it helps. , would you mind privately emailing me the whole prayer you speak of? Thanks. Kathy > I read it all, , and I'm right where you are, too, right now. > > But a couple of weeks ago I did have a peek when the fog lifted for a few days! We are gonna get better, again. . In the mean time, we get to practice loving ourselves the way that God loves us, and the way that our wonderful hubbies love us, warts and all, sickness and health. My second hubby doesn't dance but he's been working hard at taking care of us like your hubby. Our sweeties are showing what " real " men are really made of. > > One of my favorite prayers says " take away my difficulties that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power , Thy Love... " > > I'm clinging to this list like a life raft - for dear life. > > ... > ----- and can no longer work > (I've worked since I was 15). I can't keep up with the laundry or > household chores by myself, much less do grocery shopping or simple > errands. I'm just too exhausted and seldom have enough energy to > leave the house... > > ...very different from the independent business owner, home owner, and > busy single mom of 4 kids that I used to be. > > But he loves me with all his heart and thinks I'm wonderful and > beautiful to boot, even though I'm not. For now, that's my real life > and I'm thankful to have his love and support. If it weren't for him > and my kids I'm sure I'd be coping with severe depression on top of > everything else. > > My faith is also a very important part of my life and has definitely > helped keep me going, although my health has prevented me from being > nearly as active as I used to be. > > All things considered, and in spite of going through such a difficult > time right now...I'm pretty darned blessed. Hopefully soon the > all-consuming feelings of utter exhaustion will be replaced with the > joy and happiness I have right at my fingertips. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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