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Date Posted: 17:07:50 04/28/02 Sun
Author: William
Author Host/IP: spider-ti083.proxy.aol.com / 152.163.194.213
Subject: Re: How Do All ?
In reply to: hep_Rick 's message, "How Do All ?" on 13:58:13 04/28/02 Sun

I appreciate your candor in such matters. It is difficult to imagine life without family, and seemingly little support. However the love and understanding that one finds here is of utmost import. You have always been here for others and that will surely give you comfort of sorts.

Not sure how you feel on spiritual matters, but that has been the "One" thing that has worked for me. You see, after twenty three years of active insanity, accompaning drug addiction, and alcholism, as well as many of the symptoms of Bi Polar dysfunctionality [unable to confirm a diagnosis because of usage] the power of prayer has been the only thing that has kept me from commiting suicide.

That is the truth however blunt it seems.I am being totally honest with you. Until I turned my will and my life over to the care of a God of my understanding, and stopped trying to control other people, places, and things in my life I was totally out of control. Note: a loving God, not the one that I was raised with. Hellfire, and Brimstone type.

When I was on treatment[20 months total, both peg, and regular with ribavirin] I was afraid to leave the house, answer the phone, or even be in the company of other people. There has been a 180 degree turn in my life. Still suffer from the effects of the Hepatitis, however the change in attitude has been a revelation. My wife has been on the verge of leaving for some time now, and the other day her life seemed to turn around as well. Whether or not she decides to go, I will continue to work to survive on a daily basis no matter what may come.

Hope that this gives you some comfort, and please know that I am not preaching, nor am I suggesting that my way is the way for you. I am merely relaying my personal experience. I have been set free from many of my earthly cares, and that in itself has taken away much worry about tomorrow. For we really only have the day to deal with.

Carpi Diem.
AGAPE my friend and may you find relief here, if nowhere else. I too and a convert from Web MD, and do not wish to return there for any reason.

God bless and comfort you in this trying time.

With all due respect:
Sincerely,
William

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[> [> TY William -- hep_Rick, 11:07:22 04/29/02 Mon (dialup-67.24.140.55.Dial1.Tampa1.Level3.net/67.24.140.55)

I too am of the Christian persuasion in general. I do also believe in God. I am working to stregthen this. I also beleive in a loving God, and not a mean one...lol

Compassion is the common thread in all major religions. I am a religious optomist and look for commonalities rather than differences...

I hope we all go to heaven.

Kindest Regards,

Rick


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