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Subject: Re: Ups and Downs - long story


Author:
Donna
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Date Posted: 04/ 3/06 2:36pm
In reply to: Rachel O 's message, "Ups and Downs - long story" on 04/ 1/06 11:49am

Hi Rachel,
Oh my friend, I had no idea of any of this. I'm so sorry. I had written you a few times and I was concerned since I hadn't heard from you. I am very glad that you are okay and that you are home safe and sound. It breaks my heart to think of the fear you have had to experience and then the feelings that led you to think about taking your own life. I am so very thankful that you realize that both Eli and the new baby do indeed need you so very much. I know that it would be so hard to live in conditions such as you've described. Thank Goodness you left that night. Always do that if/when something like this comes up okay, keep you and Eli protected. I know that your husband wants to get help and I'll be praying for him and for your whole family. It's hard tho as you well know, when you have problems, to always carry thru with your words of action sometimes. When you are sick, you are weak, and it's just not an easy journey to take. I hope that he does indeed reach out and get it for all your sakes. You did the right thing in leaving. If the stress gets to be too hard on you and your pregnancy, maybe going to your family's to have the baby would not be such a bad idea. I'm so sorry Rachel, you know I care for you and for the life you are carrying, I'd do anything to help you from here. I wish I'd known, I know I couldn't have done anything to change things, but I wish I could have been there for you to listen to you and to just have been a friend. So again, I am so very thankful that you are okay. I am going to email you my phone numbers incase you'd ever like to talk sometime. I'd also be happy to share with you about my past history with Anxiety Attacks and I do think that is what you experienced. Until you are diagnosed and talk with your pysician, it can be one of the scariest experiences imaginable. I suffered with them years ago and took medication for them and am now free of them and have been for 11 years, thank Goodness. But my heart truly does go out to you as I will never ever forget that horrible feeling.
I am so Thankful that God placed situations in your pathway that detoured you from the Gun Fire. Bless little Eli's heart, aren't children just something else? Their love is just so pure and they speak from their hearts. That is soo sweet. What a blessing.
Have a wonderful Holiday with your family and take care of yourself. Please write or call anytime Rachel.
Love and Hugs,
Donna

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[> Subject: Re: Ups and Downs - long story


Author:
Rachel
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Date Posted: 04/ 4/06 1:10pm

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I know my post sounded awful crazy so I do want to assure you everything is doing fine this week - I feel much better depression wise - getting signs from God always helps!

Lahela, that was brave of you and kind to share your personal journey with depression. Actually my mom tried to commit suicide this past fall and that really threw everyone around her for a loop but mostly I worry that she may try it again.I do know now from experience that when you are that low you are not thinking how it will affect someone else, just how to end the pain.

It will be good to be home...but as always hard to decide whether or not I should come back!

Please pray for my strength and insight to do what is best for my children.

I love you all thanks for being you!
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Author:
Lori
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Date Posted: 04/ 5/06 10:56am

Hi Rachel,

I'm so glad that things are looking up for you. It is always nice when we see what God has done for us. I know sometimes when I feel all alone and I say God where are you? I just remember what God said to Moses "There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen." In our darkest times we feel that God isn't anywhere around but God is covering us with his hand and when He is done working things out for us we can see the beautiful work that He has done.

I will be praying for you and your children. I know that God has a plan for your life so just hold tight. Please keep us updated.

God Bless,
Lori
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Author:
Lahela
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Date Posted: 04/ 7/06 1:16am

Rachel,
I'm glad to hear things are going better for you this week. It sounds like Lori has given some good faith-based advice.
I'm sorry to hear about your mothers struggles too with depression. You're right, when we're in soo much pain everything else is fogged in our minds. It doesn't make us a selfish person, it's the result of our coping abilities being outweighed by our struggles and pain and this is when we need intervention and professional care. It can be hard living with the fear that a loved one is going to hurt themselves, I've seen the fear in my parents eyes. Is your mother currently under the care of a doctor? Are there steps being taken to reduce the risk of another suicide attempt?

As to whether or not return home, do you feel safe at home right now? Is there a safe place where you can stay until your husband begins treatment?

If you ever need a listening ear, you can always e-mail me and I'll respond within 48 hrs.
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Author:
Melanie
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Date Posted: 04/18/06 1:42am

I am very glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better depression-wise.

I will definitely keep you in my prayers.

--Melanie



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