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Subject: Re: Ups and Downs - long story Author: Rachel [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 04/ 4/06 1:10pm In reply to: Rachel O 's message, "Ups and Downs - long story" on 04/ 1/06 11:49am 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! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: Ups and Downs - long story Author: Lori [Edit] 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

[> [> Subject: Re: Ups and Downs - long story Author: Lahela [Edit] 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.

[> [> Subject: Re: Ups and Downs - long story Author: Melanie [Edit] 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