It feels like the sky is falling ... OT

Thanks Jackie... I'm working on it. I fall down and skin my knees now and then, but the important thing is that I keep getting back up... Before, I would have just laid there.

Barbara, many hugs and prayers are headed your way.  I am so sorry that you and your family are having to experience this terrible rough patch.  You have been such an inspiration and source of encouragement to everyone on this board!  I wish there were words that could take the pain and fear away.
I, too, am going through a rough patch that is job-related.  i just try to tell myself that God has a plan for me, and I just have to be patient and faithful to him to know that my path will lead where he wants me to be.
Please Take care of yourself!  health problems will only compound the current ones.  Know that you are in our hearts and prayers!

many  hugs and prayers,

 

Thank you and I will keep you in prayers too... I know that we need to focus on the positive and know that G-d will provide what we really need as opposed to what we 'think' we need and/or want... Sometimes I think G-d isn't hearing or seeing me because it goes on and on, but then I remember that he hears and sees all... It's much more likely that I'm not hearing or seeing what he has laid out for me... I need to look harder to find it... I wi**** had a sign on it that said 'message from G-d for Barbara'... LOL

Wishing you all the best,

Barb, I wish I knew just what to say to you that would help you and Ben during this hardship.  Better yet, I wish there were something I could do that would help fix all of your troubles.  You guys have been through so much already in 2009, much more than many folks face in a lifetime.  I hope that Ben lands a great job soon and things turn around for you guys.  Hang in there and don't be too hard on yourself. 

Remember, you're only human and we all fall from time to time.  Just try to remind yourself each day of the positive things that you do have in your life.  While you may not forget about the trials you are currently facing, reminding yourself each day of the good things you have going your way may help to keep you on track.   You do need to try and  take better care of yourself but I can certainly understand how your nutrition can get neglected when you have so much on yoour mind.

You have always been there for us so now we are gonna be there for you too.  Don't make me have to come to Raleigh and give you those vitamins in person.  :-) 

Dalton

Hi Dalton,

I took them today and am working on doing a better job of getting them in regularly... Sometimes posting it or saying it out loud helps... 

As you say, I do work to take the time to acknowledge the good things in life every day... It's especially important when things seems so dark and difficult...

I want you to know that one of the good things in life are the friends we have and you are one of them, so thank you for being one of the good things.

Warmly,

As you know Barbara I suffer from clinical depression as well and know all to well the feelings you are having but to have all of this extra added things you are going through I understand why you feel like the sky is falling.  You are a beautiful person inside and out and have been a great inspiration to me as well as lots of others.  I am sure you feel like your prayers are not being answered and are wondering why you are going through this.  It is hard to think there is light at the end of the tunnel but there is just hold on.  I despartely hope things will get better for you and your family.  I hope to see you at the meetup so I can give you a great big hug. 

Christin

Thanks Christin... I look forward to seeing you soon too.

Warmly,

Sorry i have been so busy and not keeping up here on OH last couple of weeks. I just don't have any magic powers to 'fix' any of this you are going through but boy if i did ......... Thank you to both you and ben for keeping our group going and for all the time an energy you put into helping us through all of this daily stuff that we all have to go through. I am sorry it is especially a lot for you and ben right now. here we are hoping for that light at the end of the tunnel to show up soon. It should be there any day now.

Thanks Ann...

Well... I don't often respond on here that much but your post really touched my heart. I also suffer from depression and have for the past 10 years...My husband lost his job in Dec. of 08 and I know how hard it is...I have always been a housewife but thanks to my RNY I have lost 131 lbs. and I was able to go to work. Both you and your husband must keep your eyes on the prizes which is a healthier you. Take care of yourselves and things WILL get better. Celebrate your anniversary today and think positive..... Take Care