PLEASE help a brother out!

Guys,

I'm kind of a private person but I consider the folks here on this board very close friends, the kinship we share going through similar struggles together binds us teven tighter then I am with some of my friends outside of the OH realm...and that's why I feel comfortable reaching out here.

I haven't really mentioned this except to a few, but I'm going through some personal struggles right now. Over the course of this last week those struggles have turned into a major crisis for me, my wife, and my kids. It's been all-consuming and now the stress, anxiety, depression has me hurting tremendously - not just emotionally but physically. I don't know how this is going to end, only that I know I wish I knew for sure there was a way out where my family doesn't wind up torn apart.

For that to happen a series of things needs to happen - and with my family on the line, I'm doing everything I can think of to make that happen, including asking for your help.

The day before my wife found out we were pregnant with our first child after almost a year of dissapointment, was actually the very next day following my decision to welcome God back into my life after a very long time passed where I wasn't even sure he existed. I don't think it's a coincidence and it was one of the reasons I became convinced  that he not only exists but hears our prayers and blesses those who put their faith in him. After almost a year of disappointment trying to conceive, we put our faith in God and he showed us his awesome power the very next day.

Now I believe everything that happens too us happens for his reasons, and I'm really hoping and praying that what I'm going through now is a way to humble me and to make me stronger for the next test.

It's looking like I may make it through this intact, some things need to fall in place, and now I just wanted ask you guys if you don't mind helping me nudge those things into place by keeping my family and the status of our future in your prayers. I need all the help I can get. Feel free to send me a PM too if you want. Thanks guys, I feel a little better now.....

Mike



 

 Keep your faith and know that God hears us when we pray.  You are an inspiring guy who makes a lot of us around here smile and want to keep coming back to the 20's board, and we love you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Whatever is going on with ya Mike, my prayers are with you!

I prefer to believe that things happen for a reason.   In your case, I hope your worrying and troubles don't last long and when you look back you can see that progress has been made!  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!!

Mike- You and your family are in my prayers.  If you need to talk to anyone feel free to PM me. 

Marie 

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, stay strong, God will take care of you and yours.

mike, you and your family are most def in my prayers.... and something i believe in is if god brought you to it, he'll lead you through it.... sometimes the answers aren't the most clear, but stay strong i really believe you will get through these times.... pm if you need to chat it up, i'm always around to vent to...

I will definitely send out a prayer for you and your family. I hope things work themselves out. Have faith and stay positive!

Mike,
I will definitely be your little prayer warrior in this hard time for you. If you don't mind I would like to give you this scripture that my mom has always given to me when I am struggling and it's hard to look ahead to brighter times.

Jeremiah 29:11-For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.

Love is what guides us and keeps us together. Remember, a family that prays together, stays together.