tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post2398595728931478550..comments2023-11-02T05:39:49.632-07:00Comments on Heart Choices: Dealing with DepressionDebbie Petrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-54540802687892320802009-10-08T17:08:10.889-07:002009-10-08T17:08:10.889-07:00miss you my friend.miss you my friend.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948942744273864364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-55750845928679132052009-10-08T13:16:51.476-07:002009-10-08T13:16:51.476-07:00Debbie
I am so glad I found this post, and you...I...Debbie<br />I am so glad I found this post, and you...I can hardly wait to read others posts of yours.<br />I have become follower of your blog...I don't want to loose you, and I will grab your button before I leave. <br /><br />Ever since I have lost some(3 in the last 4 years) young(ish)friend due to all sorts of illnesses, I have become depressed and even angry at God our good Father...this too makes me sad.<br /> I don't want to feel either of these negative feelings towards the God I love so much...<br />The reason I tell this is because you are right! There are a lot of people who walk about as if "OK", and they are sad with in... for many a reason.<br /> I am glad, graetful you are writing on such diffucult topic's of discussion. <br /><br />I find it very curious... every time I think I am going to "close up shop" on this blogging thing I do...our good Father finds me another reason/blog...to keep going. <br />It surprises me how many faithful Christian women are out there.I wonder do you and other wonderful women know, just how much you are truly helping others,like my self?<br /><br /> I am learning so much as a christian wife and mom and even grandma... due to christian blogs such as your.<br />Thank you,thank you.<br />.... Keep the "shop" up. <br /><br />Blessings <br />Gracie<br />PS: Sorry this is so long:\tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078607000223426565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-57159910389984972082009-10-07T17:03:34.292-07:002009-10-07T17:03:34.292-07:00Debbie,
I feel so bad I never read this! Thank y...Debbie,<br /><br />I feel so bad I never read this! Thank you for mentioning me. I'm so behind on blog-reading. But since you e-mailed me last week about Fitness Friday, I've mentioned you in prayer many times. <br /><br />I know the depression thing is real, girl. You won't get any judgment from me. Only compassion and probably a stupid joke.<br /><br />I love you sweet friend.<br /><br />SandySandy @ The Scoop on Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382966038522662787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-41610281726274305012009-10-07T10:18:19.985-07:002009-10-07T10:18:19.985-07:00Debbie,
I feel like I'm sitting right beside ...Debbie,<br /><br />I feel like I'm sitting right beside you here. You've expressed so much of how I feel on any given day. 23 meds and hard to keep awake and the enemy whispering failure in your ear all day long has taken its toll. <br /><br />But then God....I can not escape His faithfulness for whatever I need and in whatever form it may come. Even in reading this, I thought, I'm not alone (selfish thinking, huh?). <br /><br />You are so right when you say God will give us what we need if we open our ears and eyes to listen and see. And I want you to know...I love you. Even when I'm not so present...I'm lifting your name up. <br /><br />Love ya tons!Debra Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000047547485337865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-54323898436109349702009-10-07T05:29:48.557-07:002009-10-07T05:29:48.557-07:00Precious Sister, I smiled, cried and prayed and pr...Precious Sister, I smiled, cried and prayed and praised all in this one post for you dear friend.<br /><br /><br />The photos are beautiful. My prayers for Christine remain as they do for you.<br /><br />We've all faced moments of discouragement and despair so you are not alone Sweetie. I'm lifting you up to the LORD.<br /><br />Edie, shared the WORD that was in my heart to share with you. Psalm 121.<br /><br />I love you.LisaShawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847564334928464883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-63853556843815146312009-10-06T20:50:22.246-07:002009-10-06T20:50:22.246-07:00What a blessed person and a wonderful role model y...What a blessed person and a wonderful role model you are!<br />Being honest about depressions is important to all those who think depressions equals failure.<br /><br />Even more important is that God never turns his back to us.<br />During your blackest day, He proved his care and being in your life.<br />And you did not blame him for your "down" day, but praised him all over the web for his goodness and care for you.<br /><br />I've learned an important lesson today.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />From FelisolFelisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-51206900608739349742009-10-06T16:32:31.015-07:002009-10-06T16:32:31.015-07:00This was such an encouraging post. It really does...This was such an encouraging post. It really does do one well to look at the blessings, and you do that so very well.hknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-22930690372331181312009-10-05T16:45:46.393-07:002009-10-05T16:45:46.393-07:00Bless your sweet heart. I wish I could give you a...Bless your sweet heart. I wish I could give you a big hug. <br /><br />I'm thankful for my friends too, Internet friends included. <br /><br />I have always enjoyed visiting your blog Debbie. You are such a blessing!<br /><br />Love & hugs,<br />BethBeth in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492590083823556624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-86182504885472149562009-10-05T14:59:40.118-07:002009-10-05T14:59:40.118-07:00Debbie,
I often think of this verse when I battle ...Debbie,<br />I often think of this verse when I battle depression.<br /><br />Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.<br />Provers 14:13<br /><br />No one, No one ever knows how another feels. Not even if they have the same experience. We all cope with things differently.<br /><br />Being transparent is being honest.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613560832462002975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-19760423721625682622009-10-05T14:31:10.168-07:002009-10-05T14:31:10.168-07:00Debbie, thanks for this post. I appreciate your ho...Debbie, thanks for this post. I appreciate your honesty--it's necessary and it's very helpful to others. We all struggle from time to time.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-28039678396454753922009-10-05T14:02:25.707-07:002009-10-05T14:02:25.707-07:00Dear Debbie,
That is neat to hear how the Lord im...Dear Debbie,<br /><br />That is neat to hear how the Lord impressed so many people to reach out to you in this time in your life. He is really a personal God. It sounds like you have been refreshed with your time alone with God. You are such a neat person and a real blessing to so many of us. Thanks for sharing from your heart.<br /><br />Love,<br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-3843681472397388692009-10-05T07:59:59.327-07:002009-10-05T07:59:59.327-07:00Whenever I hear of anyone that battles depression ...Whenever I hear of anyone that battles depression I think of David. His highs were incredible, but his lows were equally so - - he being God's man extraordinnaire.<br /><br />Since I passed through menopause I have had very few down days. But in my younger years they came often ... some born of body chemistry, some born of really tough life challenges - betrayals and losses. <br /><br />With the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, I see them very differently now. My friends were priceless, but in some amazing way those days drew me to a place in my walk with the Lord I'd never have gone otherwise. <br /><br />I came to see & feel His touch in those very real valleys of the shadow of death. The darkness is as light to Him, and that alone often gave me just enough hope to hang in, and hang on until it flickered anew in my own soul.<br /><br />Thank you for your candor. We all need to be that open with each other. It has a way of instilling confidence in the hearer, if not the teller. It is also the raw material for the compassion we owe to each other (2 Cor. 1:3-7).<br /><br />Hugs & blessings, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-45532771767493689902009-10-05T07:51:55.455-07:002009-10-05T07:51:55.455-07:00Debbie - I love you!
You are such a blessing and ...Debbie - I love you!<br /><br />You are such a blessing and precious friend!<br /><br />I thank God for you!<br /><br />Hugs and can't wait to meet you in person!!!!<br /><br />JillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247824698674815568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-52818440065415560392009-10-05T07:30:10.607-07:002009-10-05T07:30:10.607-07:00Thank you for this very helpful post. I suffer wit...Thank you for this very helpful post. I suffer with depression too sometimes. Just knowing someone else can relate to it is a big help.<br /><br />Blessings!Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-88931789127464405152009-10-05T07:21:39.909-07:002009-10-05T07:21:39.909-07:00Debbie~ I love how transparent you are being - be...Debbie~ I love how transparent you are being - because it does make a difference in others. <br /><br />I'm also thankful for your bloggy friendship. It's an amazing thing to be heart friends with someone you've never met in person! <br /><br />Continued prayers for you, KNOWING that Our God IS Faithful to you and your family - and to us, too!!! <br /><br />Love you~<br />JenniferSmelling Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011943170704349883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-63460993873474838102009-10-05T05:53:49.445-07:002009-10-05T05:53:49.445-07:00Friends sometimes come in the form of God's gr...Friends sometimes come in the form of God's grace.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613560832462002975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-73533359034319700642009-10-05T04:56:44.696-07:002009-10-05T04:56:44.696-07:00Thank you for sharing your heart, Debbie. I know w...Thank you for sharing your heart, Debbie. I know what a comfort it is to experience the encouragement of sweet friends.<br /><br />Hugs!<br /><br />- KellyFaithful Bloggershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902754959736383904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-12072404478533624612009-10-05T03:55:36.531-07:002009-10-05T03:55:36.531-07:00Hi Debbie-
I wanted you to know that although I ...Hi Debbie- <br /><br />I wanted you to know that although I don't comment much and my visits are far between-- I love your writing and your honesty. You are my online version of a Titus 2 woman, and I am thankful for your wisdom and transparency. <br /><br />Praying for you!Lindsey @ A New Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332754702040074123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-58636415479726693702009-10-04T20:10:40.478-07:002009-10-04T20:10:40.478-07:00Friends make everything easier to bear. You have s...Friends make everything easier to bear. You have some very good ones.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-26769527487061907372009-10-04T18:07:47.889-07:002009-10-04T18:07:47.889-07:00Debbie, I'm really glad I've found your bl...Debbie, I'm really glad I've found your blog. I never dreamed, when I began this blog in June, that I would find such spiritual richness among so many wonderful Christian women. I relate to your post today...I'm tired, empty, and not sure why...but I believe it is a time for drawing close to the Lord, setting aside the business of my life, and evaluating what is important, and what isn't. I appreciate your sharing this today...I know many will understand and agree with your words...I know I do. God bless you, Debbie.<br /><br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15369867469773842215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-80793759069328211632009-10-04T17:13:33.195-07:002009-10-04T17:13:33.195-07:00Bless you, I smile, because you are in the world.Bless you, I smile, because you are in the world.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-19113333202110432912009-10-04T15:43:11.869-07:002009-10-04T15:43:11.869-07:00I love the way you worked through the emotions in ...I love the way you worked through the emotions in this post Debbie. That picture of Sarah Dawn and Jill is so cute!<br /><br />Thanks for the mention and I will keep you in prayer.<br /><br />Love you my friend.<br /><br />Psalm 121:1-3<br />I lift up my eyes to the hills—<br /> where does my help come from?<br /><br />My help comes from the LORD,<br /> the Maker of heaven and earth.<br /><br />He will not let your foot slip—<br /> he who watches over you will not slumber;Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.com