tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post5977968948724448641..comments2023-09-01T10:02:45.320-04:00Comments on Dreams Really do Come True!: Will the Sun Finally Come?Melbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058896619253076094noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-21764296223468930752008-07-04T17:39:00.000-04:002008-07-04T17:39:00.000-04:00I think you're on the right track in thinking you ...I think you're on the right track in thinking you need to talk to someone. Sometimes, we just can't get through these difficult times on our own, and sharing our situation with others often brings clarity. The worst thing you can do is let this pain swallow you up. Depression is very real, and it can take over your life if you let it. <BR/><BR/>I know you can get through it and I'll be thinking of you.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12180487344392949529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-56577896171633530422008-07-04T10:21:00.000-04:002008-07-04T10:21:00.000-04:00Melba, I am sorry to hear you are feeling this way...Melba, I am sorry to hear you are feeling this way. Like Rebekah, I've been there too and I know exactly what you describe. I pretty much stayed in a depressed like state, for nearly 7 years! The entire time we were TTC. It got better while we were waiting to adopt although, the waiting...more waiting...was very difficult for me! I definately still had my very down times until my first child was placed in my arms. <BR/>I agree, I just had to keep pushing through! I had to rely on my faith, and the strength of my husband, a LOT! <BR/>There is nothing wrong wih seeking and talking to a person outside of the situation who can give you wise, godly counsel! Get that if you feel it would help!<BR/>You mention not being around kids making it worse. For me, often being around them made it worse! Funny how we all need different things during our time of waiting! See where you might could serve this summer around children. Can you volunteer at a hospital? summer school? Children's activities at a church? <BR/><BR/>I will be praying for you and your tender heart right now! Hang in there! You can do it and it will be soooo worth it!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057393478776308396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-21604957086653013042008-07-03T16:58:00.000-04:002008-07-03T16:58:00.000-04:00Hang in there Melba girl. YOU my friend are not a...Hang in there Melba girl. YOU my friend are not alone. Your words sound so familiar. Just three months ago I was in the same state. I hate using the "d" word (depression) because I've been so trained to think a woman of God can't experience it. Now looking back, I know I was stuck under a miserable cloud of depression for a long time. It was suffocating and eating me alive. Even then I recognized the problem...but I just couldn't find a way to get back. My only solace was brand new mornings. I would take a deep breath each morning and will it to be a better day.<BR/><BR/>I feel like a broken record--and I may have told you this already--but my best advice is to keep pushing through. My only saving grace through my valley were sweet Holy Spirit words that I often heard whispered in my ear..."push through the pain." That was my life motto for months. Push through...push through...when you want to cry, when you want to scream, when you want to curl up in a ball...pick yourself up and PUSH through. <BR/><BR/>I know that's not very concrete advice, but it's all I know. Keep going...know that there ARE sunny days on the other side, no matter how dark the skies seem.<BR/><BR/>Hugs.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920816691217676013noreply@blogger.com