close of day

It's been a restful day where I've thought about very few have-to's. I have lots to be thankful for this year and I'm looking forward to what God will do in 05. I'm walking with a limp tonight. Last night I worked out for the first time in a long time and I think I pulled a muscle in my left leg.

I've announced my new blog site on my blogspot site and I added a few links. I'm a little hesitant about making the site known because it is still rather bare.

I am especially reminded today of the blessing of emotional health (when mental illness is a part of your life for years you praise God every day that the black dog isn't at your front door when you wake up.)

Lord thank you for carrying me. So many other times especially in November I've felt the burden of depression so strongly that it hurt to breathe. Hallelujah! I am free of it.

Comments

[penni]

i have recently found out my son (20 years old) is suffering from depression and a thought disorder that has yet to be formally named. i can honestly say from a mother's standpoint this is one of the most difficult trials i have had to endure with him. i can't go over it, around it or under it - i need to go through it and come out the other side, and so does he. he is an amazing, insightful young man and it pains me to know he has been suffering for so long.

thank you for being transparent, especially during a time when i needed to know from someone, anyone, there is truly an "other side."

peace.
penni

[matt]

I'll be praying that God gives you and your son peace and the knowledge this not a permanent situation. The greatest encouragement that i received during the dark times is simply that things get better. I pray for God to show him the treasures in dark places. They are there. The glory of God is found in our weaknesses. But I know it's a very difficult place to be. I'd love to pray for him by name, email me if you feel inclined to share that information.