tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post1441584437000819418..comments2024-03-26T21:11:31.753-04:00Comments on Learning to Balance Life Changes: Risking The Truth Deborah Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16010919623550536062noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-37190630456022734402013-06-30T22:46:51.640-04:002013-06-30T22:46:51.640-04:00Cheryl, you have also been a huge encouragement to...Cheryl, you have also been a huge encouragement to me. God has been good in letting us "meet" one another. Love, DebbyDeborah Boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010919623550536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-57237426741561178512013-06-28T12:21:52.611-04:002013-06-28T12:21:52.611-04:00Dear Deborah, I so appreciate your honesty and tr...Dear Deborah, I so appreciate your honesty and transparency. It is liberating and refreshing. It makes me know that I am not alone, and it is such a blessing to know that you are there...writing encouragement and praying for me. I am so thankful God allowed our paths to cross. You are precious to me! Love, CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-51172581614803891292013-06-23T16:45:14.829-04:002013-06-23T16:45:14.829-04:00Joy, you are a wonderful encourager. I always app...Joy, you are a wonderful encourager. I always appreciate your comments. I think of you often. <br />Love and hugs, Debby<br />Deborah Boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010919623550536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-10185150771657960052013-06-23T16:42:09.481-04:002013-06-23T16:42:09.481-04:00I hear you, Sherry. And, thank you for letting me...I hear you, Sherry. And, thank you for letting me know this was a help to you. I have waited a long time to talk about these issues, because they are so very personal and private. You say what you need to say, Sistah. I thought your comments were great.<br />Love and Prayers, DeborahDeborah Boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010919623550536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-64562980502199406142013-06-22T16:10:00.524-04:002013-06-22T16:10:00.524-04:00There is so much I can relate to here, Debby. The ...There is so much I can relate to here, Debby. The deep-bone weariness, the unrelenting nature of chronic illness, pain and fatigue. Guilt can feel like a default position as we so often need to pull back from activities in self-protection or risk making ourselves worse. It's fine to do the things which give us rest, relaxation and pleasure. Otherwise, chores mount up with our anxiety and we have no outlet. So, yes, my friend, read the book, sit out in the sun and enjoy your garden, listen to music, connect in a quiet soul refreshing time with God or just rest. Life will go on regardless... at least for a little while! Blessings and love, Joy :) xxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-88800100663893063752013-06-21T21:12:36.969-04:002013-06-21T21:12:36.969-04:00Deborah,
I really enjoy reading your posts! I wond...Deborah,<br />I really enjoy reading your posts! I wonder if you can hear me shouting, "You go sister!"<br /><br />I can sooo relate to what you are saying. I wish you lived in Tucson, maybe we could be BFFs. I wrote a rather lengthy response to your post referencing suicide. I didn't know how to post it though. Google didn't recognize my password or something. I'm a bit techno-challenged.<br /><br />I've dealt with depression for a good long while. My father committed suicide right before I turned 6. With chronic illness, feeling like I have no value and am a burden is a daily occurrence. I have Fibromyalgia and just recently was dx with a seizure disorder. I passed out cold in a restaurant. From a seated position no less. I'm taking meds for that and still undergoing more tests. The medication causes me to feel more depressed that I already was. Being unable to drive is depressing as well.<br /><br />Although, I didn't venture out for much more than grocery shopping before. I had to gear up and motivate myself to be able to get there. It's amazing how I can mange to put things together to produce a dinner when it appears that the cupboards are bare. Now, my husband has to take me to the store. Can we say 'guilt'? <br /><br />Anyway...sorry for the ramble. But I just wanted you to know that I relate and enjoy reading your posts. <br /><br />SherrySherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00425888304715927613noreply@blogger.com