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Melissa
1/13/2015
8:49:49 PM


Hi Shari!

I hope you are doing well. I wanted to thank you for your kindness and compassion, it means SO much to me! I've learned to take one day at a time, which is helping for the most part. The stress of the move from Kentucky to Reno has taken it's toll, but I'm slowly recovering. I just wish that I could get this apartment put together and totally cleaned....I'm sure that would make me feel much, MUCH better. I keep Mel's words "slow and steady" in the back of my mind though. Although it doesn't help much when I'm used to being a 'get'em done' kind of person. I just real myself back in, take a deep breath and replay the conference calls to take my mind off the darkness. I'm so very grateful for Mel and everyone on this site as it's been my sane when insane tries to invade my mind. Then I remember Amber's words on the last conference call about how you have to remain positive and most of all, I TRY to remember the importance of rest. I'm sure everything will come together in due time and I'll find my routine again. For now, I'm focusing on my diet, doing what I can to get this place in order, and the never ending chore of cleaning and oiling. Thank you again, your response really touched my heart!


Shari
1/10/2015
2:41:16 PM


Hi Melissa,

I hope you are feeling better this week and coming out of your dark place, or possibly now seeing some light (however small) creep in.

Melissa, you are so strong! You are not alone at all, because we are all here and care and better yet the God of the universe SEES YOU! Taking care of and tackling this (diet, cleaning, laundry, protocol prep, body care) can feel lonely because not many understand what were dealing with, or why we have to do what we have to do. But, we have to remember the fruit of the spirit, to be patient with them. They speak what they do not know, make assumptions, laugh, call us crazy, act coldly, etc because understand even less than we do about what we have. Hell, we barely understand! They don't like it and neither do we, but, we are sick and we have to fight, regardless of them and their words or feeling like life is going on without us. Like Peter says "warrior gets the job done".

God lovingly says in his Word "I will never leave you or forsake you" and "I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". I used to think well he probably isn't talking to me specifically, but as a believer, and one who actively chooses to be with God and has accepted his offering of Christ; He IS speaking to you and it applies! How miraculous a revelation! So you really are never alone! God has led you here. I for one am very happy you are here. :)

I hope your eye is doing better. My prayer for you today is full healing, increased strength and comfort!

Blessings to you,
Shari



Peter
12/18/2014
2:19:17 AM


Dear Melissa. I am touched by your expression of gratitude. Thank you for the kindness. It is a wonderful reminder that we are made kind by being kind.

Wow. It is clear that you are excited because you are realizing that your journey truly begins with reading here. It means you are committing. It is also a huge part of the work you must do to succeed. By reading here, you strengthen. By reading here, you heal.

Try to submit your posts mainly in your thread. Then you own all the grace within it. Over time, as you develop it, your thread then becomes a powerful tool for others, and a force that carries you forward through each stage of your recovery. Developing your own thread will also enable Mel to give you special insights about your particular gifts. For me, his mentoring remains a remarkable experience that we share each day.

I remember when I was where you are. I know a secret that is overflowing inside of you right now. You know you can beat this. Now you face each challenge in the knowledge that you are going to get well! Now you are in the fight.

There are several challenges ahead. No matter what, always remember how you feel today and stay committed. Keep reading and keep sharing. God’s grace is sufficient for you, and when you are weak, you are strong!

Strength and Love,
Peter




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