UPDATE
I went to the Dr. yesterday and the Meds. for Depression are working good. I am sleeping well and my nerves have settled down immensely. My BP is back to normal as well. I figured it would settle down after all the stress left.
Most of my stress was caused by some trouble makers in my church. They have all withdrew their membership and have left the church. I believe this was best for all concerned. Sometimes, things like this happen even though I did my best to try and explain things. They would not accept my explanations even though 98% of the church members knew I was right and honest about everything. It all started over me purchasing a bible for a little widow lady who is a member of our church and was hospitalized. These people got mad because I didn't let the church vote on this before I purchased the Bible. After these people voiced their objection, instead of turning in the sales receipt for the bible to get reimbursed, I tore up the receipt and paid for the Bible, myself. This still did not satisfy these people.
I don't like being on Meds. but, one has to do what one has to do. I am on a very low dosage and I do not have to go back for 6 months.
Most of my stress was caused by some trouble makers in my church. They have all withdrew their membership and have left the church. I believe this was best for all concerned. Sometimes, things like this happen even though I did my best to try and explain things. They would not accept my explanations even though 98% of the church members knew I was right and honest about everything. It all started over me purchasing a bible for a little widow lady who is a member of our church and was hospitalized. These people got mad because I didn't let the church vote on this before I purchased the Bible. After these people voiced their objection, instead of turning in the sales receipt for the bible to get reimbursed, I tore up the receipt and paid for the Bible, myself. This still did not satisfy these people.
I don't like being on Meds. but, one has to do what one has to do. I am on a very low dosage and I do not have to go back for 6 months.
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Correct me if I\'m wrong, but isn\'t the duty of the church to make sure the parishioners have Bibles available to them? And really, how much does a Bible actually cost? Are they really that petty?
Believe me angeleyes, some member ARE that petty... I\'ve got a whole religious family of judgmental people in mine.
Peewee, don\'t forget the stress of your x\'s death as well - that one is a BIGGIE. And look at it this way... if you are criticized for doing something so small yet so generous to the point that these members leave, then God is planning GREAT THINGS to come and he doesn\'t want people like that interfering with it. And give your clinic a call regarding the meds - mine will just call in a new prescription when I need it (provided it\'s not something that needs to be closely monitored). {{HUGS}}
I AM SOOOO GLAD THAT THOSE FEW TROUBLE MAKERS LEFT YOUR CHURCH. I JUST CANT BELIEVE HOW PETTY SOME PEOPLE ARE. THATS WHAT THE CHURCH IS SUPPOSE TO DO IS TO HELP PEOPLE. THANK GOD THAT YOU FOLLOW HIS WORD.
I AM REALLY HAPPY TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE FEELING SO MUCH BETTER. THATS GREAT THAT YOU ARE BEING ABLE TO SLEEP AGAIN AND THAT YOUR BP IS BACK TO NORMAL AND BECAUSE OF YOUR FAITHFULNESS TO THE LORD, HE HAS TAKEN CARE OF YOUR HEALTH AND HAS RELIEVED YOUR STRESS WITH HAVING THOSE PEOPLE LEAVE YOUR CHURCH. WE SERVE A MIGHTY AND LOVING GOD !!!
I am glad you are feeling better and you know how i feel about everything...... the trouble makers.... and your stress... i am so glad they are gone. Finally........... peace............