Rough Week
This has indeed been a very tough week. I made numerous hospital visits, nursing home visits, done a piano concert and as most of you know, my niece's stbx stabbed 2 people and admitted to officers that he was the one who killed his dad, last June. This has shaken all of our family very hard.
I haven't been on DS much this week but, when I was, I commented on a few posts where I thought I could help with some advice and encouragement.
It seems it's possible a good friend of mine, here in DS may leave. I also have another friend who is going through a very tough time as well. I don't know, I guess I am getting discouraged about being here. So many friends have left, many have ignored my messages so, I told them if they didn't respond, I would delete them. They did not respond so, I did as I said I would.
I have posted messages every week, on the Christian Church Ministry 24/7 Group now for almost a year and a half. Evidently, few people read them so, I wonder if it is worth my time and effort to post them. I read a lot of different posts here on the groups that I am a member of and I am one of the oldest guys on these sites. It seems there are few who care about what a 66 year old man has to say but, that's ok.
I have lived it, been around it, done it, and survived it. I am a victor not a victim. I have no medals pinned to my chest but, I have the battle scars as my trophies. As far as I know, I have always tried to help anyone who has asked me for advice or, who has asked me to pray for their loved one. I have been open with my past and there are a few of you here, that I have also opened my heart to. You know who you are. The next couple of weeks are going to be very busy for me getting ready to do 2 weddings along with another concert and baptisms to do. I will be scarce here I guess but, I will check messages for those that may need me. I guess the issues of this stabbing, etc., has just kind of taken it's toll on everyone in my family, especially my twin brother and his immediate family. Thank you, to those who have made their thoughts and prayers for all of us known.
I haven't been on DS much this week but, when I was, I commented on a few posts where I thought I could help with some advice and encouragement.
It seems it's possible a good friend of mine, here in DS may leave. I also have another friend who is going through a very tough time as well. I don't know, I guess I am getting discouraged about being here. So many friends have left, many have ignored my messages so, I told them if they didn't respond, I would delete them. They did not respond so, I did as I said I would.
I have posted messages every week, on the Christian Church Ministry 24/7 Group now for almost a year and a half. Evidently, few people read them so, I wonder if it is worth my time and effort to post them. I read a lot of different posts here on the groups that I am a member of and I am one of the oldest guys on these sites. It seems there are few who care about what a 66 year old man has to say but, that's ok.
I have lived it, been around it, done it, and survived it. I am a victor not a victim. I have no medals pinned to my chest but, I have the battle scars as my trophies. As far as I know, I have always tried to help anyone who has asked me for advice or, who has asked me to pray for their loved one. I have been open with my past and there are a few of you here, that I have also opened my heart to. You know who you are. The next couple of weeks are going to be very busy for me getting ready to do 2 weddings along with another concert and baptisms to do. I will be scarce here I guess but, I will check messages for those that may need me. I guess the issues of this stabbing, etc., has just kind of taken it's toll on everyone in my family, especially my twin brother and his immediate family. Thank you, to those who have made their thoughts and prayers for all of us known.
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You have certainly seen your share of sorrows. My sympathy for you and your family regarding the shootings. It is a very tragic thing to go through and wears on one with sadness. I have appreciated all you advice and entries. Lately I got so immersed with my own daily family severe conflicts, which are now calming down. Thank you for your advice and prayers for us. Your life sounds very busy. Feb 7--22 I am going on vacation to visit a dear friend in TX whose husband has terminal cancer and is in demise. It will be a needed break. You have done a lot. God bless and take care.
Please don\'t leave us! I\'m fairly \"new\" here but you are one of the first friends I have made here and tho I haven\'t posted nor responded to posts, journal entries as I should, I\'m working on it.....Just been busy moving away from bad environment and major life changes going on and (at last) for the better. You inspire me wth your journals and I truly hope you dn\'t leave DS OR take me off friend\'s list, I\'ll try to be more conscientious about commenting and responding. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS, Your Friend, Valerie
Pee Wee, I hope you will consider becoming a member of my new site \"Suicide Survivors.....finding God in all of this.\" I remember how your kind wisdom got me through the first agonizing months of my loss. I hope pastors and theologians who can express God\'s grace in this devastation will respond to the discussion forum and even add other topics that pertain to the different kind of grief that suicide survivors endure. I know you did not lose your son to suicide but you have been so encouraging and have explained about salvation and how a believer is not condemned to hell, etc....you know just what to say. Please consider this worthy ministry. Thank you.....dale, brandon\'s mom
Sorry you have had such a tough weeks sweetie.. how is your daughter and niece doing??.. I think in the cyber world people do need breaks at times and it has nothing to do with ending friendships.. this can be a pretty heavy site at times..I have passed my email on to a couple of good friends here.. you included so that even when I have felt the need to leave for a while friendships can be maintained.. I to have deleted people I never here from as I dont just collect friends... I do try and stay in touch...Im certainly not on here like I once was... please take care of you Peewee.. you have gone through a really rough time and a fairly recent depression..take care my dear friend.. love you..x