Taking a Break
I have been here on DS for over 2 years. I joined 3 basic support groups. One being Depression because I had a nervous breakdown in 1985, was diagnosed with severe depression in 1995 and I began to do better, got of Medication ,etc, then, my son was killed in 2005 and I relapsed. Two, I joined Breakups and Divorce Group because I had been through a divorce that ended very bad. I felt I was able to comment and give advice in this group even though I was bad mouthed by some for joining because I had since remarried, Thirdly,I joined the Bereavement Group due to the loss of my 37 year old son in July of 2005. I did my best to console and to encourage those who had lost their loved ones. I tried to be a shoulder to lean on in all 3 of these Support Groups because I too, had been where these people had been. Many requested my friendship and never wrote me again after I approved the friendship. Many of these people shared their hearts desires and I spent many late nights talking with them and encouraging them. These same people then began ti ignore me, failed to answer my messages, ignored my hugs, ignored my pleas for them to contact me. This hurt me because I had opened my heart to them and done my best to help them in any and every way I could. I never hid the fact that I was a Pastor/Minister. it's in my profile. I stated that I was not a judgmental preacher and that I never looked down on anyone. I have maintained that throughout my time here on DS. I was told today that "preachers here on DS aren't very well accepted" and I guess that may be more truthful than I had anticipated. Wally has left and Roger the Minister had had thoughts of leaving DS too. I am not surprised. I never brow beat anyone, I never preached at anyone or tried to cram my Faith down anyone's throat. I have never been like that but, I guess most people think all preachers fit into the same mold. I wish people could have know the real me, the genuine love I had for people, and the desire I had to be there for them when needed. God Bless all of you and I thank you for the opportunity of at least giving me a chance to try and make a difference and be a friend that I never had, when I went through some of the darkest days in my life.
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Hide your light under a bush oh no!!! Youve let it shine and why shouldnt you. The good news of Jesus brings hope to a lost and hurting world. Think of how many more people on DS can be reached rather than the few that make negative comments and how come those comments always seem to shout loudest, we need to learn to listen to the truth and the truth will set us free!!!
Pee Wee, I think that if you should give up because of a few misguided people you will have been defeated by the very thing that wants you gone. You know the Great Deceiver is happy to see you leave. For as many as you have offended by being a man of God (and you know that Christians will always be persecuted..it\'s in the Book)...you have certainly helped many more who are eager to hear your words of comfort and wisdom...like me. I have been so blessed to know you as a Christian brother. Now, excuse me if I am wrong about how things are done here but....when people post a journal entry I get an automatic email that let\'s me know. I then go and read the entry and usually comment ...that is if I can be of help. Many days still I am not much of an encourager. That is the only way I know to help another here or sometimes send a hug....it is the holidays...and since Thanksgiving maybe many here just don\'t have the heart to make any effort to encourage...we are all missing our children. But, please do not allow that person who said that \"preachers here on DS aren\'t very well accepted\" bother you. For all you know, it could be Satan...he is everywhere. He wants you to leave and God does not.
Please think this through before exiting....you are so very much needed. I am still in my first year...I have more firsts to go through. Your very word have been a godsend to me in my darkest time too. I am forever grateful. Please do not let someone who doesn\'t know God take you away. Remember the sword...remember all the armor of God....Put it on.
In Christ,
Dale...Brandon\'s Mom
Oh and another thing....that person who said that DOES NOT speak for me....
NOR ME! Wally left cause he got into some problems, Roger cant let anyone help HIM he has to do the helping but you my friend are great I am a better person for meeting you. I shld have corresponded a bit more but am in alot of pain but pls dont leave we do need you. Love ya bunches.
it was a pleasure hugs wendy
Sorry to see you take a \"break\". Between you & me, there are quite a number of a-holes NOT including you. Faith of ANY kimd is not appreciated (I am Jewish and quite outnumbered). You have been the kind of friend you set out to be & I totally appreciate your friendship. Best of luck, Gene
One thing i have learned in life is that you ahve the let the crap go past you and not make you smell -for lack of better words. And a CODA saying is don\'t get blown around by every wind. Ignore what is said that doesn\'t work for you if you know inside it is not coming from a good place. Everyone is stuck in their own world and what they say and do come from that. Also, if something is not working then don\'t try too hard to fix it. If DS is not giving you what you need then you should find it elsewhere. take what you can from it but don\'t let it upset you. You can\'t change it by posting message stating you don\'t get the support you give. Best of luck.
Im sorry you are hurting so badly my friend. Sometimes we need a break from here I know I did but then it is a good place to come back to
You will be missed and you are appreciated and loved
Bless you my friend
WOW PeeWee,I had no idea you were feeling this way.As you can see just by the comments you have gotten,you are SO LOVED here!!!There were so many days that I wouldnt have made it through if it werent for your kind words and support for James and I.Im not on here as much as I used to be or as much as I would like because my computer went caput but Im here if you ever need anything.I wish that you would reconsider your decsion to leave because YOU ARE LOVED AND NEEDED!!!!
GOD Bless you My Wonderful Friend,Cindy