OT Feeling Down
old and in the way
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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama
Allan
sorry for the situation... it's sad and it's hard for everyone involved. But you're active in the remedy. Wayne and Jim gave you good info... from the inside. All of us are family and support the others in whatever they need. Sometimes the hardest part for us men is relying on someone else...even for encouragement.. we think it takes our 'tough' away.. When it's family and illness is involved you don't need 'tough'... you need strength and this can help keep you strong with their support and prayer.
I had to learn (and relearn) that lesson a couple of times.. I know now that 'tough' is good but not as good as strength of will, determination and support. Stay involved with Ian and let him know you got him 100% and pray like crazy for the healing. Talk with Wayne and Jim... they can tell/teach you things that the doctors won't. They know it first hand.
You and family are on our prayer list and I'm sending good thoughts your way... stay strong...in your love and support for you son and family..
john
sorry for the situation... it's sad and it's hard for everyone involved. But you're active in the remedy. Wayne and Jim gave you good info... from the inside. All of us are family and support the others in whatever they need. Sometimes the hardest part for us men is relying on someone else...even for encouragement.. we think it takes our 'tough' away.. When it's family and illness is involved you don't need 'tough'... you need strength and this can help keep you strong with their support and prayer.
I had to learn (and relearn) that lesson a couple of times.. I know now that 'tough' is good but not as good as strength of will, determination and support. Stay involved with Ian and let him know you got him 100% and pray like crazy for the healing. Talk with Wayne and Jim... they can tell/teach you things that the doctors won't. They know it first hand.
You and family are on our prayer list and I'm sending good thoughts your way... stay strong...in your love and support for you son and family..
john
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oldmerc
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Edmonton,Alberta
I want to thank you all for being someone whom I could talk to . Normally I would burden my 2 close buddies with these problems , but one's in the Dominican and we just buried my best friends Dad on December 5th . Your words of faith and support are truly appreciated .
I originally joined this group after we bought the truck for Ian and on the days when he is feeling good he will help me with it and that seems to be the only time I can get him to talk very much . Those are the best days .
Thank you all
I originally joined this group after we bought the truck for Ian and on the days when he is feeling good he will help me with it and that seems to be the only time I can get him to talk very much . Those are the best days .
Thank you all
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Island Southeast Alaska
I have been where Ian is. I wish I could put into the right words what I so want to say. Forgive me if this don't come off right.
Depression I believe is demonic and only faith in Jesus and trusting Him can get us
past it.
He came to me only when I asked Him to on my day of need. And has never left.
You are all truly in my Prayers.
Depression I believe is demonic and only faith in Jesus and trusting Him can get us
past it.
He came to me only when I asked Him to on my day of need. And has never left.
You are all truly in my Prayers.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,757
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From: Alberta Canada
Depression
Allen;
Sorry to hear of the challenges your family is facing right now; the therapy is certainly a positive step.
At some point I'd love to meet up with for coffee if you like, I travel up to visit my mom every 3 weeks or so.
PM me if you like, and like everyone has stated, we're all in this together.
Tom
Sorry to hear of the challenges your family is facing right now; the therapy is certainly a positive step.
At some point I'd love to meet up with for coffee if you like, I travel up to visit my mom every 3 weeks or so.
PM me if you like, and like everyone has stated, we're all in this together.
Tom
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Rural Southern Colorado
You didn't break him and you can't fix him. That has to be the hardest thing for his Dad to have to accept. Truly, all you can do is give him your unconditional love and such understanding as the Lord grants you and hope that will see you all through to the brighter days.
Prayers for you all from here.
Prayers for you all from here.
Cross-Country
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 84
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From: Clarksville, TN
Allan,
I am not sure what to write as I suffer with my own PTSD and depression problems. Without my wife I would have taken my own life. Her love and dedication to me has kept me going. Continue to show your son that love and hopefully he can put this behind him.
I wish you the best.
I am not sure what to write as I suffer with my own PTSD and depression problems. Without my wife I would have taken my own life. Her love and dedication to me has kept me going. Continue to show your son that love and hopefully he can put this behind him.
I wish you the best.
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