Dear God
Thursday January 25, 2007
Categories: Catholicism
Dear God,It's me, Therese (not Margaret). I hate to be a white, whiny, ungrateful pest (I've been called that before). Really, I do. But I'm feeling a bit like Job (you know, from your instruction book, the Bible). First I've...
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I couldn't of said it better. Hey girl if that's of any comfort for you your'e not the only one feeling like this!
My Dear Woman, I am so sorry for you and your medical woes. What a Heavy burden to carry ! I just Hope You find some kind of comfort with our dear Lord, as I do. I sufer from many medical problems but not as bad as you seem to be. You will be in my prayers and I hope anyone ,reading your story will Pray for you also. My Deepest Sympathies.
God Bless ~
Mrs. Helen Hunt
I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. Remember in heaven we will not have any of the problems and woes of sin.
I think it may be wrong to say this, but I have felt this way for so long I don't know any other way to feel. I'm not a bad person, and try to busy myself helping others and praying on what seems to be a continuous basis. I am seeing a doctor and am on meds now, but so far am not seeing any positive results. I have so many moments when I do not want to try any more, I am tired. Reading what you have written has in some strange way given me hope, as I am seeing I am not so very alone as perhaps I had thought. God bless and keep you, I will keep trying and I thank you for your honest, open thoughts.
When I feel overwhelmed (which seems often, as I have depression as well as fibromyalgia, so physical and mental pain seem to be a constant in my life) I remember my favorite quote from Mother Theresa: "God, I know You will not give me more than I can bear, but sometimes I wish You did not trust me so much." I may not have that correct word for word, but you get the idea. Pray for me and I will pray for you and for all of us who are afflicted.
I really enjoyed your letter. It was funny, heartfelt, and honest.
Thanks,
Karl
"I know, I know, and that only makes me feel worse. Like I suck at one more thing: gratitude" Man, oh man. That is EXACTLY how I have felt so many times during depression. Guilty that I wasn't grateful enough, that my faith must be pretty lousy if I couldn't pray my way out of it. Even though I know that kind of thinking is simplistic. Thank you for putting is so eloquently.
is this for ladies only
I didnt read this one before....Therese....My heart is with you always. We both have had the same journey and I too am a addict runner. I started only 3 months ago...couldnt run a lap...now I run 6...I cant go a day without running...I would hate if my trip to the gym was ever taken from me.
In these days of uncertainity & we aren't in that good of health -- we can use the help of prayer. I'm always praying for direction in my life & help with understanding of my mental/physical health problems. I'm also not ashamed to ask for others to pray for me because we all can use the extra help with the Man Upstairs. I'm not even ashamed to admit that I talk to my deceased loved ones & ask them for a little assitance with my concerns. Because sometimes even God needs assistance.
I know, I know, and yes it may my feel worst and guilty. My daughter just got the result of an state exam (going to be a teacher) and she did not past for 4 points. She also AGREES WITH YOU. Really!!!!
Carmen
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