Larry Parker: Dreams and Rain

wow! Where to begin? Mesmerizing! And yes, you were never meant NOT to write, Larry! I often pass up blogs that look like this because of their sheer length. Daunting! However, surprise, surpise, I read the whole entire thing. Captivating! (And yes, I'm using a lot of exclamation points)

I absolutely love the quote from American Beauty. Although I watched the movie, it's been years and I was probably drunk when I watched it so I don't remember the quote. Profound, I think--the quote, not the fact that I was probably drunk when I watched it.

Although not diagnosed as bipolar, I'm cracking up about your U2 Vertigo song comment. I really love that whole CD and yeah, I think if I listened to it repeatedly for a long period of time, I would literally slit my wrists. (probably not a funny comment since I am a "cutter.")

I agree--BB is the best blog on depression--and that's without even looking for others. I just "happened" on this one--or you could call it God's providence! I believe God puts special people in our lives for a purpose. I was so surprised to actually find a site immediately that not only addressed depression but was coming from someone with a Christian perspective. And to top things off--Therese isn't boring or conventional, etc. She speaks my language--as do you; however, I must admit that although educated, some stuff you wrote is "over my head." Therese Rocks!

And Forrest Gump--I agree, major wisdom there. I especially loved the comment made when throwing rocks at his girlfriend's old childhood house. He said something like "Sometimes there just aren't enough rocks." I agree!

I agree that nothing is impossible but I also believe that with GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. Bless you, Larry. You are gifted. (wouldn't you love a diagnosis of "gifted" as opposed to bipolar? because crap, gifted and unique and creative is much less socially alienating- ha!)

Valerie

Larry, quite a piece!! Thanks for the compliment on Colorado. I am assuming you have at least visited our fine state, or maybe lived here. We take our present circumstances for granted too often. I checked in on Amy Welborn's website last night (AmyWelborn.wordpress.com) and she and her family are vacationing at or around the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. She shows some pictures and it looks beautiful around there, too. Peg in Denver

PS Amy is a great writer, too.

Dear Larry,

Your essay jumped out at me at a "coincidental" moment. I have never been on this site before and yours is the second page I came to. So many subjects you touch upon have been weighing on my mind more than usual lately. I can't thank you enough for being opinionated and sharing it. Also, thank you for reminding me of that quote in American Beauty. Funny how comforting it is to know that other people see/feel the world in a similar way.

Thanks again,
S