Posted by Simus on March 21, 2004, at 20:57:38
In reply to Re: Please help!!! » Simus, posted by SandyWeb on March 21, 2004, at 17:21:18
Sandy,
If we all told you our stories, then you would realize why we are reaching out to you. WE HAVE BEEN THERE!!!
I have never shared my story in full yet, but I will for you. I will just hit the highlights (and lowlights). I grew up in poverty, neglected and borderline abused, with depression/anxiety/OCD. But I was blessed with intellect. I graduated as senior class valedictorian, worked my way through college and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in mechanical engineering. I had it all, a great career, a good marriage, two lovely children, a nice house, etc. ...and depression/anxiety/OCD. Yadda, yadda, yadda,... couldn't even remember my middle name, no job, bills, stressed marriage, couldn't take care of myself or my children, financial and emotional burden to all, and no hope of anything changing. Sound familiar?
But the Lord put people around me to help me. I swallowed my pride and leaned on them, and they pulled me through. And, as you read in my testimony, the day is bright again. Yes, some of yesterday's doors have shut, but I am telling you as sure as I live and breath, the Lord can open up new doors if you just hold on and look to Him. Suddenly you will find that you have hope and a bright future again, and that life is truly good! It is never too late!
We love you,
Simus
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