Hello all:
I know i've been posting here on JWD for only a month and a half or so, but I would like to give everyone here a BIG THANK YOU!!
I know i've come here and it seems like mostly venting from me, but it means alot for you all to listen and give much advise. It's kinda like big sister or big brother....you've been there and done that(still doing it for many of you) and your giving little brother valuable advise.
There has been so much to go on in my life in the last month or so that i've never been through, but i'd first say that i've gotten this unbelieveable strength from God, along with your helping hands along the way. Truthsearcher, reminded me of it this way, telling me that i've experienced the tragic death of a close family member, the death of a close relationship(engagement), and the death of my belief system that has been with me all my life....all of this within weeks of each other. These things have had me down a bit and that's why i've vented alot, and that's why I thank you all again for the support.
I've learned alot in the past weeks, especially about myself. I've learned to not be so anxious about things, to rely on God more fully to guide me. That's the outlook i've had now on things that happen..I try to look at the positives, is there a reason things happened a certain way? What can I learn from this. Alot of that comes from your experiences and how things have changed for the better for you.
Also, if I hadn't come to this board, I never would've found purplesofa. If you don't know, we discovered we are part of the same congregation, so it's great to have someone to relate to that is very close.
You guys are great and I wish you all the best, and I hope I can be of some help to you all.
A BIG THANKS TO YOU ALL ONCE AGAIN!!!!
R.F.