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Good job, (((((Crystalglaze))))). And great idea to try the temporary services. I don't know if you remember the old "earthdome" experiment. They were trying to allow a small community of people to live in an enclosed dome to see if they could recycle, grow and produce everything they need...

Thanks. The only way it can go wrong is if I'm not able to support my family financially. My wife and I both work. We have a child in college and another one in high school. What we're hoping is that I can find a part time job to replace my full time job (I know it won't replace it completely financ...

Sometimes I'm afraid that I'm not hearing God clearly, that I'm acting out "my will be done" rather than "thy will be done." Even then I have to trust God, He's bigger than my failures or my successes. I thank you for your kind words.

Thank you, Shatteredhopes. I do write a little, and am hoping for something along the lines of what you were speaking of. Also saw an ad online for a "speech editor." Going to check that one out. I have been very honest with my little church about what I've been going through, and they've ...

Crystalglaze, I'm new here, but I'm impressed by the way you faced your fears and pushed yourself to do what you knew you needed to do. It sounds like it was hard for you and you did it anyway.

Monty, I have been both the pastor of a local church and a hospice chaplain. My passion is being the pastor of the local church. I would have kept both jobs (my church is small) if the hospice I worked for could have used me part time, but they couldn't (or wouldn't), so I resigned that position (ye...

Today is a good day, so far. I felt like playing my guitar, something I haven't done in a few weeks. I'm considering that a step in the right direction.

Thanks for the kind words Tackingintothewind and everyone else. Just got back from a dr. appt. the meds are helping and the doc expects them to help more with time. Monetary stress will be a factor. I was working two jobs, which contributed to the depression. When you don't make time for yourself an...

I agree that I am blessed with a wonderful wife. I have, however, placed her under a great deal of stress. Apparently I haven't been communicating with her very well. She has agreed not to hurt me as long as I email her a few times during the day to let her know I'm alright. I can do that.

Hi, I'm finding that it's hard for me to get motivated to do anything. The job I had/have is taking their time making a decision about whether or not to let me go part time. Mean time, I'm just sort of sitting and wondering. I mean there is plenty I could do and I have applied for another job. Is ju...

Thanks, folks, my little girl is a chocolate lab who gives unconcitional love. My family has been very involved and very supportive. My wife got a little panicked yesterday because she couldn't reach me by phone or email. We sat together and played with the dog last night. I'm taking more medecine t...

Thanks, yep, my lab brings me a lot of pleasure, as does my family. I'm afraid I'm bringing my family more pain than joy right now. I haven't been able to do my job. I asked for a part time position, but it doesn't look promising. This is the scariest experience I've ever had.

I'm blessed with good friends. They say that anyone who has more than two friends that they can call at any time is blessed. I have at least 5 friends that I can call upon whenever I need them. Then there is my lab, who treats me like a king. Today, I'm finally feeling a little bit like myself. I ha...

Hi, I'm a fifty-something male who was hospitalized last week for depression. I was thinking about suicide and my best friend talked me into going to the hospital. I'm really glad he did. The Dr. told me that my depression should be controllable, and it is better, but I'm still really jittery and no...