People who are depressed often feel like they are drowning, and wonder if they’ll ever be able to breathe again. Several years ago I asked a group of people who were struggling with depression what advice they would give to someone who has a depressed love one. This post is a combination of those responses. Before I share some practical suggestions on how to show…
When someone you love has bipolar disorder, it influences your life as well. I’ve had several people ask me to write about how loved ones can cope with their loved ones excessive mood swings. First let me say that there is no easy answer. Each individual and each situation is unique, but I will share some things I’ve learned along the way. This post is…
As a kid, I was always fascinated by jugglers. How in the world could they balance and keep so much in the air moving at once was beyond me. I’ve tried so many times to learn to juggle, but have never got the hang of it (maybe because I am clumsy and uncoordinated). Why is it then, that I continue to try and juggle so much…
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:7-9. Jogging with my golden retriever is always an adventure. Today we were running along, and just as I was finding my stride, WHOOSH! Off she went. You see, my dog is a great running buddy until she gets distracted and then she has a mind of…
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. Sadly, I woke up this morning to a message from friend who is a military chaplain overseas. She shared that yesterday (which was World Suicide Prevention Day), she conducted a memorial service for a fellow serviceman and friend who died by suicide. It breaks my heart each time I hear of another person who was so overcome with…
Parenting today comes with challenges never before experienced due to the rapid expansion of technology and its influence on our kids. I thought we were doing a pretty good job of monitoring our daughter’s online activity, but we found out that despite our efforts, we needed to do more. While at a friend’s house, our daughter created a webpage/blog on a social networking site that…