tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post2861428924379409406..comments2023-05-02T04:17:09.271-07:00Comments on [Un] Closeted Pastor: 3 AM PrayersCeciliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10812791378130572065noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-80523753802666962022008-10-26T00:15:00.000-07:002008-10-26T00:15:00.000-07:00Hey! I understand. I had a weird "thing" that near...Hey! I understand. I had a weird "thing" that nearly made me crazy 'til it was finally diagnosed as "Essential Tremors," a movement disorder related to Parkinson's. I had two initial reactions. <BR/><BR/>First, having chased a diagnosis for some months, I was relieved that this niggling thing finally had a name. If it had a name, that meant I could come to know it and deal with it. That was a huge relief to me. <BR/><BR/>Second, like you, I was initially thrown that there was nothing I could do to fix it -- no cure for it. I'm a little older than you [I'm 53], and had never had any significant health issue. But it's been a comfort to me to have a name for the disorder and a prescription that controls the symptoms. In those first few days, I was a little freaked. Now, I'm just glad for health care and the diagnosis and an online community of folks who have dealt with the disorder. <BR/><BR/>Cecelia: All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well. <BR/><BR/>Say your prayers and cling to your beloved.Lisa Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881671380217888810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-18668217991747127352008-10-24T06:55:00.000-07:002008-10-24T06:55:00.000-07:00not sure what to say to comfort you...just wanted ...not sure what to say to comfort you...just wanted you to know i am thinking of you.Augusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070247510452938331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-78225713367584293552008-10-23T23:33:00.000-07:002008-10-23T23:33:00.000-07:00Dear Cecilia,I have the same diagnosis. May I offe...Dear Cecilia,<BR/>I have the same diagnosis. May I offer some suggestions that helped me weather the initial storm?<BR/>First, I found a local support group (Colitis and Crohn's Disease Group at a local hospital)then I joined the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. I am not a joiner believe me! But it helped tremendously to have a support group of other people who are experiencing this sometimes embarrassing and difficult "thing". As you may know, it was awful! It nearly drove me off the altar and greatly interferred with my life. Talking with other people really helped. After a period of time, I have been able to adjust my food intake to where I am much more in control of the symptoms now. A support group helped me tremendously. I was quite surprised to walk into my first meeting and find myself face to face with a lay leader of my church! I swore him to secrecy and away we went! My best to you. Be hopeful! Things can get better. You'll be in my prayers. Blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-60992194310030860832008-10-23T19:58:00.000-07:002008-10-23T19:58:00.000-07:00oh, dear one... ((((c))))oh, dear one... ((((c))))Sarah S-Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02839861820297123884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-82373139431804924892008-10-23T18:49:00.000-07:002008-10-23T18:49:00.000-07:00Much peace to you, Cecilia, and healing as you off...Much peace to you, Cecilia, and healing as you offer us your beautiful reading of the ancient Psalm. <BR/><BR/>And praise to Godde for the new love and care you have for your own holy body.Jane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814517077774999407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-26175893390763935722008-10-23T18:41:00.000-07:002008-10-23T18:41:00.000-07:00So many prayers...So many prayers...Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-11197062614684220452008-10-23T16:00:00.000-07:002008-10-23T16:00:00.000-07:00love ya babe. really do.love ya babe. really do.LittleMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178617028863825445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-53091270573609779862008-10-23T13:41:00.000-07:002008-10-23T13:41:00.000-07:00You're not a crybaby, C. You're just honest, which...You're not a crybaby, C. You're just honest, which is both necessary and brave; it will point the way through this next passage. <BR/><BR/>That, and your terrific sense of humor. :-)<BR/><BR/>Prayers for and lots of love to you and Beloved.Choralgrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657324651887737580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-44665188625865401802008-10-23T10:40:00.000-07:002008-10-23T10:40:00.000-07:00Holding you in prayer, C.Holding you in prayer, C.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-32031373449284723662008-10-23T08:50:00.000-07:002008-10-23T08:50:00.000-07:00Prayers for you, Cecilia---it's a lot to absorb in...Prayers for you, Cecilia---it's a lot to absorb in a short period of time. I'm so glad Beloved is there for you.<BR/><BR/>And you have drawn me up short---I too eat terribly but have great bloodwork, etc. (I do exercise pretty regularly and I'm not overweight, but I'm pushing 50 myself...) Thanks for the reminder to take care of myself.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>DoxyWormwood's Doxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882756844690851674noreply@blogger.com