I have no problem changing things about myself and everyday family concerns. In this I do excellant. But when I am faced with good grown kids have genuine medical problems -- well then some days I feel such sadness and depression. I lose my energy (therefore don't eat right) and get agitated. I don't try to control or should my kids. I am there and supportive. We have a good relationship.

As I think it was Carolyn who said, you may have to put the program away for two weeks? I put it away for a day or two.

However, I thought this chapter is very imformative and really outstanding. I read and meditated on it and now easily understand the message and why we all do the things we do.

I Would like to hear from you.
Thanks

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Victoria

Gee, I think that I would feel depressed as well if I had grown kids with health problems. There is nothing that you can do about it, and that would make me feel so helpless, and then I, too, would be depressed. You are not feeling abnormally at all.

Do your best to put the situation with God and let it go because that's where this problem belongs. Keep on "plugging along" with the program and try to find little things in your life and in your relationship with your kids (I know they're grown, but they're still kids) to keep your spirits up.

I will put you in my prayers.

Helen

Dear Helen,
I appreciate your understanding and encouraging words. I posted, on the forum the same day, the syptoms of my daughters health problem and got just one reply. But that reply gave me the right answer. I researched the condition on the internet and got further information. With the name, found out some personal friends who also have it. Called her doctor and he said, Yes, that's what she has." I don't know if he told her or not because she is hearing impaired. However, now she can take a med that might help. If not, we'll deal with that.

She also has an anxiety disorder which is not helped because her health prevented her from absorbing the nutrients in her foods.

We are there for the girls and supportive. I agree with you because it helps knowing that God understands the situation. I'm daily taking my thanks and concerns to him. --Matthew 6: 9-15.

I'm ready to start back and finish lesson 12. Just took one day off. Ha ha. Felt like eternity.

Got caught up on Channel 71 and www.hgtv.com. I like decorating and it gives me a happy thought diversion.


Thanks again Helen. Wishing you the best.




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Victoria