tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post116416610657329175..comments2023-08-22T04:21:46.802-07:00Comments on Roller Coaster: Clothed with joymarjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01810913152746930742noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164515790356327062006-11-25T20:36:00.000-08:002006-11-25T20:36:00.000-08:00That freefall exercise, is exactly what it was lik...That freefall exercise, is exactly what it was like to me when I first decided to trust God. I had for so long rejected Him outright. It was truly like letting myself fall into His arms. I found out they were loving arms. <BR/> <BR/>You are a dear, Jessica. Thank you so much for your encouragement. As your message came in, I was just in the process of writing a post, that one of Misha's posts put in my heart. I feel very strong today. <BR/> <BR/>Wish you could be one of the members of my Living Room group. The meeting yesterday was SO good. I love the work.<BR/> <BR/>Thank you ever so much for your prayers. I pray for you as well.marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810913152746930742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164512970517874492006-11-25T19:49:00.000-08:002006-11-25T19:49:00.000-08:00Hi Marja,I just got your kind comment on my blog. ...Hi Marja,<BR/><BR/>I just got your kind comment on my blog. Thank you...I am feeling a bit blue, and replied over there...<BR/>to that topic.<BR/><BR/>You sound good. I am such a "pleaser" by nature (ugh). So, I appreciate your words of reassurance that i did not offend you.<BR/><BR/>I will keep you in my prayers, that you won't fall back into the past events. And, when I say I will pray for you, I will.<BR/><BR/>I don't know why this is going through my mind, but, I am thinking about what a witness you for our Lord and for the Mental Illness community.<BR/><BR/>I am just envisioning that freefall exercise that we did at camp when we were teenagers. <BR/><BR/>It was an exercise in Trust.<BR/><BR/>We would have to fall backwards, eyes closed, and trust that someone would catch us...and, THAT WAS THEIR JOB--to CATCH US WHEN WE FELL.<BR/><BR/>I am thinking of the verse in the Bible, to Trust and obey...and I am just imagining, that freefall exercise, where You take a breath and relax, freefall....KNOWING HE IS THERE, WILL CATCH YOU if you fall...because He has plans for you, in all of this.<BR/><BR/>anyway, I promise, i am not manic..<BR/><BR/>that image is just in my mind when I think of you...relaxing in His arms...and how He WILL carry you through the Holidays.<BR/><BR/>And we will all be here, to help you...It will all be OK....<BR/><BR/>One day at a time.<BR/><BR/>be blessed, <BR/>dancerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164474818872801622006-11-25T09:13:00.000-08:002006-11-25T09:13:00.000-08:00Dear Amateur Dancer: I want you to know that you d...Dear Amateur Dancer: I want you to know that you didn't offend me at all. I never feel offended when someone talks to me from a caring heart.<BR/><BR/>I AM now starting to prepare for Christmas. I've decided to set my book project aside for a while - at least most of it. I'll only do some research work, but from a relaxed state of mind. So I feel somewhat freed up to delve into my holiday work with a new attitude. I DO like all the stuff that goes with it: the baking, gift shopping, and entertaining. But I'll take lots of time off to relax in between. Guess I'm just scared that what happened to me the last couple of years will recur. - Will have lots of praying that God will keep me on an even keel.marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810913152746930742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164373394627151082006-11-24T05:03:00.000-08:002006-11-24T05:03:00.000-08:00Hi Marja,I hope you had a really nice Thanksgiving...Hi Marja,<BR/><BR/>I hope you had a really nice Thanksgiving. <BR/><BR/>My parents are up, visiting, and we joined some friends for FOOOOD!<BR/><BR/>It was funny, throughout the day, my thoughts drifted to my friends, wondering how everyone's day was going...I was thinking of life-long friends...and I was also thinking of you, Sarah, Chalexa, Dream Writer, Misha...the whole crew, the bipolar blogger family <BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>I am sorry, Marja, if I offended you re: the thought of taking a vacation over Christmas, I was thinking "family holiday"....<BR/><BR/>I was brainstorming for a way that your family could be together, without you feeling the pressure to host the big events.....for some reason, it when you write, it sounds like you are excited about the experience of the holiday with everyone, but like you are dreading the work that goes into it, like you are feeling tired this year.<BR/><BR/>But, I am not with you so...and a lot can get misinterpretted over emails...so, I apologize if I wrote something that came off in a way that I did not intend it to.<BR/><BR/>Take care, and enjoy this day, Marja.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for the adorable picture! I wish my photography skills were that good.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164341547392954502006-11-23T20:12:00.000-08:002006-11-23T20:12:00.000-08:00Thank you everyone for your comments. It's so good...Thank you everyone for your comments. It's so good to get your support and encouragement.<BR/><BR/>amateur dancer: I know you really care and I appreciate that and your ideas. But my husband and I would never go off on a holiday at Christmas. It would mean leaving our mothers alone at a time when they should be least alone. We're having them over for a few days to get them away from the homes they live in.<BR/><BR/>bipolar girl: That picture elevates my mood too. My mood shifted upwards just by putting that post together. I think I'll leave it up for a few days.<BR/><BR/>jumpinginpuddles: Yes, it's amazing how you can just tweak your thinking and attitude a bit and everything begins to look better - sharper - more in control.<BR/><BR/>dream writer: Thank you for the compliment. I DO love photographing children. Wish I could do a lot more. I'll post more in the near future. Such a fun thing to do.marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810913152746930742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164339780837083102006-11-23T19:43:00.000-08:002006-11-23T19:43:00.000-08:00You are a wonderful photographer!! Great picture!You are a wonderful photographer!! Great picture!Bleeding Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02689816555725078811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164274569867051242006-11-23T01:36:00.000-08:002006-11-23T01:36:00.000-08:00wow how awesome brings things back into focus a bi...wow how awesome brings things back into focus a bit what you wrote many thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164264622437748582006-11-22T22:50:00.000-08:002006-11-22T22:50:00.000-08:00I looove the picture,Marja!It made my heart not on...I looove the picture,Marja!It made my heart not only smile but danced, too.:) You are such a mood elevator, maybe some 450 mg of lithium for me:) Glad you're in a good mood and planning for Christmas. Don't worry. Everything is falling into its right place in God's time. Take care always and be well!bipolar_girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16282902786780391120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164240227906890492006-11-22T16:03:00.000-08:002006-11-22T16:03:00.000-08:00Hi Marja,That made my heart smile too! What a fabu...Hi Marja,<BR/><BR/>That made my heart smile too! What a fabulous photo you took and a paired it with the perfect scripture.<BR/><BR/>One thought, that crossed my mind, while reading your post....I am learning that there is a joy in being flexible with the years/holiday traditions. And, maybe this year, you will not be up for all the stuff you usually do.<BR/><BR/>That is OK too!!<BR/><BR/>DO WHAT BRINGS JOY TO YOU!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>I hear you sigh and relax when you talk about the Living Room and the intimate atmosphere. Maybe, if you can, put Christmas on hold....could everyone go away for the holidays this year? a family trip? (that is not too expensive?) Something to take the pressure off of YOU being the HOSTESS?<BR/><BR/>It sounds like your body is kicking and screaming "i want rest" "i want the intimacy but not all the pomp and circumstance"<BR/><BR/>So....what can you and hubby do to facilitate that?<BR/><BR/>Love to you! And, thanks for the smile.<BR/><BR/>Dance, Marja, just shrug your shoulders and sway and let your body tell you how it wants to relax...<BR/><BR/>((((Marja))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164168648868882302006-11-21T20:10:00.000-08:002006-11-21T20:10:00.000-08:00Boy, you're quick. I just finished editing this po...Boy, you're quick. I just finished editing this post - again - when your comment came in. Living Room is the name I give to a faith-based support group I've started at my church. I also helped another church start one. We placed announcements in the local papers, so we get people from all over - those with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders. It's self-support for people who want to be able to feel free to talk about their faith in God and how they find comfort in that(something that's not easy to do in secular groups). It's in the Vancouver area.marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810913152746930742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029643.post-1164167748053793432006-11-21T19:55:00.000-08:002006-11-21T19:55:00.000-08:00That did make my heart smile. I had a question th...That did make my heart smile. I had a question though. What is the Living Room chat? Get back to me on that. And thanks for the little notes on my blog- they make my heart smile too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com