Going dark...
I'm struggling with several issues here. Physical pain, verbally abusive H, and oddly-abusive acquaintances. I guess I'll just take a few steps back, listen, read, sew, and reflect. Oh, and a very dear friend from high school will die in the next couple weeks... his H doesn't like how we have maintained our friendship for so long... I think his H is jealous of how close we are. God loves us all. Keep strong, and stitch on!
Posted by: momcat25 on 08/20/18
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I posted basically just a "hi" over the weekend because I hadn't heard any postings from you for several days which got my Pam radar sending out my tracking device. I know you said you had bursitis which my mom would get in her arm every so often and I know it is extremely painful. I am so sorry about your friend and it is a wonderful thing to have maintained a friendship for a long time. In fact, it is a gift from God. (I believe) My mom once told me that if you ever had one true friend in your lifetime, you would be really blessed. On verbal abuse, it is worse than physical. I learned early on that words are weapons that can pierce you and hurt you worse than anything in this world. And it seems that when we are not feeling the best and you are doing the best you can at the time, words go straight to the heart. If you can do without the acquaintances, send them on their merry way! (I am sorry, preacher has gone to meddling!) Or you can just close your ears and heart to their nastiness. I hope you do take a few steps back, listen, read, sew and reflect. Sometimes, God has to carry us because we get so tired. You are someone that I admire because you seem so strong. Stay in touch with us (stitchers) because we are prayer warriors! At this moment, you are now in my prayers and thoughts and shall continue to be there. Hey, we all need prayer and I will take all I can get. Please take care of yourself and be safe, Momcat. Someone in Oklahoma will have your back and I bet that you will have a lot more stitchers that will have you on their prayer list. God be with you and keep you. Pam
by: pamelastine11 on 08/20/18
Stay strong, stay safe, and please don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
Sending you prayers, hugs, and if you like some big wet Mabel kisses.
by: Jaj on 08/20/18
Sending prayers for you to obtain relief both physically and emotionally.
by: Bermuda on 08/20/18
Oh, so much on your plate. I agree completely with Pam and Jaj. I too would probably be taking a few steps back. So sorry about your dear friend. You know a lot of friends will be thinking of you here.
by: lhogan57 on 08/20/18
Wow. I am so sorry you are going through all this. That's a lot to deal with at once. I hope you can find some space away from your husband's words and some time to spend with your friend while you can.
by: craftydivakat on 08/20/18
I am so sorry for your troubles. I agree with Pam. Take a step back and know you are in my prayers. Let us know how you are doing. Linda
by: lkgraham on 08/21/18
Momcat25,
I am so sorry you are going through this. I watched my father verbally abuse my mother for years (and still does) and even was subjected it to it myself. It is good to take some time to just sit quietly and listen to the sounds of nature around you or escape to far off places in a book. So sorry for the loss of your friend. Old friends are the best. I am sure you have lots of memories that will help to comfort you. Keep strong and happy stitching!
by: ladyj117 on 08/21/18
Know it may sound ridiculous, but a bit of self relaxation technique of going to ‘the beach’ may help....
by: Bermuda on 08/21/18
Be strong and try to take some time away from everything. Prayers and hugs from down here.
by: deirdre on 08/21/18
Momcat, take care, breathe, and do all those things that give you "paws/pause" . Thinking and prayers to you and H. May he also find his reset button.
by: xstitcher522 on 08/21/18