Welcome to Dymphna's Diary

Although I am not Catholic, I find it interesting that "Dymphna" is the patron saint of those who suffer from clinical depression and other mental illnesses. Considering the purpose of this site is to offer inspiration and spiritual guidance to my readers, I felt it was only right I chose her namesake for the title.

In 2010, this site was set up to pass along personal information about how depression has affected my life and the lives of my family. Since then, it has EVOLVED. In 2011, I attempted to present posts that were INSPIRATIONAL to you, my readers. In 2012, I went even deeper with personal stories from people across the United States via touching videos, songs, and interviews. My hope was to show each of you that even when you feel that you are in a situation that no one else could understand, you are not alone. Through it all, my comments have remained to be my personal opinions and spiritual reflections. I will continue to occasionally post information that I feel is beneficial in removing the stigma of mental illness, but regardless I feel blessed to have been given this platform to spread God's love and compassion for ALL people. I wouldn't be where I am today without the strength I receive daily from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My hope is that this blog will help you find some comfort in your life. It most certainly is helping me find comfort in mine.

I want to make it perfectly clear, though, that when I make generalizations regarding mental illness, I am NOT giving advice to anyone. I'm just passing along information that I have found helpful in my life. I'm writing about MY PERSONAL experiences and thoughts. Mental illness affects everyone differently and your situation may not be reflective of mine.


Thursday, March 31, 2011

Getting Back to Normal...

Well, if you've checked my Blog lately, you've noticed things have been a little less personal than normal. I've been going through some crazy things in my life the last month or so, and as a result my posts have pretty much been inspirational reflections for me instead of by me. Life has been happening at my house. I appreciate your patience while I've been sitting back and catching my breath. Now, hopefully, I'm back.

However, I wouldn't be back, if it weren't for the love and compassion of God, my family and my friends. I have felt the results of the "Prayer Warriors" in my life. Nothing is more humbling than to know that so many people are praying for you and the concerns that are keeping you up at night.

In the last month, I was gently reminded, by one of those people (my mother - lol), that things will work out according to God's WILL and in God's time. (The same things I've preached here for the last 9 months, but I seemed to forget when things got a little too personal for me.)

The past several weeks has taught me a couple of things:
1) I have a wonderful support system.
2) I have a gracious and loving God.
3) No matter how much I think I'm in control - I'm only kidding myself. I still need to learn how to give my issues over to God. (At least, as completely as any human can.)
4) I am a Blessed person.

It's good to be back.

Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

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