LJI Season 8: When you pray, move your feet.

Oct 24, 2011 18:09

There's a joke about a devout man, a farmer, during a terrible flood. Three separate people offer him a ride away from the rising waters, but he holds out because he believes the Lord will provide.Several times in the last seven years, I have had thoughts of harming myself, of killing myself. Some of the anti-depressants I was prescribed made these ( Read more... )

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wlotus October 25 2011, 13:58:49 UTC
Most importantly, if the boats offer you a ride, take them up in it, but for sure, don't turn down the helicopter.

Amen, and hallelujah!

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n_decisive October 26 2011, 05:34:36 UTC
Where's the "like" button? ;)

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wherdafux_d_cat October 25 2011, 20:01:16 UTC
So powerful, strong. So's the writing. *hugs* :)

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n_decisive October 26 2011, 05:35:03 UTC
::blush::

Thank you. :)

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myrna_bird October 26 2011, 22:14:05 UTC
I do believe that everything happens for a reason. The traffic, the confusion about would they see you or not...helped tip the scale to get you the help you desperately needed. Thanks for sharing this wonderful lesson.

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basric October 26 2011, 22:30:15 UTC
Well written, I hope things are better for you, now.

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standgale October 26 2011, 23:12:01 UTC
amazing linking of your experience and the joke. Especially since I think the joke always seems rather trite and such, whereas obviously the story matter is deep and serious.

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