tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post2029186219289954755..comments2024-03-26T04:53:26.869-05:00Comments on CiCis Corner: From the Depths of my Heart.............Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-19552511024006704972014-05-28T04:55:08.741-05:002014-05-28T04:55:08.741-05:00What a courageous and much needed post! I love th...What a courageous and much needed post! I love that you shared this and know that God will use it to bless so many that might find themselves in similar situations. God tells us in His Word, that we are like sheep, and He is our Shepherd. Sheep always need help, guidance, and direction, and I am thankful that He led you to a good counselor. <br />Thank you so much for sharing this. My heart is filled with joy after reading this.Just a little something from Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436711032386582707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-27625248194643032592014-05-27T17:42:15.615-05:002014-05-27T17:42:15.615-05:00Thank you so much for sharing your heart and I'...Thank you so much for sharing your heart and I'm so glad you went for the help....((HUGS))Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-40131505011703002772014-05-27T17:29:25.750-05:002014-05-27T17:29:25.750-05:00Yes, so many women can identify with what you have...Yes, so many women can identify with what you have experienced for many different reasons. Thank you for encouraging others to seek professional Christian help and counseling. It can be invaluable. I am so glad you are on this side of your difficult time and felt led to share about it. Love you, sweet friend.Elizabeth "Libby" Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145264016754286426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-45940713434223099832014-05-25T09:17:16.198-05:002014-05-25T09:17:16.198-05:00i went to christian counseling in college. i was a...i went to christian counseling in college. i was at the bottom. marrying a widower, after dealing with the divorce of my parents and then the death of my dad was just the last bit i could handle. but i think the Lord, in His grace, gives us more than we feel like we can get through, so we can lean on Him feel a desperate need for Him. Christian counseling is a way He helps us. it was a blessing to me. so thankful it was a blessing to you as well. someone who can sit and listen while encouraging you and letting you cry is so helpful. carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601211338190358077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-51774139766126295492014-05-25T08:09:57.577-05:002014-05-25T08:09:57.577-05:00You are amazing - thank you for sharing this. I t...You are amazing - thank you for sharing this. I think we've all likely struggled with times in life where it just felt like all our joy had escaped us ---- I know I have at least. It's a trying time to say the least, but so awesome to see God's face and be drawn back to Him through it. You are a true JOY and blessing to many I am sure... thank you for sharing your heart and experience! [darci @ the good life]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12675696440280916849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-75355249860551119842014-05-24T06:18:50.827-05:002014-05-24T06:18:50.827-05:00I attended a church that had a Christian counselor...I attended a church that had a Christian counselor as part of the church. She was even located on the property in an office. I think it encouraged people to seek her out when they might have otherwise. So often people are hesitant to ask for help when it really could improve their quality of life. You went through quite a bit in a short time...I think it isn't unusual for situations in life to kick off depression.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-91449069104844082882014-05-23T23:22:30.687-05:002014-05-23T23:22:30.687-05:00Bless you for sharing your honest heart <3Bless you for sharing your honest heart <3 melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021320182522447827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-45965361406987083922014-05-23T16:45:11.472-05:002014-05-23T16:45:11.472-05:00Thank you for opening your heart so vulnerably on ...Thank you for opening your heart so vulnerably on this post. I have sensed your deep sorrow from time to time and wondered if you were functioning like my husband like my hubby does theu depression--by doing, going, keeping status quo so as to not crack under the pressure of grief. I wish he would see a Christian counselor alone . We saw one together to get thru a really rough marital patch in which my counselor detected root causes that were not my husband's fault. I was grieving the mother I always wanted rather than forgiving and accepting the one I have. By God's grace I was able to forgive and accept her, and now I truly love her. I send hugs to you and am so thankful you humbled yourself to find grace and mercy in the depths of your pit of despair.Zoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119513647613843627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-33107505242756899282014-05-23T15:43:24.598-05:002014-05-23T15:43:24.598-05:00Well I can relate to every word that you have writ...Well I can relate to every word that you have written here. I too am a firm believer in christian counseling, and have sought it out a couple of different times in my life. I pray that your post encourages others to seek help when they need it with no fear of shame or hesitation. I find it encouraging to consider all those in the Bible who were GREATLY used of God but hardly lead the perfect lives free of any remorse or sadness of feelings of just being tired or overwhelmed. Look at the Psalms and David for a perfect example. He only wants our hearts and desire to know and serve Him. He KNOWS how weak we are. THANK YOU sooo much for encouraging us with your triumphs and blessings. I pray that MANY are encouraged to do the same. HUGSDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-57849962692960502272014-05-23T10:17:10.500-05:002014-05-23T10:17:10.500-05:00What a strong woman you are! So proud of you for r...What a strong woman you are! So proud of you for realizing that you needed help and seeking it out...I totally believe in counseling and therapy. Sometimes people just need to talk to someone outside of their bubble to see things clearly. The Lord has you in the palm of His hand and goes before, preparing the way! It's clearly obvious that you never lost your joy, but I sure am glad your happiness is back! Thankful for you!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921264796115903641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-14059045778662363462014-05-23T10:12:15.363-05:002014-05-23T10:12:15.363-05:00I really love and appreciate thispost and the hone...I really love and appreciate thispost and the honest sharing. I had the same experience when my parents died, it shook my world, my faith and the things that I thought were already rock solid in my life. God lead me through it, but it took a long time. I am so glad you sought a christian counselor. It probably would have been a help to me at the time. My husband was my counselor, but most of it I kept inside, until God unraveled it one step at a time. Life hits ALL of us, one way or another, and there are times when it is too overwhelming. So glad for a counselor who used God's Word to help you back to what you already knew. <br /><br />Thanks Lea, for sharing so honestly. It is part of your testimony, and our testimonies are not always and only sunshine and roses. It's in the hard things, that God shines brighter.<br /><br />This was a blog for everyone.http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-10189535689074263532014-05-23T09:48:20.429-05:002014-05-23T09:48:20.429-05:00Thank you for your honesty and openness. I pray th...Thank you for your honesty and openness. I pray that this post will be a blessing.Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-46267911071802357772014-05-23T09:11:19.992-05:002014-05-23T09:11:19.992-05:00I so appreciate this open and honest post of yours...I so appreciate this open and honest post of yours! I've learned that behind our smiling faces there's a story. I am with you on this. I applaud you sharing about how you came to go to a Christian counselor. There was a time in my life when I was at the end of myself and clinging to the Lord and I went to a Christian counselor. The circumstances in my life were too much and I too was depressed. I am no longer depressed but of course, I have those days. I'm no longer in counseling but it helped me tremendously and I too would encourage others to not be afraid to reach out for the help they need.<br /><br />Blessings and much love to you,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-32547171356881129332014-05-23T08:57:33.113-05:002014-05-23T08:57:33.113-05:00CiCi,
So beautifully written, thanks for sharing ...CiCi, <br />So beautifully written, thanks for sharing your heart with us. What an encouragement to all who will read it.<br />I wen through similar circumstances back in 2008, would love to have read this then :-)<br /><br />P.S.<br />I shared your blog on Wednesday in regard to you recommending<br /> " The All Girls Filling Station Last Reunion"<br />Loved it!<br /><br />Hugs!debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684778217514244271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-29940636027871021152014-05-23T08:08:50.951-05:002014-05-23T08:08:50.951-05:00I think so many can relate to what you are saying....I think so many can relate to what you are saying. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable, which is never easy in this format. Hugs xoJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770812058495583430.post-6020367557428724272014-05-23T07:12:15.742-05:002014-05-23T07:12:15.742-05:00Thank you.......I think there are many of us who c...Thank you.......I think there are many of us who can relate to this....especially the part about putting a smile on our faces so others won't know how deeply we hurt! nancygraycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288996419936475583noreply@blogger.com