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Depression (Part 4) – Love wants to absorb pain…

Posted on February 22, 2015 by florencejoy

Love wants to absorb pain. On Friday morning my son fell and hit his head against some shelves. I was in the next door room and I could tell from his cry that he was really hurting. I ran to … Continue reading →

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Depression (Part 3) – Am I depressed or aren’t I?! Do I need help or don’t I?!

Posted on February 13, 2015 by florencejoy

This is a minefield! I went to bed last night feeling all at sea. I have been doing so much thinking & sorting of threads & thoughts (or attempts at sorting) and I suppose the thing I feel as though … Continue reading →

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Depression (Part 1) – Isn’t it that simple?

Posted on February 7, 2015 by florencejoy

On Wednesday evening, Eddie asked me how I was. I didn’t know how to answer the question at first. I always feel so silly and self-conscious when I start talking about feeling ‘down’. When I get in to proper ol’ … Continue reading →

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Encouraging verses…

Posted on July 30, 2014 by florencejoy

‘But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.’ ~ 2 … Continue reading →

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9 October 2013… They told me 5 weeks – please keep praying & hoping!‏

Posted on July 30, 2014 by florencejoy

Hi again friends, I’m sorry if my emails are coming too often – please let me know if you would rather not receive them, as I really won’t be offended. Just to ask praying friends to keep on praying and … Continue reading →