Tara, that is so cool you all are going to help two children celebrate Christmas! So cool! Reaching out in Outreach, that is my term for it, and I have to share with you it is the GREATEST gift all of Matthew 28, giving into the world. You are doing just exactly that and in so doing are opening yourself and your husband to the pure joy and richness of life by giving of yourselves. There is truly no better means of arising from depression thoughts than that one opens up to give to others. In so doing, it becomes impossible to feel the depths, for you are on the surface enjoying the beauty and warmth of the Son [oops, did I mis-spell something?].

Persisting in approaching docs and reps regarding the multiplicity of issues must yield peace in the conclusion, especially when they continue to be open and supportive of your care because your attitude demonstrates continual effort to BE on the mend. I am sure this is what so impressed my docs about me. "Well, whaddya been doing Mark?"....... "Oh, I have been working pro bono for this client helping them keep the payroll going for their employees, helping this other with their employment contract issues, helping others too." The thing this conveys to doc is my upward strokes to gain ground. This does not mean he thinks less of my case, or provides less care, it serves to help him FEEL helpful and that I demonstrate improvement.

While this UP chatter may not serve to aid all who have needs, and mind you I have been down those miles of road..... I just know regardless I did not want to allow myself to become defeated by the pain. Getting out of myself helped.

I so care for you and Jerry, Tara, and PRAY your Christmas Season will be filled with JOY, with Peace, with Healing, and most assuredly with Love,
Prayin,
Mark56