My son Alex was a little guy, sitting in his booster seat at the restaurant table. He spotted another family entering the room, with a little guy of their own. “Mama, look! It’s my new friend!” He had never laid eyes on him before.
I don’t know what brought you here. Maybe you know me in person. Maybe you are a struggling parent with a child in mental illness crisis. Maybe it was a happy accident. To all of you, welcome to the room. “Look, God! It’s my new friend!”
Since 2013, I’ve been seeking and being found. When my son Nicholas descended into a long battle with Major Depressive Disorder, I was desperate to find stories of help and hope. I wanted to know if other parents had learned to cope, survive, enjoy life again. The seeking was hard; the stories were rare. But when my story became known, people started to find me. Some gave me hope stories, and I held them to my heart with grateful hands. But some people found me because they were seeking too.
We need to know that God has carried others through. And when God carries us, we get to tell about it.
So let’s share a meal of friendship. Let’s be honest about our struggles. Let’s listen with compassion. Let’s seek hope and be found as hope-givers.
Amen! So amazing you are supporting others. Thank you for all the support and prayers you have given me.
It’s my joy and honor, Kathleen.
So excited to see this in my newsfeed! Godspeed in this blessed and difficult journey!
Thank you Kristan!
I love it! Places to find healing in the midst of (or after experiencing) hurts are rare.
Yes, let’s build a place of healing and hope.
Honored to call you friend. Wishing you so much success as you guide others through the mire to their waiting Lord and yet others with their Lord through the mire. Can’t wait to read more.
Thank you, dear one.
God has reunited us in yet another way.
Much love to you my friend, and thank you.
So happy to welcome you, my friend. Your photos brighten my days and point me to the Creator.
Kirsten you are a brave and courageous soul. God has SO blessed and empowered you! March on with His strength… into yet another chapter of this marvelous journey. I’m honored to wander the path and know you on the way! <3
Thank you for the encouragement!
It’s so exciting to see how God is using a dark time in your life to shine a light for others who may be similarly struggling. I’ll be praying for you in this next chapter of your journey. It’ll be great!!!!
Thank you for your prayer!