Gypsy, this is something I'm going to just have to come to grips with. I realize there's nothing I can do about family being so far away right now, so I need to focus on what I can do. Although I'm struggling to figure that out.
Root, I have a cadre of friends from DivorceCare and other subsequent support groups. Some of us are trying to start another group -- I went to that Friday night.
Tal, thanks for the laugh and cheering me up. It truly warms my heart to see you making the effort to work on your M and realizing some "fruits" of your labor. (I seem to be full of euphemisms today.) As far as occupying my mind, I have been attempting to get back into writing. I stopped off at the library for research this evening, as a matter of fact, right after S7's Cub Scouts' meeting.
Yoyo, as you may have gathered, I have gotten S7 involved in Cub Scouts. Tonight was our second meeting since joining.
As for my condition, I seem to be doing as normal. I was prescribed Nexium for controlling any stomach irritation.
I thought I'd mention that Friday night, following the support group meeting most of us went to a local taphouse/bar. Since I had only just the day before had my medical procedure performed on me, I was still abiding by the no-alcohol advice of my doctor. So I became the designated driver.
Unfortunately, I caught a glimpse into the heart and minds of my friends as they began to ply their drinks, a glimpse of their humanity and vulnerabilities. Some of them displayed some that were a bit heart-breaking for me. One of my friends expressed some all-to candid admissions of weaknesses, including very recent indiscriminate behavior. I have been praying for them regularly since, because they too are still struggling internally against insecurities and doubts despite their calm God-fearing put-together appearance before this.
Perhaps it is all merely a facade they put up to hide their weaknesses as they struggle to find their way and listen to the Holy Spirit.
I know that some of my friends are needing their own help and guidance, and I think God has shown me this so I can help them.
