A new approach. I hope you like it.

Sometimes, new is good. I hope you’ll overlook the fact that I am reposting. I wanted to see what this looked like. Maybe I’ll post something like this every end-of-month, so in case you didn’t read a post, they are all in one place.

So, what do you think?

Besides, trying something new is good, right? And considering it’s the end of the month, it works out well.

silhouette of tree during sunrise/new

Plus, I like being able to see my posts this way as well. It’s been two months of reflection and sorting things out. Mental health, identifying the truly important, and relationships. Some pretty heady subjects. But what else is there to do in these two dark, cold months?

Now, I contend with this Afib diagnosis. I’m having a hard time adjusting to the medications. But I try to see things in perspective. It’s not terminal. It’s treatable. Perspective certainly helps. Besides, I’m an overcomer in Christ.

If faith doesn’t work during times of illness, when will it?

I hope you have a great weekend and blessings to each of you.

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  • give love meaning

    Found this over at Bryan Pattersons Faithworks and just had to share it with his permission, of course) …love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.”  It was written by writer Paulo Coelho.  For sure, I’m going to have to read some of his books. Isn’t it a wonderful statement. It’s so Read more

  • serendipitous moments

    Short post today. Cleaning  a room and ran across some notes I wrote on a scrap of paper. Almost threw it away but then thought, “Hey, why not post it.?” “Sometimes depression takes hold of us because because we have a gift or talent that we let lay dormant. We feel we’ll seem prideful if Read more

  • you should be in Michigan right now

    Whoa! You really should be on the west coast of Michigan right now. I’ve been working on my blog all day today and I have learned a new skill. I’m so proud of myself right now. I won’t tell you what it is as I bet you’d laugh because you already know how to do Read more

  • welcome to my new home (blog)

    Wanted to say welcome to my new blog.  I explained in my two other and now vacated blogs why. Hopefully you read the explanation at depressionsgift.com and/or theworminmyapple.com. If not check here otherwise, briefly: 1. This just makes more sense. 2. I didn’t want “depressionsgift” to be maudlin and  limited in scope which it seemed Read more

  • Hey, I’m moving!

    moving to a new home Posted on January 15, 2014 Hi everyone, I’m very excited to tell you I’ve moved to a new home. My new site is called ”faithsighanddiy.com”. You will be transported there by WordPress. You don’t have to do anything. On the new site there is an about me page that explains it all. Plus Read more

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Rebecca
Hi. I'm so glad you're here. My blog focuses on faith and mental health issues such as mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and dysthymia (chronic low moods that don't qualify as depression.) I post DIY and decorating projects when I can. My book, "Depression Has A Big Voice. Make Yours Bigger! (Expanded Edition), is on sale at all online retailers. I have a Psychology degree and post-graduate courses in Clinical Pastoral Education. I am a former hospital chaplain, Bible teacher, and retreat/conference inspirational speaker. Thank you for visiting and may you feel God's presence today.
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