Yesterday someone said I looked good. Today someone else said I looked healthy. I did not agree. “But I’ve gained ten pounds!” I uttered. Then it dawned on me…I am healthier. I am emotionally healthier.
Sad thoughts are few and far between these days. My mind is
clearer. I find myself smiling more often, singing along to my favorite songs,
and acting goofy. And most importantly, I look forward to the future, with
hope.
Life is all about climbing the peaks and resting at the
valleys, and I hope I have been able to encourage you in some way. You’ve
shared in my journey and have been able to see how depression has affected me.
There are many, many things I have not shared on here but believe me when I
tell you it is a miracle that I have not given up on life. I know depression
well enough to know that it will try to make a re-appearance. But I also know
my God well enough to know that He will still be there to sustain me. I know
because He promised (Isaiah 46:4).
So keep your head up, even when the burden is heavy. It will
get lighter. After all, a certain amount of darkness is necessary to see the
stars.
