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Peeco
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Hi everyone,
This is my first post on the forums, but I have browsed them for many years. I appreciate all the work you do, and I am writing to request your prayers (and guidance) for me.
Simply put, I am struggling. Over the past 4 months, I went from being excited about the future to wondering how I will get through each day. In July, our family’s dog, who has gotten me through so much over the past 7 years, developed a life-threatening blood disorder. Last month, I began my first “real” job, which currently leaves me feeling bored and unfulfilled. This past week, I saw a doctor for a second opinion on a minor, non-threatening issue, only to discover that I may have other health problems. And yesterday, I came down with my second cold in a month, which has caused me to miss work and stay in bed all day.
When I step back and look at these events “objectively”, I realize that they could be much worse. I am blessed to have had such a great friend for 7 years. I am lucky that, aside from minor issues, my family has been healthy. I am grateful that I have a job at all.
But I feel so exhausted. I feel physically, mentally, and spiritually drained. Practically every moment of every day, I worry about what could happen to my dog - every week there seems to be a new point of concern with his tests. I get only a few hours of sleep, and when I am not at work, I spend most of my night taking care of things around the house and getting ready to do it all again the next day. I’m nervous about what could be wrong with my health.
I apologize if that is more detail than necessary. But as I said, I’m struggling. Ever since my dog’s problems started, I’ve made it my goal to become a better person. I’ve been to confession more in the past 2 months than I have in the past 8 years. I finally learned to pray the rosary. I’ve put more faith in God than I ever have before. But how can I come to not worry so much about my dog, my health, and my work when they are so important? How do I find peace among this overwhelming difficulty?
Please say a prayer for me. Whether for strength, faith, clarity, courage, peace… I appreciate them all, as I surely need them. I will do my best to pray for all of you, too.
Thank you.
This is my first post on the forums, but I have browsed them for many years. I appreciate all the work you do, and I am writing to request your prayers (and guidance) for me.
Simply put, I am struggling. Over the past 4 months, I went from being excited about the future to wondering how I will get through each day. In July, our family’s dog, who has gotten me through so much over the past 7 years, developed a life-threatening blood disorder. Last month, I began my first “real” job, which currently leaves me feeling bored and unfulfilled. This past week, I saw a doctor for a second opinion on a minor, non-threatening issue, only to discover that I may have other health problems. And yesterday, I came down with my second cold in a month, which has caused me to miss work and stay in bed all day.
When I step back and look at these events “objectively”, I realize that they could be much worse. I am blessed to have had such a great friend for 7 years. I am lucky that, aside from minor issues, my family has been healthy. I am grateful that I have a job at all.
But I feel so exhausted. I feel physically, mentally, and spiritually drained. Practically every moment of every day, I worry about what could happen to my dog - every week there seems to be a new point of concern with his tests. I get only a few hours of sleep, and when I am not at work, I spend most of my night taking care of things around the house and getting ready to do it all again the next day. I’m nervous about what could be wrong with my health.
I apologize if that is more detail than necessary. But as I said, I’m struggling. Ever since my dog’s problems started, I’ve made it my goal to become a better person. I’ve been to confession more in the past 2 months than I have in the past 8 years. I finally learned to pray the rosary. I’ve put more faith in God than I ever have before. But how can I come to not worry so much about my dog, my health, and my work when they are so important? How do I find peace among this overwhelming difficulty?
Please say a prayer for me. Whether for strength, faith, clarity, courage, peace… I appreciate them all, as I surely need them. I will do my best to pray for all of you, too.
Thank you.