Enchantment

Enchantment
Originally uploaded by James Jordan

I find that beauty heals, don't you?

(James Jordan comes through again.)

"Easing the Burdens of Mental Illness"

'The New Testament contains numerous examples of the Savior’s ministry among the sick and afflicted, including those suffering from what we now term as mental illness. 2 The Lord also extended His healing touch to those with other diseases accompanied by considerable stigma, such as leprosy. 3 In biblical times most lepers were shunned by their communities and forced to live in isolation. Today, many of the mentally ill are treated similarly: all too often they are ignored and stigmatized.

'The Savior has commanded, “The works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do.” 4 How can we follow His example in regard to those with mental illness and their families?'

The above is an excerpt from an excellent article by Jay and Dawn Fox. How thankful I am for these kind and caring--and understanding--people.

See the entire article here.

Tying to Sleep

trying to sleep
Originally uploaded by camil tulcan

I found this while I was up with a spell of insomnia. It didn't help me sleep, but it did cheer me up.

(Can you count the sheep?)

Barely Afloat Today

Anti-theft protected
Originally uploaded by aremac

I wrapped a gift this morning for a friend whose husband and daughter were recently killed in an automobile accident. I made a phone call to arrange a visit today to a very close friend whose daughter, last January, was murdered before her eyes. And then I got the news that my widowed mother's much-adored cat had to be put to sleep this morning, and I am submerged in a flood of grief and tears.

I will not be visiting anyone. Those chains that hold me afloat--my knowledge of the plan of salvation--will keep me from complete submersion. But I cannot carry cargo. I just can't.

I hope, particularly if you are one of those I need to visit, that seeing this picture will help you to understand my stillness. I truly have as much love for others as ever I have. But to convey anything has become near to impossible for now.

(Click on the picture for photo credits.)

Good Article by Jan Underwood Pinborough

Ensign » 1989 » February

Mental Illness:
In Search of Understanding and Hope

For you to read when you have a little time.

Torsion fracture slo-mo 2

Torsion fracture slo-mo 2
Originally uploaded by Dan (aka firrs)

I feel sad watching this. It feels like this happened to me. Torque was applied long enough; something snapped inside.

I think I experienced what used to be referred to as a nervous breakdown.

Faith

The sky tonight 28feb
Originally uploaded by omarrun

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the water's edge

the water's edge
Originally uploaded by elaine layabout

This made me feel better. I hope it helps you feel better, too.

Family Tree

Saule_02
Originally uploaded by JL 62
Mental illness takes its toll.

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