A Year of Pain, A Year of Hope, A Year of Friendship
December 31, 2008 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Grief, Loneliness, Guilt & Depression
2008 has been a strange year, a year when I have struggled with my mind. A year in which I have often had to fight hard against the depression and fight with my mind to know that life is so precious. It is a year when YOUR friendship helped me through my grief, YOUR friendship gave me hope, YOUR friendship gave me the strength to carry on and face my fears. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for grieving together and holding my hand as we both take small steps to peace and happiness.
Here is a quote from David Bull the former Director of Amnesty International that will hopefully give us strength for 2009
“The world is full of horror and pain, but also of compassion and commitment. If you care you can make a difference. Don’t get down, get active!”
Dear Anna,
Thank you for doing this. When my husband died in June I was, of course, lost. I sought out comfort on the internet looking for others with similar situations. Then I found you. Your writings gave me strength and hope at a time when I needed it most. You have no idea how much you helped me and others and continue to do so daily.
My best wishes for a new year filled with new experiences and a sense of peace and happiness.
Love to all,
Leslie