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Tuesday, October, 07, 2008

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Cynthia
posted 09/17/2008, comments (0)

Keeping the Faith

I decided to buy my husband a box of chocolates today. It is his birthday. While making my selections, I got to talking with the chocolatier. Somehow our subject became weighty and as we shared our stories, the focus fell upon our enduring trust, our belief system and in the end, our faith. We decided that, at some point in our lives, we have... Read moreChevron
Winston Smith

Winston Smith

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51,pastor,bipo,bp,o/c,want to come out, ect@2 yrs,resets the the
posted 07/08/2008, comments (18)

What Would You Do?

What would you do? A pastor enters into the ministry with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, but doesn't reveal the diagnosis to the committee who hired him. (As a matter of fact, he actually disposed of the part of his medical review that covered his mental condition). He has been in the ministry nearly 12 years, after working in manufacturing... Read moreChevron
Winston Smith

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51,pastor,bipo,bp,o/c,want to come out, ect@2 yrs,resets the the
posted 07/01/2008, comments (39)

Content Being Bipolar

Being bipolar is hard; I think we can all agree. But I wouldn't want it to go away and, even if there was a cure, I wouldn't want it. For the first time in my life I know why I am the way I am. For years I went through life wondering why I did the things I did, all of the time just thinking that I was different. Well I was, and I am, and that... Read moreChevron
Winston Smith

Winston Smith

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51,pastor,bipo,bp,o/c,want to come out, ect@2 yrs,resets the the
posted 05/08/2008, comment (1)

"Ol Sparky Rides Again

Greetings!   My first ECT was a piece of cake. Recovery was quick, with very little memory loss. However, #2 was en entirely different story.   The second treatment hit me real hard. I spent 2-3 days in somewhat of a daze, and confused. I had to ask my wife for the simplest instructions; how to wash a dish, where certain things go... Read moreChevron
Winston Smith

Winston Smith

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51,pastor,bipo,bp,o/c,want to come out, ect@2 yrs,resets the the
posted 05/08/2008, comment (1)

"I'll Be Fine"

I’ll Be Fine     Don’t ask me to change; there is no dream, No future, no reality, except for the reality of finality.   Don’t ask me to change, because I can’t. It would be easier for you to grow a third leg, than for me to overcome my reality.   I know you don’t believe me... Read moreChevron

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