This past week wasn't as bad as last week. I actually worked full days on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monday was a battle as I fought distractions all day, but managed to make it through. Tuesday I called in sick because I didn't feel like fighting the feelings I had. Motivation was gone.
It turns out that Tuesday wasn't all bad. I spoke to Todd at church and let him know what was going so he could better understand how/what to pray for me. We spent about 45 minutes talking and it was a really good. I love talking with Todd because he is sincere and caring. I got to know him better when I was leading R&B and am really glad he is our family ministries pastor. After talking with him, I felt a little better; like some weight had been lifted from me. He prayed with me and used anointing oil (which I hadn't had done before...the oil that is). I think I just really needed to talk to someone else and I knew I could go to him.
As I mentioned, Wednesday and Thursday were better days as I worked full days each day, although both days were mostly meeting, but that's ok. Wednesday turned out to be a better day than expected when my good friend, actually, my best friend (besides Traci), called and told me he had an extra ticket to game 2 between the Dodgers and Phillies for today (Friday). After talking with Traci and Eric being ok with me paying him back for the ticket in payments, I said I could go.
Which leads me to today, gameday! Turned out it was a day game; started at 1:07. I met him at his sister's house and then off we were to the stadium. We were lucky to have his Blackberry and could use that to see how bad traffic was on our typical route. We took an alternate route and got there in pretty good time with minimal slowing on the freeways. On the way there, we talked about how we've been, updating each other with the happenings in our lives since we last saw each other a couple of months ago (at a Dodger game). It was during this time that I was able to let him know that I had been fighting depression for about the last 3 months. I gave him some details, but not all. It was good to talk to him as well. He's a great friend and I feel I can talk to him about almost anything. It was a good talk and he was very supportive as I suspected he would be. I am very lucky and glad that he is my friend and that I can open up to him. It's always good to have someone like that in your life (and I have a few...not bad for an introvert).
The game was great. The Dodgers beat the Phillies 2-1 to even up the best of 7 NLCS at 1-1. Now they go to Philly for game 3 on Sunday, which I plan on watching. The drive back sucked as we spent 2.5 hours on the road (about an hour of that was just getting out of the parking lot). However, it was really good because we were able to talk some more. I just love talking to Eric. I feel comfortable talking to him, knowing that he won't judge me, but will listen and help me if he can. Before getting out of his car and getting into mine to head home, we told each other that we would be praying for each other.
God has blessed me with great family and friends. I cannot deny that. In times like these, that is great to have. I think it will help me to continue recovering this blow to my life. I'm hoping things are on the upswing and that I can work a full week next week. (I have meeting each day Monday - Wednesday.) It's been a good week in general and I'm hoping I can have at least as good a week next week.
About Me
- Scott
- I have been married to the best wife on Earth since 1999 and we have two girls. They are the most important part of my life. I also enjoy our church (WACC) as well as going to Dodger games as often as I can. My guilty pleasure is the WWE. God has blessed me in many ways. May he bless you too!