Heal thyself

[linaewen]

I don't really know what to say today, I've had such an odd couple of days. I should have shared it here with you all and benefited from your encouragement, but I was afraid no one would be here this weekend and that would have been worse -- to have no one answer my post when I needed to hear from people! Silly, I know, but that's what I was thinking.

I have been told I have the gift of encouragement; if that is true, I had to practice it on myself the past few days! I was partially successful, but not entirely. Let's just say I was feeling pretty down and out for awhile. I'm glad I was able to talk to some of my friends about it, and that helped a lot. I apologize for not sharing more here in this forum, because I have always found it a real honor and privilege to be able to give some comfort to a friend who is hurting, and I didn't give you all the same opportunity to do that for me this time.

I promise I'll share my troubles openly next time, so my friends can help me! :-)

I'm in good shape now, I am happy to say. It wasn't anything in particular that was wrong, just life catching up with me, I think, feeling unsettled, not getting enough rest, and anticipating the stress that is coming my way with our busy season at the office upon us.

I just want to say I appreciate you all and value you as friends, and I love this community we have together. Thanks for being there, (((((all my friends))))

Comments

[pippinswolf.livejournal.com]

Can we get that promise in writing?
(((((((((((((((((lin))))))))))))))))))))))))
glad things are looking up now though.

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Here's my promise in virtual writing: I promise!

:-D

always

[siradaono.livejournal.com]

praying for you and yours. I know truly, how stressful things are with all your commitments. I would have missed a weekend post, as I was delayed, but still I remember you, and that's an encouraging thought.

((((((((((( Lin )))))))))))

[wadearturo.livejournal.com]

(((lin))) I'm so sorry you were having a down weekend!

If I had known....I would have found a way to give you some snuggles, even though I was busy.

Love you, glad to hear you are better now, and you must remember, always...

"You have my axe!"

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, I WILL remember that. :-)

Re: always

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

It is, indeed, encouraging; thank you Ada!

(((Lin)))

[lothithil.livejournal.com]

Tell Boromir to stop harassing you with all those tales of war and woe... ask him about the time he and I (Faramir) went out drinking in Osgiliath and didn't get home until after the Beacons were lit... if you think Daddythor was enflamed at the end of ROTK, you should'a seen him that night! Whew!

*smooches you*

[captinskywalker.livejournal.com]

You do indeed have the gift of encouragement. More than once you have helped me out of a bad spot or a frustration. That is one of the things I love about you! And yes, DO post here when you're feeling that way - it's only right that we return the support you have given us!

Thank you for being there for me.
(((((((((((((((LIN)))))))))))))))

[solodancer.livejournal.com]

You do have my phone number right?

((((Lin))))) Glad you're feeling better.