One Day at a Time

There are days when all I can do is revel in the fact that we are all still together - the beauty of life is so strong I can taste it. And others it is difficult to get out from under the cloud of fear and uncertainty. I'm not even sure what drives these changes in mood. Sometimes I think that I must be dreaming about troublesome things because I wake up feeling that way. I try and take time every morning to thank God and count my blessings - I wonder sometimes if dwelling on it this way is a good thing or not, but I will not let myself forget how precious every moment with her is.

I ask myself often what God had in mind for me when this happened. I am looking for a way to help others - as is she. We want to help other young adults realize that they are not alone. Depression is so real. Her psychiatrist explained it well when she said "if you had diabetes and weren't feeling well no one would tell you to 'get over it' or 'quit being a baby' - they would take you to the hospital. Depression is an illness just like diabetes and should be treated the same way". We need to find a way to help others realize this - and to realize that they should not feel ashamed.... or alone.... or hopeless. The numbers are staggering and if we can only help to release the stigma we will have made a huge step toward recovery. Any ideas?????