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he book of Job, using a 6-week outline to base our study on. I would like to share some of the comments that member's have made about the group. When asked why she came to hopekeepers, Betty S. who lives with chronic pulmonary disease answered "I think it more a matter of what I don't find there. I don't find that I must explain why I'm ill, why I can't get well, or why I can't control my pain. I don't see a look on a face that says, 'Are you sick again?' I am not given advice as to what to do to make me well again, the name of another doctor or a new pill to take." Charlene B. writes "When I realized that I could actually retire, one of my first comments was 'Now I can go back to hopekeepers.' It meets two important needs: to be understood and the need to have our feeling's validated." Judy B. wrote "On a Sunday morning I read an article about a group meeting for chronic pain sufferers. I had never been to any group meetings before but knew I had hit bottom with pain and depression. From the very first meeting I had a feeling of happiness and serenity that I had not had in as long as I could remember. You know you can share anything, your fears, and frustration and not feel judged. I guess one of the most important things I have come away with is closeness with God, with friends, and knowing there is always hope." We have had good support from our pastor. The local newspaper has done a wonderful job of writing about us. An article that appeared in June about us made it's way to a prison across the state from here and a man wrote us and asked for a Bible. We were glad to send it along with some of the material about hopekeepers. If you live in the Odessa area and would like more information you can reach Donna Brown at 915-362-2549 (church number) or rmbrown@apex2000.net. |
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