I haven't forgotten you either Mark, I am praying right now. How are you?
Hi Mark,
I've been away from forum for quite awhile until this am and was given a 'heads-up' about your brain injury and eyesight issues :( I just want you to know that I'm praying for you too and there's just no doubt that you are in the Palm of His Hand...
these health issues will be resolved for your good and His glory. What a scary thing to hear though..your strength has a way of strengthening us and helping us heal. I just want to thank you for your help, even when replies were written for others, I could always find the pearls..to help me along my journey :)
I had to go elsewhere to get help for tapering of the benzos and thankfully I finished last week...though still dealing with symptoms..it's been a long lonely road.
Peace be with you
w/ love and respect
y
mark our friend and brother,
frank and i are praying for you.
hugs and hope
debbie
You are in my thoughts I have not been online for a awhile but I am straight thanks to many of your posts and help.
Hope all goes well for you
wendy
I am keeping you in my thoughts! You have been so amazing here and I hope all goes well with your surgery. Please know there are many out there who would not be here w/o your support.
You are on my list to pray to GOD when I go to bed. Hugs, dear sweet man, and GOD Bless.
May God bless you gnarly_1. I pray that God will heal your brain and your vision, and that he will continue to give you peace. Thank you for helping me when I needed it. When you come at this drug use thing from a logical perspective, how could it not effect your brain. Everything happens from that point right? It's the hub of our nerves and everything else. I'm glad that you have confidence in your doctors, and faith that God can get you through this.
HI EVERYBODY ....I thank all who responded to my post
I have always felt the love of the members pore out in my times of need ......I had a good cry with God at church today and Ket has got me on our prayer chain the main thing I wanted to drive hom,e with this post is our abuse effects our brains more then we think wile where using it is physically damaging our brains I think if more of us new this we wouldent use at lest I hope so that MRI was an eye opener again I just want to thank all of you for your support my vision comes and goes lately more so then b/4 in between you willl find me here trying to help others may God bless all of you abundantly thanks for your support your C/L Mark
Please keep taking good care of yourself - I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. :)
Hey gnarly,sorry about this buddy.The brain is amazing in that it will create new neuropathways to compensate for damaged areas.I have read alot about this and it says that it can really help if you can learn new things even new exercises.Also brain games and crossword puzzles etc.
I hope the best for you and hope this all works out and you have the best possible outcome for this.
Mark I am saddened to hear this news about your problem. I hope evrything works out for you. I know it will because God needs more people like yu here to guide all of us through the horrible life addiction can create for all of us. I and my whole church will pray for your recovery from this horrible physical problem. You ar truly an inspiration to me and many on this forum. You will be in my prayers. God Bless---Rick
Hi, I am sorry to have seen your post, you have always been someone I looked for when I get on here. I am glad you did post as I was clean for 6 months and then went back on vic again. I can't quite give it up, I know it is stupid as I only take a 1/2 of one every few days. I will be having my bottom theeth pulled sometime in Jan and I keep thinking I will use them anyways. In my heart I know I am just to scared to give them up completly. I hope my brain can really hear your story and understand it. I will pray for you and keep reminding myself why I needed to quit totally. Thank you for sharing your sad times but I know you didn't go through all this just to have this get you, so God will pull you through this. God Bless, Bethany
Thank You For Sharing!!! You Have NO IDEA on how this news probably affected others.
Isaiah 41-10
Prayers sent your way!!!
The brain IS an amazing organ. I learned so much about it when my dad was sick. You and i have talked about this and i know you are in good hands with the medical staff you have. Keep us posted on what is going on. When do you find out if you are having surgery?
Good morning Mark..Prayers are being sent for your recovery.. I understand what it is to get news that you have compromised a major organ becuase of drug use. I was very Thankful to read that the brain has the capability to rewire and that you are in such capable hands..I have confidence that you will be ok for your faith is strong and you are clean. You are a very special man with a very kind heart. Take care of you.. warmly lesa
So sad to hear Mark. Wishing you the best. Your certainly in good hands there. Your posts of wisdom have certainly helped me along. God will help you along. Although no one knows his plan and we often wonder why, he does know best. Wishing you the best...
Hey hon...Just a note to let you know you're in my thoughts&prayers. I can't believe this!!! Thank you for putting out the message...hopefully people will heed your warning. Please keep us posted on everything when you can. Stay strong in your faith;it will guide you. Always here~A
not been on this site very long, but in the short space of time i have seen you answer almost every post with a knowledge that only ex-addicts have, your wisdom should be bottled!! not sure whatt else to say but you are in my thoughts.take care.chris
Hi Gnarly
I too am up in the middle of the night again. I am so sorry to hear your health challenges-though I am happy you are in such good hands. I know that you will be taken care of...You've been such tireless well of wisdom and inspiration on this forum. Sending prayers, love, and support....Lu
Hi gnarly,
I truly believe God puts angels on this Earth to help and guide us down here. My friend Mary Ann is one and so are you. Your guidance, wisdom, and true caring have helped many that you aren't even aware of. Thank you for all you do and for sharing your personal news with us. I find strength from your posts as do so many others. I, and I'm sure everyone here, am praying and sending positive vibes your way. God bless you, heal you, and keep you safe.
Minn
i know you don't know me but i read your posts all the time. i am so sorry to hear about this. i hope for the best for you. prayers to you and i hope you get better real soon.
t~
Mark,
Its just like you to use something scary and challenging in your own life to inspire us to better physical and spiritual health. I thank you for that. I am also so sorry you are going through this! I pray for God's comfort and peace as you get to the other side of this. You are a man of Jesus'--a brother to me--doing our Lord's ministry here, and He knows how much we need your help on this site. Who can count the number of people you help, with your selfless giving! Please know my prayers will be with you. Marie