The agony and the ecstasy.Our dear friend, Jackie Parkes has written an account of her struggle with depression and bi-polar disease. Misyon magazine published her story. The following statement impressed me deeply:
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"When I was ill I envied the Souls in Purgatory because they knew, though suffering intensely, that they were saved, whereas in the depth of despair and darkness of the depressed person there is no such assurance. I truly panicked that in my despair I had sinned against the Holy Spirit. But it was an 'illness' which made me think that euthanasia was a great idea. I can see clearly why we must fight against the evil of legalized euthanasia because I would have been dead long ago if there had been such in force." - Source
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Jackie is on a break from blogging, but she sends along a music video once in awhile. May many prayers and much love surround her; her husband, and her lovely children. I miss her blog.
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H/T to Fr. Finigan
My prayers too for Jackie.
ReplyDeleteI am very proud of her for remaining steadfast in her faith, Many souls quit their Catholic faith for far lesser reasons.
I miss her blog, and look forwars to her return.
I will always remember what she said - "Mental illess is not a sin."
God I love that woman! My mum suffers from mental illness and it's so heart-wrenching. More for them than those who witness it. Jackie is a light in the darkness. God keep her.
ReplyDeleteTerry, thanks for this update.
ReplyDeleteI really miss her!
ReplyDeletePrayers for Jackie too!
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