I am battling with a huge dose of depression and have decided to . . . . . . . .

Some days I'm a Tigger, some days an Eeyore but we all push through. You just have to find your happiness and in these days and times that can be quite a chore. Think happy thoughts and know that cute is always here for us.

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by terriweistra 25 Sep 2011

You are so right!! Today I am Tigger, there are so many lovely people who really care and that makes life worth living!! Have a super day and I hope you are Tigger today too :) :)

This is on a lighter note about feeling depressed. last night(fri)I decided to treat myself to a small takeaway dinner.I had to drive about 1 mile into town and I came to a huge bridge where there is a lot of traffic(forgot the high school football game was on)As I started to drive a pigeon refused to fly away and just kept walking on my lane.I cannot just close my eyes and drive so I honked at the pigeon to move but NO!She refused!It has been so hot here, there is no running water for the wildlife let alone food. Almost as if the little little pigeon was just giving up.Traffic of course came to a halt as this fool (me)stopped her car and threw bread off the edge of the road.At least the pigeon made it over w/o getting killed. The Big rig truck driver(whom I had not noticed)had been leaning on the horn and was now cheering and smiling. Even the pigeon had given up but we all cared enough not to just run over it. I went back today and took a coffee can of wildbird seed. Funny thing so had others.So see somewhere someone cares. As I said Don't feel depressed.Someone is always worse off than we are.

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by leenova54 24 Sep 2011

Thanks for sharing that, really touching. Hubby and I brake for animals!

by basketkase 24 Sep 2011

What an awesome story.....I love it!!

by airyfairy 25 Sep 2011

This bought tears to my eyes Stella. Did you ever get your takeaway? Sarah.

by terriweistra 25 Sep 2011

What an awesome story and what an awesome lady you are!!! Along with the driver of the rig who cheered and everybody who brought birdseed the next day AND didn't drive over the pigeon.
Bless your heart, thank you for your uplifting words, you have made my day!!!

by terriweistra 25 Sep 2011

Oops, cut off again!!!!! ..... you have made my day!!!!

by lenamae 25 Sep 2011

what a wonderful story I also have been so depressed I think it is the stat the world is in right now. every one here is out of work and no money comming in except my little ss check and it will not pay every thing .I went to the doctor and she gave me some pills and it just made things worse all I know to do is throw my self in to sewing and keep my mind busy.
Lenamae

by lenamae 25 Sep 2011

some pills that made it worse so I am just going to sew and keep my mind busy .
Lenamae

by theduchess 25 Sep 2011

The little pigeon just looked as if she was saying, I give up, I can't go on.That is some of the things I will always remember.Just came back from spreading seed out again.

Hi Terri - I am sure this will past. I wish I had your e mail address but I am not willing to post personal details until our PM is working again. Hugs Sarah.

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by terriweistra 23 Sep 2011

Sarah as soon as we have our PM working again I will send my email address! Hope you have a great Friday!

by airyfairy 23 Sep 2011

I am going to have a super Friday. DH and I are going to George - I NEED some embroidery stuff. He will do his thing and we will meet for lunch. Hope you have a super weekend my friend. Sarah.

Life is a rollercoaster of ups and downs. You can't change the circumstance only your reaction to it.
True Joy is counting ones blessings no matter what
the circumstances and trusting in Gods plan for our life. A grateful heart can't help but be cheerful.
I found this message to be strange in younger years but thru time I've learned its really true.
I would think why should I smile when this and that is all wrong- I can't feel joy in this situation. However, after living thru so many trials I try to focus on the positive and reach out to the Lord our God to provide comfort to my soul.
I mean this with the best of intentions.
Hugs,
Linda aka bumblebee

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by terriweistra 23 Sep 2011

You are so very correct, it is a rollercoaster and we do have to hold on and enjoy the ride. And you are right, I need change my reaction to the downhill ride cos I know that the rollercoaster will go up again!!

Bless your heart babe, and thanks for the positive input.

God Bless you

Have fun - be like tigger!

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by terriweistra 23 Sep 2011

Will do that love!!

Tiger rules :) *

I think you should HAVE FUN .....

Good choice!! We all need to lighten up from time to time and have some fun. I've had an extremely challenging day today. I think I'll take your suggestion or follow your decision and have some fun too!! Thank you for the reminder. Life is not all work and stress. It is hard to remember that when we are in the midst of difficult situations. :) Thank you, thank you!!!

Good for you, unless you have been through it or are a mental health professional (I am in both categories) people don't realise that it actually takes hard work determination and a lot of support to get out of that black hole. So go girl and get well.

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by terriweistra 23 Sep 2011

Thank you Alice, I have decided to be Tigger and will work at it too. Unfortunately lots of people say "Just snap out of it!" Well they havent been there, the upside is I have lots of support from all the Cuties

As its a while since you posted I hope you have bought some fabric and enjoyed playing with your stash and it has helped you.

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by terriweistra 23 Sep 2011

Not yet babe, it was night time here, but I DID play in my fabric stash, repack all the nice goodies and today I am off to the fabric store!!

But I like Eeyore!!! Does this mean I am still suffering depression? ;-( I have found this year very hard, have a son in BIG trouble and a bad neck injury (two years and still taking pain relief for it, can't do my 'once upon a time' anti-depressant of playing sport). BUT the sun is shining - a wonderful day to be outside. I'll go play with my fabric LOL

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by terriweistra 23 Sep 2011

I like EEyore too but he aint smiling in his picture and Tigger is jumping up and down in glee!!

I am sorry you have had a bad year babe, I think there are more people who are struggling than not, and it is really nice to have the facility of the Cutie site to enjoy such super nice, supportive people! I hope your son will go from strenth to strength with less pain!

On my Random Acts of Kindness Calendar today it says -

"It is our special duty, that if anyone needs our help, we should give him such help to the utmost of our power - Cicero."

It's so refreshing to read the comments by the wonderful women on this site. If you ever need a helping hand there is always someone on here to help you with words of wisdom, an ear to listen, or a good laugh.

God bless you all. Love and blessings Chris

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by terriweistra 23 Sep 2011

Hear, hear and the best thing of all is that although there might have been the odd comment here and there that was read as critical, just look at how AMAZING our Cuties actually are!

Think you may have been in the kitchen cupboards and the bathroom cupboards like me too!!! hahahaha
Hugs and a *4u- Marie

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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

Hang on a sec I just need to put the handflu of pllis down so I can type LOL

by nannynorfolk 22 Sep 2011

Lololololol x

I empathize with you girl. You know what you need when the feeling comes. Coming to cute and talking about it IS one way out! I get out of myself when I come here. I am reminded that I am not alone, and that I am a part of something bigger than myself. You are a Tigger and YOU have a motto that is going to take you to tomorrow with as much happiness that you can muster. I really want you for feel wonderful cause I think you are smart and inciteful and have a wonder way of expressing yourself. LLDS! christine

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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

Hi Christine, thanks for the kind words. I am in a small town and I don't really have friends to really talk to (mine are all 7 hours drive away) and the Cutie site is like therapy for my soul
Tigger Rules!!!

You are a precious lady, you always have nice things to say, you are helpful and I believe you have a wonderful sense of humour too. Hang on in there. My motto is "tomorrow will be a better day" and I strive to get there even if it takes many tomorrows!! I believe in "retail therapy" and nothing makes me happier than going to the fabric shop with a girlfriend. She doesn't sew but she is as mad about fabric as I am, YIPPIE, and she buys lots and I make us colourful tops and scarves. She is a professional Clown and I just love making her fantastical outfits...isn't that great!!! Hugs to you Tigger girl.

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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

Thank you sweetheart, I will hang in there and I really do like my "new name" I also like retail therapy and usually drag a friend of mine (who has no interest at all in fabric) to my favourite shop and then she drags me to clothing shops (YUCK!!!) I reckon I will take a leaf out of your book & sew for her
Hugs to you too love BE HAPPY

Good for you - you will inspire someone - maybe me!

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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

I hope so, you know there are so many nice people struggling with depression, illness etc., that I have simply decided that I have to try, even if the hole is deep and I struggle to get up the side, sooner or later the light will shine and the hole will become shallower Stay Strong love :) :)

Buy the fabric BUT then make pillowcases and donate them to a children's hospital.(most fabric shops accept donations)Or to a Warrior Soldier's site.Also remember we have girls in the war zones also.(there are drop-offs at any military hospital) Not close to one -Ask any military recruiter or look up on the internet. Christmas is coming soon.www.pillowsforsoldiers.com
You'll soon drop the depression.

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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

Thanks love for the advice, I live in South Africa and we have a huge problem with Aids, so I am busy making embroidered baby blankets to donate to the AIDS Centre up the road from my home. It will make me feel better to give them something but it takes it out of me when I see all those seriously ill babies!!

Would rather be having fun, but depression is a vice that grips and I usually pop down to my dealer to have a chat and some laughs. That helps me to focus on my biggest enjoyment i.e. embroidery!!Good luck for being tigger and having fun!!hugs and kisses and a flower to brighten your day. Have just had Chemo again today, so not really a cheerful teamleader. Tomorrow the sun will shine again and God's love will be with us.

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by rachap 22 Sep 2011

You are a ray of sunshine!!Good luck w/your chemo.

by debswebster 22 Sep 2011

Hugs to you Susie. Hope you feel better soon.

by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

Bless you babe, I have put a special message for you in the Public field.

by susiesembroidery 22 Sep 2011

Thank you very much, all you lovely and kind cuties. Love you all. Have a lovely day and ots of hugs and kisses and flowers to all of you. You make me feel special. *****

by justonlyme 22 Sep 2011

There sure seems to be a lot of people on chemo. Hang in there. You sure seem upbeat for someone who just had chemo. Keep up the good work!!!

by airyfairy 23 Sep 2011

Sorry to hear about your Chemo. Thinking of you. Sarah.

by susiesembroidery 23 Sep 2011

Thank you all, very much and bunches of flowers to all of you for caring about one another the way you do. Love.

Yep! Count your blessings and get some honey. Honey will cure anything. lol

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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

Honey sounds good, now if I drank alcohol (I don't) I reckon whisky would be a great companion!! LOL

Go girl !!!go out and visit someone who is worse off then you and you will come home feeling blessed:):) carolyn

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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

I did just that and decided that I am definitely going to be Tigger and count my blessings :)

by noah 22 Sep 2011

good for you keep smileing it makes people wonder what you been up to !!hugs and smiles carolyn

by bumblebee 22 Sep 2011

So true.

Battle so you can win....Play with your fabric...thats always fun. Hang in you have the right attitude

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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

Thanks sweetheart, I think I will do my favourite thing, wander around my favourite fabric store, buy one or two pieces of fabric (which I don't need!!!!) and then come home and play with my stash!! :)

by crafter2243 22 Sep 2011

You go girl

Good decision :o)
Hope you feel better soon and jump around like the sweet Tigger...
Greetings, Bettina

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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011

Thank you, isn't he great!! Not sure I could jump with such vigour (old age!!) but I sure will try