September 10, 2010 by Stacy McDonald
Mothering “Under the Influence…”
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. – Horatio G. Spafford
I spent over a year wondering what was wrong with me. That persistent sinking feeling in my chest just wouldn’t go away. My nerves felt like they were consistently on the outside of my skin. The mood swings that possessed me would have frightened Darth Vader (ask my family).
I prayed, cried, repented, sang, prayed some more…and cried some more. I suffered from on going fatigue and edginess. After lunch I felt like crashing for the day. Teaching my children took every ounce of energy I didn’t have. Reading to my children (which is something I love to do) was so draining that it would nearly put me to sleep. And when I tried to skip pages, they noticed. My memory had gotten so bad that I Googled “Early Signs of Alzheimer’s.” When my children said, “But, Mom, we didask you if we could eat ice cream before dinner,” I began to believe them. I was always so cold, even with my electric blanket! Winters were hard for this displaced Texan, shivering here in the Midwest! I was always checking the thermostat, sure that my husband had adjusted it while I wasn’t looking (not that he would ever do such a thing – ha!). At night, after I had been under a pile of blankets trying to keep warm, I would suddenly wake up, hot and perspiring. So, I would throw off the blankets, only to be chilled to the bone within a few minutes. Shivering, I would crawl back under the blankets again in an attempt to get warm. I was brought to tears by the smallest things. One day, I would spend the entire evening struggling with a sense of hopelessness and depression, and then wake up the next morning wondering “what was wrong with me last night?” My moods were so strangely “up” or “down” that it was almost like being under the influence of a drug. At the smallest provocation I would face overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, despair, ugliness, or failure. Was I going crazy? I sure felt like it!
“You number my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your book?” (Psalm 56:8)
I had other physical symptoms that doctors couldn’t explain. Dizziness, heart palpitations, hair loss, itchy skin with no rash, headaches. Sometimes dramatic scenes of dying from some strange exotic illness filled my sleepless nights. Maybe I was just getting old, or perhaps I had some sickness I would suffer from for the next 20 years until some brilliant doctor discovered a cure. Or would I feel like this for the rest of my life? Finally, while in California a few years ago, I visited a friend’s integrative doctor, had some tests done, and began my road to healing. I didn’t have a dreaded disease and I wasn’t going crazy (at least not any more than normal). The fact was that my adrenals were shot, my thyroid was not functioning as it should (Hoshimotos), and my progesterone was way too low. Later, I found out I also had Celiac disease. I had other issues, but they were all related to these key problems. It all began to make sense. We are truly fearfully and wonderfully made. Finally, by God’s mercy, over the next few months I began a natural regiment of healing.
“Though He causes grief, yet He will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. For He does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.” (Lamentations 3:32-33)
God is so faithful. He answered my prayer…His way. He helped me to better rely on Him while I traveled that deep valley; then He slowly and naturally led me out. I am still healing; but, I can’t describe to you how much better I feel. It is important for women of all ages to become informed about their health. Hormones have an amazingly powerful influence on our bodies and our emotions. Learn how your body works – and learn to pay attention when it isn’t working properly. Pray and find a good integrative doctor in your area; someone who will work with you in controlling your own health. You don’t have to feel crazy. Still, it is important to remember that hormones aren’t an excuse for sin. PMS and Menopause are nothing new. Remember, “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13) Consider what Nancy Leigh Demoss has to say about the right and wrong way to view emotions:
When we wrestle with out-of-control emotions, it is easy to conclude that emotions are inherently sinful or wrong and should be suppressed. We need to remember that being created in the image of God means we have the capacity to experience and express a variety of emotions. God exhibits a spectrum of pure emotions, including joy, delight, anger, jealousy, and sorrow. And He has designed us to be able to feel and express many different emotions in a why that reflects His heart and brings glory to Him. The problem is not that we have emotions-they are a gift from God. The problem is that our emotions (unlike God’s) are tainted by the Fall. The challenge is to let the Spirit of God sanctify us in the realm of our emotions so that they can be expressed in godly ways. I know of no tool that the Enemy uses more effectively to lead us as women into bondage than our emotions. He does so by causing us to believe things about our emotions that just aren’t true. The Truth is that, due to our fallen condition, our feelings often have little to do with reality. In many instances, feelings are simply not a reliable gauge of what is actually true. When we allow them to be tied to our circumstances-which are constantly changing-rather than to the unchangeable realities of God and His Truth, our emotions are prone to fluctuate wildly. If we want to walk in freedom, we must realize that our emotions are not necessarily trustworthy and be willing to reject any feelings that are not consistent with the Truth.
Read HERE for encouragement when going through trials. And read Loretta’s informative e-book by clicking on the banner below. 
And here are a few Young Living essential oils and blends that I have used or considered using on my journey to hormonal balance:
- Clary Sage
- Peace and Calming
- Dragon Time
- Prenolone Cream®
- Progessence Plus Serum™
- Frankincense
- Spikenard
- Thyromin*
*I haven’t personally tried this yet, but I have it on my list! In addition to some of the products at Oasis Advanced Wellness, I used a prescribed (natural) thyroid, adrenal support, a regiment of various supplements, and therapeutic grade essential oils. I also went off all wheat products (due to Celiac). You can read more about my essential oils on my essential oil website, The Common Scents Mom at the button below. 
The following article was written by my friend, Dr. Loretta Lanphier:
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP You must be wondering with all of the hype about hormones, “Why do we need HRT in the first place?” In this article I address this concern with some straightforward information about natural HRT… Our Hormones Hormonal imbalance is a term that has become popular to describe an incorrect relationship that exists between levels of progesterone and estrogen. Progesterone is a needed hormone for both menopausal women and andropausal men for many reasons. It’s a steroid hormone made by the ovary at ovulation, and in smaller amounts by the adrenal glands. Progesterone is manufactured in the body from the steroid hormone pregnenolone, and is a precursor to most of the other steroid hormones, including cortisol, androstenedione, the estrogens and testosterone. When levels of progesterone are low, it needs to be replaced. Its most important role is to balance or oppose the effects of estrogen. Unopposed estrogen creates a strong risk for breast cancer and reproductive cancers. Estrogen levels drop at menopause but only 40-60%, which is just enough to stop the menstrual cycle. Progesterone levels may drop to near zero in some women. Because progesterone is the precursor to so many other steroid hormones, its use can greatly enhance overall hormone balance after menopause. Progesterone also stimulates bone building and thus helps protect against osteoporosis. PMS Factor During the 10 to 15 years before menopause, many women regularly have cycles where they make enough estrogen to create menstruation, but they don\’t make any progesterone. This sets the stage for estrogen dominance. By using natural progesterone during these months, symptoms of PMS can be helped. We also know that PMS can occur despite normal progesterone levels when stress is present. Stress overtaxes the adrenals. It increases cortisol production; cortisol blocks (or competes for) progesterone receptors. Additional progesterone is required in this case to overcome this blockade, and additional stress management is important, such as proper nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. Similar scenarios apply to men as well. Other Factors Other major factors that stresses our bodies and subsequently our hormones, are environmental chemicals in our food, water and air–heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, plastics and many other poisons—that mimic estrogen once they enter our body. In just one example of this type of poisoning, it has been reported on several news programs (CBS, The Discovery Channel and others) that the common tin can is inadvertently supplying us with unwanted estrogen-like hormones. This is a result of a chemical reaction over a period of time between the tin and the plastic inner lining of the can. Unwanted cumulative chemical additions, such as this, are believed to have dire consequences within our bodies. It’s clear that our bodies can get overloaded with estrogen without even trying. The other bad news is that our overloaded bodies may not have the ability to breakdown estrogen. The liver generally removes excess estrogen. Diseases of the liver like cirrhosis or decreased enzyme activity can lead to increased estrogen levels. Vitamin B6 and magnesium are necessary for the liver to neutralize estrogen. Increased sugar intake will also excrete magnesium and interfere with its ability to breakdown estrogen. Estrogen supplementation by prescription is clearly not needed, and will increase estrogen levels unless it is properly balanced with natural progesterone. With all of these factors, it’s easy to conclude most women and men are on estrogen overload. Symptoms of Estrogen OverloadWhen estrogen overload symptoms occur, doctors usually offer either synthetic HRT or birth control pills. What is needed instead is natural progesterone for both hormonal balance and relief of symptoms, in both women and men, such as:
- Depression
- Decreased libido
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Food and sugar cravings
- Uterine fibroids
- Irregular or excessive uterine bleeding
- Endometriosis
- PMS
- Infertility
- Weight gain
- Increased blood clotting
- Thyroid dysfunction
When dysfunctions are extremely painful or debilitating, women are told that their health is more important than their reproductive organs, and that a hysterectomy would be the best thing. In most cases, women can choose natural HRT to solve these problems. Natural HRT can take care of the risks of:
- Ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
- Osteoporosis
An imbalance occurs in nearly every instance where physicians prescribe synthetic hormones. This is because traditional HRT adds to the already existing high levels of estrogen in our bodies. By adding synthetic hormones, traditional HRT, which directly interfere with the normal function of our endocrine system, our body is fooled. It thinks the estrogens are real estrogens. Our bodies act as if there is estrogen excess in the system, resulting in an increased hormonal imbalance. Hormone Test At Oasis Advanced Wellness a simple saliva hormonal level test kit can be purchased and used in the comfort of your home. With these results and your symptoms, you can determine your need for natural HRT.
Like most things in life, we must always proceed with caution. There is no magic bullet when it comes to getting the body balanced and healthy. Natural progesterone is the most natural and safest way to assist women with the symptoms of hormonal imbalance, but we must remember that our goal is “balance” in every area. The following table shows the benefits of natural progesterone compared to estrogen. As you can see, the effects of progesterone are many-we would do well to use it wisely. Estrogen Effects: Stimulates breasts cysts; increases body fat storage; salt and fluid retention; depression and headaches; interferes with thyroid hormone; increases blood clotting and risk of stroke; decreases libido (sex drive); impairs blood sugar control; loss of zinc and retention of copper; reduced oxygen level in all cells; increased risk of endometrial cancer; increased risk of breast cancer; helps decrease bone loss slightly. Progesterone Effects: Protects against breast cysts; Helps use fat for energy and keep it off hips; Natural diuretic (water pill); Natural anti-depressant; Facilitates thyroid hormone action; Normalizes blood clotting;Increases libido; Normalizes blood sugar levels; Normalizes zinc and copper levels; Restores proper cell oxygen levels; Prevents endometrial cancer; Helps prevent breast cancer; Increases bone building.
About The Author Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH is a Doctor of Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist, Holistic Health Practitioner and Clinical Herbalist in the Houston, TX area and Founder / CEO of Oasis Advanced Wellness. A teacher, educator and seminar speaker, she counsels Oasis Advanced Wellness clients on the aspects of getting the body healthy and keeping the body healthy and also develops customized health programs to help clients get healthy. As a cancer survivor, she is able to relate extensively, both as a patient and a practitioner, to clients suffering from disease. She is also involved in researching new alternative disease treatments and products. Dr. Lanphier is Editor and contributor to the worldwide E-newsletter Advanced Health & Wellness.
The following article was written by my friend, Dr. Loretta Lanphier.
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Dear Stacy,
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve been going through some struggles, too, and I’ve brought them up to my doctor several times, but she doesn’t have any “real” suggestions. I’ve been praying to the Great Physician for a doctor here on earth who can point me in the right direction. Your post reminds me that the Lord hears and answers those prayers. I’m not giving up–thank you:)!
MrsSM
Dear, Dear Stacy,
You must’ve been a fly on my wall in the past few days, listening to my whining…er…conversations with friends. As a matter of fact, just this very morning I emailed Loretta.
A very timely and encouraging post, my dear sister.
Thank you so much!
Debbie
I have been struggling with similar symptoms since a miscarriage in ’02. The doctor checked my thyroid and said it came back normal. I just started taking progesterone cream, but haven’t been doing it long enough to make a difference.
Today was a really bad day and I had to just sit, hugging my girls and begging for their forgiveness. I know that hormones are no excuse for sin, but these mood swings are so difficult! As much as I love my family, I just want to RUN AWAY and HIDE for the rest of my life! Thanks for posting this. It was very timely!
BTDT. Reading the first paragraph of this post, I thought: sounds like a thyroid problem.
I had postpartum depression for 14 mos after my second born. Now I know I was hypothyroid. I slept thru my 3rd pregnancy.
I’ve been taking natural dessicated thyroid for a few years now and my most recent pregnancy, I bounced back within days! No depression, no fatigue (once she was sleeping thru the night ;) ), amazing difference. AMAZING!
I take B Complex, Iodine, natural adrenal support, and natural thyroid. My happy mommy vitamins. :D
I am 30 years old and I have severe hypothyroid that has yet to be corrected by my daily T3 and T4. I cried when I read this post because I am so glad that there are other godly women out there struggling as I have. It is so hard for people (even my precious husband) to understand how I feel and why I am so tired. I have a 2, 5, and 6 year old and I beg God to get me through the day. I had my estrogen and progesterone tested about a year ago and they were both allegedly normal. I will consider having it tested again and will pray about what other treatments I should pursue. I have modified my diet to be gluten free, dairy free and soy free as my hypothyroid is autoimmune related. I am supposed to be taking supplements as well ~ but sometimes I just don’t get to it. All that to say ~ thank you for your willingness to share about your struggles. While I wish you didn’t have to struggle ~ I am thankful to know that I am not alone. May God bless you with complete healing!
Love, Leah
Stacy, thank you so much for posting this. I really needed the wake up call. I have been struggling with the same symptoms for the past year and I know that my hormones are the culprit. I simply haven’t gone to the doctor to do the tests to confirm what I already know. At 42 I believe that I am in perimenopause and likely hypothyroid as well. Yes, skin issues, mood swings and headaches — oh, the headaches! Well, no more stalling. I will be making an appointment today. I pray that you get relief from your symptoms as well.
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Some ladies might find the Healthy Awareness website helpful while they seek support from a professional in the wellness field with the sifting/sorting to rebalance.
http://www.healthyawareness.com/articles/about-health-forum-books.aspx
Glad you are feeling better!!!
Hi Stacy, boy is this me. I had the same problems plus I couldn’t sleep and serious bleeding issues. I described it as “despair”. I have been on the natural HRT for almost 2 years and my life is completely different. I have less fatigue, I sleep much better but the best part is that the moodiness and despair are gone. Praise God for the wisdom of doctors. Thanks for sharing! Lisa~
Hello Stacy,
I have suspected for years that I have hypothyroidism and was tested by a doctor over 10 years ago, but the results can back normal. I now know that results of some tests can be very misleading.
I have wanted to go to a homeopath for many years but we have had no insurance and couldn’t afford it. When I look at all the websites regarding thyroid and progesterone issues it is all very confusing. Does low progesterone cause low thyroid, or vice versa? If you treat one, will the other improve or do both issues need to be addressed separately with some treatment? I want to start treating myself somehow but don’t know where to start.
Is there a website you know of that might clear this up for me?
Thank you
Jane
Thank you for sharing. At 47 I am having a lot of the same symptoms; the mood changes are especially scary, to me and to my family. I am now inspired to get myself checked out.
I think you’ve been following me… haha, no really, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your own story. I CAN NOT explain how much it encourages me. I have been so discouraged and SO down feeling like there is no hope for me.. The doctor told me yesterday that we’re heading for the road of surgery, I have such a knot in my stomach just thinking about it.
Though I FINALLY found a doctor who would actually test me beyond my thyroid.. Most doctors find out you have a thyroid condition and attribute everything to that alone, adjust your dose and tell you that your symptoms can’t be real because they “fixed” your thyroid. I have felt so hopeless to ever be “normal” again.
Hormone imbalance in women as well as men and teens is rampant. We live in a very chemical-driven world and are constantly bombarded by xenoestrogenic chemicals in food (fast foods, pre-packaged foods), water, personal care products and even the air that we breathe. As you can imagine, this can have a tremendous effect on the intricate balance of the endrocrine system.
On the other hand, when hormones are balanced we feel good, our mind is sharp, we have lots of energy, we sleep well and we have a sense of well-being and balance.
Bioidentical progesterone helps many women to get their hormones on the road to balance. While it is not a magic bullet, it is a huge piece to the hormone balance puzzle for most. Healthy diet, exercise, non-toxic supplementation, sunshine (Vitamin D-3), stress relief and reduction in chemicals used in the house are also very necessary in helping to bring the endrocrine system into balance.
Some have asked about thyroid issues and mention testing. Most doctors do not order the correct tests for the thyroid. They tend to believe that TSH is the most important number. It is not as it measures the pitutary gland, not thyroid function. I highly recommend http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com There is a page devoted to the type of testing that is needed in order to diagnoise thyroid concerns. There is a wealth of information on this site. I also recommend reading our section about iodine therapy at http://www.oasisadvancedwellness.com/learning/thyroid-health-articles.html For those who have definite thyroid issues or live in an area of the country where iodine deficiency is high, iodine therapy is definitely something in which to educate yourself. I recommend Dr. David Brownstein’s book “Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It” (4th Edition).
Bioidentical progesterone can definitely have an effect on the thyroid and many end up lowering their thyroid meds while using bioidentical progesterone.
If one suspects hormone imbalance, please takt the time to test first. Saliva testing is the method we use at Oasis Advanced wellness because the results almost always match symptoms. This is important because serum testing usually does not match symptoms unless the woman is already chronically low in hormones.
We hear story after story about women going to the doctor with textbook hormone imbalance symptoms and the doctor orders serum testing. It comes back “normal” and the doctor writes the woman a script for Prozac! This is ridiculous and makes women think all their symptoms are just “in their head.” Saliva testing first will give one a baseline to compare to future testing and will let one know if they are truly deficient in certain hormones. In the long run it will save time, money and the frustration of continually looking for a needle in a haystack.
One more thing to address is adrenal stress. I see more and more women who also present symptoms of adrenal stress/fatigue. If your adrenals are stressed and need attention, hormone balance cannot be achieved until the adrenals are addressed. http://www.oasisadvancedwellness.com/health-articles/2010/05/stressed-fatigued-check-the-adrenals.html
More information:
Hormone Imbalance: Check Your Liver – http://www.oasisadvancedwellness.com/health-articles/2010/08/hormone-imbalance-check-your-liver.html
Blessings
Dr.L
I relate so well. Two months ago, I was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism, and estrogen dominance. Thankfully, I am getting help from a nurse practictioner who subscribes to a “whole-body” approach to health and recommends mostly natural therapies. The adrenal support formula she gave me is helping alot. I have enough energy to get through the day now and can actually sleep through the night (without waking up at 2am wired). I also battled feelings of guilt and inadequacy when I simply couldn’t be the wife and mother (we have 3 boys under 6 years old!) that I wanted to be due to the fatigue. I thank God for an understanding and loving husband, but even he at times, was perturbed. By the grace of God though, I am overcoming, and refuse to allow Satan to discourage me from hopefully bearing yet more children for the glory of the Lord. I have been able to encourage other women to seek out help too. Amazingly, there are many of us in the same boat. Thank you so much for the post.
Hi Stacy,
Thank you so much for writing your post today…….it really encouraged me and gave me courage to try harder, by GOD’s grace, to come out of this hole I’ve felt like I’ve been in for some time! I have felt like I was losing my mind with mood swings and then I thought I was losing my body, too, with unexplainable issues! After reading this post, I feel hopeful!
I look forward to hearing about your other medical issues and their treatments in upcoming posts.
Thank you for caring enough to share with the rest of us about these struggles.
Mood Cure by Julia Ross is ABSOLUTELY fabulous!!! So solid, touches several of bases, not touting some ‘cure all product’.
Healing blessings!
Thank you so much for sharing. This really helped me and encouraged me!
I struggle with a lot of those feelings about once a month! lol
Sometimes I get the impression that “good Christian women” don’t struggle with a lot of the hormone issues that I do, that somehow they have better self control, they are just better at going about life like nothing bothers them. I feel guilty that I don’t measure up, and then I feel like a failure. Thank you for letting us know that even those who are mentors to us are also human as well :)
I keep hearing about this adrenal fatigue. I know that white sugar and not eating whole grains can help contribute to this because it taxes your immune system. There are a lot of ways to prevent this.
It seems like women who have lots of babies in a row have this a lot. I have been very careful in the last year to eat sugar and white flour in moderation. I do not want to to get this!
Also, I loved what you said about leaning on God through this trial. Right now I have nodules on my vocal cords. It has been very difficult to raise six children and homeschool without talking too much. I’m supposed to be on complete vocal rest. I can’t seem to do it, though. Now my voice is worse than ever. I have been praying to God this morning that He would help me through this trial. I need His wisdom and his strength. I can’t do this on my own. I am fighting discouragement. I recognize that as it seems I’ve taken two steps back. Your post really encouraged me to keep pressing in and find the lessons that He wants to teach me. Thank you! I would appreciate your prayers!
I SO appreciate this.. I know I already said that, but the links and the information here even in the comments, and seeing ALL the comments of other women who are also struggling… It is a blessing to me, to know I’m not completely alone.
I’ve linked this on my blog to help encourage even more people.
Thank you for this, Stacy. I too have been going through similar “strange” symptoms that even led to an ER visit and a stress test. Researching, (since finding that my heart is fine), has led me to wonder about my adrenals and thyroid and possibly needing some progesterone. I appreciate the info you have shared here. May God continue to bring healing to you!
Thank you too, Dr. Lanphier, for all the info you have shared. I now have a direction for more resaerch! =)
Blessings,
Susanne
Thank you for your post. I am 40 years old and I am currently
going through the same problems. I was diagnosed a few months
ago with hypothyrodism. My doctor also ran blood test to check
my hormone levels. My progesterone and testosterone were very
low and my estrogen was too high. He put me on natural progesterone capsules and testosterone cream- from a compounding pharmacy. He also put me on several different
supplements to help. I am also trying acupuncture to help with my hormone levels. If anyone lives in the Bellevue Nebraska area, Dr. James Biskup, is a good doctor to see about these problems.
Stacy, i have hypothyrodism since 2000 and take levothroid. I am doing well with that, but i wonder if you know of anything more natural than that.
Thanks.
My doctor has me on a natural thyroid – Armour thyroid.
I too had these symptoms and more. I remember one week that I lost ten pounds while doing nothing but eating and sleeping. I told my husband that I thought I was dieing.
Then a friend introduced me to the idea of going gluten free.
Since, I have done this, my thyroid has calmed down, I can make most days without a nap and a lot of my female issues dissappeared.
Stacy and Dr. Lanphier,
I was wondering if I should possibly get tested for hormonal imbalances at this stage in my life. I have always suffered with mood swings, specifically with anger in the last 10-12 years. I am in my late 30′s and have five young children, ages 2 months to 7 years. We may still have more children. I didn’t know with all the pregnancies and breastfeeding if the hormone tests would give me an accurate description of what’s going on in my body.
Any advice would be much appreciated! Thank you!
My husband introduced me to your blog. As I sit reading this article my mind flashes to all of the similar things I am experiencing. What a relief to know that there is hope out there medically speaking to help this horrible problem. thank you so much for sharing your story and the great resources for us to use ourselves! God bless you and your ministry here. It may be my first time here…but I am now subscribing and Google following you!
I will keep you and your journey in my prayers!
This whole comment thread and the post make me so very happy!
Thank you, Stacy, for sharing this life-changing information with your readers. In the past, I’ve found alternative medicine as helpful as you have, and love to see others get our kind of results as well.
I had to reread this article to see if what I was reading was right. I can’t believe that someone else felt just the way I do. I have been struggling for three years with horrible symptoms the worst being dizziness. My doctor has suspected a thyroid problem but every time she sent me for blood work it was in range. Until now, it just came back that I am hyperthyroid. I have to go for an ultrasound tomorrow and follow up with an endo. next week. I would like to be treated as naturally as possible and get to the underlying cause. I know that God has used this time in my life to draw me closer to Him. He has shown me that He is in control and everything is in His timing. I trust that this is for His glory and my good (Romans 8:28).
Thank you so much for sharing all of this. It helps to know you are not the only one feeling this way and you are not going crazy!
Are you going to post again ever?
Um, I posted today. :-)