I wrote this the early morning of Jan. 21st.... For Narnia... My friends, in a few hours I will begin the first of three speaking sessions on the topic of Depression. Having been invited to speak at today's Region 17 Summit Conference (for regional high school students), to be held at the Lubbock Civic Center. … Continue reading “For Narnia….”
Suicide
What I Learned While Speaking to Students About Depression
Moments prior to my first speaking session on Wed. morning, Jan. 21st, I felt like I was going to be sick. Knowing my son died as a result of depression, the "weight" of the topic was beginning to crush me. I was having trouble breathing. But, as they say, a funny thing happened to me … Continue reading What I Learned While Speaking to Students About Depression
“…that man who lost his son…”
Unbelievable. I spoke three separate times on Wed., Jan. 21st, to regional high school students on the topic of clinical/chronic depression. In each session, I made the following comment: "Having a son of my own who died as a result of clinical depression...., I must tell you, honestly, I did not want to do this. … Continue reading “…that man who lost his son…”
The “Choice” of Suicide
I like Matt Walsh. I like a lot of his blogs and tweets. I'll continue to read them every now & then. I not only read every word of Walsh’s original blog on Robin William's suicide, I took notes so I wouldn’t be guilty of misquoting him. I have also read Walsh’s follow-up blog – … Continue reading The “Choice” of Suicide
Robin Williams, Laughter, Depression & Suicide
I had no sooner posted some comments a few minutes ago on Facebook about "getting to know laughter again" following the suicide of my son a year ago, than social media began blowing up about the depression-prompted suicide of comedic giant/genius, Robin Williams. I don't have lengthy commentary to offer here. Only this: if you … Continue reading Robin Williams, Laughter, Depression & Suicide
“I. Am. Here. I’ve Got This.”
"I. Am. Here. I've got this." That's what Christ has whispered to me (and continues to whisper to me) over and over again since my son's suicide in 2013. Jesus never gets impatient with me, or tired of telling me how much He loves me. His word (rock-solid & infallible) assures me, "His mercies are … Continue reading “I. Am. Here. I’ve Got This.”
Yesterday
No, the above title is not a reference to the Beatles' classic. Tomorrow, May 13th, is the one-year mark of my son, Jordan's, entrance into Paradise. But, I had been dreading yesterday (5/11), I think, more than tomorrow (5/13). Mother's Day '13, unbeknownst to the me, Michelle, Kelsie & Macy would be the last day … Continue reading Yesterday
The Pain of Healing
Satan is evil personified. However, it wasn't until after Jordan died that I understood this on a deeper level. Losing a child comprises, in my opinion, the single worst day of a parent's life. After Jordan died I was in a state of relentless despair. To my surprise (and I shouldn't have been surprised) satan … Continue reading The Pain of Healing
Massacre, Suicide & A Manger
"Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. (Job 2:10) This morning I stood before 200+ students at Evans Middle School in Lubbock and said, “The first Bible verse I ever learned was John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that … Continue reading Massacre, Suicide & A Manger
The Toll of Suicide on a Marriage
I'll NEVER FORGET IT.... I'll never forget the very first thing Michelle (my wife) told me when she arrived at our house that life-changing afternoon on May 13th, when I found our son dead. I was on my knees screaming, wailing, in our driveway, and all of a sudden there she was, holding me by … Continue reading The Toll of Suicide on a Marriage