I wish I had a magic wand ( Archived) (17)

I wish I had a magic wand to make everyones dreams come true...

to heal the hearts of the broken hearted,
to have everyone get along,
to help each of us understand one another,
so many wishes to grant and so many hurts that need healing.

I started writing this because someone here touched my heart yesterday re: depression and there is nothing that I can do to help. Unfortunately we can't always cure or fix things, but my heart breaks because I understand the sorrow that this person is experiencing because I've faced this same battle.

Sometimes I wish that I could just stop caring ... it hurts too much sometimes because I see myself in this person... so much potential, so many opportunities to make a difference, so many people that care about us that we push away. I feel like my life is lost right now, but for me the battle is going on... I'm not giving up because I've faced this battle before and won.

My despair is for this other person who seems to have given up on life and hope. My tears will not make this person better... because its a battle that each one of us faces alone until we reach out for help. I pray that you have the courage to reach out for help.

It's a desperate feeling not to be able to help in ways we wish we could.

You sound like this person is lucky to call you friend. Even if all you offer is presence.

I love you Langley, and the person to whom you refer. Paws

I know Paws... thanks.. but I'm getting tired of crying! My heart is just too damn soft for my own good!

You are such a warm caring person I also know the pain and suffering or severe depression but I have made a commitment to be silly and enjoy life I am not sure of whom you are talking about but please tell them that I will be praying for them and for you as well

Thanks for your words of encouragement Windy and Dolkat.....

and especially to Paws... I appreciate your phone call and your words of encouragement. Your friendship means so much to me ... more than words can express and I thank you for having a tender heart that understands mine. I guess truthfully I really don't want to change my heart to be less caring because I know the difference your caring has made to my life. Thank you for shedding tears with me at the beginning of the conversation today and for sharing the moments of laughter too. Luv ya Paws for being you.

Thank you Langley. The feeling is mutual. You did however, make me go out and but oatmeal and raisin cookies. The duck ain't gettin none of it either. Paws

Don't you ever give up Langley Girl, you are a delight. Never anything but warmth and kindness from you.

Beautiful words Janice. This person is lucky to have found a friend in you. You are an inspiration to us all in many ways. I hope your friend listens to your sage advice and realizes how precious this life we live really is, even if we have to climb mountains to get to our happy place.