Migraine

Hello everyone-
I haven't posted here for awhile, but there's been a lot going on both physically and emotionally, and I just haven't had the energy. I really need prayers for my husband- he's been very down lately because his music teaching business and music business in general has been slow to the point of him having almost no business at all. He usually goes through these depressed periods of having been born a "cursed musician" as he calls himself, then comes out on top. Then on top of all this business with having to re-do the condo that his Father burned down and all the stress and sadness on top of that, it is proving too much for him.
Then on top of all of this, I lost my job in June ( they closed our store down). Thank goodness I had my internet business going strong, so I am staying home now and doing that. Because of paying cobra insurance though, financially it is hard. It's also an adjustment for me being home all day. Anyway, last night I came home from my son's football game- my husband had been drinking ( which he never does). I asked him kindly to turn down the loud music, as I was in the throes of a bad migraine. He did at first, then turned it up louder later, which we got into a fight about. He told me he started drinking to compensate for the fact that his prescription pain medication for his back had run out (he's a chronic pain patient), he couldn't get it filled for another 6 days, so he decided to drink instead to take the pain away.
Things escalated, and then he pulled out a loaded shotgun and held it to his head and inside his mouth. This went on for about 5 minutes- somehow I talked him out of it, but it was extremely terrifying. The next few hours consisted of him going on a long talking rampage with him alternately sobbing and yelling. Today, he is flying to Amsterdam until next Thurs. I just hope he doesn't get too messed up over there. Today, I still have my migraine and feel shell-shocked. Please pray for him. Sorry this has been so long, but I feel much better talking about it- thank you.

Valerie

Lord, God of Power and Might,
Please hold Valerie and her husband in the hollow of Your hand right now. You alone know how badly they need healing. You alone can heal them completely.

Please, Lord, work through us, and others closer to Valerie and her husband, to heal them, each and both, of the physical and mental pain they are in. Please, send them both good, honest work, that they may thrive joyfully.

Please, help Valerie's husband to make joyful music unto You again. Help him to see that his music is a gift from You, a talent that he can pass on to others.

Please, slow the frequency and severity of Valerie's migraines, so that she may work with a willing heart. And, please heal her of this disease, so that she may show the rest of us it can be done.

Please, Lord, give us all the strength we need to face the challenges put upon us today.

Amen

Rebecca, The (French Huguenot) Island Mama

Valerie,

Many heartfelt prayers are headed your family's way. I pray that your husband finds peace and calmness in his heart and is able to overcome his pain and his sadness. I also pray for you and your beloved child(ren), that you'll also be safe and find comfort too.

You can also call 1-800-273-TALK where they offer free counseling services for those in emotional distress. They can talk to you or your husband or both. Please let us know how you're both doing.

Much love,

Hi Valerie,

My prayers are with you, your husband and your family This must be so rough on all of you. Laura has a great idea of calling for the free counseling. And I know he was drinking, but it might be a good idea to store the gun or at least the bullets in another location until he starts feeling himself again.

Take one day a time and hang in there sweetie, May God let him see he gave him the gift of music to share and I believe only God know the plan, we just need to have faith.

Dar

Hi Valerie,

I just wanted to stop by and let you know I'm thinking about you, your husband and your family.

Lots of 's headed your way.

Please let us know how everything's going when you get a chance.

Laura

Valerie -

Sending prayers your way and for your husband and family.

If I can make a practical suggestion, this might be a good time to get guns out of the house for the time being.

I hope he and you can find some peace, and that he gets the help he needs.

- Megan

Valerie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.

I would like to second Megs suggestion to get the guns out of the house. Also please consider keeping your migraine mediations locked up or well hidden.

Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please stay in touch with us.