tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773124296950273506.post5429715614355398227..comments2023-08-09T01:27:43.537-07:00Comments on Inside Grace's Thoughts - Surviving After A Suicide: Grace Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18173770700285415019noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773124296950273506.post-23861841096327940222015-12-10T22:52:54.208-08:002015-12-10T22:52:54.208-08:00I want you to know how much your comment touched m...I want you to know how much your comment touched my heart. Finding the good in day to day life can be hard, but good is there. Learning to have a smile on my face (and practicing to keep it there) has been a challenge some days, but so worth it. Remember that this life is a test so it will be hard. Always get help and don't be ashamed to admit if you need it. I am so glad that church leaders are talking more openly about mental illnesses.<br /><br />BTW, my late husband was the top graduate of the class of '83 out of the SOA department. There used to be a plaque in the Tanner building with his name on it. It was still there 5 years ago when I checked. The BYU Alumni department also dedicated a book in his honor when he passed away. I think it is in a small building next to the Tanner building where they have a special library. He was an incredible person when he was on his game. Loved Heavenly Father and often said that depression would be one of the plagues of the last days. I just need to remember God knows his heart and he will be judged fairly.<br /><br />Good luck at BYU! Don't ever give up due to a few bumps in the road, they happen. Our goal is to ride right over those bumps and get up if we get knocked down. Love to you.Grace Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18173770700285415019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773124296950273506.post-32441717381208397292015-12-10T02:06:00.366-08:002015-12-10T02:06:00.366-08:00Hi Grace, I'm a 23 year old male student at BY...Hi Grace, I'm a 23 year old male student at BYU and stumbled upon your blog but accident/inspiration and was taken back by your story and how you've coped with it (so, yes I've read through most of your blog posts now). To be honest, I am quite amazed by your ability to see happiness. I know I lack so much more life experience than you and have really nothing to offer in terms of insights, but what I can say is that hearing what has happened in your life makes me wonder how a suicide in MY life would effect me. I found myself asking the question, would I have handled it as well as Grace? <br /><br />Going off that, I need to add that at points in my life I have come to have thoughts of actually taking my life. It's scary admitting to that, but truth be told, it's been weighing heavily on my mind even now in my college years. But you have brought a comfort to me that was much needed. A comfort that the Lord saw me in need of. I can't even fathom putting my family through those similar pains you have experienced; and although life is tough, it's not so hard that I would just give up and make everything harder for those I love. So I just wanted to thank you. Thank your for helping me get my head on straight again. Thank you for being so open about your feelings and thoughts about your late husband, Mike. Thank you for showing that life can be enjoyed, no matter what. Thank you. <br /><br />I'll be purchasing your book. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com