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    How am I feeling?

    In a word, crappy. I am not well. Some of you may have noticed that I haven’t posted to my blog, Twitter, or Facebook in a while. That is because I haven’t felt social enough to use and social media outlets. I am a pretty open book on most occasions, but not in this case.

    I am going to share with you just a little bit of what I am going through. After coming back from the holidays I have had a real rough go at work, mainly the evangelist role. The problem isn’t the role itself, but just some backstabbing that I didn’t expect. I am trying to fix this issue, but it would involve some changes. Major stress there because I truly feel a lot of passion around that role.

    Soon after I put things in motion to try to fix that issue, I run into something more devastating, heart wrenching, and crippling. Marriage problems. Right now I have left the house and I am currently staying with my sister and her husband in Elgin, TX. This is really painful and I can’t discuss this any further.

    Just last week Haiti is struck by one of the worse natural disasters in recent memory. My mom is Haitian so this hits really close to home. I haven’t gotten word of any of my relatives surviving the tragedy, but I haven’t heard anything the other way either.

    All this stress has not only affected me emotionally, but also physically. I have had problems sleeping, focusing and eating. As a result I have lost 10 pounds and have gotten sick.

    The reason that I am writing this is for a couple of reasons. First I want to let everyone know what is going on, and the reason I haven’t replied to those trying to get in touch with me. Second to try to place some of the items back in my life that I have avoided all this time.

    So when you see me, either online or in person, please don’t ask me how I am doing, because the answer is crappy. If you want to show your concern just pray for me and keep me in your thoughts. I will try to distract myself with things that were once routine in hopes that the others will fall into place.

     

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    • 17 January 2010
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    over 2 years ago pcnerd37 (Twitter) responded:
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    Wow, I am sorry to hear about all of that. If there is anything at all that I can do to help you out, let me know. I am here for you.
    over 2 years ago Wesley Faulkner responded:
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    Thanks Jeremy. Just pray for me. That is what I need right now.
    over 2 years ago kim_hollenshead (Twitter) responded:
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    Wesley - I'm so sorry to hear about all of this. I feel like I should have been able to listen more when we saw each other earlier this week. I'll definitely be lifting you up in prayer. Please let me know if I can do anything else.
    over 2 years ago howardgr (Facebook) responded:
    Wesley, We've only met a few times, but I thought you were a great guy to spend time with. So I'm praying for you. Hope all improves in some way, soon.
    over 2 years ago Michelle Greer responded:
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    Hugs and prayers for you. It doesn't feel like it now, but things work out. Last year was awful for me.
    over 2 years ago Wesley Faulkner responded:
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    Thank you all for your support.
    over 2 years ago Allison_Peacock (Twitter) responded:
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    Wesley, you'll be in my prayers until you let us know you're better. This too shall pass. While it sucks just put one foot in front of the other.
    over 2 years ago Chris Bailey responded:
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    Brother, my heart and prayers and love are with you. I am here if there is anything else I can possibly do for you. Be well.
    over 2 years ago vickwrites (Twitter) responded:
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    Wesley, I'm so sorry that life has dealt you such a crappy hand. I'm sending good thoughts your way. We've not yet met in person, but if I can help at all, let me know.
    over 2 years ago Phil Glockner responded:
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    Sorry to hear about all the bad news all at once, Wesley. I hope you get to feeling better soon, and you are able to turn things around a bit.
    over 2 years ago Jennifer L. Jones responded:
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    Hang in there, dude, better times will be up ahead. Not to minimize what you're going through, but sometimes it helps to remember that it won't last forever (and truly, it won't).
    over 2 years ago frank_souders (Twitter) responded:
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    peace & prayers... look at your hands... you're wonderful...
    over 2 years ago (Facebook) responded:
    Wesley, I am lifting you up my new friend. You are such an inspiration in all you do - know that you are thought of often. This, too shall pass... your strength of character will persevere. I hope you hear from your relatives soon. Please do let me know if there is anything that I can do. Thinking of you!
    over 2 years ago (Facebook) responded:
    Wesley, sorry to hear you're going through so much right now. You're in my thoughts.

    “Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

    over 2 years ago (Facebook) responded:
    Wesley, if you need a hand (or a guest bed), give me a call. Totally understand why one would unplug from the web in times like these. You and yours are in my prayers.
    over 2 years ago Katrina Tolentino responded:
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    Your in my thoughts and prayers Wesley, let me know if you need anything at all. My couch is also quite comfy.
    over 2 years ago Wesley Faulkner responded:
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    Wow the outpouring is beyond my expectations. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
    over 2 years ago Meg Strout responded:
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    Wesley, I'm sorry man! Hang in there, I'll be praying for you. Please let me know if I can do anything else.

    (Your internet buds and I could organize a Tweetup for Haiti?)

    over 2 years ago Sarah Vela responded:
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    love you. <3
    over 2 years ago Aaron Strout responded:
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    Wesley - sorry to hear that you've going through some troubling times. Not to get too religious in the comments section but when I've gone through some rough patches in my life, the 23rd Psalm has always been a comfort. "Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me."

    You have my cell number. Feel free to call anytime. I'm always happy to help.

    Be strong.
    Aaron

    over 2 years ago (Facebook) responded:
    Wesley, I am so sorry. Next time I see you-- a hug. Because I am a Hugger. :) I hope that you ultimately get as much benefit as possible from experiencing this troubling time-- learning, growing, improving in all possible ways. - Lorie
    over 2 years ago (Facebook) responded:
    If there's anything Megan and/or I can do - you know how to find me.
    over 2 years ago Sherry Lowry responded:
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    Wesley, prayers, prayers for sure - ongoingly - and hugs when I see you. I love who you are and who you, even now, are becoming.

    I'm staying in touch. You respond if and when you want to do so.

    It's so very you to reach out no matter what your own pain to make this more understandable to us.

    We want to share whatever we can of this with - even for you - insofar as that can happen.

    No matter what -- or what else or how long, you can count on us all being here on the other side.

    over 2 years ago Jim Turner responded:
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    My prayers are with you.
    over 2 years ago Wesley Faulkner responded:
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    Today was an easier day than yesterday, but there are still moments where I am yanked back to that place of hurt. Every time I turn around the corner I get a touch, a word, a glimpse of compassion. Thank you all, and I hope tomorrow is a better day.
    over 2 years ago mikeneumann (Twitter) responded:
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    I'm praying for you, and your marriage, Wesley. I spent most of May, 2009, staring at the ceiling. Numb. One.day.at.a.time.
    over 2 years ago Ricardo Guerrero responded:
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    It was good seeing ya today, man. Offer still stands if ya need a place once my fam-in-laws leave. Plus, would be good to think through that idea we talked about today. Things will keep getting better. If not, I'll get ya drunk enough ya don't remember! =P
    over 2 years ago (Facebook) responded:
    Hey yo, thinking of and praying for you.
    over 2 years ago (Facebook) responded:
    Wesley - I am praying for you. I too have walked this path.... I am here with an ear and compassion.
    over 2 years ago HappyGalRT (Twitter) responded:
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    Wesley - lifting your name in prayer. Praying you find comfort, peace, and a sure path. May the path be so bright and clear you have no doubt in following it. God bless you and your family both here and abroad. ~ Rhonda
    over 2 years ago robquig (Twitter) responded:
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    Wesley - sorry to hear all this. I've been there (in some respects). I'm here if ever needed. Best wishes - Rob
    over 2 years ago Ari responded:
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    You have lots of friends, we are all thinking of you. Be well.
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