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danica
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| Location: | Centurion, Pretoria. , South Africa |
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| First Name: | Danica-Christine | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Dutch Reformed, Charismatic, AFM. Now Catholic for life! |
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Posted: Tue Jul 15th, 2008 08:09 pm |
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[Regarding "I is," yes, I saw that on another thread! But, funny enough, this is universal, especially in my country for non-English speakers to do that... I hope the "I is" isn't copyright!  ]
Onto a much more serious note: some of you might remember me [Anyone?], and I've been away from this forum for quite awhile, not because of anything personal, but because I needed to find my path.
I knew with all of my heart that I wanted to be Catholic [from the age of 13], and wanted to be so before I turned 18 - and God granted me my wish! I will receive my communion a month after August!
I have been in constant prayer for these past seven months, and the ever-Virgin Queen-Mother has been so faithful, merciful, and gracious to me. She has become the very Life in me, and the very air I breath.
R.C.I.A. has been wonderful! Incredible! Of course, to let everyone know the good news...MY MOTHER IS CONVERTING, TOO!!!!
Oh my, I never thought that this prayer of mine would be answered! Not because God wasn't willing, but for other reasons. Most of you will remember my endless questionaires on her behalf.
I remember crying myself to sleep most nights from fear of being prohibited from being Catholic. The anxiety was beyond words.
Because of several suicide attempts in 2007, and deep depression, I knew that the only Person that could save me was Her, the Catholic Church -- nothing and nobody else.
My reasons for suicide were quite a few. For one, I had lost my mother [her husband had an affair with another woman, and I was the only one she could take out every part of her hatred, anger, curses on that wouldn't leave her, or feel unforgiveness towards], but being disowned by her, cursed, and done to what I was, destroyed me completely, because she is my life...I could cry out to no one because I had no one to do so. Hallucinogen drugs made things 10x worse. They were prescribed as an anti-allergen tablet, but I had no idea of their contents.
I suppressed everything for almost two years. The anxiety, the panic attacks, convulsions, fear, and suicide attempts, until I, at last, I feel ill with an incurable blood disease that causes one to slip into a coma. This happened 2x. This disease caused immediate total paralysis. No movement nor speech is able.
The pastors at the Protestant church I was in would write me notes saying, "You need help." Why? Because I wrote of dark, depressive things in the prescribed essays for our youth camp. All I felt at the time was pain and depression, not realizing that anyone noticed. No one there cared for anyone unless they had a million-dollars-and-something.
On a shorter note, I know that my life was preserved by the Blessed Virgin. I will always be in her debt.
But, on a lighter note: I'll be receiving my FIRST COMMUNION in 3 months!!
My heart is overjoyed!
Just thought I'd share this news. And to thank everyone here, especially Dave and Rick for all their help.
God bless.
Regards,
Danica-Christine.
Last edited on Tue Jul 15th, 2008 08:17 pm by danica
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CajunRick
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Posted: Tue Jul 15th, 2008 08:16 pm |
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Congratulations, Danica, and welcome home!
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danica
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| Location: | Centurion, Pretoria. , South Africa |
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Posted: Tue Jul 15th, 2008 08:18 pm |
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Thank you, Rick! 
CajunRick wrote: Congratulations, Danica, and welcome home!
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NanaR
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Posted: Tue Jul 15th, 2008 09:26 pm |
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Danica:
This is so wonderful!! That your mom is coming into the Church with you is such a blessing for you both.
You'll remain in my prayers.
I know you can't wait until your first communion. I thought I was going to die for lack of patience. But it is worth it!
Ruth
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EMarshallBuckles
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Posted: Tue Jul 15th, 2008 09:39 pm |
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Posted: Wed Jul 16th, 2008 01:39 am |
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Praise God, Danica! That is an incredible story. God is so good.
We're your friends here. If you have any history with depression, it could possibly happen again. Life is filled with sad things, even when one is trying their best to follow God; the NT tells us to not only expect them, but to rejoice in them. Yes! That's extremely difficult to do for all of us. But at those intense times of suffering, you NEED friends, more than ever. I know we're just words on a screen, but we're real people behind the words, and we DO care about you.
I experienced a very severe, existential depression for six months in 1977, at age 18. I know what it's like. No fun at all! I believe God healed me, and I have never experienced that again, but it was good in the sense that I can relate to others who go through it (and perhaps offer a little hope and help here and there).
Please greet your mother, too, and tell her that her delightful daughter has been a great blessing to us on this board. 
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Posted: Wed Jul 16th, 2008 02:23 pm |
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Dear Danica, it's wonderful to hear from you again. So you'll be receiving communion around September? That's not too far off, just keep in touch with us here and the time will pass quickly. Wow, your mother will be converting with you, what a joy for both of you. And heaven! It is such a joy to hear from people all around the world who are making the move toward the catholic church. Yes, our heavenly mother is calling her children home, don't you think? Keep in touch and God bless you 
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lia
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Posted: Thu Jul 17th, 2008 08:38 am |
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Congratulations and welcome home!
May God bless and keep you and your mom in your Christian life journey!
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