my dear friends-
As many of you know, my life has been forever changed by suicide. It
robbed me of a grandfather before I was born. I've lost several friends
to it. I have almost lost some of my best friends. Even I have almost
gone down that dark road more than once.
In response to this, I have decided to participate in the Missoula Out
Of The Darkness community walk this coming Saturday, September 12th,
2009. The walk goes from 11 am until 2 pm.
Since the walk is this coming Saturday morning, I have set a
fundraising goal of $500 that I would like to see met. I have faith
that it will be surpassed... Any donation will be greatly appreciated,
even the smallest bit.
If you cannot support me financially, then please consider joining me
in prayer. (or think good thoughts too, if that's more your style...)
Pray for me, as I walk what might be the hardest 3 hour walk I have
ever taken. Pray for those who you know have struggled or succumb to
this. Pray that every cent raised by me and the other thousands who
walk would be used wisely, to help others receive the help they so
desperately need, to fund research into better resources for those
struggling with depression...
A bit about the AFSW:
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is at the forefront of
research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss
of life from suicide. With more than 33,000 lives lost each year in the
U.S. and over one million worldwide, the importance of AFSP's mission
has never been greater, nor our work more urgent.
My Reasons for Walking:
- because if it hadn't been for the grace of God and some very good
friends, I would have committed suicide in either 1996 or 2007.
- for my grandfather, whom I never had the chance to meet. He died 10 or so years before I was born.
- June 18th, 2008. (don't ask, cause I won't discuss it.)
- for my friends, some of whom have survived, some of whom haven't.
SO.
That being said, if you would please consider supporting me either
financially or with prayer/good thoughts, I would tremendously
appreciate it.
http://afsp.donordrive.com../participant/sarahannholt
and if you are currently struggling with this, please, please,
please... I urge you, get help! there are resources available. You are
not alone in this, and eventually this too will pass. Talk to a friend,
clergy, prof/teacher, or call 1-800-suicide (it's the number for the
National Hopeline Network) Just... please... don't give up.
thanks for reading this, friends. may you be blessed.
