tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post7479702254531185185..comments2024-03-27T15:26:57.991-07:00Comments on A Christian Writer's World ~~ Characters who grip your heart: Introducing Wanda DysonLena Nelson Dooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-9790682519898889462008-03-01T22:22:00.000-08:002008-03-01T22:22:00.000-08:00My husband also jumped from a building and he is b...My husband also jumped from a building and he is beginning to write his story. John and Patricia Gallagher <BR/><BR/><BR/>Christian family welcomes interviews and speaking engagements to help church ministries.<BR/>Phone: 267-939-0365<BR/>yngsparro@aol.com<BR/><BR/> We always tried to be the "looking good family" but inside our home, everything was in chaos. I hope that by telling our “family secret” we can save lives. My husband (a successful businessman) has a poignant story of hope to share after suffering life - threatening injuries. <BR/>My 48 year old husband, John was in the hospital waiting room because he had attempted suicide. (Carbon monoxide) They kept him overnight and sent him home. I brought him back by ambulance the next day... because I found him unconscious in bed. (I thought he had taken an overdose of Paxil.) He was definitely a danger to himself but the doctor in the emergency room and the insurance company thought he was fine and could go home. (They called it “suicide ideation.”)<BR/> While waiting for his discharge....he jumped 45 feet from the window at a local hospital. He was seriously injured. Due to shame, embarrassment and the stigma of suicide, we told everybody he was in a car accident, including his father. Our lives turned upside down emotionally and financially.<BR/> We separated for five years and came back together because of the illness of one of our children. The D word - depression - was something that we could never talk about as a family. John wanted to pretend it didn't happen. A wicked web of lies was spun!<BR/> Now as a couple, we would like to tell our story so we can let others know all of the signs of depression we missed (John lost 65 pounds). Each of my four children has been affected by the trauma, in different ways.<BR/> John was being downsized from Bristol Myers Squibb (had previously worked for IBM and Smith Kline) and wasn't able to find a job. He was a great dad and husband, MBA and Financial Analyst. He was the sole provider, with a high mortgage in Bucks County and lots of responsibilities. The pressure was too much.<BR/> With so many corporations, a very uncertain economy, and many families affected by a loved one’s depression, I hope that our talk will be of help to churches and community organizations. We hope that by sharing our story, other families can avoid such tragedy. <BR/><BR/>Thank you very much.<BR/><BR/>Patricia GallagherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-18714122692329069422007-03-24T19:42:00.000-07:002007-03-24T19:42:00.000-07:00I enjoy all the interviews, but found Wanda's espe...I enjoy all the interviews, but found Wanda's especially interesting . . . from the humorous creativity at the book signing, to her worship experience outdoors, and great accomplishments with only a 9th-grade education. <BR/><BR/>I would love to win a copy of Why I Jumped, but will read it whether I win or not.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great interview.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-59136128325517919862007-03-23T22:17:00.000-07:002007-03-23T22:17:00.000-07:00This bookd sounds great! Please sign me up for th...This bookd sounds great! Please sign me up for the free book draw if I am not too late - Thanks!Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142416365521491754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-15405166062427266202007-03-23T15:58:00.000-07:002007-03-23T15:58:00.000-07:00I really enjoyed this interview. This is must read...I really enjoyed this interview. This is must read book. I too have suffered with depression.C.Gwynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366614978305162856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-73652698168917705262007-03-19T18:23:00.000-07:002007-03-19T18:23:00.000-07:00I have heard awesome things about this book. Great...I have heard awesome things about this book. Great interview! I can't wait to read it.Alexis Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972149809628579689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-43046543012185177742007-03-18T22:00:00.000-07:002007-03-18T22:00:00.000-07:00Great interview! Wow that book sounds great and in...Great interview! Wow that book sounds great and inspiring, please enter me to, thanks!Carolynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473152934136393375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-81968526209353945632007-03-18T09:02:00.000-07:002007-03-18T09:02:00.000-07:00Oh, Wanda - I'm right there with you on those fatt...Oh, Wanda - I'm right there with you on those fattening foods. SIGH. <BR/><BR/>I watched teh short video clip of the actual jump about 18 mos ago--and it is just heart-wrenching to say the least. Sign me up for the book drawing.Ronie Kendighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18194214493852352435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-89065839123329082002007-03-18T08:34:00.000-07:002007-03-18T08:34:00.000-07:00I've seen this book advertised before but did not ...I've seen this book advertised before but did not think much of it. However, now it will defnitely be on my To Read list. I would love to be entered in the drawing for this one!Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120407713130612385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-89230445510146898752007-03-18T05:38:00.000-07:002007-03-18T05:38:00.000-07:00Wow, your new book sounds thrilling! If I don't w...Wow, your new book sounds thrilling! If I don't win it I'll definitely buy it. Thanks for the interview, it was great!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011635456820918419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-41473036101638251672007-03-18T02:35:00.000-07:002007-03-18T02:35:00.000-07:00This is a terrific interview! Wanda has also encou...This is a terrific interview! Wanda has also encouraged me as a writer because I "only" have a high school diploma, but like her, have also been a voracious reader my entire life.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230126086245571173noreply@blogger.com