We finally figured out the details of going to Link Care. Link Care is a Christian Counseling Center in Fresno, California. It's been so difficult as our emotions have been at play in all of this. There is a lot of fear in facing doing something that will probe the inner places of our phsyche and selves. It seems so much easier to isolate and just avoid facing the realities of loss and pain.
I'm praying for a sense of peace as all of this is a bit overwhelming. We will be there beginning June 14 for possibly 2 months of treatment. I am praying for the journey down there as we are already exhausted and then for humble hearts to engage in the treatment program they have for us there. Bottom line, I am praying for healing in both our lives. Link Care is specifically focused on dealing with missionary burnout. I feel we have never taken time to step back and get perspective after leaving our ministry in Africa. We've experienced a lot of loss and need time to work through the grief and to get perspective on life now. It may not address the PTSD but maybe it will touch on that broken place, too, if we can allow ourselves to go there with the counselors.
I have to admit I am challenged to my core to keep hoping. I continue to cling to the words of King David: "I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord."
