I really need my friends right now

thinking of you Cathy - it all sounds so awful. Hope you see an end to the unhappiness soon. I agree Jason - they don't sound very supportive at the church at all.

Cathy, you are in my thoughts. (((((((((( Cathy and Elsie )))))))))).

If you church wont help, maybe its time to find another one. They are there to HELP you. I know it is easy to say Cathy, but please keep up your strength. We are all here willing you on with prayers and thoughts. You have all of our love and wishes for a quick and good outcome.

Cathy, as always you are in my thoughts and prayers, as is Elsie.  I wish we were in closer proximity so that we could be there for you in person. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Cathy and Elsie))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

It doesn't sound to me as if your Bishop is a very good representative for the church and what it really stands for.  Unfortunately there are some who show no depth to their faith, and as a result fail to carry out the command to 'share ye one anothers burdens' (and so fulfil the law of God).  And Paul warned that 'Faith without works is dead'.  These are the ones who get the church a bad name, because they get noticed most, although I honestly believe that they're in the minority. October 19th is 'Back To Church Sunday' in this area, so for once I'm going to (try to be) good and spend part of my birthday profitably.   Prayers and good wishes aside, Diana is absolutely right.  If we were closer in proximity, we would rush to support you in person.  Not because we tink of ourselves as being anything special, but because that's what true friendship is all about.