Thank you again, St. Jude

Well, I've decided to do another 9 day novena but this time I'm going to incorporate going to the St. Jude shrine everyday. It gives me a sense of peace to light a candle and I can leave my novena there and maybe it can help someone else.

My prayer was not answered, btw. So, I can only trust that St. Jude, God, the Universe is working behind the scenes on my behalf so I can find joy again. I had the worst Thanksgiving ever and spiraled into a pretty bad depression marked with no sleep, anxiety, fear and really negative thoughts. I woke up crying and I couldn't stop. Two dear friends called me to check on me and urged me to go to the hospital. I didn't want to go, but I did, crying the whole time. The psychiatric nurse was very kind to me and was able to adjust some medications to help me feel better while I work through this difficult time. So, I guess St. Jude sends angels when he can...who knows?

I don't know what to ask for with this novena...the same thing? peace? for the hurt to go away? lots of money? maybe all of the above. I am so sad and hopeless.

So, while I am disappointed I did not get what I wanted I am thankful for these prayers to St. Jude as I know they will work, one way or another.