Just Do Something

 

 

My friends and family have really stepped up over these past two weeks, since falling and breaking my hand. I am reminded that it doesn't take much to show your care and concern for someone. If you want to let someone know you care but don't know what to do for them, even a little gesture can say a lot.

I've been so blessed by the love and kindness of my friends. I had a friend randomly show up with flowers. Another friend delivered brownies and a card to my front door. One friend brought dinner for my family on the day of surgery and another stopped by with a fountain soda and just to talk. The texts that randomly came in while I was waiting in the emergency room, letting me know that someone was thinking of and praying for me brought warmth to my heart. Even the little texts that were sent over the past two weeks, asking if there was anything they could do to help or simply meant to make me laugh has made me feel valued. I was reminded of how grateful I am for the people in my life!

While I have adapted to do most everything one handed and on my own, there are some things with which I have had to be dependent on my immediate family. I have had to rely on them to drive me places, help carry things, open cans and bottles, and even help with my hair. While they are happy to help, (at least I haven't heard any complaints) I have to wait for their time frame and that can be frustrating.  I am learning to slow down, do what I can, and allow others to help when there's something I can't do.

Philippians 2:3-4 (CSB) says, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others." I hope that this experience will help me consider others more in the future, realizing that care and concern doesn't have to come in the form of a grand gesture. Even a small act of kindness can have a huge impact.