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I relapsed with Flu yesterday. Not good. It hit fast, and, given everything, I was concerned if I get worse, this would be a problem. Then it reminded me of something someone (sorry, I don& #39;t know who) told my mom once, when she was once ill. And I wanted to share it with you. 1/x
When someone hears you& #39;re sick or whatever reason you& #39;re struggling, they may say, "If I can help, let me know."
Instead of saying you& #39;re okay and you can& #39;t think of anything, get a piece of paper and have them write their name and phone number on it. Stick it in your wallet 2/
Instead of saying you& #39;re okay and you can& #39;t think of anything, get a piece of paper and have them write their name and phone number on it. Stick it in your wallet 2/
Then, the next time someone offers to help, you take out that same piece of paper, and have them write their name, and you keep doing that. Soon, you& #39;ll have a nice list.
You do this for a couple of reasons. If at some point, you might need help, when you& #39;re dealing with ... 3/
You do this for a couple of reasons. If at some point, you might need help, when you& #39;re dealing with ... 3/
the issue or upset, you won& #39;t remember who all those people were who said they could help. But with the list, you don& #39;t have to remember, or spend time looking for their contact information. And if you have a list, then you don& #39;t have to keep bothering the same people or have 4/
anyone feel they& #39;ve let you down if they aren& #39;t available.
And if you never need anyone& #39;s help, but maybe you are alone in a doctor& #39;s waiting room or somewhere, you can take out that piece of paper and see all those people who care about you. Who will be there if you need it. 5/
And if you never need anyone& #39;s help, but maybe you are alone in a doctor& #39;s waiting room or somewhere, you can take out that piece of paper and see all those people who care about you. Who will be there if you need it. 5/
In this scary time, let& #39;s all start making these lists.
Let& #39;s reach out and not be afraid to ask for help.
Let& #39;s reach out to tell others to our name on their lists and let them know we care. 6/
Let& #39;s reach out and not be afraid to ask for help.
Let& #39;s reach out to tell others to our name on their lists and let them know we care. 6/
I spent the day in tears, not knowing if I was crying because of the Flu, that I had to ask for help, or that people were so kind to do so. 7/
What I do know is that, for those who I asked to be on my list who instantly said, "Of course, and what can I do now?" thank you. From the bottom of my heart. END/
