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'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're sick or whatever reason you're struggling, they may say, "If I can help, let me know."
Instead of saying you're okay and you can'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'll have a nice list.
You do this for a couple of reasons. If at some point, you might need help, when you're dealing with ... 3/

the issue or upset, you won't remember who all those people were who said they could help. But with the list, you don't have to remember, or spend time looking for their contact information. And if you have a list, then you don't have to keep bothering the same people or have 4/

anyone feel they've let you down if they aren't available.
And if you never need anyone's help, but maybe you are alone in a doctor'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's all start making these lists.

Let's reach out and not be afraid to ask for help.

Let'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/