You know, there are angels in our lives, so many seen and unseen. Named and unnamed. I am on a committee planning a HUGE service project with about 8 different projects going on at the same time and about 300 people to plan for. We were talking about how service can influence us for the better, not only those served but those who serve. Its important to let others serve us. Can we do it alone? Maybe, but probably not. Who doesn't at least need a friend cheering them on?
I remember a time in my life that was extremely difficult. Even doing the mundane tasks seemed more than I could bare. The awful monster was called postpartum depression and really threw me for a loop! It was like I had no control over anything and my mind felt like it was in a swirling black hole. It was hard to eat, sleep, or concentrate on anything, let alone take care of my baby. I remember the angels who helped me, many from my church group. They came and slept on the floor in the middle of the night to help me tend to my child, they brought food/breakfast drinks, cleaned my home, folded my laundry, let me cry and had plenty of hugs and support. It was a dark time in life. I would have never made it without my angels. I can think of at least five names right off the top of my head, and I'm sure there were more. Most of these people had their own kids to take care of, yet they came to help me with my one. It has been years now, but I will never forget a name nor a face. Without these angels I don't know how I would have made it.
The message is simple look outside of yourself, be an angel in someone's life; or, just as important, allow someone to be an angel in yours.
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