Earlier today I thought out loud in writing.\u00a0 On Facebook I wrote<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cJust found out that there\u2019s a therapeutic horseback riding place in Wylie with special saddles for JRA patients. Now to figure out how to pay for it\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
and an amazing thing happened.\u00a0 People offered to help foot the bill.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t why I wrote it, to ask for money.\u00a0 With a little sacrifice and juggling around, we could cover it.\u00a0 Not easily, but we could.<\/p>\n
I was overcome by the outpouring of generosity and knew immediately what it was.\u00a0 It was a sigh of relief.\u00a0 For the last few months,\u00a0 readers, family, and friends have watched our unfolding drama and wanted only to help.\u00a0 They waited anxiously for me to simply ask so that they could happily ease our burdens.\u00a0 I haven\u2019t asked.<\/p>\n
I wonder now if that has been unfair to those around us. Am I taking something away from them by not allowing them to step in? I have watched the private tragedies of others and wished only to step in.\u00a0 In some way, contributing to their efforts would ease my own worry.\u00a0 Is it selfish of me not to ask?<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t know.\u00a0 I\u2019m beginning to think it might be. <\/p>\n
Several friends suggested I add a paypal link and fund raise on my blog.\u00a0 They bet it would take only a single day.\u00a0 A few even made public pledges.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I cried.<\/p>\n
I have no words which can adequately express the love and gratitude I have for all those who were immediately willing and ready to help us and our girl.\u00a0 We don\u2019t need it today.\u00a0 We\u2019ve got this one.\u00a0 By cutting back a bit and giving up a little, we can cover this one.<\/p>\n
The reality is that JRA is a lifelong disease and we are 4 months into the battle.\u00a0 The day may come when we need help, and now I know that all I have to do is ask.\u00a0 I can\u2019t tell you the comfort and peace that brings me.\u00a0 But not today.\u00a0 I would be foolish to exhaust my help on a hill this small when there may be mountains up ahead.<\/p>\n
So, my much loved ones, thank you for your offers.\u00a0 You have shown me that I need to ask more often.\u00a0 I need to learn to lean on those around me, because they want so desperately to help.\u00a0 You\u2019ve helped me to see that it is only pride which stops me silent when there are so many willing hands to share this load.<\/p>\n
I promise I will ask.\u00a0 The day will come when I need you, and I love knowing that you are here.\u00a0 That day is not today.<\/p>\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n
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