Needed or needy which are you? Which am I? We need to be there for others and stand with those we love in crisis and in heartache. But it is my belief that we all are needy at times also or how would others be able to be needed.
The past year we have had so much love and attention from all those who love us and have supported us through one of the worst times we could face. Losing Ryan brought us to our knees praying and thankfully those we have supported were there instantly to pray along beside us. It was natural seeing the house full and everyone just pitching in to share in the tasks at hand for his 'goodbye party' and then to be here for us whenever and however we have needed them.
As we get our legs back under us there will be more and more times when it is us being needed instead of needy. But to honestly reach out to others and let them be here for us was as helpful to them as it was to us. We all need each other and at times we are the ones supporting and then there are times we need lifted up.
What is most important is that we build relationships to help us through the rough times so that we can have the strength to get through with our faith, family and friends. Of course, we all hope to be the one who is needed rather than needy but living honestly requires us to be a little of both.
In Him,
Joyful
4-11-11
WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #596
3 days ago
Saw your comment on Debbie's page and had to stop by and say God is with you as you have well exclaimed. We have 2 BiP. daughters and over the years almost experienced what you did. We do not know even to this day how things will end. I was so fear stricken for so long just worrying about it, but through Al Anon have come to find peace. God is watching over them no matter what. Blessings to you dear sista in Christ.
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