tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374334482058757903.post2430010931263984520..comments2023-04-09T09:11:12.082-04:00Comments on Savory Sensations: Attitude of GratitudeLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271813324723765876noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374334482058757903.post-92172181789392724342010-01-24T19:35:36.445-05:002010-01-24T19:35:36.445-05:00Asking for help is hard....really hard. Even thou...Asking for help is hard....really hard. Even though Kira is 6 years old, I'm still not good about asking for help but it's amazing the relief that comes over me when I DO ask!<br /><br />One thing is for sure...people WANT to help but often don't know what to do or how to help. It's hard but I'm willing to bet that once the help is there, you'll feel a HUGE wave of relief!<br /><br />Hang in there and know that you're doing everything you can for you family and even the best, most organized, on-top-of-everything Mommy needs help once in awhile!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775008505216494911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374334482058757903.post-11515378688772008742010-01-24T10:50:59.317-05:002010-01-24T10:50:59.317-05:00I agree with Paul. I have always believed it take...I agree with Paul. I have always believed it takes a village to raise a kid. A kid with average needs. Olivia has a lot of special needs right now in addition to her average needs. And Amelia's. Not to mention you have a house to run. And you have your own basic needs (sleep being one of those). You need help and I'm glad you're asking for it! - Mandy (sorry I'm signed in as Paul)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223123840781443313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374334482058757903.post-29726556420284453852010-01-24T02:07:35.883-05:002010-01-24T02:07:35.883-05:00I think many people have been in your same shoes -...I think many people have been in your same shoes - thinking about it, but unable to muster the courage, or the humility, to ask for help. I've always thought the reason for this was the lack of direct "quid pro quo". You may never meet another person in your exact situation, and you're reluctant to ask for their help if you can't help them right back and make the tables even. <br /><br />That doesn't stop them from genuinely wanting to help. Think of it from your perspective. What would you do in a similar situation? You'd be cooking meals, babysitting, whatever you could do to ease somebody else's burden. And you'd be happy to do it. In general, people WANT to help people when they can. If they don't need a return favor from you, the odds are, they're going to need it from someone, someday. <br /><br />You're in a tough spot. You may very well be "Superwoman", but you can't maintain that for long until you flame out. But this isn't all about you. Take advantage of what you can, when you can and don't worry about giving it back. You'll give it back in spades when you can sometime down the road. Anyone who knows you and Rafe knows this. <br /><br />Oh yeah, and "camera" - find one, or learn how to use it... :)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223123840781443313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-374334482058757903.post-18525513768791098202010-01-23T23:09:34.425-05:002010-01-23T23:09:34.425-05:00Laurie- It will get easier I promise. Each day is ...Laurie- It will get easier I promise. Each day is a new one and a brighter day. Reading your list of do's and don'ts about Olivia is so true. A year leater we are still doing it with Jerome since he was the sicker of the two. Early intervention is the key and I wish we had it sooner for him. Just know that I am only a phone call/email away if you need anything.Christina Kebrynoreply@blogger.com