How to Let Others Serve You in Your Time of Need
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You see, I have a problem. I’m not perfect.
To those that know me well (or those that witnessed me trying to check out at HEB with a begging 6-year-old, shrieking 3-year-old, crying 6-month-old, and MIL trying to peel avocados while waiting in line), this should come as no surprise.
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But then there are some days when life hits us in the hallway and our perfect-appearing lives are smeared with a healthy dose of reality.
A Messy Situation
There was a problem.
Say, what now?
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The Illusion of Self-Sufficiency
“Hmmm, maybe I misunderstood,” I thought.
I opened the door to the bathroom and found my MIL standing over the toilet embarrassed and confused. Getting her cleaned up as best I could in the public restroom, I ushered her out the door to my husband waiting by the car. Once I went back inside and was met by another parishioner, this one with cleaning supplies in her hand.
Selfless Service
As I was reflecting about the morning, I found myself again filled with gratitude but of a different sort. This incident taught me so many lessons. You see, in my moment of reality, of imperfection, I was able to experience an act of friendship, of service, of true selflessness.
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