Our neighbor is a single woman with some major health issues. She's a teacher with a passion for teaching her children, and yet her struggles continue.
During the last week, we have seen her family rally around her and provide support and encouragement. More than that, I imagine they help her feel part of a whole, larger than herself. That's what families do.
Even now, there's a spontaneous kickball game going on in the yard and laughter and warmth fills the air. We're not made to go through this life alone. We are relational beings. When we rally around a loved one, our service fills our lives, even as we give it away.
Who can you rally around today?
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