Helping Others

Good evening. 
The weather here has gone from frosty mornings to very hot days. 
 
Today, I was on the phone with someone,
who to put it mildly, is having a rough time.
Now when I called, I too was going through a rough patch. 
However talking to each other helped us both. 
It didn't solve our problems but it just helped.  Know what I mean?

Then my mind goes to all of those people in Oklahoma. 
They've lost loved ones, houses and possessions.  
Out of the rubble, you see pictures of those
doing all they can to help the survivors. 
 
Both of these things are what has inspired this evening post. 

Even when you are having a hard time,
there is always someone else who has it harder. 
Helping others takes your mind off of your own problems. 

Maybe you can not help monetarily but there are
other ways that help as well.
Simply picking up the phone and
telling someone you are thinking about them.
Cooking them a meal.  Sending an email or a card.

Just knowing there is someone out there
                                      thinking about you,
                                                  saying a prayer for you
                                                                    can be a real boost.

Have you been a help to anyone recently?