This is so true. I too have always been the independent one thinking I could do everything on my own and turned down help. As many of you know, I had a bad experience with purchasing a quilting frame and being told it was all there and wasn't. I usually stay quite and not complain about such things but for some reason I did bring it up on this board. What I experienced from the generosity of two wonderful people on this board was amazing to me. Both Enerod and Shibori offered help and I almost said no, and I would work it out on my own. I guess I finally matured for something told me to accept their offers because it would not only make me feel good but would also make them feel good. I knew about feeling good from doing random acts of kindness but hadn't learned of allowing others do something for me. I will always remember these ladies and definitely paying it forward. This was a time that I truly felt there are Angels among us. I still tingle when I think about these ladies wanting to help me and being so kind.
Yes this world really does look so much better when we see what can happen when people show the love in their hearts. Hugs to all yu wonderful people. Mary M
Originally Posted by isnthatodd
When you reach the point where you can gracefully and thankfully accept help, I think you have arrived at maturity. That is such a difficult thing to do for so many of us who were raised to be independent.