Service is the key to getting through trials. Everyone can serve someone somehow. For years I have been blessed to be able to serve in my church. Since this illness this is one area I have not been able to serve in. I have really missed not serving others, but have found great joy in serving my family and friends in even the most simplest of ways.
This morning I thought my day would consist of resting and taking care of myself in order to avoid another flare up caused from yesterdays events. As I was getting ready for the day I could not get a neighbor off of my mind. She has been going through her own set of health challenges and I wanted to visit her. I wanted to take something to her but knew if I baked something then I would be left with no strength for a visit so instead I found some mangos and pineapple and cut them up on a plate and took them to her.
I then proceeded to visit her and enjoyed it immensely. We were able to share our experiences. It was therapeutic for me to be able to visit someone and brighten their day. It was nice to reach out to someone else that is struggling and in return she lightened my own load today. **I would really like to start a sarcoidosis support group. (See below)
After I returned home, my daughter called me from school and was not feeling well. Once I brought her home to rest, my older daughter called and needed to talk, then my mom called me to share her stressful events of the day.
I am grateful that I am available to serve in small and simple ways. I am realizing just how important it is to be available for others whenever they need it. Sometimes just being there for others and listening to them is just what they need, and sometimes that's just what you needed as well!
**Sarcoidosis is so rare that I do not know one person in Utah that has it. I would love to start a support group if anyone who reads this blog knows someone locally who has it. Please reach out to me by e-mail: staciefuller@ymail.com and let me know if you or someone you know is interested in joining a support group for Sarcoidosis.
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