I am pretty good at a handful of things. At the top of this relatively small list is my great appreciation for being needed. It’s not simply the enjoyment of helping others, it is being thankful for the opportunity to help. I enjoy taking care of people.
One of the hardest battles I have had with my grandmother is her refusal to need when she clearly, well, needs to. She is, and always will be, a fiercely independent woman.
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