RAVE to all my friends, neighbors and colleagues. I pride myself on my independent nature, but a hip replacement and open heart surgery over a six-week period forced me to ask for help. The response from everyone (especially my neighbors in West Seattle) has been nothing short of amazing. From grocery runs, meal prep and dog walking, their spirit of generosity and assistance has left me speechless. I might start believing that there’s hope for humanity after all.
RAVE to the very nice and helpful young person who helped me, an 89-year-old, exit my car from a large medical garage on Mother’s Day morning! They made my day!
RAVE to Washington State Parks for allowing late-night entrance into Lake Sammamish State Park to view the recent aurora borealis! Thanks to the pleasant and helpful park rangers!
RAVE to the two people who smashed into my car at a stop light, beat me up, stole my wallet, cellphone and car, and left me bleeding on the pavement. Later in the emergency room, an electrocardiogram showed I had an affib heart rhythm, which led to many tests showing I probably would have had a heart attack within 2-3 months. You saved my life.
Real Life of an MSW 
Love that last one. Talk about blessings in disguise!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That one reminded me that everything happens for a reason. —Thanks for taking the time to read and comment!
LikeLike
WOW. … wow … That last one I thought was sarcasm until I read the whole thing. Bless you for taking that perspective.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It really does. Relationships shouldn’t be transactional.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for reading, commenting, and offering your perspective.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a meaningful post from a true survivor. Say well
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤ —Thanks for taking the time to read and comment!
LikeLiked by 1 person