Don't be shy...ASK ASK ASK!

The attached photo is a popular list that we post to our facebook page often and it is always one of our most shared posts.  We ALL need help in some meaningful way, but daily burn-out, exhaustion, and being sometimes overly self-sufficient leaves us desperate for help but not always knowing how to ask.  Sometimes, it takes just a quick moment of bravery to blurt out to our needs to our closest friends, families, churches, and supporters.  BE BRAVE, ASK!!!!  You may actually receive some relief in the form of REAL HELP, not just an empty promise of help.  Some of the things we recommend gifting to caregivers and families impacted by medical crisis and/or special needs are attached in the photo.   YOU CAN ASK friends for things like restaurant gift cards, meals (in non-returnable containers, gas gift cards, grocery gift cards, auto club memberships, coffee, cash, hospital parking tokens, movie subscription services, or even much needed supplies for your child.  No one will ever really help if you keep up the facade that "everything is okay" which only truly builds resentment and frustration in you, and the people you love.  Ask, and maybe you shall receive.