A Friend in Need

As we age, we see more of our friends who occasionally need practical help.  Some have hip replacements, knee surgeries, broken bones, other surgeries, or just illnesses.  During these times, they may need practical help.  Consider some of the following:

• Prepare meals to take to your friend.  Keep in mind the amount of food one or two people need.
• Snacks, cookies, and fruit are always nice to have available.
• Light housecleaning is always a blessing.
• Laundry can stack up.  Offer laundry service.
• Drive your friend to the doctor’s office for a follow-up visit.
• Purchase items from the grocery store for your friend.
• Pick up your friend for church services until they can manage by themselves.
• Read the Bible or another good book to your friend.
• Ask what else you can do to help.
• Organize other friends to help provide these services.

Not only will those who are temporarily handicapped appreciate this kind of help, but you will also enjoy a good feeling by doing them.