Tired of Doing it Alone...

I'm sitting here just relaxing after a day at work and I realize (as I have many times before) that I get tired of doing it all on my own.  I fit the description of your typical "independent" woman.  Own car, own place, good job, etc.  I appreciate God blessing me with the abilities and mindset to be independent.  My independence has put me in a position to help a lot of people but sometimes I feel I don't have that support.  If I were in a situation where I was in need who could I call?  I have friends I've supported but if the situation was reversed would they do that for me? I give without expecting anything in return but is it wrong to still want it? It would be nice for someone to say "Hey Ms. Sparkles, you're always helping others and you've helped me numerous times so let me do this for you" or "Ms. Sparkles I just want to tell you I really appreciate you!".  Don't get me wrong, my friends express their appreciation and it means a lot, however, there are others in the past that I have gone through great lengths to help and not so much as a thank you nor do they make an attempt to return the favor.

 I have my mother and my sister but they may not always be there when I need them.  In my mind they don't count because we're so close its not even a question of me needing help is more of a question of when, where, and how much.  This also does not serve to discredit God in anyway.  I'm human and I am sure He understands how and why I feel the way I do.  I just have to remind myself of all He's done for me and realize that I am never truly alone.  Everything that I am able to do is because He's blessed me with the ability to do so.

Reminding myself that I'm never alone...