Relying on Others.

This has always been tough for me. Before we moved 1,000 miles away from family, we NEVER had anyone watch our kids. I was always too afraid to ask, or afraid they would not get the kind of  care we expect them to have, or that we would be inconveniencing someone.  Fast forward to "The Big Move" from Virginia to Jackson, MS, and we have to rely on neighbors/friends sometimes.  Normally the husband and I do a pretty good job of splitting up the workload between the 2 of us and don't have to rely on others too much. But next Sunday (Feb 20) he is flying to Utica for work. That leaves just me.

The problem is that my classes don't always let out in time for me to pick them up. And for this, I am having to rely on my friends and neighbors. I really don't have any other choice. It still makes me uncomfortable. Not because my kids won't get good care (they are older now and easier to leave!). Mostly I am concerned about inconveniencing my friends/neighbors. What choice do I have? I can't skip out on organic chemistry lab. I can't skip out on my nighttime immunology class (we have a test that week).

It's just hard when I have to beg for help. I am so grateful to have those neighbors and friends to help me when I need it.