I am grateful I am humbled

When times get tough and life throws you the odd curveball it is heartening to know I have friends and family who will drop everything and answer my distress call; call over to make sure everything is alright, pick up the telephone and dial my number, give me advice and comfort.

And I am truly humbled by the efforts of all those who have helped over these last couple of days and nights because they all have their own lives to live and problems to overcome; but they put them aside to help me out. I find such gestures of human generosity remarkable, overwhelming and beyond any kind of recompense I am able to offer.

Even more so when you take into consideration the fact that I can be a difficult friend at times - quiet, introvert, distant and unhelpful. But I guess they know my failures as much as I do and do not judge me on the less favourable traits I display, which makes the ones who do care even more remarkable. 

I offer my heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped, your love knows no boundaries; I hope one day I will be able to repay your kind efforts. 

Listening to: Tom McRae - Live 2007