Help pull someone up…

I was on a flight flying from South Africa back to Canada; it was an emotional journey for me; I had so many emotions ranging from grief to sadness to happiness. A recent family tragic event deeply saddened me, and I was also grateful to have been able to have had the time to see my newly born nephew – a boy given birth to 4 months after his Dad’s demise. So it was a mixture of sadness and joy. Two rows from me while onboard the plane, I thought I heard the muffles of a woman; initially, I thought it was my mind playing tricks on me, most people were already asleep on this 12-hour overnight international flight, the lights were switched off, but then I heard it again. Then I saw her tears…the mom’s spirit in me was stirred up…and I looked at her, confirmed she was not happy and then I went straight to her, and she told me her problems..she just heard some heart-shattering news that morning, and she had to fly back home immediately.

I took her to the back of the plane and did what most people will do. Validate her emotions, spoke to her, and prayed for her with her permission. She felt better and was thankful. Since then, we have remained friends. Many people are in my life, and we became friends through one encounter or the other on the plane, at the mall, or the airport…my hubby warns me to be very careful always..but daily, I ask the Lord to send my way, any of His children that He wants to me to assist.

I have come to believe that sometimes, God allows us to go through some difficult terrains; He pulls us out of such terrains and does not leave us there but gives us the strength and empathy to help others who might also find themselves in such landscapes.

For me to be on that plane with that woman with my grief and still be able to extend succor to her was just a matter of God-incidence, and I am grateful that through the help I rendered to her, I also received healing for my broken heart.

So, what are you waiting for? Please, reach out and help pull someone up.

Written by Ibukun Ogunsina, New Beginnings Barrie, Psychotherapy and Counselling Services. Website: www.newbeginningsbarrie.com
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