Taking a minute to jot down some thoughts

I am always looking for ways to better our lives.  I am also always wondering if I make the "right" decisions.  I try to do good things... and help others. 

Sometimes I get to a point where I just wonder WHY?!?!

I am really seeing things from both sides of the coin lately.
I have been going out of my way to help others lately.  I am putting my own needs and sanity aside to do all I can for ppl.  I have been really stretched pretty thin.  I am not looking for anything in return... and I dont expect anything in return.  But it would be nice to know that these ppl at least care about me and my family.  A simple "hey, how are ya doing?"  goes a long way.  Especially when it is OBVIOUS that things have been a bit stressful for us lately.

Now, I am married to a man who doesnt really like to go and ask  how other's are doing.  His thinking is... if someone needs something, they know they can call him.   Really... do they???  Maybe ppl just feel like I do with the ppl I am dealing with... like he doesnt care.  Hmmmmm....
It is interesting to get to chit chat about these things with Stacy.  He never really thought about it, until I expressed my feelings of not getting at least a "hey, how are ya... been thinking about you"

While we were out yesterday (we went to take pics of things in storage that need to just be sold now)... I decided to mention making some "rounds" and checking in on ppl.  Of course I got the ... "I am sure they are all fine, or we would have heard something by now."  I pushed through that... reminding him about how I feel about certain things (he isnt real sharp when it comes to things like this...lol)... so we made some stops, did some quick visits.  I think once he saw the smile on his grandmother's face and her telling him she was glad he stopped and was happy to see him... IT CLICKED!!!  ;-) 
On the way out we fixed her rain spouting and I made mention of checking in on his mom.  Which we did... and he got the same smile! 

My point... sometimes it is just the little things that mean so much! 

As for me....
I am pretty much done doing the "big" things... for ppl who dont even give me the time of day... well, until they need or want something. 
I am sure I can find ppl that will appreciate what I have to offer and at least remember to say "hey" during some tough times.