Why people are amazing, awesome, and far better than they are given credit for

So, Since like wednesday afternoonish, I have been massively ill with the flu. Though no one enjoys being sick, and I have done my fair share of whining, I think God allowed me this opportunity, so that I could see how many truly wonderful friends I have surrounding me, ready in an instant to drop everything and walk my dog, or make me soup, or bring me movies, or just check in to see what more they could do to help me.
I live about one thousand miles away from my family. My closest relative lives about an hour and a half, probably two hours away. So When I need help, there is not much my family can do for me. Its just me and my dog for the most part. But, I have been blessed to be surrounded by some of the most wonderful friends anyone could have on the planet, and until this week I dont think I realized how many people cared about me and were willing to help me, if I just ask for the help.
I am a bit of a stubborn and fiercly independant sort of person. I have always prided myself on being able to take care of myself and provided for myself. In the past weeks I have had more unexpected fees, emergencies, and vet bills than anyone could ever imagine or plan and prepare for on my income, and then on top of it to get sick and not really be able to take care of myself and my needs, it has been so humbling, but it has taught me that people are good for the most part, and friends do have your back when you need them. Most of all it has taught me that God does here and answer our prayers, but usually it is through the acts of kindness of others. He does this so that everyone can be blessed, those giving service and those reciving it. And, so that if our hearts are open, he can teach us something new, and show his love for us. He truly is our Heavenly Father, and just like any father, he wants to bless us in ways that will allow us to grow, because in growing we find true joy. Its been a difficult week, and a dificult month, but like paul I "glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us". Rom. 5: 3-5. May God be with you each, and may warm hearts of friends and family always be near you. Love, Mandi