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“Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend.”

HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

When it became clear that you would be spending a lot of time in bed, you made the bedroom as comfortable, livable, and as inviting as possible. You bought a firm new mattress and a good reading lamp. You brought in books, plants, and a new TV. You had the windows washed and light-blocking blinds installed.

Now that you’re settled into your new environment, you vow that it will be dedicated to wellness rather than illness. Since you don’t want to shut yourself off from the world, even though that choice is tempting at times, you decide to put together a support network.

You take out pen and paper and thoughtfully prepare a list. You think first of those people who have already been helpful, who have demonstrated their willingness to be there for you no matter what. Who else? Who among your friends, relatives, and support-group contacts can you truly count on?

Then you make up another list, a shorter one, of the people who can’t handle your illness. Finally, you draw up still one more list, not of people, but of the things you can do to show your gratitude for the help you are receiving.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

How can I widen my world?