Hey, Pete:

I'm with you on doing something generous for someone else. There have been so many people in my life who have been life-changing friends because they helped me through a hard time. I can never repay them, but I can do something for someone else. Even the hard times when we're hanging on for dear life have their value. When we meet someone who's going through a similar dark time, we can offer them encouragement. If you've struggled in the same way that they are struggling, you know what you're talking about.

Jerry