One of the most difficult things I had to learn how to do was to accept help from others.  For someone independent and self-sufficient, learning how to accept generosity from others was and still is very difficult.  For me, there was a sense of pride in being able to take care of myself and my family.  I struggle when I have to accept help.  Sometimes I accept help because I need the help.  Other times I accept help because it is the right thing to allow someone the opportunity to be kind and neighborly.  I never thought I was…