Feeling Faint?

Last week at the beginning of Relief Society a sister in the back row fainted. Already a bit under the weather, she was also fasting. Without any signs that she wasn't doing well, she began to fall, and two sisters caught her. She was gently rested on the floor at their feet, where immediately there were kind hands straightening her clothing and making her comfortable. Someone was immediately on the phone with 911, though that may have been a bit premature, it was quick and decisive thinking. A nurse in the room began taking note of her pulse and heart rate, and a two doctors in the ward were with her within two minutes. The rest of us just cleared back to give her some air, and in hushed tones spoke of her sweet nature and gentle spirit. There was not one negative thought for her, only love and concern. She was out for a few minutes, while someone ran to get orange juice for her. She began to come around and the doctors said her husband could take her home to care for her. Others followed her progress until she was well.
I was thinking about her, and wondering how she was feeling, when it occurred to me that her faintness was visible for everyone to see. Since we could see her in trouble we knew how to react and rescue. I wondered how many of us have spirits that are a bit under the weather, and feeling faint? We push on, and on, and try to keep a smile on our faces while operating under trying conditions, as if fasting on an already weakened spiritual body. If we could see it, would we be faster to rush to the aid of someone who has spiritually fainted? I bet we would be as eager to straighten them, give them tender care, if only we knew they needed it.
I guess that's why friends are such an important part of our lives. They see almost imperceptible signs that we are wobbly, and need shoring up. Loved ones can spot the smallest difference in our posture, or the look on our faces, or sound of our voice, that tells them we are feeling a little faint.
I am thankful for those who sensitively minister to the faint in heart. Whether our collapses are visible or not, we all need hands and hearts to help us when we faint; physically or spiritually. May we be less afraid to ask for help ourselves, and more able to see when others need our help, lest they faint.