interesting post Cindy, i too, when I need help it isnt around and versa vicesa
as for asking for help if I truely need it I do ask, other wise I am same way, just never thought about it before, I will do it in my way in my own time, I do wish my kids were more forth coming with offers of assitance, but in the same breath it may be my fault they are not more forth coming, I am too stubborn and set in my ways

and when they do ask i always say if you hear a loud thud i need help