T Is for Texts from People You Love

 

This month, I’ve been sharing things that make life better—and this one might be small, but it carries a lot of weight.

Those unexpected texts from people you love.

You know the ones.

“The video of you interviewing Hannah was excellent.”
“Congratulations! Laura just told me you got accepted!”
“You’re amazing.”
“Thank you for being brave and sharing hard stuff out loud. I love you.”
Or a sweet little video: “Happy birthday, Gran! I love you.”

They don’t come with warning. They just show up.

And somehow… they always seem to arrive at exactly the right moment.

Right when you’re second-guessing yourself.
Right when you’re feeling a little tired or unseen.
Right when you didn’t even realize how much you needed encouragement.

A simple message. A few words on a screen.

But they have a way of cutting through the noise and going straight to the heart.

They make me pause.
They make me smile.
They remind me that I’m loved, seen, and supported.

And more than that—they leave a mark. Joy that lingers longer than the moment it took to read them.

It’s funny how something so small can make such a big difference.

So here’s my gentle reminder (to myself, too):
Send the text.

Tell someone they did a great job.
Celebrate their good news.
Remind them who they are.
Say “I love you” out loud and send the video.

Because chances are… it will arrive at just the right moment.

And it might just make their whole day better.

Please share with all of us -- did you stop and send a text of love or encouragement?