Lifted up

It's amazing how a simple email or open honesty on a bublic forum of strangers can have such a tremendous impact on someone. I was blown away today by an email I received from a total stranger who had read something I posted on a blog somewhere. I don't even know what she read only that I wrote it. My honesty, the words I wrote, spoke to her enough that she felt inclined to send me an e-card to thank me. Me. No one special. Or at least no more special than the next person. I'm not famous, I haven't accomplished anything big or anything, I'm just me. And yet the words this stranger sent me were powerful enough to lift my spirits. She made me feel special and like I had contributed something meaningful to someone out there in cyberspace. I'm so taken aback that I have trouble putting into words what she has done for me and all because she says I'm doing something special for others. She said I was appreciated! And gifted. Me. I'm utterly speechless! She has brought humble tears to my eyes.

This is what she sent me:

"You have been on my mind quite a bit this week.
I keep thinking of how gifted you are at reaching
out to new comers, and people that are quiet and
bashful. You make them feel accepted and WELCOMED
that is quite special. GOD has great plans for you.
KEEP looking UP and allowing HIM to work in your
life. You are truly appreciated."

Being told that I have made someone feel good, makes me feel like I've contributed to something so much bigger than myself. It makes me feel significant. Perhaps my life has purpose after all. Praise God for our unique stories! Praise Him for giving us something to encourage others with. Praise Him for the pain we've endured which makes us stronger. Praise Him for who we are and where we came from. Praise Him for the ability to share honestly, knowing we are protected by Him. Praise Him for people like Nicole who go the extra distance to say thank you to a total stranger and for making this stranger feel good about herself. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.