Support Through Texts

I know that a lot of people can't stand how people don't "talk" anymore. How they always just send something through a text and how not personal and touching that supposedly is according to others. I'm here to tell you I have cherished some text messages from a very special person these past few months. Sometimes, they are the reason that on a bad day I pick myself up and start having a good day. This is Mama Kat's writing prompt I chose this week: 3.) A recent text message exchange. I changed it up a bit. I will be sharing with you some texts I received that warm my heart. 


I am keeping this person anonymous. Not because I don't want to give her a shout out, but because I know this person doesn't know about my blog, much less read it. So, it won't help to call her out by name. I have told her how much I appreciate it and her. She knows how special she is to me, even though we only met a few months ago. 

So, here are some text messages that have warmed my heart over the past few months. I want you to not be afraid to send that nice message, just because it may not seem as special because it is a text. I'm here to tell you, you don't have to hand write a note to help someone feel better. If you think someone needs a cheerful message - send it - no matter what format you have to use!

" I'm so glad you text me! I'm here anytime day or night!" 

Really. How nice is it to hear that someone was glad to hear from you? I thought it was so sweet. 

"Hi! Hope you get to enjoy the beautiful weather today!"

This wasn't even a "I know you lost your son" type of message. It was a genuine lovely "hey it is pretty out, have you been able to notice and enjoy it". It made me smile. It made me realize people think of you at the most random moments. 

"Okay.. I want to call you, but I don't want to start up the tars again..." 

I'm partially sharing this message, because it then gets into personal matters. Even if you feel like you may be stepping on emotional toes, send the message. A text is such a great way to do this. If they can't handle it, they can ignore it until later. If they want to reach out, they can respond or call. Seriously, don't be scared to say something! 

"Just own those feelings Suzie!" 

A text can let a person know they aren't crazy. It is okay to feel that way and they shouldn't be worried about how others feel about those feelings. Seriously, while grieving I have felt guilty about feelings. How crazy is that? I have stopped. If someone doesn't like the way I feel about something, they can deal with it themselves. I will not worry about my own feelings. 

"Hi! How are you doing? Just thinking about you!" 

I got this while shopping at Lowe's. I nearly teared up. Really. I had had a really rough week. To know that I popped into someone else's mind and they wanted to make sure I was okay was touching. The fact that the Lowe's worker may have thought I was tearing up over my choice of watering hose is a whole other matter. 

"You are very strong woman! Even though it probably hurt like hell." 

This was a simple acknowledgement. This was an "I know you just went through something that as difficult, but you did fabulous." I can't explain the warmth in my heart to hear these things, because I doubt my strength at any time most days. 


So, I just wanted to point out. You can make a difference. Even through a quick text. I have told this friend many times how much appreciation I have for her and her random text messages. 

So, go ahead and make a difference. I challenge you to text one friend something nice today. Something simple even. It can just be, "I appreciate your friendship." Just pick up that phone and spend two seconds making someone's day!