A Saved Voicemail Cheers Up A Friend

--by liztree, posted Dec 18, 2009

I knew a friend of mine was struggling with work, adult children moving back into the home, and a health concern about his wife.

Last week I called him and left him a voicemail letting him know that I was thinking of him and focusing on a positive outcome for him.

I spoke to him today and he told me that my voicemail brought him so much comfort that he saved it and when things get rough, he listens to it and cheers up.

I'm so humbled by his words and so very grateful that I took a moment to leave him that voicemail. It got me thinking how sometimes we have impulses to reach out to another. At times we follow through, sometimes we get busy and forget.

After hearing his gratitude for my message, I realized I need to pay more attention to those impulses.

Everyday, I read the stories on this website and I am so warmed by all the generous giving and grateful receiving.

Thank you for the inspiration!

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Posted by liztree
Dec 18, 2009
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Justice wrote: It is always best to keep those closest to you close. It is all in the details and the path you take that makes this experience incredible. You both thought of the details in life and took a moment to appreciate each other and it shows in so many ways not only to you but to us all. Thank you for sharing this story it was inspiring to say the very least!

warmth wrote: Soothing words can def change a person's life. I think u just did that and inspired me to do the same. Thank and god bless u :)

JuneBug wrote: You bring so much to so many people !! Maybe you just don't realize HOW MANY !! :)

Aurelia wrote: An angel whispered in your ear and you listened. Good for you to help a friend in such a caring way. We just never know what are simple acts can do...but you have some proof now. :)
God BLess You Liztree!
:0) Aurelia

vsoul wrote: Amazing story. This is your clairvoyance and intuition at work. Bless you.

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