How did they know I would need that little pick me up precisely at the moment I received it?

As I was driving home from work today I felt the sadness begin to creep in once again. This time, a stupid song on the radio triggered a memory that stung me pretty hard. No need to repeat the details. It was just a moment from my past that felt special at the time…and is now dead and gone.

I began to feel a little sorry for myself. I was thinking about the bills I needed to pay when I got home, the two piles of leaves I needed to dispose of in my backyard, my dwindling savings, and the bleak prospects of it fattening up anytime soon.  It all started to weigh me down, and I felt tired and sad and alone once again.

I reached into the mailbox and noticed a bright orange envelope. It was addressed to me in a type written label that was Scotch-taped to the front of the envelope.  I ripped it open like a kid opening a present on Christmas. It felt like a while since I received a card or letter in the mail. This felt special.  And it was…really special.

I stood there with my hand over my mouth absolutely dumb-founded by what I was reading.  Someone had taken time out of their day to reach out to me, to send me a card that included a type-written note in which they recanted my own words from a recent blog post, to remind me that I do, in fact, have friends in my corner.  They included a gift card along with their special note.  This gesture left me speechless.

They didn’t include their address on the envelope and they didn’t sign the card. The note was typed. This was all a big fun, thrilling, heart-felt mystery! What a wonderful surprise…and such a loving gesture. I can’t even describe how I feel right now. But I know I will never forget it.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, whoever you are. I know you read my blog, because you pulled a paragraph from it and included it in your note to me. So I am leaving my thank you here, where I trust you will find it. I don’t know who you are exactly, but I know you are a friend. And I am grateful for you. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel loved and special.  When you go to bed tonight, rest comfortably knowing that you made me very happy tonight. You lifted me from the sad place I was dwelling and pushed me forward. I am happy….truly happy tonight. And I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.

The universe will be kind to you soon. That’s just how it works.

Love,

-Michele