There is Never a Wasted Word

Today, I recieved a phone call from my good friend, Charlotte. I have known Charlotte for almost 5 years. She is a person that I count on to be there for me when I need her. I gave Charlotte the nickname, my second Mom. In fact, her sons are like my brothers. We even fight like brothers and sisters sometimes. And Charlotte, being the good mom that she is, breaks it up for us.

Anyway, she called to ask me if I had known that a person I had known in Willmar, had passed away. She told me that she and her son were going to the funeral. After the funeral, I called her and asked about the service. She shared with me about the funeral but she also said something that has been stuck in my mind since. She was telling me how Janet (The person who had passed away) would always say Hello or a simple wink to her son when they saw each other in church. We talked about how that would always stick with her son forever and how he would always remember Janet for her simple actions. She then said, "That is why I believe, there is never a wasted word."

How many times have you had a person just say something to you and it made your day? Think of how you would have felt if that person never said that to you. I am reminded of a quick story about a girl who was going to go home and commit suicide because she thought her life was not worth living. On her way home, another girl came up and started to talk to her, and asked her to come over to her house and study. The simple hello and invitation, made a world of difference to this girl and she decided not to take her life that night. She realized that there were people who cared for her.

I encourage you today, to tell people how you feel. Remember, there is never a wasted word. Thanks Charlotte, for reminding me of that.