So, have you ever had one of those decisions that you have to make that you just know is going to be the utter and complete demise of your life as you have known it? Ok, so maybe it wasn't quite that bad, but still...it can be a pretty big decision. And in the midst of those moments when the decision making is at it's worst, all you need and all you want is someone to tell you that you are doing a good job making that decision. That you are approaching that decision with maturity and logic, with just the right amount of faith. All you want is for people to recognize that the decision is stinking hard and give you a hug on a rough day.
Well, I would like to take time to encourage both of my readers to validate. Take a few moments and tell someone you know is struggling with something like this that they are loved. Tell them that they are doing a good job. Tell them that you are proud of them. These words may be the thing that gets them through the hardest day they have ever faced up to this point in their lives.
Please, oh please, take these words I have typed to heart. Share with someone you love how important they are. Share with them how much you love them. You just never know what it might mean! :)
Pain
1 year ago
i was very happy to tell you exactly that today! i hope you know meant it :) -moo
ReplyDeletethis is awesome! so true. :). i love you jess! alot. you are an amazing person! a great example. thanks for everything! continue what you are doing for God and for others. -Hayhay
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks, you two! But I was kinda hoping it would encourage you guys to go validate others! It really is cool to see how it affects people. They just aren't ready for it, and it throws them off. But then it is like they WANT to live up the expectation you just set for them. Pretty cool to watch! :)
ReplyDeleteThat was the "so true." part of my comment. =). I try to do this often because I love watching how people respond and just imagining how it makes them feel. It is pretty awesome! -Hayhay
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