Don't underestimate...

Don't underestimate the power of the little things in life. What I mean by that is don't think that a phone call, or a letter, or a visit, or a message, or just being there to listen, or a hug don't make a difference. Because they make the biggest difference of them all. I have a friend at work who, for whatever reason, I am able to open up to and break down the walls that I have put up to keep others out. I don't consciously want to keep others out, but I've just been hurt too many times to make it easy for me to trust people. But there's just something about this person... maybe it's because I feel safe with them. Maybe it's because they are so completely and brutally honest with me. Maybe it's because I know they will not pass judgement. Maybe it's because I know they genuinely care. But the thing is... there is something about me that they trust, too. We have both told the other things we haven't told anyone else in the entire world... family included. But when we talk, it just comes out. We are comfortable with each other. Last night I was stressing myself sick (literally) about stuff going on at school (and it was only day 3!) when my phone rang. It was this friend. Just talking on the phone with them made it all OK. At least for that little bit. My stomach quit hurting. I didn't feel like I was gonna hurl. And I could just vent and say whatever I was thinking knowing that they were there just listening. Words can't even describe what this person does for me. But I just want you to remember that it's the little things like that phone call that make all the difference. Don't you ever forget that. It saves lives...