Words of Affirmation

I know there are people out there who question people who have Words of Affirmation as their love language, and why we need to be complimented so much. I've tried to explain in the past that there's so much more to it than just getting compliments, and we do recognize the fake compliments when they come along. I just received a note today from a neighbor with whom I attend church with that shows a prime example of affirmation that (at least I) appreciate. It's exactly what makes me feel loved and seen.

I'm going to add a little back story, so you can understand the back story behind this note. Our church had a fireside planned for Palm Sunday to start off the week of Easter. I was involved with one of the choirs, and this note comes from someone I work with closely who was asked to participate in that choir for a vital part of the song we were singing. She struggled with that during the whole process. I was just happy to have the opportunity to do something special for Easter and told that to her a time or two. The fireside was beautiful, and I loved every minute of it (and even found a couple in the audience I knew from my hometown sitting there up front and center, but I didn't get a chance to say anything to them). 

And so, I got this beautiful note today:

Hi Becky! This message may be a little weird - please don't be weirded out

I wanted to tell you that you've been a real inspiration to me. With the Palm Sunday fireside, I knew that I was harboring some dumb resentments and so I was trying to get my heart right before coming. I tried unpacking my feelings and tried reminding myself that it was going to probably be really cool, but I was still feeling like a booger. So, I then asked myself if I could think of someone that had the right spirit about it and your name came to my mind immediately. I was able to think about how much you love music and how you know how powerful it can be for sharing the spirit. It was when I was thinking of you and how dedicated you are to these opportunities that I finally felt my heart soften. So, thank you for sharing your talents and your love for beautiful things. It helped me be ready for what was a really wonderful spiritual experience.

This is such a perfect example of Words of Affirmation. I don't care much for cards and letters with generic messages, but when someone really takes the time to say something meaningful, like this, it will always be cherished. Now I need to take a break and get these tears dried up.

Thank you.

Some more spring time blossoms for you.