Words are powerful. Is there really a more trite saying in this world? Perhaps it's just because I'm a writer but it seems that true, albeit commonplace, saying is a foundational principle understood by everyone. Having said that, some days words take on an even more powerful meaning than usual.
Take this past week, for instance: our son and his wife, along with their two beloved dogs moved into our place for a couple of days. Meals were intermittent; my emotions, frazzled. Two days later they set off for a three day drive to their new home. Enough said. As happy as I was for them and the excellent opportunities that awaited them, I sure needed a bit of encouragement.
On that matter someone once said: "Unless you put out your water-jugs when it rains you will catch no water" and I, among many, can attest to the truth of that snippet of wisdom. During these challenging days I've had numbers of friends phone or email to see how I was doing and there were more invitations to meals than I could accept. Each gesture of encouragement is so appreciated.
One message stands out just because it was such a seemingly ordained moment. I'd gone to
"You're Linda Wegner, aren't you?" she asked. Surprised but delighted to see her, we chatted briefly but not before she told me how much she enjoyed the monthly column I write in an agricultural publication. I continued shopping, buoyed by the jug of blessing I'd just received.
Don't hesitate to share words of encouragement. Someone needs them!
