Grateful for Txts

Lately, I have been very skeptical about the positive things about media.. if you couldn't tell from my last post. Well, this week I was reminded of the wonderful things that can come of media.

My cousins, Ashley and Lauren, are basically sisters to me. We are so close and love love love spending any time we can together. Unfortunately, we don't get to see each other too often. However, because of the constant group message between us three, we are able to stay updated with each other's lives. This past week, my cousins asked why I decided to delete my Facebook. I shared with them how I felt about it, and also shared some personal feelings about my insecurities. Within 2 minutes, my phone was exploding with prosocial txts from my cousins. Here are a couple of their txts:

Ashley: "You're gorgeous inside and out my sister! But I totally understand where you are coming from."

Lauren: "You are so naturally beautiful and have such an amazing body without even trying! Even without makeup you are stunning. Compare yourself to yourself only. Who you were yesterday and who you are tomorrow are the only people who matter."

Immediately, my spirits lifted and I felt so loved. What sweet things they chose to say. It warms my heart to read them over again. How grateful I am to be able to communicate so readily with people who use technology to uplift others. I am so lucky to be a recipient of other's kindness, and I am grateful that I can have the opportunity to do the same for others when I can't always talk to someone in person. I am blessed!