You Matter Moment of the Week
“One lovely action is all it takes to tip the scale. My grandma has mastered the art of taking action. My grandma also loves to walk. When I travel to the small town that my grandparents call home, we often stroll along the lively streets lined with sidewalks and local shops. Sometimes, when the town feels too small, my grandma and I wander beyond the brick buildings and chocolate-scented streets.
During one of these journeys, we came face-to-face with a man. He was holding a sign made from a cardboard box, approaching car windows at a red light. ‘Anything helps’ it read in thick Sharpie marker. As we saw people turn their heads to avoid their own reflections in his disappointed eyes, my grandma reached inside her purse, retrieving a plain white envelope. She hands it to the man, maintaining a gentle gaze.
‘Thank you,’ the man says. We can tell he means it.
As we turn to leave, I ask my grandma what was inside the envelope. Without hesitation, she pulls out another identical one, opening it to reveal its contents.
She explains that there was a gift card inside for a sandwich shop down the road and then pulls out what appears to be a business card. After she hands it to me, I examine the card. It is white with no writing other than two bold words in the center. It reads, ‘YOU MATTER.’
A card with that message on it would make anyone feel seen. It would make anyone feel loved, even if it is from a stranger. Whenever I see one of my grandma’s You Matter cards, there is a spark inside me, one that fuels me. These two words are inspiring, kind, and speak to what it means to be human. To matter. To make a difference in someone else’s life.”
-Ruby
What You Can Do
We all have the potential to be an angel for someone facing hardship. Everyone in every walk of life needs to hear our message! Whether you’ve handed out 1 card or 100, you’ve made a positive impact in someone else’s life – and likely yours too!
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Cheryl Rice, Founder
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