I was a bit spoiled yesterday.

It was my birthday and I was blessed to spend it with some of my favourite people. Some of them were gracious enough to give me gifts.

And as grateful as I am for everything, it was eleven words that nearly brought me to tears.

A friend gave me a card. It was a simple card, but it contained a short message — one that hit me.

I don’t know whether my friend intended to convey such emotion, but it was one of the nicest messages I’ve ever received.

It rattled me. It made my heart happy. And in this moment I can feel my heart beating heavier because I’m thinking about it.

Even as a writer, I sometimes forget how powerful a few simple words can be.