Did you know you matter?

I just found out that a a co-worker has left work. I am not sure what happened and I didn't ask the details. I didn't want to hear any negative banter about someone who I thought so highly of. When it comes down to it sometimes situations just don't work out. This was my opportunity to repay a gift that a previous co-worker had given me years ago. I was fired in my early 20's as a bank teller, apparently it was important to be able to balance at the end of the night. Seriously detailed work for a big picture gal. When I walked out of the bank with my head hung down, the assistant manager came out to tell me that my laughter would be missed even if I was the worst teller in the world. Made me smile then and still does today. So I extended my kind words to my friend at work, he made a difference and he needed to know. These situations happen all the time in our fast paced world, sometimes positive sometimes not. Just think of all the relationships ending, kids get cut from soccer teams, neighbors moving away, or teachers leaving your school. What a gift to know that you mattered. Make sure you let that someone who matters to you know.