Validation

I love how God knows what you need long before you do, and every so often, He responds to you in a way that feels very personal, very direct.

I was suddenly feeling overwhelmed with work. The sheer volume and urgency of it had been building up, and last night I stopped for a moment and had the thought, "I'm about to drown".
It was that quiet, eerily clear instant - just as you are about to slip and go under.

Then this email came in. I don't normally put things that are work-related online, or anything that involves others. But the timing of this email, and the personal nature of it (from a major client/collaborator who had, up till now, been all business), is priceless to me.

Oh the timing was exquisite. It was just that little push that I needed to stay afloat. Just to be acknowledged. Just to know I am not alone. And of course, validation.

The email:

K - 
Just wanted to say that I and many others are acknowledging the amazing efforts you are putting into the [work]. We do not know how you do it all and it is all very good quality. Thanks and keep up the good work! I am worried that you are becoming over-burdened and that the load is too stressful. Please do advise and push back if that is the case. 
D.