Woman felt low at work—then a surprise message from her mom on Ring Cam turned her whole day around
A person might have a difficult day at work every once in a while. In such moments, they could find comfort through small, unexpected gestures. One woman was also feeling really low at work one day. But then her mom stopped by to leave a warm and loving surprise message on her Ring doorbell camera that changed her day completely. The woman, Barbie, found her mom's message after she checked the notification from her doorbell camera about some activity, per Newsweek.
Barbie was surprised to see footage of her mom saying her I love yous and sending virtual hugs through the doorbell camera app. The mom even dropped by, especially to leave a message for her daughter, because she knew that her daughter was not home at that time, per the outlet. She was aware that they wouldn't be meeting. "My mom stopped by after work to check on me and sent a sweet air hug to my Ring camera," Barbie explained to Ring. Her mom would often do such check-ins for her daughter to ensure that she felt loved and appreciated. The mom called them her "just-because visits." She told the camera, "Hi Barbie, I’ve come to tell you I love you, since I was in this area."
"This is my hug, my virtual hug," the mom said, hugging the air. "I love you. I hope you have a blessed day. I hope all is well." The simple message cheered Barbie up after a busy and difficult day at work. "I didn't even know she came by until I watched the video later while feeling a little down at work. Somehow, she always knows exactly what I need, like only a mom can," Barbie went on. The brief message showed the woman how much her mom cared about her and made a big difference in how she was feeling that day after work. The daughter really needed to hear her mom's words.
According to the Children's Hospital of Orange County, checking in on people can have a huge positive impact on their mental health. Even a brief question about how a person is doing can go a long way in making someone feel supported. Such an activity can also help a person feel that they can turn to someone in case they need a person to talk to. Open-ended questions, patience to listen and then to follow up can make a big difference in a person's life, according to the source.
A person might feel overwhelmed in many different situations. A new mom could be one such person due to her major life change. In another story, a friend decided to check in on her friend who had just given birth to her baby. The woman, Tiffany Remington, who goes by @ustheremingtons on TikTok, knew her friend was still at the hospital. Nonetheless, she decided to drop by, leave a message for her friend and clean her house, so it was ready to welcome the new mom and the baby. She also did a special dance to cheer her best friend up, who she knew would be watching the footage through the doorbell camera.