"A sick person does so enjoy hearing good news:—for instance, of a love and courtship, while in progress to a good ending.....A sick person also intensely enjoys hearing of any *material* good, any positive or practical success of the right....tell him of one benevolent act which has really succeeded practically..." - Florence Nightingale, "Notes on Nursing: What It Is, And What It Is Not"
I would benefit from hearing good news right now. I may not reply but I'll appreciate it.