Anonymous Angels

Angels... they come in so many forms. I had an idea for a post here, but it fell by the wayside as I opened my email.

As the note came up I saw the most beautiful graphic. I felt confused and bewildered. As I read further it all became clear.

Someone had stumbled upon my site and as she put it, "felt it tug at her heart strings." It compelled her to send me a most beautiful award.

I sat stunned and felt the tears begin to flow down my cheek. What an honor! What a surprise! And isn't God great in his timing? It came at a time where I am struggling and feeling off center.

To you, MaryAnne, wherever you are:

I will wear this award proudly. I humbly thank you for your gracious gift. It is so beautiful and it inspires me to move forward in all my plans. Thanks again.

Angels... most of the time we see them in our friends and family, co-workers and acquaintances. But sometimes they are...

ANONYMOUS... exactly how we should strive to be and leaving good will and happy feelings wherever we go.

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Angel Castles

Where do the angels live?

High in mountain ranges in castles so beautiful. Places rarely seen by humans. But when witnessed, they take the breath away.

And why high and cold?

Angels are so warm from basking in the amber glow of God. It is their respite, their reward.

So the next time you fly, look downward out the window. Perhaps you will be favored with a glimpse of angel castles in the sky.

Agent of God

Lovely Angel, Agent of God...

She's radiant as she tends the Garden of the Soul. She is sent on a mission to cultivate the soil, water the young shoots as they appear and nurture the blooms as they raise their face to a Loving God.

Did you ever notice that one day your heart feels stressed and burdened and the next it's lighter than air? Perhaps if we worked harder to raise our hearts' faces we would know a sense of peace.

So keep coming, Little Angel. Remind me what the priorities are and let me see your shining face. Stand as the example for me to follow.

What Better Place to Rest...

What better place to rest, but within the gaze of God?

Our True Angels

May we stay ever mindful of those who have served us in time of war and peace. May we ponder their sacrifices and hardships. May we humbly tell God how grateful we are for our freedom.

It is in the prayerful mind, the thoughtful mind, the grateful mind... that we find solace and freedom. Yes, the freedom we so easily take for granted.

Thank you to all who have served, those who continue to serve at this time and those who will follow in those footsteps. Without you - our true angels, all our freedoms would be lost.

May we bow our heads... and remember.

Summer Is Almost Here

Ahhh... Summer!

Sand and surf, sunshine and gentle breezes. Even the angels enjoy the softness of the wind rippling through their feathers and the coolness of the water against their skin. It is a happy time, a time of regeneration and vitality, playfulness and laughter.

School is out soon. Be aware of the little ones that may cross your path. The angels do their best to keep up with them, but there are SO many. Each of us must do our part too. Because if we have told them once, we have told them a thousand times... that is our job. Their job is just to be kids, and by very definition, they forget. And if we can't get them to remember, then we must. It's our own little way of being angels on earth.

Happy Summer!!!

Learning Something New

Have you ever considered music lessons? You never know when you may need them!

Something to consider...

Many people believe we have a guardian angel that protects us. Today I'd like you to consider this - What if that isn't true? What if we have an army of angels? Sacred scripture talks about multitudes of angels. I have difficulty wrapping my mind around what that word could mean. But surely it might encompass the fact that we could, indeed, have more than one. It was just a thought... Happy Considering!

Angel Hunting

As the sun casts its fiery glow bringing in a new dawn, are we aware of the angels in our midst? Do you believe in angels? Do you know the power they possess? We may not see the flap of their wings or hear the sound as they whisk by us. No, our senses may tell us that they are imaginary and, if not, then at the very least, they are illusive.

I can't say I agree with that. Sometimes they whisper in our ears as we lay dreaming and tell us of the beautiful things that await us. Have you ever awakened to a warm and fuzzy feeling but just couldn't understand why? Maybe it's because they just told you some secret of the universe and are still lingering about.

I believe that in each day we are surrounded by angels... if only we would search harder. Perhaps you will feel their presence today. And then you will know.

Now off with you! Go hunting - Angel hunting.

Who Are Your Angels?

In less than 30 days I will be embarking on a grand adventure. I will be moving to a place I have never been before to live with virtual strangers. When I say 'virtual,' I mean that in the literal sense as it is used in today's vernacular.

I met a woman online at a popular game site and we became the best of friends in a very short time. Her story of helping young girls through Girl Scouts of America captured my heart. I have traveled with her as she and her troop have tried to raise funds for an upcoming trip by selling their ever-popular cookies.

But the greatest capturer of my heart is her 4-year-old granddaughter who is totally convinced that I am the Snow Fairy. We happened to have our first conversation on a day when it snowed in South Carolina. For whatever the reason, her granddaughter, Anna, believed I sent it to them. And so the saga has continued and brought delight into my heart.

The graciousness and extension of her hospitality has come at a critical time in my life. When God is good, He is very, VERY good. At first I thought she was kidding. But as she talked I knew she was serious. My only question then was, "Is she the crazy one for being so kind, or am I the crazy one for even considering it?"

We are getting past my skepticism and today I feel an excitement and anticipation that I haven't felt in a very long time. A housing crisis has forced me to make quick decisions. In those times I go within to examine probabilities, unforeseen advantages and disadvantages, and the ever-present motives. No matter what I do, I try to be sure that my motives are pure. That way there is little room for regrets.

When I awoke today and felt this excitement, I knew without a doubt that my motives (and hers) are as pure as the driven snow that Anna believes I can conjure up in the blink of an eye. My friends have been telling me that Granny is a Godsend, an angel sent to help me in this time of need.

Today... I accept that as Absolute Truth and I look forward to happy days spent with the new angels in my life. You too have angels. Enjoy them, embrace them, cherish them, love them.

Once I Had An Angel

Yes, not so long ago I had an angel. His name was Barney. No wings will you see. Some come anonymously. But surely for me he was an angel.

Days slipped into weeks slipped into years and me and my angel lived happily ever after, as the old saying goes. I find myself missing him so very much today.

And so when I came across winged cats, I was astounded. I had never heard of such a thing. much less seen it. I know, I know. You think I've gone off the deep end, huh? Well I've included the pictures here for your perusal. Whether true or a figment of imagination, they are awesome in their own right.





This is my favorite picture of Barney. It was quite a job for him to maneuver into this window, but once he did it, there was no getting him out of it.



And now for the Angel Cats, or so I would like to call them. According to Wikipedia, there are three causes for wing-like appendages. None of the explanations account for angel status, but I can dream can't I?

One explanation is that it is simply matted fur due to poor grooming.

Secondly, there is a skin condition which causes elastic skin. It's called feline cutaneous asthenia. Winged cats that are due to FCA can often actively move their wings, suggesting the presence of neuromuscular tissue within the wings, which is not present within clumps of matted fur alone.

The third explanation is a form of conjoining or extra limbs. These non-functional or poorly functional extra limbs would be fur-covered and might resemble wings, in which the wings were shown to be supernumerary limbs.

Below you will find incredible pictures of the winged cats. Judge for yourself, and then ask, "Could it possibly be.....?"

Well Barney, you're not alone I see. Missing you my bestest Friend. Angel Kisses to you, Sweetie.

I'll bet you got your wings now!

Angel of the Night

Sweet Angel of the Night creeps in throwing sleepy sand in our eyes helping us to drift off and rest. The sprinkles hit our eyelids and suddenly we yearn for slumber.

She hums a lullaby to soothe us and gently rubs our shoulders coaxing us into the welcoming darkness. There is nothing to fear as long as she is here. Nothing can harm us.

As we slowly release the day we feel a peace enfold us. Our dreams await beckoning to us to come and play. Our muscles relax and let go of the tension and stress.

And as we slide into the depths, we hold her hand as she guides us to the playground of the soul wherein lies our sense of childlike whimsy.

Pleasant Dreams!

Be Prepared

I sat in the silence. I like the silence. I dream my dreams and think about those I love. I pray for anyone who comes to mind. I review my days and determine how well I am choosing to live my life. As I sat there with my eyes closed my mind drifted from thought to thought, from distant memories to future hopes. And then it happened.

Between thoughts there was a space. And as the mind paused I felt the brush of angel wings on my cheek. I felt the corners of my mouth draw upward into a smile. I don't know who came to call. I only know that along with my mouth my heart smiled too. And as fast as it came, it left leaving an imprint on my soul.

You never know when they will come to visit. Be prepared! (Kisses to Girl Scout Troop 3285.)

Angel of the Forest

The angel of the forest creates calm where there is unrest. The greens shine in 100 hues blended into the perfect tapestry of silent meditation. Partake of the reverie and come to fill up on the wholeness of solitude.

January Angels (Part III, the End...or Is It?)

As I told you at the beginning, it's cold outside. But we don't need low temperatures for winter to strike the heart. It can happen any time and, yes, at the worst of times.

We've witnessed snow angels together. Those impressions left in the snow claim to have been done by us humans. And ahhh, what lovely sculptures of snow and ice that our minds created and we marvelled at just one day ago.

As we sit all cuddled up near a fire sipping tea or maybe curled up in a chair with a good book, we may not notice the angels in our midst. In many ways, I think we have come to take them for granted. Do we thank them for being there for us? How about their help? Do we let our Loving God know that we acknowledge their presence?

I have been blessed. No matter how cold it is outside I have the comfort within to keep me warm on the most frigid days. There are no guarantees in this world, except perhaps that, given time, all things change. But even in the middle of change I am confident that angels will descend upon me and my life and lift me up and keep me safe... and warm from the winter snows that storm through my heart.

If you're like me you need proof. I don't like to take anyone's word for anything. I want to see it for myself. ( And I'm not even from Missouri. lol )

I sometimes feel abandoned by the world. I feel as if the angels have left me. In those times it is better perhaps to look outward rather than inward. If we can't see our own then maybe we can see angels working in other ways, in other lives. For me, it is especially at those times when the presence of angels is striking.

Join me now with the voice of an angel... Let her introduce you to those who are surely helped by angels, seen or unseen and sent by God Himself to protect them. When I look at them I know that If He shelters them, He undoubtedly sends angels to me too. As you happen onto each one, think about what just one night exposed to winter's harshness does to them. Perhaps then you will realize all the angels who descend on you each and every day of your life. And say a prayer for our friends. Shed some warmth into their lives too.

Once again, thank you for joining me. It's been my pleasure, indeed.