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December 3, 2001 - Angels & An Angel
Welcome to 2TheHeart!
"The road that leads us to home is winding, but our angels are kind and let us go as slowly as we need in order to complete our journey." ~ An Angel By My Side
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I was so thrilled to see today's story by a new and fantastic writer
to 2TheHeart! Her story reminded me of my own angels and how
wonderful it is to be reminded that God is aware of each of us and
often sends angels to do His work.
"Angels"
by Amanda Ellis
"Behold, I do not give lectures or a little charity,When I give I give myself." Walt Whitman, Song of Myself
Walt Whitman is only one of countless heroes and heroines who have impacted my world view and my sense of self. Three such angels changed me forever. Like Scrooge's ghostly messengers these angels graced my life in a time of need, rescuing my spirit from despair. I would like to celebrate these angels three by sharing their gifts with you.
I was a student alone with a new baby, struggling to make ends meet. We would ride the bus between campus and Rachel's day-care, her 20 smiling pounds tucked into a snugly I carried in front, a backpack of books on my back. One afternoon, two elderly women befriended us. We met them a few times after that, sharing brief but enjoyable conversations between their stop and ours. I do not know what it was about us that touched them: my daughter's innocent beauty, her infant joy, the bags under my eyes? I never told them we didn't have much; they just knew. One day, they asked for our address. Weeks later, a
handmade baby quilt was delivered to our door. I treasure it as a
symbol of the inherent goodness in others. Thank you, angels.
About a year later, a woman with whom I had chatted only a few times stopped me on campus and pressing an envelope into my hand said, "Please accept this. You don't have to say anything. A
stranger helped me once when I needed help. Take this and get
something for your daughter." Her generosity and courage is still
with me; indeed, it is inside me, healing my spirit as it struggles
to reconcile man's inhumanity to man. Thank you, angel.
On the Eve of Rachel's second Christmas the doorbell rang. I didn't hear footsteps (but perhaps there were bells). And there, bow trimmed miracles kissing the snow, were presents. The anonymous card read, "Wishing you and Rachel happiness and peace always." A symphony should sound, a chorus should rejoice in song to express the purity of that moment, when the benevolence of a stranger reached into my exhausted heart and said, "You are seen. You matter. You are not alone." Thank you, angel.
Angels live among us. These every man heroes are our neighbours, our friends, our co-workers. They are strangers on a bus. They seek no fanfare, no sainthood, no monetary reward. In spite of the sorrow, and there is sorrow beyond measure, their giving moves us to a gentler place. Tiny hands that still the chaos; tiny hands that move the world, one quiet but magnificent gesture at a time.
Amanda Jane Ellis
aellis@ucalgary.ca
Angels is my first submission to 2theheart.com. As luck would have it (lucky me!) another angel sent me your web page and insisted (with love) that I submit this piece to you. I have been writing for years, but have not proactively pursued publication (until now). I
am an only parent to Rachel and have worked at the University of
Calgary for six years.
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"An Angel"
by JP McCann
An Angel you will be,
you touched the lives of all you see,
in our hearts you will always be,
for you will live in our memory,
for those you have touched,
with your laughter and your glee,
can say for sure an angel you will be.
Your wings are yours now,
they have set you free,
when you're watching over the many,
don't forget about me.
Your job won't be easy,
and that you will see,
that's why he picked you,
for in you he could see,
A beautiful angel,
an angel to be.
Copyright ©2001 J.P. McCann
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The Letter Box:
2theheart,
What a truly delightful and inspiring story! Just reading the story
alone warmed my heart, but did you all check out the photo??? That was too precious! Those beautiful faces...Elizabeth and Cinderella look almost identical!! Maxine, you and Vanessa have yourselves a real Princess!
Love,
Amanda Krug :)
krug_family@iquest.net
Dear Maxine,
I absolutely loved your story "Wishes Do Come True". It really
touched my heart. You are a very gifted writer and a real inspiration to me. I hope to read many more of your stories! Welcome back!
Love, Colleen Duval
colleen@colleenspoems.com
http://www.colleenspoems.com
Dear Maxine,
Great story. More importantly, it's great having you back writing!
We missed you.
Keep Hope Alive,
Mike Segal
msegalhope@aol.com
Two things about todays edition....Susan...as soon as I wipe the
tears away well enuf to see to type...Maxine....you still got
it....through all that has happened to you these past few
months....your heart is intact....and sounds wonderful....luvd
dup.....luvd dup....luvd dup...beating in a heavenly rhythm...God
Bless You... As for FOLKS...I read it and could just hear my Daddy
saying......They are good folks.....the ultimate compliment......
Really enjoyed todays "soulfood"...ya'll...........Thanx
Sandy Smith (Alabama)
homergrl@yahoo.com
2theheart,
What a wonderful, inspiring, uplifting story by Maxine Wright.
I am touched. Thank you Maxine and 2THE HEART for sharing this story.
God Speed,
Carolyn Hittle
hittleframing@comsys.net
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