Wonderful angels amongst us

An inspired pen's gratitude

The season of peace, love and joy doesn't need to be on Christmas in particular. After all, sharing, giving and caring for the lonely, ill, alone or grieving can be showered anytime.

Right now I'm thinking of angels, human angels in our midst. Oh yes, Virginia, it doesn't have to be a Santa Claus. There are people in our midst who show the spirit of sharing, who reach out to those who are disquieted, sick, hurting and in need of care. The human angel, or the giver can be a friend, an acquaintance, a neighbour, a colleague, an office mate, or someone we meet in the by-ways of life. These wonderful caring human angels are our "good Samaritans" so to speak.


It's always a blessing when people truly care. It could be family, friends, relatives or work mates.  These people possess wonderful keys that can open great doors to our lives. Sometimes they provide entrance to places we would never dare to tread or go by ourselves. Sometimes they even surprise us with gifts we don't deserve.

For some brief moments in time, we have a carer, a family, a sumptuous lunch or afternoon tea, and wonderful gift of friendships - what a difference a day makes, what a wonderful feeling to those who are cared. With these thoughts in mind, I remember Mother Teresa, that most kind-hearted Catholic nun who is credited for having said,

"Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty."
~ Mother Teresa ~

So too, it's wonderful to experience that gift of giving without any thought of receiving anything in return. I know, email is the easiest way to keep in touch.  There's Skype, and phones.  Are you across the miles from people you care for? Go get a simple card, write your meaningful thoughts, cheer your loved ones or friends. They'll love that. I always do,  relishing the old traditional card I can touch and feel. Yes, it doesn't have to be Christmas that angels do their work.

To all human angels out there, those wonderful carers and thoughtful people, this post is for you, - thank you very much from the heart. May God bless you all a thousand-fold.