Angels Among Us

There are, on occasion the most wonderful sites to behold. Events that restore your faith in humanity and give you a moment to reflect on the miracles that come with this blessed season.

Yesterday, I was on my way to the airport to pick up my niece who is visiting from Florida for Christmas. Before I could get going, I had to stop at the gas station to fuel up for the ride. As I was pumping gas, a woman, not much older than myself, began lifting the garbage can lids, rummaging thru the trash for cans to redeem (in Michigan, and a few other states, soda cans are redeemable for a dime each). I did not have any cash to give her and I’m sorry to say that I didn’t think to go into the attendant to even buy her a cup of coffee. But, a young man, about my son’s age (late teens, early twenties), looking kind of "ganster" in dress; low slung pants, hoodie with the hood pulled over his head (granted, it was very cold) and driving a pretty beat up looking car, walked over to her. He gently tapped her on the shoulder, spoke very quietly to her and she followed him back to his car. He lifted the trunk of the car and gave her two big bags of soda/beer cans to take with her. It was a simple, sweet, and oh so kind gesture that it brought tears to my eyes. This young man, an African American, reached out to help an older white woman and he did it without anyone else paying attention. I wanted to walk over and tell him how touched I was by his gesture but he drove off before I could say anything. I got to witness this small but significant kindness by a young man that most would have looked at and made many incorrect assumptions. He is obviously an angel among us! I would be willing to bet that the young man doesn’t tell anyone about what he did – I wish I could tell his mom - but I wanted you to know. Two women were touched by an angel yesterday…. it was a blessing.

Have you been touched by an angel? More importantly, have you been an angel in someone’s life, lately?

As a last post for the Christmas week before it gets too crazy 'round here with all the company, I thought I'd show you my holiday decorations since I've so enjoyed seeing so many of yours.

These are my Buyer's Carolers that my mom gave me years ago to represent my family. Julie gave me the Santa holding a bag of Virginia Peanuts which are near and dear to my heart (and stomach) - there's nothing else like 'em!

I hope the pics are clickable but lately they haven't been. Not sure why?

A feather tree with Hummell Houses gifted to me by my mom:

A couple of favorite pictures of Matt and Ty and more holiday "stuff": Note to self - add some garland or greens or something - it looks pretty bare....

Coffee table in the living room - love the picture of Tyler holding the lights:

A favorite night light:

Jenny Bean and a small Feather Tree:

Yet another Santa night light:

Did I mention that I love Santa's:

It's kind of an obsession:

On top of the foyer closet:

The foyer shelf above the front door:

On top of the kitchen hutch:

On a kitchen shelf:

On the bookcase at the top of the stairs - another Hummell village my mom gifted me:

The basement sports tree:

Even "The Babe" in the basement needs a little Christmas:

And what else but a Santa night light on the basement bar:

Wishing you and your families a joyous, full of wonder, Christmas.

Peace,

Terri