Angels Among Us! Happy Pink Saturday, December 26, 2009

Happy day after Christmas, my friends!! Welcome to "Pink Saturday" so graciously hosted by Ms. Beverly of "How Sweet the Sound". The other morning I heard this song being sung by "Alabama", and I thought the lyrics were so beautiful. The song is "Angels Among Us" written by Becky Hobbs and Dan Goodman. Here are the song's lyrics:

I was walking home from school on a cold winter's day
Took a shortcut through the woods and I lost my way
It was getting late and I was scared and alone
Then a kind old man took my hand and led me home
Mama couldn't see him, but he was standing there
And I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers

Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

When life dealt troubled times and had me down on my knees
There's always been someone there to come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend just to say I understand
Isn't it kind of funny at the dark end of the road
Someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope

Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

They wear so many faces
Show up in the strangest places
Grace us with their mercy
In our time of need

Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

I know I have put my guardian angel on overtime from time to time in my life. I am so thankful, however, for God's continued love, care and protection. I think, too, that we are all called to be angels to those about us. As the song says, it may just be "a kind word, a helping hand, or a phone call to a friend". We never know when we have blessed or helped another on life's journey. I am so thankful for those angels that have helped me throughout my life. During this time of joy and celebration, let us remember those who may be experiencing some heartache in their lives: the death of a friend or family member, illness, loss of a job, a service man or woman and their families who are not together this Christmas, a family experiencing divorce, persons without a home. I can't begin to name all of those who are hurting and in need of love, but I think you know who all I mean. Maybe in some small way, we can be an encouragement and help to them.
I want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very happy New Year as we look forward to 2010. Blessings and much love to each and every one of you! I am so thankful I have met you this past year! Please visit Beverly and all of our Pink Saturday folks by going here: http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/