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DIVORCE RESOURCES
Angels We
Have Heard and Seen
Contributed by
Jennifer
Snyder
My favorite part of the holiday season is its steady
reminder of angels. Christmas cards reflect angelic gatherings in star-filled
night skies. Ancient carols tell of angels spreading great joy, or watching over
shepherds and sleeping children. Decorative angels are prominently displayed on
neighbors’ doors; swathed in gold and surrounded by a sea of fragrant greenery.
Throughout the years, my family’s
Christmas tree has become an homage to angelic beings. A folk art angel, crafted
in muslin and cinnamon sticks, graces the lower branches. Commercially produced
angels that have captured my heart over time fill the middle space. My favorite
ornaments, two intricately painted angels purchased at a 1988 craft show, hold
positions of honor each year. Finally, a band of tiny Hallmark cherubs play
their joyful tune from the highest branches.
For several years as a single parent, I managed to purchase
a little tree for my bedroom. The children were school age and our family tree
was festooned with figures of Santa Claus, Sesame Street, and their own handmade
masterpieces. My special tree was adorned with twinkling white lights, unlit
candles in colonial holders, and a collection of angel ornaments. Its’ spiritual
presence in my tiny personal space left me feeling watched over and comforted.
Angels do that, don’t they?
Whether observed at Christmas, Easter, or any day of the
year, their existence helps us to feel supported. But do they only hover
overhead, keeping their watch from the heavens?
I don’t believe angels simply remain aloft and out of
reach.
The holidays can bring feelings of isolation and loneliness
when one is single. But you, too, have a group of heavenly hosts in human form -
your family, friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. Take the opportunity this
season to recognize your angels whether you witness them in:
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the stranger who
sees you struggling with a heavy load and stops to hold the door.
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the babysitter
who offers to stay a few minutes longer when you’re frantic and running late.
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the family
member who observes a tight budget and slips a few dollars in your pocket.
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the co-worker
who brings a tray of cookies to work on the morning you didn’t have time for
breakfast.
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the friend who
offers to hem your dress or provide an extra casserole for your holiday
function.
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your own little
cherub who goes to great lengths to hide a school-made card reminding you of
their love.
They are there; standing guard, caring and serving, waiting
to be noticed.
May you experience the joy and support of angels both near
and far this holiday season.
About Author:
Jennifer
Snyder, acclaimed life coach and workshop leader, women’s columnist, and tele-instructor
has worked with almost 9,000 women across the United States. Her clients are
separated and divorced women who cannot wait to proclaim their power.
She is the author of a self-discovery workbook, The Time of Your Life: A Creative Sourcebook for
Women. The Sourcebook can be ordered at
www.timeofyourlifeafterdivorce.com
Jennifer
can be reached at 919/414-7197 or visit her Web site at
www.timeofyourlifeafterdivorce.com.
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