Wilfred’s Angel Bump, a paw print from heaven. When our older dog passed away, I thought Miss Mattie, a seven year-old cockapoo, needed a new friend. My search began at local shelters. Not a single pup seemed a good fit. I searched the newspaper for available rescues, again to no avail. I began to think…
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Jeanie Doesn’t Say Bye-Bye
I am blessed to have a wonderful friend named Jeanie. Together we can have a conversation just by nodding. The words are in our minds sloshing around somewhere. We are the Ying and Yang of the non-verbal world. She will say, “I have been waiting to tell you this.” I reply, “Oh it must be…
Wilfred’s Forever Mom
This is the first chapter of Angel Bumps, Paw Prints From Heaven (as told by Wilfred) I knew the moment I sniffed her that she was going to be my forever mom. She was the one. When she sat on the couch I leaped onto her lap and nuzzled her neck. My friend was…
My Husband Loves Angel Bumps
I Didn’t See This Coming I admit it. I am a procrastinator. I can postpone shaving my legs until my dog’s leash gets tangled in my leg hair. I know it’s pathetic. Notice I didn’t say I’m pathetic. I can even push that title off! There comes a day that this old pushing things off…
Angel Bump At the Angel Store
Angels Abound at the Angel Store I’d been running on empty for a while. It seemed like stress arrived gift wrapped for me daily. I had gotten to a breaking point when I went on a retreat with some friends. We each got a massage. When it was my turn, I rested to…
The Pinky Swear Angel Bump
I watched two little girls at the pool hook their pinky fingers and seal a pinky swear secret today. I smiled at the memories of our girls at that age. There were so many pinky swear moments: the current boy crush, hidden candy waiting under one’s pillow, don’t tell Mom the dog slept in my…
A Phone Call From a Medium
I thought I could handle it. It was the first anniversary of my mom’s passing. I didn’t want to sit around and cry all day. I thought if I went to my gift shop, I’d stay busy and I could get through the day without tears. To be certain of a distraction, I brought a…
Captain America Fixed Me
My daughter was in the hospital delivering a sweet baby girl. I had charge of my two grandsons. Everything was going smoothly until I mentioned we should go shopping for their new sister. Arlo is five and thought this was a great idea. “And while we’re there we can get me a Captain America outfit.”…
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Angel Bump Hymn #456
Every so often I find myself in situations that I could not set up if I tried. I joke that Angel Bumps, Hello From Heaven has wings of its own. Some days I get to be part of someone’s message from Heaven. This was one of those times. I was running late for the 4:00…
My Newly Adopted Brother
The time has come to share my good news. All my life I have wanted a brother. I have three sisters. My friends all had brothers and I was so envious of their relationships. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect brother for a very long time. I have finally chosen one. I discovered…
Shrink This body
I used to have a decent body. Seriously, I can remember wearing a pink bikini on my honeymoon. My pelvic bones stuck out like a skeleton.There was a gap between my bikini and my belly. When I lifted my head from my towel, I could see myself…like my real self! Those days are gone now….
Birthday Angel Bumps Surprises
I was celebrating my birthday morning in Passa-Grille, our favorite beach spot. The water was calm. The Paradise Grille was serving breakfast. I inhaled the aromas of bacon and french toast as I sipped my mimosa. If it’s my birthday, there is always a mimosa. I leaned back in my chair and tried to imagine…