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…
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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…
Zippity Do Dah
For fifty years, the perfect purse has eluded me. Ideally, I need a small clutch that I can’t clutter. It should be just large enough to hold a wallet, lipstick, phone and keys. However, when I shop for this special purse, I will leave the store with the mother of all purses, with four sections,…
Your Body Is Listening
I realized that my body and mind are more connected than I realized. I’d read that if you speak kindly to your body, it reacts accordingly. For instance, I always complained about having big feet. All of the cute shoes are size seven and eight. By the time I get to my size ten, the…
Here’s Something Positive For All Of Us: Sports Are Getting Less Violent
Sports tend to spark a lot of debate about positive and negative impacts, particularly on our youth. On the one hand, there are pretty undeniable positive aspects of sports: they can teach teamwork and cooperation, improve physical health, foster a sense of how to work toward a goal or pursue a discipline diligently, etc. It’s…
Dear God, Send Me Patience
I pray constantly for patience. I used to pray for strength until someone told me that God would send me situations that would challenge me to be strong. I stopped that immediately. I decided patience was a softer, more graceful, attribute. And so I prayed morning and night for patience. I was beginning to think…
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Healing Hearts
Angel Bumps has blessed my life. Each contributor shared a very special and personal moment in their lives. I wonder if any of us have any idea how many hearts the book has touched. I joke that the book has wings of its own and finds people who need some tender care. The co-incidences are…
Impure Thoughts
Our women’s church group meets every Thursday. We sing, pray, and share our lives according to the scripture that evening. There are about thirty- five women in a big circle. Last night’s topic was, “How do you handle temptation?” The conversation began across the room and wound around to my left. Some people pray when…
Spike’s Angel Bump
One for my stories for Angel Bumps, Paw Prints From Heaven My four kids were all under the age of ten when our dog, Bengi, got hit by a car. It happened right in front of our house. He slipped out the door as I carried in groceries and that fast, he was gone. Buckets…
Squirrel and Infant Rescues
The retirement home’s elevators always bring a new flurry of conversation. Joe might mention that warm prune juice has extra benefits, while Marie might be fussing that the upcoming dance needs more rock and roll music. There is always a discussion of some sort and everyone has an opinion. Last Tuesday was different. Two gentlemen…