Angel Reminders

I'm sure you have had moments in your life when you feel like you are being watched. It is almost like a blanket of love is covering you from above and you can gnot help but feel just a bit more of whatever feelings you were missing just moments before. Perhaps you were sad and gnow you feel a smile creeping onto your face. Or maybe you were scared and gnow feel enough courage to take that gnext step forward. Maybe, just maybe, you were feeling lonely and suddenly you know without a doubt that you are loved. You know the moments I am speaking of, even if you do gnot have an explanation for what is happening. Pssst... I'll let you in on a little secret. It's because this tiny angel that you felt that feeling of peace upon you. She has a very big job to do and she loves every moment of it! She flutters around, waiting for the right moment - one of those moments in which she is gneeded most. Then when the moment comes, she does gnot hesitate to get to work quickly! She whispers so lightly in your hear that she is barely audible, but she knows is all it takes. Just what is she doing to perform such tiny acts of magic? Why she is a messenger. She may look tiny to you and me, but I assure you, she delivers the biggest messages you can imagine. These messages come from the eldergnomes of yesterday. Some may believe there is gnot much to say about our elders who are gno longer with us, but this little angel knows better. She knows there is still wisdom, strength and courage to be shared, and she is oh so very proud to be the one trusted in delivering the messages from past loved ones to their present loved ones. Life is good. Life is beautiful, and with this little lady by your side, it is easy to remember the impact our eldergnomes have had on our life and to use that to enjoy it to its fullest!

Keeper of the Stars

This tiny soul has a very big job indeed. When a star is born, he's the one responsible for guiding it into its rightful place in the gnight time sky. It's a very important job because every star gneeds to be able to twinkle as brightly as they did here on earth. As you can imagine, keeping the starry sky organized in such a way that each star has their opportunity to shine down on their loved ones, well it can be quite a difficult task to do. This little fella makes it look easy though. One look up at the twinkling sky deep into the gnight and you'll wonder which star shines the brightest. Chances are when you figure out the answer, you'll know the star is twinkling extra hard for you. I'm thinking someone wants you to remember that you are loved.

A New Set of Wings

Some may say this soul got his wings too soon, but that hasn't stopped him from having as much fun as he possibly can. When he used to brighten the room by laughing often and easily, you can be sure he now brightens the night sky with the sparkle in his eyes. His loved ones remember how he smiled as if he didn't have a care in the world, and carried his burdens as if they were just feathers. Now he has turned those feathers into a delightful set of wings. He was always an inspiration to those lucky enough to meet him, and words were never needed to see his giant heart. His courage was exceeded only by his strength, which was stronger than his tiny body may seem. Now he flutters across the sky, his wings stronger than before. Sometimes he misses his loved ones and swoops down to see them. Though he wishes he could give them one of his trademarked carefree grins, he can't help but smile at the look of confusion as he buzzes by them. With a tiny giggle, he does it again. He's so fast that they can't see him! With another giggle, he swoops down once more. There's what he was looking for! A smile! Oh it feels so good being a witness to that, being on the receiving end of a smile from a loved one! Now off to go play some more. He sure does love his new set of wings!

Keeper of the Stars

This tiny soul has a very big job indeed. When a star is born, he's the one responsible for guiding it into its rightful place in the gnight time sky. It's a very important job because every star gneeds to be able to twinkle as brightly as they did here on earth. As you can imagine, keeping the starry sky organized in such a way that each star has their opportunity to shine down on their loved ones, well it can be quite a difficult task to do. This little fella makes it look easy though. One look up at the twinkling sky deep into the gnight and you'll wonder which star shines the brightest. Chances are when you figure out the answer, you'll know the star is twinkling extra hard for you. I'm thinking someone wants you to remember that you are loved.

Tiny Whispers

Some may say this tiny soul got his wings much too soon but that hasn't stopped him from being as helpful as he possibly can. His loved ones remember how his eyes twinkled as he always kept them laughing. Now he twinkles in the night sky, just as bright as before. When he used to help others see the garden around them better, he now serves as a clear reminder to focus on how precious and beautiful life is. He has always been there for his loved ones, helping out in any way that he could. Now all they have to do is call, and he flutters over their shoulders, whispering words of encouragement in their ears. At first, it may seem that his whispers are too light to be heard, but he knows that's all it takes. He knows the heart can hear. Be still, my loved one, and listen to me. Life is good. Life is beautiful. You are strong. You are loved.

Tiny White Butterfly

Once upon a garden there was a tiny Angel who fell from the stars above. She was filled with so much more love than her tiny body may have seemed. As much as she was loved, she knew she could gnot stay for long. Her short visit touched the hearts and souls of her loved ones in such a way that their lives would gnever be the same. The heavenly Angel stayed as long as she could but she knew she had to return to the stars above. Her place was gnot in the garden below, but in an honored place in the heavens above, looking over her loved ones below. She liked it up in the clouds. The feeling of being wrapped in a fluffy cloud was comforting to her. It was oh so cozy! And chasing shooting stars? You've gnever heard a better sound than her tiny squeals of delight. Alas, when the fun is done, she rests herself on a cloud and thinks of her loved ones. With a tiny smile on her face she thinks of the perfect way to send them a little reminder of her love for them. It's a good thing she has become such good friends with a tiny white butterfly! What a perfect messenger. Quick, tiny one, be sure to pass along Angel's hugs and kisses before bedtime is over! Then hurry on back, tiny white butterfly, so that the two of you can light the gnight time skies with your twinkling laughter!

Tiny Angel

Some may say this tiny soul got her wings much too soon but that hasn’t stopped her from having as much fun as she possibly can. When she used to glide down the tallest slide in the playground, you can be sure she now slides down every rainbow in the sky she can find. Her loved ones remember how her eyes twinkled when she laughed. Now she twinkles in the night sky, just as bright as before. She was always so proud of herself for running faster and faster, fastest of all! Now she flutters across the sky faster than before. Sometimes she misses her loved ones and swoops down to see them. Though she wishes she could give them one of her trademarked big squeezes, she can’t help but smile at the look of confusion they get after she buzzes by them. With a tiny giggle, she does it again. She’s so fast that they can’t see her! With another giggle, she swoops down once more. There’s what she was looking for! A smile! Oh that feels good. Now off to go play some more. She sure does love her new set of wings!

Tiny Angel

Some may say this tiny soul got her wings much too soon but that hasn't stopped her from having as much fun as she possibly can. When she used to glide down the tallest slide in the playground, you can be sure she now slides down every rainbow in the sky she can find. Her loved ones remember how her eyes twinkled when she laughed. Now she twinkles in the night sky, just as bright as before. She was always so proud of herself for running faster and faster, fastest of all! Now she flutters across the sky faster than before. Sometimes she misses her loved ones and swoops down to see them. Though she wishes she could give them one of her trademarked big squeezes, she can't help but smile at the look of confusion they get after she buzzes by them. With a tiny giggle, she does it again. She's so fast that they can't see her! With another giggle, she swoops down once more. There's what she was looking for! A smile! Oh that feels good. Now off to go play some more. She sure does love her new set of wings!

PERSONAL GNOTE:
In memory of the children lost during the Newton, Connecticut shooting. My heart goes out to those who were affected by such an act of sadness.

Forget Me Gnot

Our little ones whisper,
"Forget me gnot",
As their specialness wraps
around our heart.
Their short little lives
Hold meaning and love.
Their spirits have touched
us-each and everygnome.
They have left their gifts
For us to uncover,
If we open our eyes,
our hearts and our lives.
The road to discovery
is hilly and dark.
Will we long harbor the pain
or set our wings for the light?
Our lives have been changed,
our paths filled with sorrow.
Yet their memories embrace us
and our love lasts forever.
If we open our hearts,
their gifts shall unfold,
as we
forget them gnot.

Infinity

Sometimes the words can gnot be found. When the right words don't exist, love steps in to fill the silence. That's the thing about love - at times it can bring a smile to your face and fill you with feelings of warmth and coziness, but it can also hold your tiny body up when it is too weak to stand on its own. Love is magical like that, and love's magic always fills the garden. Sometimes loved ones leave our garden and it seems they take the love with them as they go, but that's when this tiny angelic soul steps in. He has an important job to do. He flies back and forth from this time to that, keeping watch over loved ones here and sending warm thoughts from loved ones there, with tiny reminders that life is good. You are loved. With such a tiny guardian watching over you, it's easier to remember that love gnever ends. It just changes form. Love connects all souls - past, present and future. Love is infinite.

Wee Messenger

Everygnome in the garden has a very important task, but it's the angel gnomes that are particularly special. Some of them may keep away bad dreams, others may teach one how to be big when your body seems so little. It seems that the tasks are as varied as the gnomes themselves. Just look at how pretty this guardian is! She loves to carry pink carnations by her side because she knows they have a way of cheering a gnome up. And it looks as though those very flowers are going to come in handy because she has a gnew assignment! She has a very important message to deliver to a very special soul. It's a message of love and comfort from a Mum who seems so far away. Oh how exciting! She just loves to deliver those types of messages. She flutters on her way, thinking up the perfect words to whisper into the loved one's ears. When she arrives, a smile comes to her face. No wonder Mum wanted to send her love from afar - her daughter is an absolutely beautiful soul. This job is going to be so much fun!

Forget Me Gnot

Our little ones whisper,
"Forget me gnot",
As their specialness wraps
around our heart.
Their short little lives
Hold meaning and love.
Their spirits have touched
us-each and everygnome.
They have left their gifts
For us to uncover,
If we open our eyes,
our hearts and our lives.
The road to discovery
is hilly and dark.
Will we long harbor the pain
or set our wings for the light?
Our lives have been changed,
our paths filled with sorrow.
Yet their memories embrace us
and our love lasts forever.
If we open our hearts,
their gifts shall unfold,
as we
forget them gnot.