by Shirley | Dec 13, 2019 | Angel of Hope
It’s a bitter cold, dreary and rainy type of day here in the South. I went about my regular routine this morning getting ready for work. As I was throwing the load of towels into the dryer on my way out of the door, my daughter called. Her sweet, soft voice...
by Shirley | Dec 9, 2015 | Angel of Hope, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, My Story
There she stood, much taller than she was four years ago, with her brownish-auburn hair flowing gracefully over her left shoulder. Smiling nervously, she looked at me through the dark square framed glasses, my now 14 year old niece, Melanie. Brief awkward hugs were...
by Shirley | Dec 8, 2014 | Angel of Hope, Christmas
Every year on the first Saturday in December we gather at the Angel of Hope Garden to remember the children that have gone too soon. Regardless of the age of the child, whether a tiny baby or an adult, they are precious children, and their parents have either had...
by Shirley | Dec 9, 2013 | Angel of Hope, Christmas, Words of Love To My Babies
Last night as I was reaching into my youngest daughter’s closet for a jacket that was way in the back, I found our little memory box. It was resting on a hanger right above the jacket I was reaching for, almost as if it was strategically placed there. I had...
by Shirley | Dec 8, 2013 | Angel of Hope
Last night was the annual Angel of Hope ceremony. We attend every year, despite the cold temperatures that December brings. This year was not only cold, but it was raining as well. We almost did not go because of this. Although we were late, we went for one reason...
