Angels

This little angel is the bearer of light. He is adding light to the world, removing darkess. I see a smile on his face. Even though he is small, he bears this torch with all his strength. As Jesus said " Let your light shine before men so that they may see your good works and glorify the Father which is in heaven" :-) Matthew 5:16- such wonderful words!

Angels

This beautiful angel represents a cherubim, which is a guardian spirit. I found this candelabrum at this store last year and thought it would be a wonderful piece to add to my home.
I believe everyone has guardian angels who are watching over them. We are not aware of it but they are ever present. Catching us when we fall, proving us comfort during the hard times. Many people have had encounters which these spirits with out even realizing it at first, but in an afterthought they realize that the help they received must have been supernatural!

Beauty in the Park

Took these photos when I was jogging in the park this afternoon.

Tribute Micheal Jackson

What an amazing life! Micheal is no longer with us. But what an amazing life! He defined what an icon is. He transcended an entire culture. He was music. He lead he did not follow. He has left a powerful legacy.
My heart goes out to his family at this time.
His life was defined by the bizarre behavior but lets face it, he didn't have a normal childhood development. He face many hard moments in his life, law suits, accusations, abuse.
Well at present the world stands stunned, in disbelief, but still there is a joy felt as Micheal left such great music, dance. People are in the streets of LA, and at the Apollo theatre singing his songs in a tribute to him. All I can say is, I love his music, I love the "Moonwalk". We will remember him for the good he did. His legacy will live on for centuries..even when we are gone.
Micheal Jackson...simply amazing...thanks for the great legacy!! The joy that your music has brought and will continue to bring!!

Freedom

Today I was deeply moved by the movie "The Hurricane" starring Denzel Washington about the wrongful imprisonment of Boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. I was holding back the tears. He was freed after 20 years of imprisonment. He made two unsuccessful appeals after his conviction. Then after that he literally gave up "died", even though he was alive..something within him died and he gave up hope. What is life without hope?

Then my mind turned to all the men and women in prison by wrongful conviction. the utter injustice served. Years of freedom cut short by a system that is imperfect.
The salvation for "Hurricane" Carter came when a family became interested in his case, believed in his innocence and believed in him and chose not to give up. He received his freedom after 20 years.

Being a prison however is not determined by a physical cell. Many are prisoners of their own addictions, drugs, gambling, sex addiction. I pray that everyone finds the beauty of freedom. Freedom to live, to love, to be honest and celebrate life. A belief in a higher power, such as our creator God, a God of love can help us to find this freedom. Many people who are locked up behind bars find freedom. Freedom from drugs, from alcohol addiction. Many find peace when they believe in a creator.

I wish that everyone...don't put off the things that are important...love,family, friends, a time to relax, a vacation, a hobby. Free your mind. Every day give thanks to God when you wake up. See the beauty around you..in the flowers, the clouds, the children's,laughter. Do the GOOD thing that you have desired to do today, don't wait on tomorrow :-)

The Pearl

Pearls are believed to have life-giving powers to restore youth...

The Pearl

Old Arabian legend suggests that pearl was formed when dewdrops filled with moonlight fell into the ocean and were swallowed by oysters...