Angels Among Us

Every now and then, things need to be put into perspective.  I've had quite a busy week, I feel like I haven't slowed down at work at all, I come home completely wiped out.  I haven't been complaining (I really don't have anything to complain about anyway), but I haven't been thankful either.  I haven't been thankful for all the blessings I have and all the wonderful people in my life.  I have an amazing family (both birth family and family that I have chosen to be a part of).  I have a great job that I love, I have a church I love and a church family to share my faith with, I have a wonderful home and everything that I could ever need.  Today something happened that made me put things into perspective and be more thankful for what I have.

This morning I got the news that our Camp family sent another little angel to Heaven this morning.  He was only 10 and he fought hard in his battle with cancer.  He is truly a HERO in every sense of the word, his spirit was strong throughout his battle and he went through treatments like a champ!  He loved Auburn and several current team members and Aubie visited him in the past few weeks.  Lutzenkirchen even told him that the touchdown he scored during the Miss State game was for him. 

Next year at Camp, his name will be the first, an hopefully only name read, when we have our candle lighting ceremony.  When we have the ceremony, we always play the same song, "Angels Among Us" while we light our candles and leave them on the beach to burn out.  Today, this special little boy became one of those "Angels Among Us" and he will be remembered.  Today, I wear my heart charm for you...

Angels Among Us
Alabama

I was walking home from school on a cold winter's day
Took a shortcut through the woods and I lost my way
It was getting late and I was scared and alone
Then a kind old man took my hand and led me home
Mama couldn't see him, but he was standing there
But I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers

Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

When life dealt troubled times and had me down on my knees
There's always been someone there to come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend just to say I understand
Ain't it kind of funny at the dark end of the road
Someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope

Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

They wear so many faces
Show up in the strangest places
Grace us with thier mercy
In our time of need

Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

To guide us with the light of love.