God replied, "Among the many angels, I chose one for you. She will be waiting for you   and will take care of you."

But the child wasn't sure he really wanted to go. "But tell me, here in Heaven, I don't do anything else but sing and smile, that's enough for me to be happy."

God smiled. "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel's love and be happy."

God patted him on the head and said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."

The child was sad. "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"

But God had an answer for that question too. "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."

The baby then turned to God and asked, "I've heard that on earth there are bad men, who will protect me?"

"Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life!"

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore," the child continued warily.

God smiled on the young one. "Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way for you to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you."

 

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth could already be heard. The child knew he had to start on his journey very soon. He asked God one more question, softly, "Oh God, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

God touched the child on the shoulder just before he departed and answered, "Your angel's name is of no importance. You will simply call her Mommy."

 

The next day I decided to go back to the park, curious if the little girl would still be there.

Right in the very spot she was yesterday, she sat perched on high, with the saddest look in her eyes But today I could not just walk away, concerned only with my affairs. I found myself walking over to the little girl. For as we all know, a park full of strange people is not a place for young children to play alone.

As I began walking towards her, I could see the back of the little girl's dress indicated a deformity. I figured that was the reason the people just passed by and made no effort to care.

As I got closer, the little girl slightly lowered her eyes to avoid my intent stare. I could see the shape of her back more clearly. It was grotesquely shaped in a humped over form.

I smiled to let her know it was okay, I was there to help, to talk. I sat down beside her and opened with a simple "hello."

The little girl acted shocked and stammered a "hi" after along stare into my eyes. I smiled and she shyly smiled back.

We talked 'til darkness fell and the park was completely empty. Everyone was gone and we were alone. I asked the girl why she was so sad. The little girl looked at me and said, "Because I am different."

I immediately said, "That you are!" and smiled.

The little girl acted even sadder, she said, "I know."

"Little girl," I said, "you remind me of an angel, sweet and innocent."

She looked at me and smiled slowly, she stood to her feet and said "Really?"

"Yes, dear, you're like a little guardian angel sent to watch over all those people walking by."

She nodded her head, "yes,"' and smiled, and with that she spread her wings and said, "I am. I'm your guardian angel," with a twinkle in her eye.

I was speechless, sure I was seeing things.

She said, "And when you began thinking of someone other than yourself, my job here was done."

Immediately I stood to my feet and said, "Wait, so why did no one else stop to help an angel?"

She looked at me and smiled, "You're the only one who could see me," and she was gone.

With that my life was changed dramatically.

When you think you're all you have; remember, your angel is always watching over you.

You never know when someone
might catch a dream from you.
Or something you say may open up the windows

of a mind that seeks light;
The way you live may not matter at all,
But you never know, it might.

And just in case it could be
that another's life, through you,
might possibly change for the better
with a better and brighter view,

it seems it might be worth a try
at pointing the way to the right;
Of course, it may not matter at all,
but then again, it might.

Meanwhile, Grandma is baking a cake. She asks the child if he would like a snack, which, of course, he does.

"Here. Have some cooking oil."

"Yuck" says the boy.

"How about a couple raw eggs?"

"Gross, Grandma"

"Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?"

"Grandma, those are all yucky!"

To which Grandma replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!

"God works the same way. Many times we wonder why he would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!"

Southern girls know bad manners when they see them:

• Drinking straight out of a can

• Not sending thank you notes

• Velvet after February

• White shoes before Easter or after Labor Day

 

 

Southern girls know the three types of school:

• Ballroom

• Ballet

• Charm

Southern girls appreciate their natural assets:

• Dewy skin

• A winning smile

• That unforgettable Southern drawl

Southern girls know their manners:

• "Yes, ma'am"

• "Yes, sir"

• "Why, no, Billy!"

Southern girls have a distinct way with fond expressions:

• "Y'all come back!"

• "Well, bless your heart."

• "Drop by when you can."

• "How's your mother?"

• "Love your hair."

Southern girls don't sweat....
They glisten.

Southern girls know their summer weather report:

• Humidity

• Humidity

• Humidity

Southern girls have more fun than should be allowed.

Southern girls know their three R's:

• Rich

• Richer

• Richest

Southern girls know their vacation spots:

• The Beach

• The Beach

• The Beach

Southern girls know the joys of June, July, and August:

• Summer tans

• Wide brimmed hats

• Strapless sun dresses

Southern girls know everybody's first name:

• Honey

• Darlin'

• Sugah

Southern girls know the movies that speak to their hearts:

• "Gone With the Wind"

• "Fried Green Tomatoes"

• "Driving Miss Daisy"

• "Steel Magnolias"

Southern girls know their religions:

• Baptist

• Methodist

• Football

Southern girls know the seasons:

• Recruiting

• Spring Training

• Practice

• Football

• Needlework

Southern girls know their country breakfasts:

• Red-eye gravy

• GRITS

• Country ham

• Mouth watering homemade biscuits

Southern girls know their cities dripping with Southern charm:

• Charleston

• Savannah

• New Orleans

• Birmingham

Southern girls know their elegant gentlemen:

• Men in uniform

• Men in tuxedos

• Rhett Butler, of course

Y'all know Southern girls are quick on the drawl.

Southern girls know their prime real estate:

• The Mall

• The Country Club

• The Beauty Salon

Southern girls can teach anyone to flirt ...

• Slowly lower your eyelashes.

• Listen carefully to everything he says.

• Speak r-e-a-l slow.

Southern girls know the three deadly sins:

• Bad hair

• Bad manners

• Bad blind dates

Southern girls know men may come and go,
but friends are forevah!

Now you run along Sugah, and send this to some other
Southern Girls

A man from Texas, driving a Volkswagen Beetle, pulls up next to a guy in a Rolls Royce at a stop sign. Their windows are open and he yells at the guy in the Rolls, "Hey, you got a telephone in that Rolls?"

The guy in the Rolls says, "Yes, of course I do.."

"I got one too... see?" the Texan says.

"Uh, huh, yes, that's very nice."

"You got a fax machine?" asks the Texan.

"Why, actually, yes, I do."

"I do too! See? Its right here!" brags the Texan.

The light is just about to turn green and the guy in the Volkswagen says, "So, do you have a double bed in back there?"

The guy in the Rolls replies, "NO! Do you?"

"Yep, got my double bed right in back here," the Texan replies.

The light turns and the man in the Volkswagen takes off. Well, the guy in the Rolls is not about to be one-upped, so he immediately goes to a customizing shop and orders them to put a double bed in back of his car. About two weeks later, the job is finally done. He picks up his car and drives all over town looking for the Volkswagen beetle with the Texas plates. Finally, he finds it parked alongside the road, so he pulls his Rolls up next to it.

The windows on the Volkswagen are all fogged up and he feels somewhat awkward about it, but he gets out of his newly modified Rolls and taps on the foggy window of the Volkswagen.

The man in the Volkswagen finally opens the window a crack and peeks out.

The guy with the Rolls says, "Hey, remember me?"

"Yeah, yeah, I remember you," replies the Texan, "What's up?"

"Check this out...I got a double bed installed in my Rolls."

The Texan exclaims, "YOU GOT ME OUT OF THE SHOWER TO TELL ME THAT?"!