Last week, I received a box in the mail. Inside was a statue, The Angel Of Hope. A very good friend, Lisa, knew that I needed a boost. With Hope, was a card with a note from Lisa and a quote from the ARTIST. {below}

I love the idea of lighting a candle for someone, or for a wish, or a thought … keeping it alive, carrying it forward. So this angel is sheltering and protecting a small candle with a little gold-leafed flame. It’s important that the flame is small — sometimes it’s just a little flicker or a fleeting sign that can give you hope. Sometimes for me, focusing on seemingly insignificant things — events or happenings that I might ordinarily take for granted — it’s those things, those little miracles, which can give hope. I wanted Angel of Hope to be a positive piece. Kind of like the little spark that keeps us going.” —Susan Lordi

The promise and the hope, that we can give others is a priceless gift.

Lisa, thank you for always being there for me. Our friendship spans 40 years. {WHAT?} Thank you for being in my life.

Hope the Angel goes with me around the house. She is a reminder and a blessing from a good friend.

Love you.

Me