ANGELS...

Every day, in the world around us,
Real-life angels are doing the things they do
And bringing more smiles to the world around them.
Real-life angels build bridges instead of walls.
They don't play hide-and-seek with the truth
And they don't have hidden agendas.

They're often the only ones who know what you're going through.
If they sense that you're hurting,
They do whatever they can to help you.
Real-life angels understand difficulties
And always give the benefit of the doubt.
They don't hold others up to standards
They can't live by themselves.
Real-life angels are what "inner beauty" is all about.

Real-life angels don't hold things against you.
The only thing they hold is you.
They take your hand in theirs when you could use a little reassurance.
They walk beside you when you could do with
A little guidance and direction in your life.
And they support you in your attempts to do what is right.

Real-life angels multiply your smiles and add to your integrity.
They make you feel like, "Hey, I am really somebody who matters."
Then they quietly prove to you how beautiful
And true that feeling really is.

If you come across an angel like this,
You are one of the luckiest people of all.
If someone in your life is wonderfully like an angel to you,
It's important to let them know.
It's the nicest compliment you could ever give
In all the days of your life and
In all the years that you live.

THE PIANO MAN

When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star." At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear, "Don't quit.""Keep playing." Then, leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child, and he added a running obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed what could have been a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the great master played. Only the classic," Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Perhaps that's the way it is with God. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results aren't always graceful flowing music. However, with the hand of the Master, our life's work can truly be beautiful. The next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You may hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear,"Don't quit." "Keep playing." May you feel His arms around you and know that His hands are there, helping you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces. Remember, God doesn't seem to call the equipped, rather, He equips the 'called.' Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than by the things you acquire. So touch someone by passing this little message along. May God bless you and be with you always!