Angels Watch Us, and Wrap Gently Around Us … Whispering … (to Remind Us…) We Are Loved…!

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader:

I must admit I have felt the presence of angels here more than anytime in the past that I can remember …and that ” presence” has brought me such comfort!

So I told Mandy that the little artificial Christmas tree we were planning on putting up together this year at my new ” home” will be our family Angel Tree! And yesterday we put it up in my new abode !

( And one immediate change …Ruthie the Angel doll ( from the children’s favorite Christmas story The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree now is sitting low to watch over the other angels instead of at the tip tip top ! )

Memories from the Past-Ruthie the Angel- author -Gloria Houston💗💗💗

Tommy stopped by and brought a cord that would fit the appropriate plug so no one would trip over a floor cord!

Cord now hidden behind chest er-drawer my brother David made in Junior High School-always stays where I am living
Walsh, Mollie, Rutledge, Lachlan, Eloise and newest addition Dolley Dingle with her big red bow!!! Merry Christmas! (The whole Dingle family seen above came to see me last night – will have to get a picture of my five ” angel” grand children. To add around the tree!
Joan Turner’s ( John’s mom) did this colorful art canvas that fits over my bed-she is so talented-and this canvas makes my bedroom pop with color! Love it!!!💗

The Christmas Cactus I gave Susan Cadwell one Christmas long ago had gone through some ” health” problems … now is back… and beautiful! 🙏🏻

So until tomorrow… May we all embrace the special angels sent to us through all our troubled detours … there is a reason for each departure. We just need to keep the faith!

PS Susan -hope I can follow this cactus’s health path!!!

About Becky Dingle

I was born a Tarheel but ended up a Sandlapper. My grandparents were cotton farmers in Laurens, South Carolina and it was in my grandmother’s house that my love of storytelling began beside an old Franklin stove. When I graduated from Laurens High School, I attended Erskine College (Due West of what?) and would later get my Masters Degree in Education/Social Studies from Charleston Southern. I am presently an adjunct professor/clinical supervisor at CSU and have also taught at the College of Charleston. For 28 years I taught Social Studies through storytelling. My philosophy matched Rudyard Kipling’s quote: “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” Today I still spread this message through workshops and presentations throughout the state. The secret of success in teaching social studies is always in the story. I want to keep learning and being surprised by life…it is the greatest teacher. Like Kermit said, “When you’re green you grow, when you’re ripe you rot.”
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6 Responses to Angels Watch Us, and Wrap Gently Around Us … Whispering … (to Remind Us…) We Are Loved…!

  1. Kim Smyth says:
    November 30, 2023 at 6:27 am

    I love that thought that angel watch over us and I have felt that way ever since I lost my beloved grandmother when I was 15.
    My family name is Caldwell, but mine are from Lucedale, Miss.

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  2. Beth says:
    November 30, 2023 at 7:46 am

    Your new digs are looking beautiful!

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  3. Gin-g Edwards says:
    November 30, 2023 at 9:28 am

    Becky…I will be reading the Book The Year of the Perfect Christmas Trer at FES along with other ADK sisters when we go as “reindeer” readers on Dec 12th. I was taking my tiny little Ruthie that you gave me and I intend to share how my.dear friend Becky Dinlge met the real Ruthie and also the author of the book Gloria Houston. Love you sweet friend….

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  4. Carol Poole says:
    November 30, 2023 at 8:49 pm

    I am so happy for you that you have such a wonderful living situation now. All those lovely memories and the new things – Beautiful. Love you so much.
    Carol

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