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Angels, by Don Tassone

9/12/2022

16 Comments

 
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A mother holds her infant son to her breast, hoping her malnourished body can sustain this precious new life.

A father immerses a ladle in a bucket of water he has just lifted with all his strength from a deep well and hands it to his thirsty daughter.

A grandmother gathers her young grandchildren close to buffer them from the thunder of the missiles overhead and, through the warmth of her body, give them comfort.

On Christmas, and every day, there are angels in Burundi, Argentina and Ukraine.  They guard the light in these places and all over the world.
16 Comments
Libby Belle link
9/12/2022 06:14:45 pm

Amen, Don! Beautifully described, the spirit of Christmas.

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peppermint
9/12/2022 06:49:39 pm

Angels indeed! Many more needed. I have contact with angels in Haiti and Syria who make your message of need more true than we wish it were! Keep sending your faith and wisdom into the world, Don!

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Kathy K
9/12/2022 08:09:33 pm

And here am I, living an idyllic life, and complaining because of minor inconveniences, things I can’t control. Boo-hoo. Thank you Don for the wake up call.

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Peggy Gerber
9/12/2022 08:24:56 pm

At this holiday season, we must remember that there are many parts of the world in which people are not rejoicing. Perhaps we, in some way, can be their angels too.

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Padmini
10/12/2022 06:49:38 pm

These angels exist all over the world. They come to light and give more during conflict times. Lovely story of hope.

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Dee Lorraine
10/12/2022 09:58:18 pm

And we need those angels now, more than ever. Lovely, Don.

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Sue Clayton
11/12/2022 04:26:38 am

One day these angels may be rewarded with the light of peace.

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Don Tassone link
11/12/2022 02:11:33 pm

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments. Happy holidays.

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Mary Anne mc Enery
11/12/2022 05:27:43 pm

We so need angles in our world.A beautiful story to remind us of hope.

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Don Tassone link
14/12/2022 02:02:43 pm

Thank you, Mary Anne.

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Paritosh Chandra Dugar
14/12/2022 06:42:56 am

The story lights an angelic light for all of us. Great job, Don.

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Don Tassone link
14/12/2022 02:03:22 pm

Thank you, Paritosh.

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Toni
30/12/2022 05:13:34 pm

Sad, but much truth in those words. Well done.

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Don Tassone
30/12/2022 05:42:58 pm

Thank you, Toni. Happy new year.

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Fiona H Evans link
1/1/2023 09:35:11 am

I love this. A beautifully crafted contrast to happy family Christmases.

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Don Tassone link
1/1/2023 02:14:08 pm

Thank you, Fiona. Happy new year.

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