Sunday, December 18, 2011

ballet of angels...



i am here giving thanks and praises to the Most High JAH for life and friends like you, and the words ballet of angels came to mind.  it could be because i recently had the unique experience of enjoying the ballet in a church, or because i've been slowly sipping on a glass of this savory wine, or it could be because that is what life feels like being shared with all of you...a ballet of angels.  i guess i really have to share a little story with you so you can understand what i am talking about.

when we started our new collective random act of kindness - Selah's Angels - i only hoped that we would offer a soft touch of loving kindness to someone whose life has been touched by cancer...and then someone shared this "testimony" with me that left me completely speechless:

Her friend (let's call her Etana) is one of the recipients on our greeting cards mailing list.  These two ladies recently went to church.  When they arrive, Etana was simply beaming...no one could figure out why.  The church service soon began and Etana walked up to the mic to give a testimony before the whole entire congregation.  Before long, she was reading from an anonymous greeting card that she recently received in the mail from Selah's Angels which had an insert tucked inside with a poem about cancer.  Etana told of how she had made up her mind to just give up and was at the lowest point on her journey living with cancer when this card arrived in the mail.  She moved everyone in the church to tears as she shared how this tiny little card changed her outlook on life!

...and so i thank you all once again for allowing me to dance this ballet of angels with you.  one love, always.

18 comments:

Umā said...

Beautiful!

Lyn said...

Se'lah - it is what you have known along to be true; that love is the greatest give we can give one another, and the greatest healer of body and soul. Peace and love to you my friend.

Elizabeth Halt said...

Wow. What a lovely testimony to the power of loving kindness.

Anyes said...

The power of love being send and received at the perfect time every time :-)

Birdie said...

and thank you for organizing and making all of this possible! love!

Gail said...

Se'Lah - this is so beautiful, as are you!
Love Gail
peace.....

Gayle at Planet M Files said...

Without you there wouldn't be a ballet. Thank you! You are such a special person!

Joanna Jenkins said...

I'm sitting her smiling. You are our Angel leader :-)
xoxoxoxo jj

Cindy said...

Se'lah thank you for sharing that, we are the lucky ones to have met you and to be a part of this. hugs.

Tracey said...

Simply beautiful! :-)

Darcel said...

That is wonderful. If it weren't for you it wouldn't have happened. You have such a big, kind, open heart. We're blessed to have you in our lives.

Chris said...

To touch the life of someone in need, no matter the need, is something truly beautiful and deeply felt by both the recipient and the giver.

SE'LAH... said...

who has the best blog friends ever???? ;)

sending love your way

SE'LAH... said...

who has the best blog friends ever???? ;)

sending love your way

Lisa Johnson said...

Awesome story! The wine looks good too. Happy Holidays to you and your family Se'Lah! : )

Teresa O said...

Dear Se'lah... you are the kindest of souls. The lovely testimony shows what a simple thoughtful gesture can change the course of a life.

Wishing you and yours a most joyful holiday season!

Siesta T said...

Wow. Jah works mystically!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderfully powerful and beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.