I BELIEVE IN ANGELS

i don't remember who or where i heard

the saying

that it is in our challenges and trials

that we become acquainted with ANGELS

it is true

i have an ANGEL

that knocks at my door in the evenings

then disappears mystically into the night

but leaves a signature gift behind

clearly, our ANGEL is familiar with the song

"the twelve days of christmas"

so clever and well thought out

each generous and i mean generous gift

ties into the words of the carol

which also matches an essential need

and a great deal of fun

on the first day of christmas

a partridge in a pear tree 

and some gifts to buy some groceries

on the second day of christmas

2 turtle doves

became 16 bars of dove soap

on the third day of christmas

three french hens gave to me

a variety of french foods

(french fries, french toast, french vanilla ice cream)

the hens gave us lots of chicken noodle soup

and a gift card for harmons groceries

on the fourth day of christmas

my true love gave to me

4 calling birds, cats and a DOG

with a gift card to PETCO

and a darling necklace

i was just telling my parents

about this secret act of kindnes

when the knock came

oh the excitment

on the fifth day of christmas

five golden rings

five guys and fries

golden arches

gift card

and 

one from jamba juice

so to our unknown angel

you've filled my heart with love and hope

i have three words

wow

wow

wow

so clever

and love has filled my heart

for the unknown angel

thank you wherever you are

the groendyke family

KINDNESS IN A BASKET

a tisket a tasket

serve up KINDNESS

in a beautiful BASKET

post rick's surgery

noah off track

and me working

it has been rather chaotic

my little family has been blessed

from the service of others

grandma 

and grandpa

household help

and care for noah

dana

(image: wizards recipes)

homemade chicken noodle soup and cookies

peggy and 

renae

rice dish, corn bread, 

unheard of, absolutely
delectable brownies 

(image:taste of home)

bishop jensen

 and carrie

a sweet treat

(image: what'scookintew)

an even sweeter visit

my department

 at work

a basket overflowing with items

for the pantry

from pancake mix

to spaghetti sauce

a favorite of mine

pumpkin bread

(image: kneaders)

pudding and applesauce
perfect for rick

(still hard for rick to swallow)

7-11 gift card for slurpees

(image: thoughtfreak)

and just when you think 

your BASKET OF 

KINDNESS

might burst

the jarvis'

show up with three

gihugeous, chewy, gooey,

nummy

carmel 

popcorn 

balls

thank you. thank you. thank you.

is there someone in need of a little of your 

KINDNESS