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I could not have made it this far had there not been angels along the way.

-Della Reese

A very happy Della Reese's birthday everyone.  I love the above quote for SO many reasons.  I think I have mentioned before on this blog that when my grandpa passed away back in 1981, I felt he became my guardian angel.  On Earth, he was a very gentle and kind man and from as early as 7 I felt a strong connection to him.  I think he understood me.  He always took the time to talk to me and listen.  I remember him always making me feel good about myself (and who wouldn't love that).  He constantly reaffirmed that I was a special girl and could do anything.  Thirty years later I still think about him and his words to me.   It might sound strange but through my 20s and 30s he helped me from the other side emotionally and spiritually.  Whenever I did something dumb (and who didn't in their 20s and 30s), I always felt he was there to comfort me.  His presence was real and important to me.  

I remember the last time I felt his presence.  He came to me the night my grandma (his wife) passed.  I was lying in my bed alone feeling sad and he appeared to me.  He wrapped me in his arms and told me he loved me but he had to go now and  he was gone.   As awful as this encounter sounds, I felt comforted somehow.  I'm not a whack-job.  I believe with all my heart that he watched over me and cared for me from the other side for close to 20 years.  WHAT A GIFT!!!  There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him and know in my heart that I couldn't have made it through without angels.  

When I heard this song a few months after my grandma's death, it reminded me of him.  I know that God was working through him.  I have attached the lyrics and the video.   I hope you enjoy it. 

Until next time, count your blessings and enjoy your family and friends.

When you walk down the road

Heavy burden, heavy load

I will rise and I will walk with you

When you walk through the night

And you feel like you wanna just give up, give up, give up on the fight

I will come and I will walk with you

Walk with you

Until the sun don't even shine

Walk with you

I'll be there all the time

I tell you I'll walk with you

See you through

When you walk from this place

And you gotta go to meet him face to face

Take my hand and I will walk with you

Oh, oh walk with you

Till the clouds fade away

I tell you I'll walk with you

Each and every day

Oh yes I'll walk with you

Oh, oh oh when nobody cares

I'll be right there by your side

If all your hope is lost

I'm the one that's gonna help you see the light

Just look into my eyes

Please know you're not alone

I'm here,

I'm here by your side

Walk with you

Walk with you

Walk with you

I'll be there all the time, I'm gonna walk with you

Walk with you

I'll be there until the clouds just fade away

Walk with you

I'll be there every day, every day, every day, every day

Walk with you

I'll be with you all the while

Walk with you

Be right there through the longest mile

Walk with you

I will walk with you yes I will, yes I will, yes I will, I will

Walk with you

I will walk with you

I tell you I'll be there and I will

Walk with you

Believe me I'll be there and I'll walk with you, yes i will