Funny thing is, I always thought I was a true believer in angels…and I probably did believe in them as much as I could at the time. Now days my faith in God and my angels is two-fold. I don’t have a single doubt in my mind that the power of God and his loving angels surround each of us every hour of every day. We truly are loved by them.
I have always been drawn to anything having to do with the subject of angels. I used to have a large collection of angel cards, mini angel statues, and angel jewelry. These days I only have a few angel images..my most important one is in my car. Not necessarily to keep me safe…but more as a reminder to talk with my angels and stay connected. For some reason the car can actually be a rather sacred place, that is when you are alone. It’s hard to feel your higher power when your backseat is occupied by three kids throwing french fries at each other.
When I am alone in the car, I often talk to my angels, and yes every now and then, I do talk out loud. Figure if anyone looks over at me, they just think I’m singing along with John Mayer.
Here’s some of my thoughts on angels….they are gifts sent to us from God….they are here to guide and help us. They wait for us to ask them for help….they can’t just jump in…a no-no in the spiritual world. I guess that’s why I am constantly inviting them in.
I also believe that we have more than one angel watching over us….I feel as if I have four or five angels. I think angels have well-developed sense of humors…love to giggle and play fun games that make us smile. I also think God is humorous too…he enjoys a good laugh more than anybody. I think angels send signs to us through nature, this is their form of communication. They send birds, butterflies, and dragonflies, and even feathers, to remind us that they have our back!
Sometimes it’s a message sent through a glorious sunset, a repeated song on the radio, or an unexplained coincidence. I have synchronistic things happen regularly now. It’s very cool, not scary or unsafe. You have to learn to keep your eyes open and watch for the subtle occurences that come your way. You also have to invite the angels into your life. Here is an example of what I am talking about: 
Not long ago after I purchased a used book, I sat in my car and skimmed through it. All of a sudden a white card fell out the book….it was an appointment card for someone’s upcoming dental visit. I suppose the person that originally owned this book, was using the card as a bookmark. At that moment, I just knew the angels were close by.
When I flipped the card over it read, Your Next Appointment is: Sept. 8, 2008 @ 3:30 p.m. As I was reading this, I suddenly realized that day’s date was also Sept. 8, except it was 2009. Yes!, it was the same exact date… just one year later! The clincher was when I then glanced at the car clock…yep…it was 3:30 p.m.!
A few years ago an experience like that would have scared the daylights out of me, but now it fills my heart up with joy. I could write a list of other angel experiences I have had…maybe I will continue to share more of them with you. Oh I almost forgot, the name on the card that the appointment was for, was Mary. Sweet Mary seems to come to me often.
An angel footnote: I never pray to the angels…I only ask them for guidance and direction. I feel prayer should be sent to God directly.. the angel’s are sent here to help with daily challenges.
Well, you either think I am a cuckoo bird, or you are inspired to talk and listen to your own angels. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2007 and have felt incredibly close to God and my angels ever since. I trust there is a wonderful plan, there is purpose and meaning behind my disease. I can feel it so strongly in my heart. It’s amazing because the things I have asked help with are all manifesting each and every day. Here’s a fun list!:
1. Asked the angels to help me define myself as an artist. Result: I designed my website and opened my online Etsy store.
2. Dreamed of being able to do a successful art show. Result: Showcased my artwork for the first time in a juried art event in 2007 and sold a lot!
3. Dreamed of being a voice and advocate for PD even though I have a terrible phobia of public speaking. Result: This year I was invited to speak about the power of art to a group of over 500 people at a well-respected symposium and last month spoke again on a patient panel at The Parkinson’s Institute.
3. Dreamed of being featured in a local newspaper, where I could share my passion for art, and hopefully inspire others. Result: Two weeks ago I was thrilled to have a wonderful article written about my journey in the Lodi News-Sentinal.
4. Dreamed of being in a national magazine, where my message of hope could be seen by a larger audience. Result: I just found out last week that my art studio and I will be in the Spring edition of a wonderful magazine called Studios!
You might of asked yourself why doesn’t Cindy pray for a cure for PD…don’t get me wrong, I long for the day when the media goes nuts announcing a cure has been found! What a day for intense celebration. But oddly enough I never have questioned why I have gotten this challenge, and I have never once asked God to take it away. This is where true faith comes into play. In my heart I know there is a reason that I was handed this particular obstacle. There is truth in the words, “God never gives you more than you can handle.” I do believe that the human spirit is utterly amazing. I feel the PD has deeply changed my core in ways I’m not sure would have happened otherwise. I understand the meaning of grace, empathy, and acceptance in a much fuller way now. I like who I have become and how I continue to grow. Sure, I’m scared, I’m tired, I’m slow…but I am fuller than I have ever been. I truly love my life!
So the next time you’re stuck in commute traffic, go ahead and have a little chat with your loyal angels…and then keep your eyes open for birds and butterflies!
her beautiful smiling face in the audience. I didn’t want to drive back home that night, so I stayed the night at Carey’s place. She had graciously booked me a session with a magical woman named Mary Brady, a nurturing Reiki master. If you haven’t had a Reiki session, please treat yourself. It was pure bliss….. I went into a deep relaxed state, and when it was over, I literally felt as if I had been on a two-week vacation. The icing on the cake was being able to sleep deeper and sounder than I have been able to do for a long time. I suffer from insomnia now, a common PD symptom, so this kind of sleep was like a gift from heaven. Overall everything was just perfect. I feel so blessed to have so much love in my life….it’s really all that matters.
