We were part of the popular Pizza with a Princess and kids event at Midici in Maitland. We had a Story Time while there. During the story, kids held onto the angel, heard how angel business came to be, and received our popular angel coloring page.

It was a fun event for all who came! Soo much fun that Midici will be having us again in the Spring.

#angels #pizza #princess #storytime #midici #kids #families #books #whereisyourangel #angelwatchingoverme

After all the holiday weekend shopping, today is known as Giving Tuesday . Although we love to get a good deal we also love the joy of giving!

In honor of Giving Tuesday we have selected a local non-profit to bless and you can be in on it too. The Orlando Union Rescue Mission has a Family Home where they provide temporary "hand up" housing for homeless families.

We are asking people and companies to purchase an angel book so that the children in the Rescue Home can be comforted and filled with hope because they have their own angel watching over them.

Some generous people have come forward to get the ball rolling and we only need 24 more angel book purchases to give every child their own angel and book set.

Would you be one of the 24? If so, go to the "Angel Store" tab, pick a book, purchase it, and leave a comment "OURM" or "for the kids." That way we know it is part of Giving Tuesday.

We will deliver the books with a personal note when we go there for Story Time and angel crafts. Your gift will bring joy to little hearts who have endured hardship.

#beablessing #givingtuesday #angelsbringjoy #ourm #kids #angels #joy #handup #gotyourangel #giveanangel

As you celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, we pray that you will remember the sacrifices the Pilgrims made to "kick start" this great country we know as "America" or "U.S.A."

We also pray that you will find the faith and courage the Pilgrims had to follow their calling and their God to carve out a godly life in a new world. 

To get you in the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving movies:

Charlie Brown/Peanuts Thanksgiving
Charlie Brown/Peanuts Mayflower
Monumental with Kirk Cameron

They are sure to get you in the Thanksgiving mood! Monumental is chock full of rich, interesting Pilgrim history.

Happy Thanksgiving!

#thanksgiving #charliebrown #peanuts #thankful #grateful #holiday #america #monumental #pilgrims 

It's starting to be a busy time of year and the angels are getting really active. The angels are appearing all over town. Find out when and where the angels will be coming near you so you can see them first hand.

Tomorrow, November 10th, we will be at the Maitland Rotary Art Festival at Lake Lily! Story time will be from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Next Saturday, November 16th we will be at the Art, Craft, and Wine Festival at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs. Story time will be in the Kid's Area in the afternoon (time tbd).

Tuesday, November 26th we will be at the Chick-fil-A at Hunt Club in Apopka for their Family Night - 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Bring a new or gently used book for the Orlando Union Rescue Mission. We will be delivering them to their Family House after Thanksgiving.

Saturday, November 30th, we will be at the Winter Garden Holiday Farmer's Market from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Can't wait until then to get your angel book? You can order your book online and bring your angel with you to one of our Story Times!

#angels #storytime #events #sightings #kids #books #holidays #gifts #gotyourangel #whereisyourangel #family #moments #memorable

The middle of the week around here we affectionately call "Wingsday." Since it's Wingsday we'd like to share some wisdom we recently came across.

A man named George Muller lived in the 1800's and had orphanages (among other things). During his lifetime his houses raised over 10,000 orphans and his schools educated more than 120,000 in England. He was known as a man of prayer. For every need he prayed and God showed up in wonderful ways.

One of the ways God showed up was when the houses needed milk. They were all out of milk and had many mouths to fill. Almost as soon as he was done praying, a dairy truck broke down in front of the orphanage and the driver gave them all the milk. Otherwise the milk would have spoiled.

A couple of us our reading, "The Autobiography of George Muller" and thought it fitting to reprint a portion of his story on patience and faith. This is directly from his diary.

"Patience and faith are still needed. My desire is to let patience have its perfect work. Not one penny has come in today for the building fund, but five more orphans have applied for admission. The more I look at things according to natural appearances, the less likely it seems that I will ever get the sum I need. But I have faith in God, and my expectation is from Him alone. The Lord can change the circumstances instantly. I continue, therefore, to wait upon God and seek to encourage my heart by His Word. While He delays giving me answers, I will be occupied in His blessed work."

What a good word back then and what a good word for us to chew on today - some 150+ years later. His Word, the Bible, has much to help us be healthy, "wealthy", and wise.

#wingsdaywisdom #Hisword #angels #georgemuller #prayer #goodforthesoul #goodforthebody #faith #whereisyourangel #gotyourangel
#kids #orphans #answeredprayer #dogood

Doesn't it just melt your heart when your kids get what you have been telling them for what seems like an eternity? Like when they remember to say, "Thank you" and "Please" - unprompted. Oh the joys of parenthood in those moments!

Some parents and I witnessed one of those precious moments when we were at Chick-fil-A last week. One of the Kindergarten girls who came to Family Night was coloring many (emphasis on many) angel pages. She was coloring one for her friend, one for another friend, and another one for someone else she knew and on and on. She was just a thoughtful coloring angel page machine.

Right before she left another girl showed up. This girl was three and her name was Madison. She looked at all her angel coloring pages, picked out one, and gave it to Madison - someone she had known for all of 60 seconds. The parents who witnessed this were like, "awwwee". Then Madison did something sweet in return. She gave her the angel page she was coloring. Que the angelic orchestra music. Both of the girls' parents chests puffed out a little bit more and you could see the, "I'm soo proud of you" exuding from their posture.

Don't underestimate the small acts of kindness that make a big difference in this world. Sharing what you have (or the only thing you have) with someone else makes it more valuable in the other person's hand than it ever would be in yours.

#sharingiscaring #kids #precious #moments #angels #chickfila #books #whereisyourangel #angelwatchingoverme #goodstuff #proudparents

What do kids, angels, and Chick-fil-A have in common? A fun Family Night with Where Is Your Angel?™!

A picture is worth a thousand words. So instead of telling you how much we enjoyed sharing the angel books with the kids at Chick-fil-A's Family Night we'd like to share a picture that captures the precious moments of the evening.

Kids+Angels+Chick-fil-A= A Perfect Combination!

#holycow #chickfila #angels #kids #books #precious #whereisyourangel

Do you like waiting in a doctor's room with sick, antsy kids (and those kids might not even be your own)? Wouldn't it be nice to have a caring doctor available from wherever you are - at home, on vacation, or a friend's house? 

Telemedicine is the way to go in order to have the convenience of your location plus the expertise of a board certified doctor at your beck and call.

Our fave Board Certified Pediatrician, Dr. Deepa Sukumar, weighs in on the benefits of telemedicine and some "do you know?" facts.

• *Almost 75% of all doctor, urgent care visits, and ER visits could be handled safely and effectively over phone or video for only a small fraction of the cost
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• *21% of patients studied said not having to travel to the doctor's visit was the top benefit of telemedicine. When you see your doctor on a mobile device or computer, you save money on gas, parking, and public transportation. Even better, you don't waste time traveling or risk running into a traffic jam that makes you late for appointments
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• *20% of surveyed patients said the ability to be cared for from their homes was telemedicine's top benefit. Children are examined in the comfort of their room, and so they are not physician anxious
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• *84 % of surveyed patients would prefer to use a telemedicine service than go to an Emergency Room

        *wait times for a telemedicine visit are significantly shorter than the             average doctor's visit

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• *Like all technology in the healthcare space, telemedicine solutions are always HIPAA compliant to protect the privacy of the patients.
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• *Telemedicine makes it easier and more convenient for patients to stay healthy and engaged in healthcare with the added benefit to chat with their physician post-visit too.
  
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• *Patients love the convenience, flexibility, and real-time care with their providers. Scheduling an appointment and see a doctor happens in a matter of 5 - 10 minutes. 
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• *Telemedicine can expand the number of specialists available to you, especially if you live in a remote area.
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• *By doing a visit from home, you get the care you need while avoiding exposure to illness in crowded waiting rooms.

If you are looking for an experienced and caring doctor for your children, contact Dr. Deepa Sukumar at: gracemdconnect.com or text 844-230-3300.

#telemedicine #drdeepasukumar #pediatrician #convenience #ease #doctor #angels #kids #books #whereisyourangel

Have you ever met someone who was "worse off" than you yet their outlook on life and the things they've accomplished pale in comparison to yours? Inspirational, underdog stories always grip us in a good way. I'd like to introduce you to someone who by all appearances seems helpless but is not in any way impaired.

On the way to pick my kids up from school a radio program was on. The host was a woman who was very athletic growing up then got in a diving accident at 16 years old. That accident left her paralyzed. She has been wheelchair bound ever since. Completely unable to use any of her limbs. Yet she paints beautiful pictures, is a recording artist, radio personality, has been in movies, and written best selling books. Wow!

Her name is Joni Eareckson Tada. Although she has not had any children of her own, she has impacted thousands of families and kids through her Family Retreats. These retreats are held around the world for people with special needs and their families.

She paints beautiful pictures with her teeth and loves getting letters from kids all around the world. Her organization also reaches out to veterans who have been impacted in some way shape or form from war.

To view her ministry go to: https://www.joniandfriends.org/ Her testimony can be found here: http://www.joniearecksontadastory.com/

Inspiration comes in different packages and in surprising ways. The seemingly strong are not always the ones who possess the most strength. Be inspired and encouraged today. 

#beautiful #inspirational #overcome #joniearecksontada #joniandfriends #angels #whereisyourangel #wow #disabled #strength

This week we received a special letter and photo from a family who started their angel's mission about two years ago. Letters like these touch our hearts and light up our lives (and inboxes!)

We tout the fun, the comfort, and the good that having our angel books and angel dolls bring into your home. But you are the ones who show us how much they mean to your family. We are honored to be a part of the story your family is making with your children and grandchildren.

The photo we received this week shows watchman angel Gabriel admiring the girl he watches over, Hazel, and her baking skills. She helped make an impressive dog cake! Hazel also likes to write prayers for Gabriel to give to God. Such precious memories!

When your family brings an angel into your home we encourage you to name your angel if you like. (See our "Homecoming Day!" page for more info.) We also encourage lots of engagement with your angel.

One of our ideals at Where Is Your Angel?™ is not so much to produce a product but to produce an experience that lasts a lifetime. Our goal is, "making meaningful family moments through angelic awareness."  Thank you Hazel and Gabriel for sharing with us. We appreciate you!

Have a picture or story you'd like to share? Send it to us on our "Contact Us" page.

#angels #families #memories #bakingskills #light #watchman #gabriel
​#whereisyourangel #angelwatchingoverme #gotyourangel