The Story of "The Angel of Comfort" |
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This page was last updated on: September 12, 2007
"The Angel of
Comfort" ... The Story
by Sharae Taylor
I am an Angel artist and several weeks ago while
listening to the late night news, a news story came on that really touched my
heart. On the way home in the wedding limo ... a drunk driver caused a horrible
wreck, resulting in the loss of a child and the limo driver. This story stayed
in my mind. A few days later, a woman emailed me requesting my help. She wanted
to know if an Angel painting could be created for this family. I immediately
knew who the family was. I heard a voice say ..."Yes, you can help ... Create an
Angel of Comfort for her painting ... their energies are needed here." I emailed
the woman and she immediately commissioned the
painting.
The painting took on a life of its' own. Upon delivery,
the woman emailed back saying this was perfect and just what she had envisioned
to help this family. I know my paintings help others all the time and had never
thought of them helping in this way. The voice is still saying "There are more
to help". I am researching grief and loss, thus "The Angel of Comfort" Gallery was
created.
In my research, one of the definitions that I found
really struck a chord with me. "Grief is the reaction to loss." Losses can range
from loss of employment, divorce, pets, social status, a sense of safety, order,
possessions, to the loss of the people nearest to us including friendships and
relationships. Having experienced several of these losses myself, I would never
have described the pain that I was going through as grieving unless it was the
death of a loved one or pet. When I thought about what I had experienced during
these times I had a light bulb moment ... I realized the pain felt no different.
I was actually grieving. This put a new comprehension on what I had been told
... "There are more to help" ... and why "The Angel of Comfort" Angel paintings
will help so many.
Grief is grief and loss is loss and our physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual bodies respond the same with a deep and profound sense
of loss. This has opened within me a new understanding of the work I have been
given and why this new additional door has been opened on the path of my
spiritual journey.
The bible verse in Matthew 5:4: "Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted", keeps running through my mind. It is through the mourning that healing takes place. This is the way releasing deep pain was intended by God, with the promise that comfort will be and is provided. God sends His Angels for all things, for we are dearly loved and cared for and never alone.
A whole new understanding of grief and loss.
Let me straighten after pain, as a tree straightens after the rain,
Shining and lovely again.
God, make me brave for life; much braver than this.
As the blown grass lifts, let me rise
From sorrow with quiet eyes,
Knowing Thy way is wise.
God, make me brave, life brings
Such blinding things.
Help me to keep my sight;
Help me to see a right
That out of dark comes light.
