Danit said yes! She called me to her this morning and told me that she thought the idea was a very good one. “I shouldn’t wonder if it will inspire others of our peers to begin cross-training with many different disciplines—Gathers with Healers, perhaps, and Muses with Comforters. You may have begun something, Asa’el, that will change much in heaven.” That is a heavy thought, but one filled with joy. It would be my honor to have started such a…
Is it not often the case, that one small action can have powerful repercussions? Think of that, my siblings, if you ever doubt that you are making a difference. This time, however, the difference is not only for a human charge but for myself. Today, I had just come from checking on Jonathan—he is doing well, and had just set up another date with Lauren on Thursday—when I was met by Inca. I immediately asked if she had news of…
Inca sought me out today with news. She was very excited to tell me that she has reason to believe that she will soon be removed from Theo’s case, for the best possible reason. Theo has been reunited with her family. At first it seemed that the events of this week would be disastrous. Two days ago, Theo and Cayce were headed out of the subway this afternoon, on their way to do a bit of necessary shopping, when Theo…
Some of you have been asking about Myrtle, if she has recovered well from the emotional turmoil of her visit to her brother. I am happy to say that she has, that she has been flourishing these past few weeks. Inspired by the weekend, she has been spending a great deal of time in her studio, working with her dance piece. She has taken Darron’s advice to heart and has been calling friends and colleagues who might be willing to…
Today was eventful for my charges. I wrote earlier about Morgan and her gift, but I also spent time with Pamela, as yesterday was the first day that she spent with the students. She was very anxious, and so I stayed with her throughout the morning to see that she had reassurance, and returned after I had seen Morgan receive her gift. Though I doubt I had much impact on her anxieties, it soon became clear that they were entirely…
Tomorrow is Morgan’s birthday, but her favorite gift arrived today. I say that because she is certain in her heart that she will not love anything as much as her package from Brooke. For weeks now, she has carefully put together little gift packages for her girlfriend—they are called ‘care packages’, a charming name that implies a method of sending compassion and nurture to someone from a distance. Morgan does this with little snacks that Brooke loves, hand lotions and…
I have to admit to feeling some smugness at the moment. Usually I do not try to make my charges go out of their way; up until now, I have not been very successful at such maneuvers. But I managed this today, to great effect. Lauren had intended to head straight home after choir practice, but I reminded her that she had a few things that she needed from the local drug store. So she picked up her bag and…
This evening was quite the education. I was intending to spend a bit of time discussing my latest charges with Danit today, but as I was going there, Inca found me and asked if I would like to come with her on a task tonight. That is the word she used, task, not assignment or intervention, as I have heard other angels use. I would have immediately answered yes, but she was solemn, her aura warning me of the seriousness…
Today was Pamela’s first day at her new job, so I checked in on her to wish her well for the new beginning. She was in high spirits, but I knew that it was very possible for those to shift quickly to the other extreme of deep anxiety. My worries were unfounded. The day began with meetings, which were dull at worst, and then Pamela spent a fruitful few hours with Mrs. Kohn, making plans for the layout of their…
I do not have much time—Duerre is waiting for me to join him for an assignment—but I am pleased to report that Lauren and Jonathan’s first date went well. Of course, both of them would object to the use of that word for it, but I cannot see why it would not be called such. They met at the bar Lauren had recommended, not far away from Jonathan’s shop. He knows the owner, who came out to talk to him…