Heaven sent

I co-led a “crew” of third graders for VBS. It was much easier than leading the preschool, which I did last year.

My partner was a wonderful woman named Donna. I know she celebrated her 80th birthday not long ago, but she’s spunky. She volunteers to help with the kids almost every Sunday.

Donna reminds me of my grandmother who died 6 months ago. She has the same positive, encouraging attitude. She even tells me she loves me. Actually, I’m convinced my grandmother hired Donna to keep an eye on me since she had to go.

I still miss my grandmother, of course. But hanging with Donna helps.

And I’m not the only one who benefits from her presence. At VBS, our whole crew of children got to bask in the glow of her love.

I don’t throw the “a” word around, but it does seem like some people must be messengers from above sent to do God’s work on Earth.

I’ve been blessed to know a few.