In the Company of Angels

Out of the box,  let me admit that I know I’m “Blessed”!  There I said it!  So be forewarned,  this will not be the message you might necessarily expect in an environment typically reserved for spry and informative Real Estate, Political & Economic Commentary!

I know it does not occur just for me,  in fact I’m sure that it doesn’t.  So perhaps what I’m about to impart to you will not carry any particular surprise, I suppose however,  the surprise is in the fact that perhaps we are so busy that we no longer feel the urge or inclination to recognize or perhaps even worse,  we simply do not see “the” event as extraordinary!   In other words,  that the idea of being “sensitive” to extraordinary events makes us “soft”,  “touchy feely”,  dare I say “evangelical”!   It seems in a world of overdone correctness and institutionalized insincerity we have become cold and sterile!   I’m not,  by the way,  concluding that we have,  perhaps it is simply a suspicion and for now,  I’ll just leave this supposition as it is and have you pursue it on your own.  In the mean time….

Today,  with no anticipation, no lingering expectation I received an email from a Friend.  The Gentlemen (and I use this word with the intent of its truest form being observed) originally came to me as a referral from another Client.  It turned out that what he needed did not involve income potential from me,  though it could have,  but really what was required was someone to simply take the time to give him direction and counsel.  A few hours of my time,  a few phone calls,  a few favors and the matter was resolved.   Another might have escorted him down a different road that would have had him writing checks and incurring unnecessary expenses which,  fortunately,  for me,  I’m pleased to say,  was avoided.

Here is an excerpt,  fairly redacted,  of the email I received:

“Just wanted to say “hello” and wish you a happy 06/14/07 which I see by my calendar is Flag Day…. I just want to thank you again for all the honest and helpful info I was blessed to get from you! …I hope things are well for you and those you love! Take Care Curtis….”

One could read this email,  or the portion provided,  and simply pass over it as a simple expression of a persons gratitude and leave it at that.  On the other hand,  one could choose to see it quite differently,  which,  I did and that is why this “event” is so very important,   or more appropriately, so very noteworthy!

The observation occurs on several levels,  one,  the fact that “He” takes the time to write the email to me,  2nd,  that “His” expression is so genuine,  3rd,  “He” extends his gratitude beyond the relevant issue and extends the expression to “…those you love!” and 4th (and there are more but I’m limiting them for now…) the “Event” he speaks of occurred four years before!

Many years ago I was reading a book that was,  in many ways,  life changing.   It was from a series written by Emmett Fox which I readily admit,  from time to time,  I pick them up and revisit.   One of the comments I recall from one of the series was one in which Emmett Fox speak on a subject that revolves around the premise “In the Company of Angels”.   From that conversation I developed a few expressions that I use from time to time in salutations in my writings, emails and/or letters and when I think on my Wife and Children in particular.   Two of my favorite sound like this; “…I send you with a Company of Angels…”  or “….until I see you next and beyond,  I send you a Legion of Angels to keep you Company and provide you care….”   I use these not with a careless intent but in fact,  as a message I believe and faithfully intend!  Nothing more to say!

In the final analysis,  I recognize and am grateful for the “blessing” and that I truly do find the time,  as in this case,  to recognize when an “Event” such as this occurs.  That this very Fine Man,  takes the time,  not just once,  but frequently,  to simply express and provide a gracious comment that, though required so little time and effort,  was,  in fact,  monumental in its lasting and lingering effect!    It is then for me, by memorializing the event in print,  my gift in return to him!

So,  now you know,  I do,  travel “In the Company of Angels”!   I’m absolutely certain that you do too!

Until next time and beyond,  I send you a Legion of Angels to keep you Company and provide you care!

Curtis C. Greco, Founder

 

This entry was posted in Archived, On Point, Stand 4. Bookmark the permalink.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *