A Real Freakin' Angel

This weekend is our annual Media Presbyterian Church Family Retreat to Harvey Cedars, NJ. We always look forward to this weekend of learning, laughter, friendship and faith. This year our exodus (an excellent word choice when discussing a church retreat, eh?) out of town will be even more exciting because we've all been cooped up in Siberia with our families for what seems like weeks. I'm particularly looking forward to spending time with several of the Freakin' Angels: Jamie, Cathie, Cara, Andria, Karen, and Kim G.

I think it's about time to properly introduce you to the Freakin' Angels. In my very first blog post I explained where the name came from, but now I'd like to start profiling individual Angels. I just hope the police and the TSA don't start using these profiles against us, singling out Freakin' Angels for random acts of kindness. But I digress.

My Freakin' Angel for February is Kim G., recent birthday girl and new mom (for the third time) of Weston James (the little Angel in white with his mommy who's doing a good job keeping him from being lost in a snowbank).

Where do I start in describing Kim? She's practically too good to be true (which irritates the mere mortal Angels like me). Did you ever meet someone so kind, thoughtful, considerate, and well-liked that you wanted to be that person? I used to look at people like Kim and wonder, "Why can't I be more like her? Everyone likes her. She's so NICE." Eventually I gave up on that and realized that my place in this world is to be a smart ass, but again, I digress. Back to Kim.

I asked her fellow FAs to tell me what makes Kim an angel, and these were some of their comments:

"There are many words that I would use to describe Kim but the one that is popping into my head right now is real. The first time I had a conversation with Kim, I walked away thinking, now that is someone who is genuinely a good person."

"Kim is one of the most reliable people I know! She invests her life into loving her family, friends and the church. She shares her love not merely through her words but through her actions.  Kim is able to see a need before it is even spoken and respond!"

"Kim anticipates needs before we even know that there are needs. She knows your thoughts before you get a chance to speak them. She's always there for you, sharing a smile, laugh or most embarrassing moment, and she doesn't judge."

"Kim G. is the very definition of an angel here on earth.  She is genuine, caring, kind, and compassionate, and would do anything, and I mean truly anything, for a friend.  But what makes her extra-special is that she would do -- and does -- these things for those whom she doesn't even know.  THAT is my definition of an angel."

Clearly I haven't embellished when I say Kim is one of those people you aspire to be more like. She really is a Freakin' Angel. I take my wings off to you, Kim G.!

And now, dear readers, I welcome you to tell us about a Freakin' Angel in your life. We can all use the inspiration these angels provide!