What is Be the Angel?

​In 2006, I gave an angel painting to a friend who was battling cancer. Upon receiving the angel, she immediately wept because it gave her hope and a sense of peace.  
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​I then opened my life to individuals wanting to anonymously nominate friends/family who they felt could use an angel. I expected 10-20 nominations but ended up with over fifty.

​Today I receive hundreds of nominations for people who truly deserve an angel to watch over them.
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Each Thanksgiving, ​after nominations end for the year, ​I read every nomination story. Some stories are truly heart breaking and some are uplifting but all of the stories remind me that we all need an angel.

So, how do you send an angel?

To be considered for a Christmastime angel, head on over to the nominations page and tell us why the nominee needs an angel to watch over them. Please remember, I try to send out as many angels at as possible but I don't have the ability to send an angel to every nomination, no matter how deserving they are.

If you would like to buy an angel for someone (or yourself), here's my SHOP.

Words of Thanks from Recipients:

​Leslie Hooper

Our 16 year old daughter passed away in September 2007 from cancer. We received an Angel from Tom at Christmas time the same year. It reminds me of our daughter and I have it placed so I see it daily. Seeing this Angel brings some peace to the sadness I continue to feel. Nominate someone for a Christmas Angel today! You will be glad you did.

Jane Verhoeks

Love mine! I am a nominated recipient of an original angel painting, Tom Findlay is a Blessing to the brokenhearted, an amazing kind man, and a incredibly talented artist.

Suzann Foster

My daughter was murdered on October 13th. I am struggling daily. I am to be married on Saturday I have been struggling with the decision to go forward with it in the wake of the loss of my daughter. I don’t want to celebrate when her murderer is free however the delivery of this beautiful gift felt like a sign from her saying mom I am so happy for you and will be with you! Please know the difference you make in a person’s life is unmeasurable. 

Cindy Loud

Thomas Andrew Art "Angels" are truly God's gift to him and to us all. Angels around us always, guiding and protecting us. Thank you for reminding us our Beautiful Angels are always with us. Mine has helped me through my life.

Lynn MacKinnon

 My earthly angel knew the difficulty year that I had been through, knew about my broken heart, knew the suffering of my husband due to his cancer diagnosis and very recent death and knew I would be alone this year for Christmas after 42 years of marriage. This angel is such a blessing to me. She lifts my spirits and reminds me that I am not alone in my grieving, nor am I alone this Christmas. 

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