This is one story I am very glad to have read. Cathy’s Angel is fun and inspirational. It is well written and shows that even those who think they have everything under control need to accept a helping hand now and again. Cathy is a widow who is struggling to raise her four young children. One morning while out jogging she prays for an angel to help her. Then, she sees a new neighbor and his sudden appearance causes her to lose her balance and twist her ankle. Jared carries her home and from that minute on he helps the young mother in a way that no one else has. The children love him and he loves the situation but when Cathy’s ankle heals will she still need an angel?

Pamela S. Thibodeaux has written a fast-paced, contemporary short story whose characters are both realistic and inspirational. Both Cathy and Jared have a deep faith and are not shy about bringing it into their daily lives. They are neither preachy nor overly verbal about their convictions but they definitely influence their lives, and this is clearly shown in all they say and do. I enjoyed the way Cathy and Jared dealt with her children, bringing them into focus and much as their own relationship. Cathy’s Angel is a short tale that is entertaining as well as inspiring. Well done!

Reviewed by: Marlene