Have you ever gone through a rough patch and after a while the rough patch prompted a mild depression?  These last six months have been a challenge for me health wise and then several weeks ago I literally fell flat on my face. 

 With a concussion, and a face that looked appropriate for Halloween, I started to feel sorry for myself and became a little depressed.  To counteract this, I decided to list my blessings.  When I started the list I was in such a mood that I did not think there were going to be that many blessings.   What a surprise I had.  

As I started to write the list, the list kept growing until I knew there really was no end to it. That is when I realized how blessed I really am.  I started with listing the great, supportive friends I have and it just went from there.  Even I could not hold onto my dark feelings as the list became longer and longer.   I ask you today, in the midst of your troubles, have you listed your blessings recently?

One of the top blessings on my personal list, is our Betty Brewer Angel’s volunteers.  They all have had, or are, experiencing personal problems and tragedies and yet they chose to focus on making other people’s lives better.

Bev Scholes is just this type of person.  She is a little shy, although you would not pick up on that when she is talking about how Betty Brewer’s Angels is changing lives.  

                                          Bev and her husband, Herb, at Fourth of July parade.

Bev graciously wrote her bio for me when I asked her to share a bit about herself: Hopefully when you read the bios of our volunteers that will be posted every so often in this blog, you will come to realize there is not a stereotypical Betty Brewer’ Angel volunteer, Our volunteers come in all sizes, shapes, ages, personalities, and backgrounds but what they do have in common is they all have caring hearts.  If you have a caring heart, and would like to know more about the work Betty Brewer’s Angels does, please contact me.                                   

Bev Scholes:  "I am one of several Silent Angels volunteers for Betty Brewer’s Angels.  We are “extra hands” wherever needed. I have helped with decorating our truck for the Whitehall 4^th of July parade for the last couple of years and helped with passing out flyers to the many people along the parade route. 

 I am usually very quiet but the excitement of the parade and the crowd brought out a more sociable side of me. I am very proud to be one of Betty Brewer’s Silent Angels.  

I have been married to one of Betty Brewer’s Angels (Herb) for 48 years. I enjoy walking and the parade was a great opportunity to walk and spread the word about Betty Brewer’s Angel’s. I also enjoy working in my yard, sewing, and have started learning to quilt. I have begun helping with some quilting projects at our church for World Wide Relief. I am a member of Faith Lutheran Church where I sing in the choir and volunteer with a variety of projects." 

Thank you, Bev, for always saying “Yes” whenever we ask you for help and for being such a strong advocate of Betty Brewer’s Angels.  I call Bev and her husband “ninja volunteers” because they are unstoppable!  Bev modestly states at the end of her statement that she volunteers for a variety of projects. That is an understatement but is in keeping with her humble attitude.   Bev, you are an inspiration! 

For more information about Betty Brewer's Angels: 

email: bettybrewersangels@wowway.com

phone: 614-309-4677