Alone-And Upset-Fearing For My Future-A Little "Angel Boy" Taught Me The Amazing Power Of A Hug


by Patricia Hubbard - Date: 2007-03-02 - Word Count: 839 Share This!

Sometimes life can stink because of all the irritating, aggravating, painful events that occur. If we could run away and hide, just pull the covers over our head and hibernate, everything would be fine, but is that really possible? After breaking off with my long-time boyfriend, a leak sprung from my ceiling, the oil light came on in my car, my home AC/Heating system died…all in a matter of a month, I was ready for the loony bin. I found myself in a deep mud hole hanging on by my fingertips and the muck was beginning to bubble around me.

Trying to fill up the "leaky bucket" I was literally trying to hold my loose ends together, remembering the advice I had tried to impart to my Divorce/Widowed Support Group and asking my God, "Why?"I found myself laughing, so I wouldn't cry. I never expected an "angel boy" would turn my day around.

The inevitable decision to pull money out of my meager saving account drew me to my Credit Union. I was not happy! For once, there were few customers, about ten or fifteen, so I could take my money out faster, wow!

Sammy to the Rescue

As I made my way through the turn styles, the last in line; I noticed a tiny, little African American toddler, running in my direction. His mother was calling "Sammy, come back!" Sammy continued trotting towards me, grinning from ear to ear, as if on an important mission, not to be deterred.

By this time all eyes were on Sammy and me. I stopped so as not to collide with this adorable piece of humanity and to observe where he was headed. Sammy ran straight for my legs, buried his little head in my thighs and hugged my legs with such force that everyone in the surrounding area laughed out loud in appreciation for his statement of love.

With a tear in my eyes I hugged him back and told him "You're a little Sweetie!". His mother stood in awe! I supposed, wondering why her little darling was hugging the legs of a Caucasian stranger.

Needless to say, this "little Angel" made my day a great deal more bearable. My attitude changed from disgruntled to cheerful. That little boy didn't know what he had done for me…or did he?

As I stood in line, still smiling, I said, "Thanks God, I needed that!"

Healthy Hug Therapy

In case you haven't figured it out, this little story has a purpose other than to just make you smile. Hugs not only feel good, but hugs are good for you! Humans have a natural need to be touched, hugged and cuddled in order to stay in good health. Let's face it some of our pets receive more affection than the people in our lives. Now is that fair?

Twelve Ways Hugs Benefit Our Health

Following are some eye-opening findings of several studies done across our country, concerning the value of sharing human touch:

· 1. Hugs are the best form of emotional and physical therapy, because embraces have healing power. Touching can lower blood pressure and cholesterol, regulate heartbeat, strengthen the immune system and even calm hyperactive children.

· 2. A loving embrace causes a biochemical reaction in the brain that stops stress hormones that cause depression, fatigue, anxiety and certain immune system dysfunction.

· 3. A baby who isn't hugged, kissed and held enough stands a greater chance of growing up to become an alcoholic, drug abuser or criminal. (But not necessarily the only cause.) Hug your babies!

· 4. The need to be touched, kissed and caressed is as vital to humans as a need for food, clothing and shelter.

· 5. Grief, sorrow, depression, isolation and anxiety can disappear through the touch of a caring hug.

· 6. Men need hugs as well as women and children. They need physical contact like hand holding, hugging and even kissing for their well being.

· 7. Guys who hug guys in a supportive way, are men who are caring and understand their own emotional makeup, for instance: sports stars celebrating winning, slapping each other on the back or helmet, etc., or comforting a friend in distress.

· 8. Extra weight gain is sometimes caused by lack of being touched. Hugging and cuddling has shown to help shed those extra pounds.

· 9. Children's chances for successful friendships, marriage and careers are strongly affected by the ability of parents and other essential people in their lives, to give them hugs and physical affection.

· 10. In a thirty-six year study, 70% of children of affectionate parents did well socially as compared to 30% for children of "cold fish" parents. Father's hugs are as important as mother's hugs.

· 11. Your hug may be the only one a person has had in years. It won't cost a dime, but could be worth a million to the receiver.

· 12. Your hug is always needed. Watch the smiles your hug creates and know you are doing a kind and healthy thing for the other person and yourself.

I wonder if Sammy knew this? … I think he did!


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