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Another New Angel - Rev. Vicki Sproles
On May 21st, the Angels received our beloved Vicki Sproles, from Tallahassee, FL, into their loving embrace. She transitioned peacefully, surrounded by the love of those who cared for her dearly.
Vicki was ordained as an ADL Minister on 4/18/1998, dedicating 28 years to serving others through the ministry. She was an author, channeler/medium, spiritual counselor, and life coach who assembled retreats and officiated weddings.
If you attended the Barbara Selwa Memorial Service held in Orlando in…
ADL Newsletter | December 2025
Morning Shorties
I’ve plugged in my favorite meditation from my playlist or YouTube for my time of self-reflection and peaceful thoughts. I’ve practiced my diaphragmatic breathing many times, trying to slow both my breath and my heartbeat. I’m imagining a peaceful scene, something soothing and relaxing. So why aren’t I relaxed and ready to meditate? In spite of all my best preparations, I feel restless and twitchy. My feet are moving anxiously and the muscles in my shoulders are bun…
Another New Angel - Rev. Larissa Brennan
The Angels welcomed our sister, Rev. Larissa Brennan, into their loving arms on March 8, 2025. Larissa transitioned just a few short weeks after her 49th birthday.
She came to know the ministry through her daughter, Rev. Jessica Smith-Venturino of Chapel 2162, whose spiritual journey inspired Larissa to connect with Rev. Dr. Fawn Nogueira and take the ministerial lessons for herself. Larissa was ordained as an ADL minister on July 30, 2022.
Larissa was a mother and grandmother. In Rev. Jessica…
Another New Angel - Rev. "Countess" Nadia Della Volpe
On March 16, 2025, the angels welcomed our beloved sister, "Countess" Nadia Della Volpe, of Hobe Sound, Florida into their loving embrace. Countess was ordained as an ADL minister in May 2002 by her surviving sister, Chaplain Della Volpe, who continues to be an ADL minister to date.
Countess was definitely an embodiment of Love. Her angelic singing voice would bring healing and lift others up physically and spiritually.
Please send Countess, her sister, and other loved ones Love and comforting…
Another New Angel - Rev. Patsy Smith
On July 22, 2025, the Angels welcomed Rev. Patsy Smith of Lake Worth, Florida into their loving embrace. Her daughter informed us that she made the transition peacefully.
Ordained on March 17, 1978, Rev. Patsy of Chapel 0036 was one of our earliest ministers during the initial growth of the ADL ministry. Her daughter mentioned how much Patsy loved ADL so dearly in the 47 years she was part of our organization. Her presence among us will be missed, but we are grateful that she is with the Barbs,…
ADL Newsletter | September 2025
Another New Angel - Rev. Susan Stephan
The Angels welcomed our sister, Rev. Susan Stephan, into their loving arms on October 9, 2023 after battling ovarian cancer. Susan was ordained as an ADL minister in January 2012. She is survived by her loving husband, Werner, and daughter, Angel-Malaya (who was also an ordained ADL minister).
In Susan's memory, the family wishes to increase ovarian cancer awareness. If you or someone you know is concerned about ovarian cancer, please consult with your doctor.
Cotton Candy Love
If you’ve never had the chance to watch cotton candy in the making, I want to recommend that you do, maybe before summer or fall and the carnivals and fairs are over. It’s a fascinating process to watch, one that yields layer upon layer of a pretty pink confection that’s sweet to eat and sticky to touch.
The creative machine takes the small pink or colored granules and spins a web that doesn’t stop winding until forced off by twists or cuts. Best of all, the creato…
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