First of all I am a Christian, then a sixth generation Texan, a wife, a mom, a Nana (grandmother), a sister, a friend, a journalist, a travel agent, a birder, a collector, a hobby photographer, a cancer survivor, and passionate about it all!!! At the persistent insistence of a dear lifelong friend I joined Flickr in October of 2007 and have been Flickring ever since!! Like to keep journals & photograph life, history, Texas, architecture, flowers, Texas, sunsets, rainbows, Texas, reflections, birds, butterflies, Texas and all of nature, did I mention Texas ha ha....plus anything else that catches my eye. A Christmas bride decades ago that has been blessed by God with 3 precious children (lost my baby girl, our youngest, our precious angel Gina, on November 26, 2012, we have a hole in our hearts that will never mend!!!) who have now given me 6 double precious grandblessings and on July 31, 2015, our first great grandblessing. Now we have 9 generations of Texans in my immediate family. The Bible is a major influence in my life and I take it very seriously. We talk to God in prayer and He talks to us through His Word, the Holy Bible. Travel is my profession and am now a semi-retired travel agent. I travel as much & as often as I can. A certified member of UDC (United Daughters of the Confederacy) & DRT (Daughters of the Republic of Texas), luv Texas History, & am hooked on genealogy. I am currently working on my DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) application and documentation. Just finished publishing a book on my maternal family genealogy. Have written travel articles for area newspapers. I have battled lymphoma cancer three different times, and currently in remission. Then in April of 2014 I had a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in March 2014. I know that I am so blessed and very thankful to still be here!!! The scripture found in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me", has carrried me through each of my cancer battles!!!

October 11, 2009, my husband had a kidney transplant and were so thankful for the gift of life given...thank you is never enough but it truly is heartfelt!!! Continuing to be very blessed and so very grateful for the kidney that took him off dialysis and gave him a better quality of life for almost 6 more years!!! In November of 2013 he was hospitalized for a month in ICU and then again in April of 2014 he was hospitalized for a month in ICU!!! Remember these incredible words found in St. Matthew 19:26, "But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible".

Without our faith we could not have made it through any of these trials... we were very thankful and very blessed!!! Then on April 11, 2015 my beloved Larry left for his Heavenly Home unexpectedly from a fatal heart attack at home. And now after our almost 50 years together I am learning to lean even more on my precious Heavenly Father as He comforts and guides me through another valley of unbelievable loss. I still find myself sometimes thinking my Larry is just away in the hospital and he will be coming home again but then it hits me.. no... he is gone... he won't be coming home.. you are alone now. I am really never alone because my Father God is watching over me and He promised never to leave me. He has to carry me sometimes and sometimes I just have to lean real hard on Him. My Larry may be gone but not the precious memories we made together for over 50 years. And we have thousands of photos to prove it... a photo journal of our lives and that of our family. Life may take twists and turns that we would not choose but if we always keep looking up we can make it through. Blessings and Happy Flickring to each one of you that takes time to read this mini book and look forward to seeing y'all around Flickr!!!

 

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  • JoinedOctober 2007
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Photos of Angela Orlando

Testimonials

Angela is a wonderful, precious and intelligent Flickr friend. She is a great photographer. Her comments are always impressive, friendly, encouraging and enlightening. Angela is a beautiful and noble-minded human being. She personally met my hero Elvis Presley. She believes like me in God. Angela is a very specia… Read more

Angela is a wonderful, precious and intelligent Flickr friend. She is a great photographer. Her comments are always impressive, friendly, encouraging and enlightening. Angela is a beautiful and noble-minded human being. She personally met my hero Elvis Presley. She believes like me in God. Angela is a very special friend on Flickr ! I love her unique photostream and her religious faith. Thank you so much for your wonderful friendship and it is always so great to hear from you ! May God bless you my dear friend ! Hugs from Germany !

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January 24, 2016

Angela has become a good friend, I love many of her pictures and real beauty girl.

May 6, 2015
delirious deer (deleted)

Dear Angela, all i can do is repeat and confirm what I said before when i had a different Flickr photostream ~All for Love's Sake~ !!!!!!! You really are one of the dearest people i know, on or off Flickr !!!!! You are also such a testimony and witness of our Loving Heavenly Father and Christ Jesus !!!!!! Go… Read more

Dear Angela, all i can do is repeat and confirm what I said before when i had a different Flickr photostream ~All for Love's Sake~ !!!!!!! You really are one of the dearest people i know, on or off Flickr !!!!! You are also such a testimony and witness of our Loving Heavenly Father and Christ Jesus !!!!!! God Bless you Always !!!!!!! Love and hugs and Blessings !!!!!!!!! Lynn

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July 21, 2013
Sandra says:

What can I say about Angela - she is one beautiful lady who cares about others and has a great love for God. Her photographs refect her walk as does her profile wording (God sustained me ...... ) . She has passed the sustaining power of God onto others, encouraged them in "the walk". Angela's photography is deli… Read more

What can I say about Angela - she is one beautiful lady who cares about others and has a great love for God. Her photographs refect her walk as does her profile wording (God sustained me ...... ) . She has passed the sustaining power of God onto others, encouraged them in "the walk". Angela's photography is delightful and meaningful. Thank you Angela. Hugs Sandra

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August 1, 2012
bewildered color (deleted)

Angela has Lovely photos on her photostream !!!!!!! Very often her photos are Birthday or Anniversary Greetings or Get Well messages for those that she knows !!!! She always leaves encouraging comments on her contacts photostreams, and often leaves links to songs too !!!!!!! I'm so glad to have met her on Flickr !!!… Read more

Angela has Lovely photos on her photostream !!!!!!! Very often her photos are Birthday or Anniversary Greetings or Get Well messages for those that she knows !!!! She always leaves encouraging comments on her contacts photostreams, and often leaves links to songs too !!!!!!! I'm so glad to have met her on Flickr !!!!! God Bless you dear Sister in Christ !!!!!!

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March 30, 2012

I'm writing to say thanks to Angela for her testimonial, the first and unique of my photostream/profile. First of all, i could say about her that she is a constant and friendly person. If you are searching for some contacts with which share your works without being afraid that they will disappear in some days, Angela … Read more

I'm writing to say thanks to Angela for her testimonial, the first and unique of my photostream/profile. First of all, i could say about her that she is a constant and friendly person. If you are searching for some contacts with which share your works without being afraid that they will disappear in some days, Angela is the right person for you. Angela is a happy and religious woman who clearly wants to share her happiness with the others, and who is ready to do it with you if you ask her for it. In her photostream there is no intention to compete with the others nor that to show the world she is the best photographer around here. She doesn't hide her works behind exagerated photoretouching technique, she doesn't attract your attention with hypocrital congrats comments on your photos, nor she searchs for perfection, because her photos are just the communication instruments between her and you, so that every photo you see, you can be sure that it contains something important she wants you to know. Sometimes she even accompanies your watching with some lovely sentences by putting them in the pictures itself. Concluding, Angela shows to have all the requirements to be a very nice contact on flickr

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August 12, 2011

This testimonial has been too long coming, sorry.. Angela's photostream is a delight to look at and she is such a loving and generous friend of mine When I check out my account after posting a new photo I will usually get a nice comment within two days. Thanks. Angela's photostream is a work of art. Her flower macro… Read more

This testimonial has been too long coming, sorry.. Angela's photostream is a delight to look at and she is such a loving and generous friend of mine When I check out my account after posting a new photo I will usually get a nice comment within two days. Thanks. Angela's photostream is a work of art. Her flower macros are masterly. But above all, she is a good Flickr friend. Quick to comment and always supportive. I recommend her work to all. Kevin

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June 12, 2011
~ Cindy~ says:

Just Where to begin? I hardly know where? Angie is one of the best Flicker Friends ever..... Her work is great and she is an inspiration too-! and helped me many times.... when I need a song loading up, I can go to her... and she is there ready and willing..... this is past over due for my sweet texas r… Read more

Just Where to begin? I hardly know where? Angie is one of the best Flicker Friends ever..... Her work is great and she is an inspiration too-! and helped me many times.... when I need a song loading up, I can go to her... and she is there ready and willing..... this is past over due for my sweet texas rose.... not to mention her work is GREAT!!! Ang. dont you ever change.... I am so glad we met here on flicker.... You have been a blessing and let your light shine for JESUS your work is Great...and your words are always so comfoting... Thanks for all the help..... and the great words of friend ship too-! When you comment whether is be a good picture of one of the worst... You always have the best things to SAY. Yes I love you and you will foever be me my sweet ( one of my sweet Texas Roses in the Graden of friend ship for Life!) God bless you Angie... and I love you! Cindy xoxoxoxo!~

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June 9, 2011

Angela is an admirer of all things beautiful....the flowers of spring and the birds that sing. Better than that she shares those sights with us, something I see as a blessing. She knows what is important in life and rejoices in her gifts... A beautiful stream, check it out

May 20, 2011

Everyonce and now, here on Flickr someone comes along, and you forget when it was, because eventually, it just seems like they were always there, as you know them and they you so well! That is my special friend Angela, my Texas Gal, I being orginally one! But I was just born there, she is the "Image of the Great St… Read more

Everyonce and now, here on Flickr someone comes along, and you forget when it was, because eventually, it just seems like they were always there, as you know them and they you so well! That is my special friend Angela, my Texas Gal, I being orginally one! But I was just born there, she is the "Image of the Great State of Texas"! And then there is the little thing like her wondeful photography, and story telling thru it. I go to her site and I am going home! Then there is the fact that she is one wonderful, sincere, and loving friend and Flickrmate. It has been my pleasure and my great luck, and if you know me, you know I am blessed, and that inclues Angela my dear friend from deep "In The Heart of Texas" as being one of the best photographers, most fun, great friend, really good contact, and most sincere of friends here in Flickerland and hopefully beyond Thank you Angela, for staying with me on my difficult journey. I re read everyones words often, and your's awlays are there in the most caring and loving of ways. Bravo for this Texas Gal! from a former one, now gone to her beach b.

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April 27, 2011

Oh how much I loved meeting Angela with her smiling Irish eyes ! A passionate,loving,and beautiful lady with a heart of gold. I am so blessed by her pictures and her encouraging words. Bless you in all you do,my friend..Joan

April 17, 2011

I can't believe I've not written a testimonial for Angela before no. Better late than never though, eh? She's not just a good photographer and good person but thanks to Flickr she's become a great friend too, or so I like to think. She unfailingly takes the time & trouble to follow my humble stream and comment and… Read more

I can't believe I've not written a testimonial for Angela before no. Better late than never though, eh? She's not just a good photographer and good person but thanks to Flickr she's become a great friend too, or so I like to think. She unfailingly takes the time & trouble to follow my humble stream and comment and encourage, as she does with others too. Thanks Angela, you're exactly what Flickr is all about.

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July 15, 2010

Angela is a wonderful friend to have – very supportive and kind. Her comments are never empty. I love the fact that she actually looks at your work and makes pertinent,sensitive observations. It’s always a pleasure to visit her photostream and I’m always delighted when she visits mine. It’s an honor to have her as a… Read more

Angela is a wonderful friend to have – very supportive and kind. Her comments are never empty. I love the fact that she actually looks at your work and makes pertinent,sensitive observations. It’s always a pleasure to visit her photostream and I’m always delighted when she visits mine. It’s an honor to have her as a friend on Flickr. Thanks for sharing your photos and thanks for your friendship, Angela! And yes....this one was long overdue...Hugs to my Texas girl ;-)

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April 9, 2010
Jim Vail says:

Angela has become a good friend on Flickr!! I enjoy her photography...and she has been a big encouragement to me!! Thanks my friend!!

March 16, 2010
Synonymous Airport (deleted)

Angela has perfect eye for details. Her photos always catch the moments that spread love and happiness. She is also great friend always ready for kind and constructive comments that inspire me to take even more shots. Thank you for being such a great friend! Please keep up with great work!

August 17, 2009
Last Pie (deleted)

""Angela use a different kind of technics in photography. Her creativity is high, her photos are sometimes exciting, sometimes lovely and sometimes beautiful. Go on Angela, I like your work !!""

July 7, 2009
fromky says:

Angela is a true contact in the best possible definition. Her pictures are wonderful and her comments are generous.

June 23, 2009

I am blessed to have angela as one of my special flickr friends! she is always there for kind word and support! She is very fond of nature and it shows in her photos, thanks for being my flickr friend! look forward to many years of friendship! hugs karen p.s. shes always there if you need information on something… Read more

I am blessed to have angela as one of my special flickr friends! she is always there for kind word and support! She is very fond of nature and it shows in her photos, thanks for being my flickr friend! look forward to many years of friendship! hugs karen p.s. shes always there if you need information on something, thanks again!

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October 30, 2008
Haml3t says:

she is one my regular visitor, no. She actually is more than that. She lives with her Bible, she comments, she motivates, she inspired and most of all she is like my own grandma. Altho I never meet her in person, from her picture, i know she's a pretty woman with a pretty inners. thanx maorlando or shall i call u… Read more

she is one my regular visitor, no. She actually is more than that. She lives with her Bible, she comments, she motivates, she inspired and most of all she is like my own grandma. Altho I never meet her in person, from her picture, i know she's a pretty woman with a pretty inners. thanx maorlando or shall i call u angela? =)

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July 16, 2008
TxStarz says:

One of the best things I did was accept Angie as a Flickr friend. She has a way to make each of your photos feel special. The beauty of her faith and nature comes through her own photos that she shares with all of us lucky flickr members. I truly enjoy reading her comments and get inspiration from her in many ways.… Read more

One of the best things I did was accept Angie as a Flickr friend. She has a way to make each of your photos feel special. The beauty of her faith and nature comes through her own photos that she shares with all of us lucky flickr members. I truly enjoy reading her comments and get inspiration from her in many ways.

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May 30, 2008

Angela is one of the most complementary Flickr friends I have made. She is a wonderful photographer & very giving of her comments, time & talents to others. So glad she continues to share & give of her photographic skills. God Bless!

May 20, 2008
7Bart says:

Angela è uno dei miei primi contatti si flickr, le sue foto mi hanno colpito per la semplicità dei gesti, delle emozioni che prova. Grazie a lei, ho visitato il texas... Continua cosi mia cara amica. Bart ____ Angela is one of my first contacts flickr, his photos have struck me for the simplicity of gestures, emot… Read more

Angela è uno dei miei primi contatti si flickr, le sue foto mi hanno colpito per la semplicità dei gesti, delle emozioni che prova. Grazie a lei, ho visitato il texas... Continua cosi mia cara amica. Bart ____ Angela is one of my first contacts flickr, his photos have struck me for the simplicity of gestures, emotions that test. Thanks to you, I visited the texas ... More so my dear friend. Bart

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February 3, 2008

I don't remember how I found Angela's photos. I am sure that it had something to do with Texas. Her photos bring the beauty of her travels and stories that tell of history and the world around her. From an old Texas fort to the flag on our country, she captures the world around her giving it life. She is a blessing to… Read more

I don't remember how I found Angela's photos. I am sure that it had something to do with Texas. Her photos bring the beauty of her travels and stories that tell of history and the world around her. From an old Texas fort to the flag on our country, she captures the world around her giving it life. She is a blessing to us all and we charish her life and Faith. Well done, servant of God.

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January 8, 2008

Angie is an inspiration. Her love of family and joy for life drives her and others to keep the faith and fight the fight. She captures her experiences in words and photographs and influences others through doing so. Her faith that the Lord will be beside her is undying. My lifetime friend, it's a pleasure to see yo… Read more

Angie is an inspiration. Her love of family and joy for life drives her and others to keep the faith and fight the fight. She captures her experiences in words and photographs and influences others through doing so. Her faith that the Lord will be beside her is undying. My lifetime friend, it's a pleasure to see your beautiful travels whenever I get a break.

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October 30, 2007