Barbara Meitz was praying for a different outcome after a financial drought for the past few years plagued her business: The Angels Garden.

After doing business based in Eureka for the past 11 years, Meitz is closing the doors of the inspirationally minded gift store. She actually started in business a year prior to that, but now must host a going out of business sale.

Items include:

• Bereavement items
• Religious medals
• Confirmation gifts
• First Communion items
• Garden statutes
• Patron Saint medals
• Angel figurines

"Business just died," she said. "With the economy the way it is, people told me they have to buy food and take care of their families, and I understand that."

Meitz said it was a hard decision to close, but one that had to happen. She anticipates being open until mid-September, unless items sell out quicker than that.

Hours of The Angels Garden are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The store's address is 619 W. Fifth St.

Meitz said the related Angels Garden website also will be shut down.

See previous article from December 2010:

Miracle Christmas Needed at The Angels Garden