Angels among us

Into each life there comes pain.  There are days when we may think it is more than we can handle, after all we are just small human beings.  Just mortal souls searching for a way to survive.  What does God expect from us?  Our pain comes in so many forms and we aren't hit with just one but many.  It may be a business venture turned sour, a loss of a job, your career, a child stricken with a deadly disease, a tornado slashes through a home taking with it not only the roof and walls but precious family photos and mementos, divorce, alcoholism, a child lost in a foreign war.  The list goes on and on.

We humans are amazing.  We can overcome each and every obstacle thrown in our path.  The power is in our hands but sometimes the pain is so deep it feels impossible to dig out of the hole.  I recently participated in the MS Mud Run.  The most difficult part of the 6.2 miles was the mud pits.  Pits dug 4 to 5 feet deep filled with muddy water.  It was easy to slide into that slimy mess but nearly impossible to get out without the help of someone else in that pit or someone outside of that slimy hole.  I dug my fingers and toes into the side of the dirt holes but could not get a good solid hold.  Just when I thought I would make it, I'd slip and be sucked back into the sludge.  Yes, I was in a hell hole and every time I thought I was just about to free myself the devil grabbed my foot and pulled me back under the murky muddy water. 

That is how life can be.  Fortunately we have angels looking after us ready to offer their hand and to pull us to safety.  God knows some of us need more help than others.  Obviously I am one of those people and He has blessed me with many many angels.  The angel who has been watching over me for the last few days is Marie.  She is a loving compassionate nurse who has dedicated her life to caring for others in one form or another.  She is also a friend of over thirty years.

Two weeks ago I was driving past her home with a world of troubles on my mind when I happened to see her getting out of her car.  I had a deep desire to embrace her, but not really sure why.  I stopped the car suddenly and ran to her.  Poor girl, didn't know what hit her.  Right there in the street I held on to her and poured my heart out to her.  The angel that she is, knew what I needed.  We have spent quite some time together since then.  She has become not only that special friend I have had for so many years but also my counselor. 

Angels are among us if we will just open our eyes and hearts to see them and let them in.  They will bring us peace.  Thank you, Marie.  I love you.