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August 3, 2010 by Spreading Joy

Angels Among us

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Talking with Grayson about Angels Watching over him.

I believe there are angels among us.  Plain, simple – true.  I’ve had too many instances that should have not ended well, but was protected.  Just last year, when I was walking in my neighborhood, two huge dogs came charging across the road at me.  It was happening so fast!  I could hear the growling, the anger and then their size did not help my fears.  The only thing I knew to do was stop walking and I uttered out loud, “Dear Lord, I need an angel!”  I stood there as the dogs growled and circled me.  I was fearful and felt the tears streaming down my cheek.  I stood still, paralyzed with fear.  The dogs quieted and simply walked away.   There was no doubt in my mind what had just happened.  An Angel stood between me and the dogs.  I had been protected.

In December, my best friend’s daughter is in the hospital having her first baby.  This is special to me as well, not just because she is my best friend but because I had a part in this young lady’s life.  I spent weeks and weeks playing with her and her sister because I wanted to as well as being their babysitter.  It has been my pleasure to remain a part of this wonderful family.

We are all chatting away, watching and waiting for baby Grayson to make his appearance.  He is taking his precious sweet time.  I see the monitor.  His heart rate races extremely high.  I walk over, not saying anything and put my hand on her tummy.  I love rubbing pregnant tummies.  Then I see the heart rate drop, alarming so.  Still, I don’t say a word.  I pray.

Lord, please set an angel in flight to cradle baby Grayson and protect him.

I know the nurses are monitoring her and do not want to alarm the family.  So I continue to rub and pray.  The nurses do come in.  I kiss my sweet girl, tell her I’m praying and that I love her with all my heart.  The soon to be grandparents see the concern on the nurses faces as they say they are going to call the doctor.  The nurses leave and I tell them what I had just witnessed.

I give my best friend and her husband hugs as I leave and promise to pray.  These girls in this family are like my very own children, so my hearts desire for baby Grayson is nothing but the best.

Several hours later, I receive a text – along with a picture of a precious little boy, safe and sound.  Prayers answered.  BUT …..that is not the only reason I believe.

I visit the next day – as I have to see this wonderful bundle of joy.  He is not even 24 hours old yet.  I get to hold him. We are discussing how he opens one eye, but not yet both and just how adorable and brand NEW he is.  I’m holding him to where I can just gaze into his precious face and start talking to him.  I whisper quietly:

Grayson, you gave us a scare little boy. Did you feel the angels holding you last night?

At that point, he coos at me and opens both eyes.  Instantly.  I smile, he closes his eyes.  I start talking about the angels again, and immediately he opens both eyes.  At this point, the tears of joy are streaming down my face.   I have NO idea what is going on around me because my heart is consumed with the fact that I KNOW this child was cradled in the arms of an angel just hours before birth.

It is later that I find out that my best friend took a picture of me during all of this.  You can see Grayson’s expression as well as the tears on my cheek.  She sends me the picture stating that he looks like he is going to tell me something and I’m all ears.   At that point, I excitedly tell her about how me and this precious soul were discussing how wonderful it was that an angel took care of him just before birth.  The photo speaks volumes.

I’m not sure how you feel about angels, but I’m glad they are here.  I’m glad they will protect us, shield us and hold us when we need it.

What do you think about angels?  Do you believe there are angels among us?  Do you feel that you’ve been protected by an angel?

{{HUGS}} y’all

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  1. 1

    Lauri (@grnladybug) says

    August 3, 2010 at 11:08 am

    I believe Marie! They saved my dads life more than once.

    This story and that pic of Grayson touched me deeply.

    *hugs*

    Reply
  2. 2

    wendysurf says

    August 3, 2010 at 11:54 am

    Angels are real, amen.

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  3. 3

    Jeanne Strickland says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    Wonderfully written, but best of all……absolutely true. Thanks for being my best friend and for all the prayers for our girls and for Grayson who is now almost 8 months old and loving every day that he can explore new things. God has truly blessed and one of the best blessing is you in our life.
    Love ya !

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  4. 4

    Lydia says

    August 3, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    Yes – I had one keep me (forcefully!) from going home one day, for an hour. Got home and found out we’d been burglarized, probably about the time I would have been walking in the door.

    Reply
  5. 5

    Jackie (WritRams) says

    August 3, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    DEFINITELY. I have several experiences, too. (Too long to share here, but angels are definitely around…especially if you’re open to them!) Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story!

    Reply
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    Hazel Moon says

    August 25, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Yes,I know angels are real and at least two (maybe more) watch over us every day! Enjoyed this sweet story!

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    Spreading Joy says

    September 3, 2010 at 12:11 am

    @Hazel thank you for stopping by – and yes, so many angels watch over us and are given charge of us. i’m thankful for that as well

    @jackie – I know, sometimes YOU just know that there was an angel between you and that horror you should have faced. thank you!!

    @lydia -wow, you gave me goosebumps. that is amazing. i love that kind of stuff.

    @jeanne – *the very proud grandmommie and my best friend* thank you – he is sooo handsome and adorable.

    @Wendy and @laurie thank you gals for your comments. You guys are awesome!!

    {{{HUGS}} yall

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    @M_Albee_BU says

    October 19, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    There is no question in my mind about that. My Angels have had an extremely hard task over my life time as there have been literally hundreds of times I’ve been saved from serious harm that should have occurred. Starting at age 4 I was going out to see a boat moored in the Kennebec river I was hit by a car with only scratches, served 13 months in combat and was never scratched and should have been dead several times.
    They are still working hard on keeping me safe now.

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      Spreading Joy says

      October 20, 2010 at 7:54 pm

      Wow..Michael – that is amazing. Love the protection like that. Although we should never be amazed…I hope that things like this always amaze us!!

      Thanks for all the hugs that you give, the encouragement and inspiration you give. You bless so many and I’m thankful to be one of them!

      {{HUGS}}

      Reply
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    Denisa Grimm says

    January 31, 2011 at 11:03 am

    I TRULY believe there are ANGELS Among us…everywhere in our daily lives. There are angels here on Earth too, those who give of themselves so that others can SMILE! That’s YOU!! Hope everythings great with you..P.S. We are LUVIN r bag makin parties! =)

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      Marie says

      February 1, 2011 at 12:15 pm

      Denisa – man…what I wouldn’t give to be apart of one of your bag making parties. YOU inspire me with the energy you give off every time I see one of your comments and/or read one of your messages on twitter.

      You should consider recording about 5 minutes of one for me – so I can post on the how are you spreading joy site. would be fantabulous indeed!!!

      thank you – you, my friend, are an angel as well!!

      {{HUGS}}
      @spreadingJOY
      Marie recently posted..My Passion is Hindering My Passion

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