Guardian Angel

Bare foot and dirty, the girl just sat and watched the people go
by. She never tried to speak; she never said a word. Many people
passed, but never did one person stop. Just so happens the next
day I decided to go back to the park, curious if the little girl
would still be there. Right in the very spot as she was yesterday
she sat perched on high, with the saddest look in her eyes.

Today I was to make my own move and walk over to the little girl.
As we all know a park full of strange people is not a place for young
children to play alone. As I began walking towards her I could
see the back of the little girl's dress indicated a deformity. I
figured that was the reason the people just passed by and made no
effort to help. As I got closer, the little girl slightly lowered
her eyes to avoid my intent stare. I could see the shape of her
back more clearly. It was grotesquely shaped in a humped over form.
I smiled to let her know it was OK, I was there to help, to talk.

I sat down beside her and opened with a simple Hello. The little
girl acted shocked and stammered a hi, after a long stare into my
eyes. I smiled and she shyly smiled back. We talked 'til darkness
fell and the park was completely empty. Everyone was gone and we
at once were alone.

I asked the girl why she was so sad. the little girl looked at
me and with a sad face said, "Because I'm different," I immediately
said "that you are!" and smiled. The little girl acted even sadder,
she said, "I know." "Little girl," I said, "you remind me of an
angel, sweet and innocent."

She looked at me and smiled, slowly she stood to her feet, and said,
"Really?" "Yes, Ma'am, you're like a little guardian angel sent
to watch over all those people walking by," She nodded her head
yes and smiled, and with that she spread her wings and said, "I
am. I'm your guardian angel," with a twinkle in her eye.

I was speechless, sure I was seeing things. She said, "For once
you thought of someone other than yourself, my job here is done,"
Immediately I stood to my feet and said, "wait, so why did no one
stop to help an angel?" She looked at me and smiled, "You're the
only one who could see me, and you believe it in your heart."
And she was gone. And with that my life was changed dramatically.

So, when you think you're all you have, remember, your guardian
angel is always watching over you as well as the Heavenly Father.

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