A Special Little Girl
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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 on 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 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 angel is always watching
over you. Pass this to everyone that means anything at all to
you...make sure you send it back to the person who sent it to you, to
let them know you're glad they care about you...like the story says
we all need someone.