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Janel Rodriguez<\/strong> from Brooklyn, New York<\/i><\/p>\n

We had a long list of things we wanted to do that summer<\/a>, including going to the playground across the street by ourselves. My sister was 12, my twin and I were 9\u2014old enough not to need the watchful eye of our mother, we decided. \u201cPlease, Mami?\u201d we begged. \u201cCan we go?\u201d<\/p>\n

Our parents were protective Puerto Ricans, determined to shelter us from big-city dangers as best they could. Mami was hesitant, but she looked at the picture of Jesus that hung on our dining room wall, closed her eyes and made the sign of the cross. \u201cOkay,\u201d she said, \u201cbut stick together.\u201d<\/p>\n

We rushed out the door. We\u2019d been playing on the jungle gym for only a few minutes when a white and gold dove landed on a branch<\/a> nearby. I\u2019d never seen a dove like this before. As we moved from one end of the park to the other, the dove followed. Our shouts and laughter were no deterrent. No matter where we went, the dove never left our side.<\/p>\n

It was only when we headed back home that it flew away. We couldn\u2019t wait to tell Mami about our heavenly babysitter. I\u2019ll always remember God\u2019s playful answer to her prayer.<\/p>\n

Ann Clark<\/strong> from Richmond, Virginia<\/i><\/p>\n

I was taking care of my parents\u2019 property until we could sell it. Working in the garden one evening, I saw a figure in my peripheral vision. It was nearly dark, but the woman\u2019s white dress seemed aglow. I glanced up to get a better look, but I\u2019d missed her completely. Odd<\/em>, I thought.<\/p>\n

A few days later, I was back in the garden<\/a> when I heard a noise. I turned to see a little boy, about three years old, standing alone in my parents\u2019 driveway. \u201cCan you help me find my mama?\u201d he asked. I didn\u2019t know where to start. I called the police and distracted him with a story while we waited on the front steps.<\/p>\n

Soon the area was abuzz with police going door to door, trying to find out where he lived. Finally they got him home safe and sound. He\u2019d wandered out of the house unnoticed, and I couldn\u2019t help but think he\u2019d wandered onto just the right street. One where a neighborhood watch was led by an angel aglow.<\/p>\n

Doreen Tafone<\/strong> from Long Valley, New Jersey<\/i><\/p>\n

Thwack!<\/i> I\u2019d never forget the sound of that minivan door slamming against my daughter\u2019s little arm in the parking lot of the mall. Elena was five, and we\u2019d just gotten out of the minivan for a shopping adventure.<\/p>\n

High-spirited on any day, Elena was especially excited when I\u2019d helped her out of her car seat and onto the pavement while I dealt with the minivan\u2019s finicky sliding door. I grabbed the handle and pulled with all my might. At the last second, Elena had reached back inside. The door struck her arm hard and bounced back from the force. Elena wailed. I felt sick. What have I done?<\/i><\/p>\n

As I rushed her into the food court for some ice, Elena stopped crying and was ready for some fun. I held her still while I looked for where to place the ice. There was no bruise, swollen red skin or even a mark, but I iced her arm anyway, expecting the swelling later. \u201cDoes it hurt?\u201d I asked while Elena wiggled. She shook her curly head, as happy as ever, acting as if nothing had happened. No trace of the incident ever appeared on her skin.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d often joked about how hard Elena\u2019s guardian angel must work to keep her safe<\/a>. After that day at the mall, I knew in all seriousness that angel was very real.<\/p>\n

Kaylin Kaupish<\/strong> Editor<\/i><\/p>\n

As a preteen city kid, I was a little nervous that first night of our Girl Scout campout in the Appalachian Mountains. I\u2019d never set up a tent before, for one thing. \u201cLooks good and sturdy,\u201d one of the troop leaders said when she inspected our work. \u201cIt\u2019s supposed to be windy tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

We had dinner around the campfire and got ready for bed. The leaders headed off to their own tent nearby. As soon as we curled up in our sleeping bags, the wind started to howl. A huge gust hit the tent and a section collapsed. We all squeezed in close where the tent held in place. I didn\u2019t expect to get much sleep.<\/p>\n

\u201cI need to go to the bathroom,\u201d someone whispered.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be your buddy,\u201d another said. They slipped outside. A few minutes later we heard footsteps. The collapsed tent section lifted up. The poles clicked back into place. It was fixed!<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks for fixing the tent!\u201d I said when the girls returned.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are you talking about?\u201d they asked. We figured one of the troop leaders had come to our rescue instead, and we were glad to be able to spread out again. The wind died down, and I surprisingly got a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

The next morning, none of the troop leaders took credit for shoring up our tent. But I wasn\u2019t nervous anymore. Girl Scouts<\/a> are always prepared to help out when needed. So are angels.<\/p>\n

Eric Stark<\/strong> from Brazil, Indiana<\/i><\/p>\n

My 11-year-old son, Nathan, sat slumped at the table. \u201cI\u2019m so bored,\u201d he said. \u201cI prayed that something exciting would happen today, but nothing\u2019s happened yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell then, I\u2019ve got a job for you,\u201d I said. \u201cI need to mow the grass. I\u2019ll pay you to pick up the sticks in the yard. Earning money is exciting, right?\u201d<\/p>\n

Nathan didn\u2019t look enthused, but he pulled on his shoes anyway. We went outside, and I showed him what to do. I was preparing the mower when I heard a scream. I dropped everything and ran to where he was. \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d I asked. Nathan\u2019s eyes were huge.<\/p>\n

\u201cDad, I was picking up the sticks, and one of them wiggled in my hand. I looked down, and it wasn\u2019t a stick. It was a little snake!\u201d<\/p>\n

I checked Nathan\u2019s hands, and there were no bites. \u201cA harmless garter snake,\u201d I said. \u201cThat must have been scary, though. You okay?\u201d<\/p>\n

Nathan broke into a wide grin. \u201cI prayed for something exciting to happen today, and boy, it sure did!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

For more angelic stories, subscribe to <\/em>Angels on Earth<\/strong><\/a>magazine<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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