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 girls lightly 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,
your 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. Mine was...
*Author Unknown*
This story was sent to me by a very special friend*smile* Thanks Randa*HUG*