Friday, August 4, 2017

Dear God,

Late yesterday I learned my 15-year-old granddaughter needed open heart surgery.  A dangerous, sizable hole in her heart threatened her life.  I was 1,000 miles away, worried, afraid, and praying.After some amount of time I found a flight back to Indiana.  I was grateful.

I could not arrive in time before surgery.  Surgery would take place while I was in the air.  When I took my seat on the aircraft, a lady next to me began talking with me.  She talked about her work, her grandchildren, her home, her elderly parents, and her faith.  As I listened, I prayed for Gracie.  What I found was my fears and anxiety lessened.  Just before touchdown I thanked the woman for sharing with me, telling her about my grandchild.  She winced, put her hand over her heart, and told me she would pray.

Minutes later I moved quickly into the aisle and off the plane.  I half ran through the terminal hoping I could get the latest word on what was happening in the operating room.  By the time my friend drove up to the curb so I could have my own car, the lady from the plane (my angel) was being picked up by her friend.  As they drove away she touched her heart again and threw me a holy kiss.

You are God;
there is none
like you.
You send angels
to minister
to us.
You give us
the kiss
of hope,
compassion, and love.
Who else loves more?

Love always, Andrea