Monday, October 24, 2011

Guardian Angel



For once in your life, have you wished seeing your guardian angel? The being we all know having wings and a fine-looking face, usually seen on robe and depicted on story books, and descriptions better seen as caricature on Christmas season. Others believed that angels are spirits that sashay on our motions and everyday living.  Others also say that they take the human form sometimes, although this one is less popular. One thing is true though for most, that angels are like protectors from untoward occurrences.

I think I saw my guardian angel in 1992.

I was asked to do errands by mom one day. The task requires me to purchase several stuff for our garments business. At 12, I’m already adept as to where the retail market is from. I already got acquainted to several store owners. In other words, at a young age, I know the “where” and the “how much”.  As I remember that very day, I was talking to a salesperson about a recent purchase and might require some time to complete. I told her that while waiting, I will just have to have my school ID laminated. During that time, our school doesn’t own yet a laminating machine, so students will have to make ways in keeping their school ID in one piece before the school year ends.

I crossed the street, went to the nearby school items store. My ID was returned to me and I got excited how it became so sleek after lamination. A hole was punched and a clip was inserted. I hurriedly crossed the street again to pick up what I have left from the store.

“Ate, kunin ko na yung kahon.”

“Sige, sandali lang.”

On my way to the PUJ station, someone, around 15-16 years old went towards me and placed his heavy hands in my shoulder. He was way taller and bigger than me.

“Putang ina mo, akin na yang pera sa bulsa mo, kundi sasaksakin kita sa tagiliran mo.”

I was completely stunned.  

I can’t even utter any word during that time.

The poor kid, gave in to the coercion and intimidation. Good thing I only had 85 pesos in my pocket. During that time, it can buy you three value meals in McDonalds.

As I don’t know what to do, my instincts just propelled me to walk towards the jeepney station, and ride home without paying the driver. My mind is telling me to cry, and my heartbeat is so fast that I can’t breathe. Tears fell instantly in my eyes. I started to pity myself for being weak.

From a distance, a guy, probably around 20-25 years old actually witnessed the ordeal. He approached me and asked.

“Ok ka lang ba? Wala kang kasama no?”

“Wala po eh…”

And I cried quietly while following him.

“Tara, san ka ba umuuwi? Sumabay ka na sa akin.”

I told him where I live and as I look into his face my eyes got blurred with teardrops.
The guy sat in front of the jeep, near the driver and yours truly went inside and sat near the driver’s back.  I can see from my position the guy and he told the driver what just happened to me.

Up until this point, I can’t remember the guy’s face. But honestly, I really felt his someone I know from a long time. He’s like a relative, an uncle. He paid for the fare, and I sat down, thinking what just happened. I was really shocked. I know he's giving me glances, and mostly pitying me. All throughout the ride, I was just staring at my toes.

I bid goodbye to the guy, and thanked him for shelling out few pesos for me. He smiled and all I felt was profound peace I can’t understand. I know he’s my guardian angel. I’m just so sure about it.

I rushed myself to the house and cried to my mom while telling the story. She got really worried, and never asked me to do the errands for her.

And I never told anyone about that person who helped me.

Fast forward 19 years, I felt the need to blog about him and tell the universe that I’ve experienced a guardian angel’s presence. I can’t thank him enough for helping me get through that experience. On my mind, whether he’s true or not, I’d like to pray for his good soul. You don’t get to witness good deeds a lot, but that experience with him really gave me the strong faith that if you get in such tribulation, there’s always going to be that higher being to help you out. It’s true.

To my guardian angel, I don’t get to pray for you a lot, but tonight, I’d like to offer a short prayer for you.

How about you? Have you experienced the presence of your guardian angel? 

17 comments:

  1. o yes i did i think many times na :)

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  2. naluluha naman ako leo sa kwento mong ito.kasi many times in may life niligtas ako ng guardian angels ko na sinasabi mo.Back in highschool isang babae kong classmate ang pinangalanan niya ang aking guardian angel di ko yon makalimutan.Adrian daw. Ilang miracles na ba ang naexperience sa buhay kong ito.I love this post Leo Hindi mo alam how greatful i am for my life and reminding me for this post Paano ako di magiging masaya sa aking buhay wala akong dahilan kahit isa.Pasinsiya naman ginanahan mag comment.

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  3. @Diamond R - Wow! Nakakatuwa naman at may name ang guardian angel mo. Para kay Adrian, nawa'y bantayan ka niya palagi. :)

    Now I know why you are successful abroad... You keep a genuine and grateful heart! And you have Adrian to keep you safe and at peace. :)

    Thanks for sharing Diamond R. :)

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  4. This is nice.

    Josh Billings wrote, "Man was created a little lower than the angels, and has been getting lower ever since."


    But I still believe in the goodness of men and that we are all capable of being an 'angel' to someone.


    :)

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  5. i believe in guardian angels too.

    una kong naranasan na nagparamdam siya nung grade 6 ako. i was 11 at that time. dahil sa sobrang kapilyuhan, nakita ko yung kaklase ko na nagba-bike sa gitna ng kalsada at mabilis yung andar nya.

    ang ginawa ko, humarang ako sa gitna nung kalsada na yun at inisip ko na kaya ko siyang pigilan kahit mabilis yung andar nung bike(adik lang. feeling superhero? LOL)

    tapos out of the blue, tumilapon ako at nagpagulong-gulong sa kalsada nung nabangga nya ko.. hahahahaha! di niya rin kasi nacontrol yung break. pero laking gulat namin pareho at ng mga kaklase ko kasi hindi man lang ako nasugatan, nagasgasan o nasaktan.

    kaya tingin ko iniligtas ako ng guardian angel ko that time.. or kung guni-guni ko lang sya, baka ako ang tunay na Superman. hahaha!

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  6. @Ms. Chuni - spot on! that's a nice to add, "being capable of being an angel to someone..."

    @SOB - napahanga naman ako sa iyong angel story! siguro it's both, you were saved by an angel, and you are superman at the same time. :)

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  7. kwawa naman yung batang Leo. Pero buti talaga anjan yung angel mo. :D Ako di ko pa nakikita. :(

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  8. @Ronronturon - honga. kawawa talaga ang petite and pretty kiddie yayow leo. lol.

    anjan lang ang angel mo... hindi naman siya nakikita sa mata... sa puso. :)

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  9. Kinilabutan ako sa story mo. Pero yung good kind of kilabot :) It's nice to know that there are still good people out there who never fail to extend a helping hand most especially when we need it most. Kaya dapat you have to pay it forward. This is a very good read, galing!

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  10. I do believe na marami pang tao ang may busilak na kalooban sa ating mundo..Mga anghel sa lupa : )

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  11. @daniel the jagged little egg - true that.

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  12. your story show's that dr stl good person and we need to believe it:)

    I do hope that you too be a guardian angel to someone:)

    Thank you for sharing your story:)

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  13. Akala ko maguumapaw na naman ito sa ka-sweetan at si Nimmy pala ang tinutukoy mong guardian angel LOL di pala...

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  14. Never underestimate the kindness of strangers. :)

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  15. kinilabutan ako dito. Guardian angels are real :) i've had a few experiences (or so I thought) with them too. I pray to my guardian angel and St. Michael the Archangel everyday too.

    Share lang. I think you've heard of this na. It's the prayer to St. Michael which is like a compact version too of a rite used in exorcism. I pray this whenever I feel I am under attack.

    St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil, may God rebuke him we humbly pray. And do thou, Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of the Almighty Father, thrust unto Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. All this we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen.

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  16. @Nowitzki Tramonto - i'm so grateful that you shared that prayer to St. Michael the Archangel. I'll keep this and say this prayer everyday.

    Thanks a lot!

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