The Angel

I have always believed that like humans angels come in all shapes and forms. Yesterday mine was in the form of my boss. I have long stated that I have the best boss in the world. You will be hard up to find a boss as supportive and understanding. For a single mother, these qualitites are worth so much more than a large paycheck. Yesterday was a horrible day. Now the first thing you have to understand is that I am one of those people who naturally attract trouble, I have done so as long as I can remember. I don't have to go looking for trouble it seems to be attracted to me like a magnet. The day started out rough, that much is true, my son was giving me a horrible time in the morning. He wouldn't get dressed, finally after wrestling him basically to the floor he got dressed. Then he would not eat, once I decided that this was enough and threatened him with going to school late (the thought of a tardy slip makes him cringe) he ate. Then it was a fight for brushing the teeth, wearing sneakers instead of sandals, etc. You name it we fought about it that morning. I got him to school and went to the gas station. This is where my day got truly interesting. My car DIED in the parking lot of the gas station. I was stuck and already in a hot tempered mood. So I called road side assistance and my boss to tell him I would be late. My mother, in the mean time, was sitting with me to keep me company and got a call from my sister-in-law. She was in SEVERE pain and had to be taken to the hospital. This all happened before 8:30 in the morning. To say it started out rocky would be an understatement like none other.

When the tow truck driver finally showed up I was so relieved. I asked him if he was there to save me, he smiled and said "Let's hope". He was a very nice tow truck driver. I wish I remembered the company name so I could recommend it. He was just fantastic. While standing there watching him jump my car, my boss shows up. He then proceeded to buy a new battery for my car and when the auto parts store wouldn't install it, he did! I am sorry to say this but none of you have a boss quite like mine. Not only did he buy the batter, install it, but he even remembered that I buy my breakfast after I get gas in the morning and brought me some because he knew I hadn't eaten yet. I fully plan on paying him back even though he insists it is fine.

I don't say this to brag. I don't even say all this as a thank you, I have said my thank you's. I do say this as a point. Angels come in all forms and when you expect it the least you will be saved. I have no money to my name. I work to pay my bills and it leaves little extra for situations that arrise, such as this, I didn't know what I was going to do. Angels come in so many different forms and our prayers are answered in such quiet fashion. I know my boss did not do this to get a thank you or to brag about how he could do it. He did it because that is who he is. That is the type of person he is. If the situations were reversed I would do the same for him and I think that that kind of understanding is what drives our good business friendship.

So, dear reader, in conclusion. I want to tell you to never give up. Keep the driving force in your life positive. Let your light shine even if you are stumbling on the road. Let others know how loved and appreciated they are, not by words but by your actions. Let your driving force be for the betterment of humanity, not the expansion of your wallet. Let yourself believe in the truth and goodness in the human race, turn off the news it will depress you. Kiss your children, hug your mother, and feed a stray cat. All these tiny gestures will be rewarded when you are down on your luck. Do good because it needs done not because of the accolades you will receive. Let your heart swell with pride as you feed a homeless person, because you know that you fed not only the body but the soul of another human being. And as always believe in the fact that the more people you touch the better your life will get! Let us change the world one heart at a time!