RAPHAEL, MY ANGEL

By Erika Gutierrez

 

I remember when I was five months pregnant with my second child, I was going through some depression because my parents were separated. They were real moments of crisis in my family. I remember my mother asked me if we could visit a lady who knew a lot about Angels so she could help us with our emotional problems. Also, to protect my baby and help it come into this world as a healthy child.

When I got home, I didn't quite believe in what had happened. I had chosen Archangel Raphael to stay with me forever, but some part of me was thinking "maybe I imagined it". I asked Him for a sign to let me know he was with me. Ten minutes later, an earthquake began that lasted 30 to 40 seconds. I recall it was January 22 of 2003.

Two years later, things weren't any better with my parents. My father announced to us that he wanted a divorce. I remember that night I was so sad because I had the hope that they would be together again. I went home feeling really sad and went to the kitchen. I really felt the need for a big hug and some comfort just as when I was a kid. Then, I remembered that Raphael was always there. It was just that I had never really asked for his help. I called him by his name and asked him, with all my heart, to hold me and to show me the love I needed in that moment.

Suddenly, I felt like I lost consciousness. I felt surrounded by a great peace and all my sadness went away. I opened my eyes and felt so full of love and peace. My feelings were completely changed since the moment I spoke to him. When I walk on the street or when I am about to sleep, I thank him and I thank God that he sent to me that beautiful Angel whom I love. He also plays some tricks to let me know he's around when I am driving or talking to him. He pauses the radio or turns it off.

Whenever I call him, he comes and I am glad for it.

 

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