I believe in angels

[icnmgrjill]

Most of my friends have heard me tell the following story a few times... but I thought I'd share it with you too!

About a year into my IC, when the pain was so bad, I was really afraid to be touched. I had allodynia... which means that I had a massive nerve inflammation which covered my entire belly... from my breasts to my crotch. Just a finger tip soft touch would badly hurt. So, it was with great fear one day that I decided to have a massage going, of course, into great depth about how she couldn't touch my belly at all. Well... I walked in so fearfully. Who would have guessed that it would have been one of the most inspiring experiences of my life?

You see, near the end of the massage (which felt wonderful, by the way), she ran her hands above my body just briefly and then walked out of the room so that I could collect my thoughts. And as I lay there with my eyes closed, I had this absolute sensation that there were people standing around the table .. and that they were my grandparents and my ex-boyfriend (who had recently passed away) sending me a warm outpouring of love and hope. Their message was that I would get through my IC. I had had my doubts. It was such a powerful, moving moment... definitely one of the spiritual highlights of my lifetime.

Well, a few minutes later, the masseuse walked back into the room and I said "I just had the most amazing experience. I think my guardian angels were here." She got this beautiful smile and said "Of course they were. I called them for you." I believed her. That day, I needed reassurance and, somehow, it happened. I knew that I wasn't walking this journey alone. I was going to make it.

I can't even begin to tell you how comforting that was. I hadn't really thought of angels up to that point but I certainly believed in them afterwards and began collecting happy, whimsical ones. My first angel came from an after christmas sale rack. She has a beautiful deep red silk skirt with white & gold underskirt. She's been in my bedroom watching over me everynight since! It's just a comfort to me... and certainly we all deserve comforting at times. And even though I'm better now, I still rely on my angels every single day... and also try to be angel to others when I can.

So, I've added an ANGEL area to our shop because I thought that we can all use some inspiration every now and then. Just a month ago, I purchased a "Butterfly" angel for myself and thought, hmm, I bet others might find these comforting too! So, I hope you like them. Lainie's Ladies is an amazingly beautiful collection of angels.. and they are very affordable! Mine are hanging from my window as I write this!

http://icnshop.com/cgi-bin/ustorekeeper.pl?command=goto&file=ANGELS.html

And that's the news from the ICN offices
where the fall colors are blazing...
the sun is gently setting....
and I am on my journey home for the day!

Jill :)

[Katrina]

Thanks for sharing that wonderful story....and for the angels in ICN store.

[rhea]

Jill, thank you so much or sharing that beautiful story with us. I too believe in guardian angels, I know mine is my Grandmother. When things in my life feel like they are spinning out of control and I feel like I can't take anymore I will have a dream involving my Grandmother. We are always sitting on a log by a stream and we talk and talk. I will even go back into the dream after I get up to pee during the night. When I wake in the morning inevitably I will have a new outlook on some part of my life that I feel is out of contol. I don't remember any of the "talk" just that I always feel a little better. She was my best friend...and a wonderful woman. Just wanted to share my angel story.

[Babs RN]

I also re-enter dreams when I am stressed out and since a dream right after my grandmother suffered a stroke, I found out I was pregnant with Lindsey. My grandfather, who had died about 8 years earlier entered the dream and I was able to visualize her room details without ever having been there. He told me in this dream to tell my Aunt to tell my grandma that it was ok for her to come to him since Lindsey was there as the new generation to the family. After all of that, she passed away about 12 hours later. I had a very scary pregnancy to that point, having nearly lost Lindsey 3 or 4 times. Lindsey survived and to this day I consider my grandparents to be my guardian angels without question.

Hugs,
Barb :grouphug:

[Lyn40]

Thank you Jill. That's just the story I needed to hear today. My mother passed away 28 days ago. I stood by her bedside for the last 5 weeks of her life. During that time, she shared with me that she had received visits from her mother (my grandmother, who passed away 18 years ago) and others. I do believe in angels and this brings me great hope. I also have an angel story of my own that maybe I'll share another day.

Lyn
:angel:

[Dixiefireball]

What a beauiful story thanks Jill for sharing that with us.

[ICNDonna]

Jill, I think it's very fitting that you --- our IC angel --- have guardian angels watching over you.

Love,
Donna

[MarthaB]

:) hi Jill, i believe in guardian angels too, i have angels all over the place in my home, and even in the garden, my children gave me the most beautiful angel for mothersday last year, they had to laugh because i was so happy i actually kissed the angel, it is about 43 cm high (17 inches),and it has the cutest little curled up toes, i am hoping to get some more angels this christmas, martha

[charmedx3]

I have angels all over my house right now. My sister is dying , she has lived with us since june. She always had angels all over her house now they are here with her in another form.I believe.....

[DENISE31]

Thank You For Sharing Jill! That Reminds Me Of My Dad He Died 10 Years Ago And When I Hear Story About Guardian Angels It Sends A Peace Over Me.
I Beleive My Dad Watches Over Me Family.

[KimP]

Hi Jill,

A Christian Prayer came to my mind immediately and I thought that it was very fitting share with all on this thread.

Angel of God,
My Guardian Dear,
To whom God loves commits me here,
Ever this night be at my side,
To light, to guard, to rule and guide.
Amen