If You Come Across an Angel

Every day , in the world around us, real-life angels are doing the things
they do and bringing more smiles to the world around them.

Real-life angels build bridges instead of walls. They don't play
hide-and-seek with the truth, and they don't have hidden agendas.
They tend to be the only ones who understand what you're going through.
If they sense that you're hurting, they do whatever they can to help you.

Real-life angels understand difficulties and always give the benefit of the
doubt. They don't hold others up to standards they can't live by themselves.
Real-life angels are what "inner beauty" is all about.

Real-life angels don't hold things against you; the only thing they hold...
is you. They take your hand in theirs when you could use a little reassurance.
They walk beside you when you could do with a little guidance and direction
in your life. And they support you in your attempts to do what is right.

Real-life angels multiply your smiles and add to your integrity. If you come
across an angel like this, you are one of the luckiest people of all.

If someone in your life is wonderfully like an angel to you, it's important
to let them know. It's the nicest compliment you could ever give.
--Douglas Pagels

John Trevino