Early in the morning, when I walk my dog in the darkened streets, I meet an angel. He is the man who delivers newspapers to the apartments in my building. He works so hard, and often his shirt and face are drenched with sweat from having to lug the heavy papers which he delivers. But whenever we meet on the street or in the elevator, no matter how tired he may be, he still greets me with the widest, most beautiful smile. And we may say a few words as he tries to use his broken English to communicate. His face seems to glow with happiness and good nature.
And I think to myself, how hard his life must be, working during the night to make his deliveries, carrying the heavy papers, adjusting to life in a new country far from his homeland, but still he can find time to smile with such good will. When I see him, I always feel better about my own life, as troubled as it may seem at times, and he teaches me how to be a little less self-preoccupied and selfish. How bad can life be, afterall, when there are human beings like this man who seems to have an innate sense of goodness within him?
God has been good to me to let me meet one of His/Her angels.
WHAT ABOUT YOU? Have you ever met a person who seems to give you hope that things are good in the world and that life can be beautiful? If so, please tell us about this person and we’ll post your ”angel” stories on a future page.

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