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The Miracles of Life

3/11/2018

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by Gwendolyn M Plano
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Recently I was asked, "when you wrote your memoir, what section was the most difficult?"   

This was an interesting question for me to consider, because my book is about the journey of life, and as any of us can attest, the journey includes deep sorrows. I cried a lot when I wrote my book, because my heart was free to do so. But, my struggle was not about sorrows. 

The most difficult writing task for me was sharing experiences of angels. My career in education was built on logic and proven facts; my experiences of angels defied such knowledge. To publicly share these encounters meant risking credibility. The angel visitations were like nothing I had ever known, and I felt very vulnerable writing about them. Yet, these ethereal beings were integral to my life story, so in the end, I chose to speak my truth and let readers decide as they may.

This past week I have been with my mom as she gave her final goodbyes. Her strength, courage and faith brought me to tears many times. Perhaps hardest to endure was seeing her suffer. Today she was freed of that suffering, freed of confusion, freed of all binds. With just one slow exhalation, she left us. 

And then we felt it, joy. And many sensed it, angels. And, together, we cried. 

Mom's tiny body had carried nine children and held dozens of grandchildren. In the end, there was little left of her body; but, those fragile remains held a mighty spirit, a spirit that reached through our tears and offered consolation. When visitors stopped by to see mom, many mentioned celestial beings. 

C.S. Lewis wrote, "Miracles are a retelling in small letters of the very same story which is written across the whole world in letters too large for some of us to see." And so I wonder, what would our world look like if we could see these miracles? Would we realize that we are never alone? 

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12 Comments
D.L. Finn
3/13/2018 02:58:05

I am very sorry for you and your family's loss, Gwen, but how blessed you were, too, to feel all the angels around your mother. I wish we could see all the miracles as well but I feel like we can always feel them. Sending love and prayers to you.

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Gwen Plano
3/13/2018 07:55:40

Thank you, D. L. Miracles abound and I am always humbled by the love they reveal. ❤️

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John Fioravanti
3/13/2018 06:18:54

Oh, Gwen, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. I'm happy for all of you that she was able to say her final goodbyes to the family. I know that it has been a long journey for her and she has been blessed by loving family members who have stood by her until the end. Bless all of you. Hugs, John.

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Gwen Plano
3/14/2018 04:26:38

Thank you, John. We were blessed to have her near, teaching us until the very end. Blessings.

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John howell link
3/13/2018 08:27:16

Of course, I am sorry for your loss but at the same time rejoice with you on your mother's freedom. May God keep you in her arms, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
3/14/2018 04:28:04

Thank you, John. I am deeply happy for my mom. She is knowing ultimate peace now. Blessings...

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Jan Sikes link
3/13/2018 10:25:04

Oh, sweet Gwen, what a moving post. I am in tears, feeling your loss, but also feeling the comforting wings of the Angels around you and your family. I have experienced those wings and there is nothing more loving and tender. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and light to you.

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Gwen Plano
3/14/2018 04:30:05

Thank you, dear Jan. I am so happy for mom. She is now with her sisters and parents...and all are with the angels. ♥

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Mae Clair link
3/13/2018 11:35:37

Gwen, I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's passing, but I'm sure she has traveled to a far better place, and you'll see her again. I loved what you said about her spirit. I'm thankful God sent his angels to comfort you and your family. {{hugs}}

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Gwen Plano
3/14/2018 04:33:52

Thank you, Mae. Mom had an amazingly strong spirit; her generation paved the way for the rest of us. Blessings...

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Davy D link
3/13/2018 12:23:23

Thoughts and condolences to you and your family Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
3/14/2018 04:24:41

Thank you, Davy. She is at peace now and so am I. Blessings.

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