They Do Exist

"My husband Stan, used to smile when I was preparing my work, saying, "Well, if it makes you happy, okay. Just don't expect me to join in. I think that you are just wishful thinking," he said. He then became really ill, and after several stays in various hospitals, and numerous operations, sadly on the 2nd March 2008, he passed away.

The previous week to his death, he told me one morning, that in the night he was awakened by the brightest angel. He said, "You were right, Margaret. I apologize, they do exist." Isn't it strange that although an unbeliever, he was able to witness such a brilliant encounter? With this admission and coming from him in particular, I knew it was true. Sadly at that moment, I also knew, that it was a signal for me to be prepared, as somehow this told me that his time was near. Within a week he crossed over. I have to say, that because of this experience, I was helped through my bereavement. Oh yes, it still hurts, but I know he is in good hands. Something I shall always carry with me and I hope my little tale will comfort others at such times."

~ Margaret X, angel-fine-art.com

Art ~ Annunciation (detail) by DONATELLO, c. 1435 Pietra Serena, Santa Croce, Florence
The gesture with which the archangel Gabriel is announcing the birth of her son to Mary is restrained. The slight upper part of the body, to which two voluminous wings are attached, appears to be contracted together. Donatello gave a gentle expression to the rounded face of the angel by means of his large eyes and the only slightly opened mouth.