Looked after by angels

by Marja Blom

Have you ever asked for a sign — and gotten one in the most unexpected way? Here’s a little story from my life about guardian angels, feathers, and gentle reminders that we’re never truly alone.

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When I was young, after any big fall that left me without a scratch, I would always say without a doubt, “I have great guardian angels.” It was just something I said, without giving it much thought—until about a year ago.

I read a post on Stoneweavers’ blog—she lives in Christchurch too—where she wrote about asking your angels to leave you a feather as a sign. It had worked beautifully for her. So, I decided to test it out myself. No feathers appeared all day.

The next morning, I woke up to find half the house covered in feathers. It turned out my daughter had hurriedly packed a feather boa to work that day. After work, she went straight to a dress-up party—dressed as an... angel, complete with feathers, wings, and a halo. The day before, she had told me she hadn’t found a costume yet!

Over the last six months, I’ve faced some struggles and thought maybe my angels were on strike. So, last week, I asked for a sign again. For a few days, nothing. Then, on a walk in the park with a friend, we walked right into an... angel with feathered wings. I quickly took a picture.

It was a wonderful sign—proof that I am still watched over by angels, just like you.