How in the world had he found me? We had both changed our names. Was it some kind of miracle? We started emailing, sharing our beliefs, and telling each other about our situations in life.

We lived 1200 miles apart; he lived in Iowa and I lived in Las Vegas.

He was a good man and I had found a great friend, but I started to pull back from the friendship because I feared being committed to someone so far away.

I was ready to run in the other direction because of the complications a deeper friendship or relationship would bring to our lives.

I was terrified. He had already told me he did not do long distance relationships. I did not want to be hurt again.

One night, as I was trying to figure out how to distance myself from this good friend and wonderful man, an angel came to me and said, “God brought you together because you are good for each other.

You will make each other grow spiritually the way many other couples are not blessed to do. You have the gift and he will acknowledge it. If you choose this path, it will not be easy but the rewards will be great.

I will hold your hand as I hold his and you will not be alone, even when you are not together.

I will join your hearts. It is good. Do not run away. Open your heart to the possibility of God’s love.

Allow it to enter and build your friendship in the way he meant it to be.” I felt and saw the angel that night. When I talked to my friend the next day, I was very surprised that he accepted that I could see angels.

I am no longer depressed. I have hope that, with each challenge, we will survive in positive ways. My friend and the angel saved my life. — beliefnet.com (concluded)