Can I See Angels If I Have
Enough Faith?

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Yes, it is very possible that your grandson is talking with an angel. It seems that God often sends angels to give special care and encouragement to children who have problems that isolate them from the typical actions and reactions of life. Sometimes the child is not able to tell other people about the angel in their life; other times the child feels it is a secret too personal to share. We know this from the children who do share their experiences later with a parent or a trusted adult. It is likely that for every child who recounts experiences with angels, there are many more who never speak of it. Although some children remember experiences with angels in their adult years, their memories eventually fade and are forgotten. Angels give their presence, love, and support even to those who appear unable to speak or to relate with their surroundings. Here is one account:

Kathleen was one of a team of registered nurses who attended Michelle around the clock. When she was 17-months-old, Michelle had almost drowned. She was five-years-old when Kathleen started working with her. Michelle was considered a vegetable. Severely retarded by the noxia of the drowning, she couldn’t speak because she had a tracheostomy and was fed through a gastronomy tube. As Kathleen nursed her young patient, she wondered if there was anything she could do to break through to Michelle and tap the intelligence behind the little girl’s eyes.

One night Michelle wasn’t sleepy, so Kathleen began to talk to her, expecting no response. When Kathleen mentioned angels, the change in Michelle was immediate and pronounced. Her features became animated and she began blinking her eyes repeatedly in the universal signal for “yes.” Surprised but pleased, Kathleen continued the conversation. She was able to ask only yes-no questions, but slowly the nurse realized that this lonely, locked-in little girl had been comforted and befriended—by angels.

That conversation was an opening in more ways than one. Describing her angelic visitors was the opening of a door not only between her and Kathleen but also between Michelle and others. Now, years later, Michelle still has her physical problems, but she is alert, considers herself very much alive, and communicates with others with a special computer.

Hi, Julienny. You are not the only one who wonders if a dog who dies has become an angel. I can tell from your question that your puppy was special, that he loved you, and that he was always there for you. This is something you should always treasure. It takes time to get over missing a pet like Perry. When you feel like he is right beside you, be thankful that you had such a good friend. Not every ten-year-old has had such a best friend. Remember the good times you have had together. It’s also okay to talk to Perry and to tell him how you are feeling. You can still share your secrets with him.

Yes, you do have an angel, but no, Perry is not your guardian angel. You see, dogs never become angels when they die. God made every angel, and from the beginning of time they have always been an angel. They have never been anything else. Here’s the good news: You do have a guardian angel and that angel loves you even more than your puppy. Perry was special; your angel is even more special. Your angel is very, very wise, and has years of experience. Your angel always knows how to help you in the best way. Maybe some day you may see your angel. Even if you don’t, you can be certain your angel will always be there for you. So thank God for your special puppy and thank God for your very special angel as well.