Day 220

      Yesterday was a long day.  Somehow Katie still had some energy left when we got home from the clinic, but I was wiped out!  Although, it was clear to see she wasn't feeling well.  Her tummy started to really hurt in the evening, so we gave her some medicine and that seemed to help. 
     When Katie was waking up from anesthesia, she was looking past us at times, and saying things I couldn't really understand.  I asked her if there were angels with her.  She told me there were angels.  Later, she asked me, "Where did they go?"  I know it can be said that I brought up the subject of angels...so did she really see them?  I don't know for sure....but I would like to think so... I hope so.  I am glad to have a knowledge of ministering angels.  Seen or unseen, I know they are real, and I know Katie has been blessed by them.
     After I wrote this, I looked up the topic "ministering angels," here is what I found:
"Are There Guardian Angels? Do I Have One Assigned to Me?"

     "The term “guardian angel” is not used in the scriptures; instead, angels are spoken of as “ministering” (see Omni 1:25; Moroni 7:22–29). “Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost” (2 Nephi 32:3) and often share in the Holy Ghost’s mission to comfort, guide, protect the faithful, and reveal or confirm truth. Thus, the Holy Ghost Himself can be considered a guardian angel.

     "Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught: 'From the beginning down through the dispensations, God has used angels … in conveying love and concern for His children. … Seen or unseen they are always near' (“The Ministry of Angels,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2008, 29).

     "The Lord has not revealed whether one specific angel is assigned to watch over each person, but you can be assured that divine protection and comfort are available. If you exercise faith, you will have God’s help, including angels sent to strengthen and comfort you and give you courage to do what is right." (January 2012,"To the Point" Liahona).