From Opus Sanctorum Angelorum:
…my story about my Guardian Angel
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While on my way to a baby shower, I started praying because my car lease was extended due to the Coronavirus pandemic. I was leasing a Mazda Miata, which was very small and had no backseat. My prayer asked for guidance on whether I should buy out my car. When I leased it, I became extremely ill, which kept me restricted to my bed. As I recovered, COVID hit and I was still at home. Therefore, I had very few miles racking up.
I began praying aloud to God for advice. I asked if I should purchase and then sell the car to make some money, however, I added “But Lord, I know the car isn’t safe because it is so small.”
After I attended the baby shower, I began to drive home. During the drive, I noticed an Amazon truck making an illegal U-turn, so I crept along, driving only a few miles per hour while looking straight ahead. Suddenly, a male voice came from the passenger side and said “Relax your body,” and I did. Within a second, my car was hit by a large Jeep truck. It rear-ended me violently and my trunk collapsed. I could feel the bumper pressing up against my back.
Fast forward a week later, I went to the junkyard to pick up papers from my totaled car, where I was greeted by a big, burly tow truck driver who has seen it all. He asked me who was driving the car. I told him myself. He said he’s never seen anyone survive this. The accident that I was in is called a crusher.
I told the tow truck driver my story about my Guardian Angel that I am certain that it was his voice which said “Relax your body.” I told him that I did not expect him to believe me; however, it is my responsibility to tell my story. I felt his heart softening and he told me he believed me. He waved so softly as I drove away.
[resources: Opus Sanctorum Angelorum and Michael Brown retreat video]