Angels on Assignment

It all began at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday — the kind of hour when even coffee needs coffee. Carl and I headed to the airport, hopeful and half-awake, ready for our flight to Denver.

We parked, unloaded, and then came the ping. Carl’s phone: “Flight canceled due to storms in Dallas.” Argh!

A call to the airline confirmed the story. Only option? A 17-hour detour through Philadelphia. NOT! We headed home with a new flight itinerary for the next day.

Day two. Thursday. Same story, different hour: 3:30 a.m. This time, we were routed through Chicago — a city where the airport never sleeps and no one seems to move in a straight line.

The hassle was real. People everywhere, announcements blaring, delays stacking. An hour late — we finally made it to Denver – weary and worn! Oh, but hold on! This story gets better.
Our angels started clocking in — seriously!

First stop after deboarding — the restroom. After taking care of “business”, I head over to wash my hands, and a woman is holding up my phone. “Is this yours?” Yes. Yes, it was. Thanks, God, for one of your angels showing up!

Next up, the baggage shuttle. We didn’t know which stop to take — but right beside us stood a Southwest employee who simply said, “Last stop.” I know an angel had him right there for us.

Then a man ran after me with my sweater that had fallen to the ground: “Ma’am, is this yours?” Yep. Another winged wonder.

As we reached for a luggage cart, a couple offered theirs to us. Free of charge. That’s an $8 hallelujah.

Finally, we rolled up to baggage claim, and our suitcases were already circling right in front of us like they knew we were coming.

Helpful hands lifted them onto the cart, and we just stood there — stunned, while acknowledging God’s tender mercies and His on-assignment angels.

Coincidence? I don’t think so. You may be thinking: “Obviously, Carl and Donna need a host of angels!” Oh, yes, we do! And I am so thankful for them!

Psalm 91:11 reminds us: “He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” Even in airports. Even in delays. Even in crowds or by ourselves.

So, here’s my reminder — and maybe yours too: Angels are still on assignment. Watch for them. Smile back. Say thank you.

Because sometimes they show up with a cart… and sometimes with wings! All night — all day — angels watching over me, my Lord!