The Guardian Angel

There was this little girl sitting by herself in the park. Everyone passed by her and never stopped to see why she looked so sad. Dressed in a worn pink dress, barefoot and dirty, the girl just sat and watched the people go by. She never tried to speak. She never said a word. Many people passed by her, but no one would stop.

The next day I decided to go back to the park in curiosity to see if the little girl would still be there. Yes, she was there, right in the very spot where she was yesterday, and still with the same sad look in her eyes. Today I was to make my own move and walk over to the little girl. For as we all know, a park full of strange people is not a place for young children to play alone. As I got closer I could see the back of the little girl's dress. It was grotesquely shaped. I figured that was the reason people just passed by and made no effort to speak to her. Deformities are a low blow to our society and, heaven forbid if you make a step toward assisting someone who is different. As I got closer, the little girl lowered her eyes slightly to avoid my intent stare. As I approached her, I could see the shape of her back more clearly.

She was grotesquely shaped in a humped over form. I smiled to let her know it was OK; I was there to help, to talk. I sat down beside her and opened with a simple, "Hello"; The little girl acted shocked, and stammered a "hi"; after a long stare into my eyes. I smiled and she shyly smiled back. We talked until darkness fell and the park was completely empty. I asked the girl why she was so sad. The little girl looked at me with a sad face said, "Because, I'm different"; I immediately said, "That you are!"; and smiled. The little girl acted even sadder and said, "I know." "Little girl," I said, "you remind me of an angel, sweet and innocent."

She looked at me and smiled, then slowly she got to her feet and said, "Really?" "Yes, you're like a little Guardian Angel sent to watch over all people walking by." She nodded her head yes, and smiled.

With that she opened the back of her pink dress and allowed her wings to spread, then she said "I am. I'm your Guardian Angel," with a twinkle in her eye. I was speechless -- sure I was seeing things."

She said, "For once you thought of someone other than yourself. My job here is done;" I got to my feet and said, "Wait, why did no one stop to help an angel?"

She looked at me, smiled, and said, "You are the only one that could see me," and then she was gone.

And with that, my life was changed dramatically.

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Hello fellow mountaineers:

We prided ourselves in having scaled the highest mountains in our lives or tackling the most difficult ascents we have faced and we saw many places where few eyes have seen. We mountaineers are a rare creature and obsessed sometimes with hardwares and things that we ultimately possess after lengthy jousts of "to have or not to have". Despite all that, me think we are a fortunate lot worthy of this sport that demand nothing more than just having an exceptional talent for balance and strength and, of course, embracing vertigo. Yet, we are also gifted with a soft heart despite our stubborn disdain for authority and conformity. We have seen firsthand how life goes on in the places where we have passed by and the first thing we notice are the children living there. They are too far away to the nearest school and their opportunity to finish their studies are almost nil. Let's do something about it. Let us give back by providing them something to help themselves. Give them something to make a difference in their lives. I have started something in my own little way and I hope others would follow or maybe, you have other advocacies in mind that is worthy of emulation by our peers.

This is what I am doing now. Click on this link.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Sir, I just read your blog and I am deeply moved. I am wishing nga makatabang sad ko niya. I have used clothings and I have some books that I can give to him for his reading. Naa pa ko mga High School Self Taught books which I think would benefit him greatly.

Anyway, I will try to contact him on his cell (currently unreachable man). But if dili jud nako siya macontact, I will just meet with you to go with you on your climb to Babag (using Ernie's Trail) and bring along with me the bundles of joy.

Merry Christmans!

TagaBudjol wrote:
Sir, I just read your blog and I am deeply moved. I am wishing nga makatabang sad ko niya. I have used clothings and I have some books that I can give to him for his reading. Naa pa ko mga High School Self Taught books which I think would benefit him greatly.

Anyway, I will try to contact him on his cell (currently unreachable man). But if dili jud nako siya macontact, I will just meet with you to go with you on your climb to Babag (using Ernie's Trail) and bring along with me the bundles of joy.

Merry Christmans! Thank you @TagaBudjol. Me and the rest of CeMS will climb Mt. Babag on November 29. Why not join us. We will meet at Teen's Eatery at the back of Guadalupe church and leave at 7 AM for Napo. From Napo we atart our ascent to Babag. We will camp at the vicinity of RCPI and stay overnight. We will go down after lunch on the next day for Guadalupe using the Kahugan Trail. We will share your load. I may be contacted at 09283306746 or at 09233587193. God bless!

trailhawk wrote:
TagaBudjol wrote:
Sir, I just read your blog and I am deeply moved. I am wishing nga makatabang sad ko niya. I have used clothings and I have some books that I can give to him for his reading. Naa pa ko mga High School Self Taught books which I think would benefit him greatly.

Anyway, I will try to contact him on his cell (currently unreachable man). But if dili jud nako siya macontact, I will just meet with you to go with you on your climb to Babag (using Ernie's Trail) and bring along with me the bundles of joy.

Merry Christmans! Thank you @TagaBudjol. Me and the rest of CeMS will climb Mt. Babag on November 29. Why not join us. We will meet at Teen's Eatery at the back of Guadalupe church and leave at 7 AM for Napo. From Napo we atart our ascent to Babag. We will camp at the vicinity of RCPI and stay overnight. We will go down after lunch on the next day for Guadalupe using the Kahugan Trail. We will share your load. I may be contacted at 09283306746 or at 09233587193. God bless!

waaa...nindot lage ni ikuyog..for a cause.... pede mi ka kuyog ani sir?
i've been to rcpi...but siguro wala pa mi kaagi ani na trail... pede ra ba mga newbie ani sir?

w@liboy wrote:
waaa...nindot lage ni ikuyog..for a cause.... pede mi ka kuyog ani sir?
i've been to rcpi...but siguro wala pa mi kaagi ani na trail... pede ra ba mga newbie ani sir?Please, join us on Nov. 29-30. You are most welcome. I have a trail designed for newbies.

ngyikes! sayang sir.. I was hoping later pa ana nga mga dates.. naa man gud mi scheduled climb from November 29-December 1, but however, I'll try to contact you nalang to give you the goods as soon as I round them up.. hehe!! medyo nakabutang naman gud ni sila somewhere sa among bodega.

sir jing.. ok ra mo join uban mga tga BC ani sir..? daghan man sad diri hilig og fun climb.. i was hoping if mka hitch mi ani na activity..

TagaBudjol wrote:
ngyikes! sayang sir.. I was hoping later pa ana nga mga dates.. naa man gud mi scheduled climb from November 29-December 1, but however, I'll try to contact you nalang to give you the goods as soon as I round them up.. hehe!! medyo nakabutang naman gud ni sila somewhere sa among bodega.Try to contact me na lang...basin masuway nak alsa ang imong bodega...haha