in an instant, without a trace. They never desire to be the focus of our attention or gratitude. They quietly carry out God’s will before returning to their invisible spiritual bodies. They possess the ability to override the laws of nature when they alter their appearance or perform miracles with the power of God. Here’s another story about an angel helping a mother and child. A Scruffy-Looking “Gardener” In the fall of 1974, our son Matthew was seven months old and curious about everything. He