The Essence of an Angel: Revised

By Dianna Varga

Something incredible began to take place; suddenly I could feel the glorious presence of Gods mighty angels as they slowly filtered into the room. One by one they came in like heavenly ambassadors; they had come to carry out the Lords command.

The angels are spirits who serve God and are sent to help those who will receive salvation. (Hebrews 1:14)

Sometimes we are literally brought to our knees by a life-changing experience, but it is God who gives us the strength to go on, even when we think that we cant. May the Lord give you peace and understanding in all things.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 29, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449740245

Dianna Varga

Dianna Morrison-Varga was born in Detroit, Michigan, and is a long-time resident of Coral Springs, Florida. She is a businesswoman, ordained minister, mother of two, and volunteer prayer partner to many in hospice care. “Now that my children are grown,” she says, “I get to do what I love most: witnessing to others and writing.”

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ISBN: 978-1-4497-4023-8 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2012902525

Printed in the United States of America

WestBow Press rev. date: 02/22/2012

CONTENTS

Acknowlegment

A PRAYER

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

For the Lord

and

In memory of Ernest Santiago for his love

and devotion.

I’ll see you in heaven

And in memory of my father John H. Morrison

who went to be with the Lord’ only five

months after Ernest . . .

and

To the Medical team at North Broward

Medical Center and especially to the Nurses

who are the true angels on earth, who deal

with cancer up close and personal on a daily basis.

Acknowlegment 

My thanks begin with my Lord and savior Jesus Christ to whom I prayed for guidance in telling my story while incorporating His word.

To my good friend Beverly Buckeye for always being there during the good and difficult days.

To all of my dear friends near and far for their never ending support and prayers

My sweet little dog Yaya for sitting under my feet as I wrote and rewrote this book…

Calvary Chapel of Ft. Lauderdale Fl. and Atlantic Baptist Church of Margate, Fl. ~ To my mother Marion Morrison of Griffin, Georgia who encouraged me daily to write this book and to tell my story, Thanks Mom!

To my beautiful children; Aristides Adrian Henriquez

and Elaina Bianca Henriquez for their constant Love.

A PRAYER 

Heavenly Father,

I thank you for your abundant grace and mercy.

Today I choose to look for the good in all things.

Thank you for your favor and blessings,

and let everything I do

bring honor and glory to you Lord,

in Jesus’ name,

Amen

How do I love thee?

Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth, the breadth,

and the height,

my soul can reach . . .

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Foreword 

"I’ll remember the trees and the sky

and everything good about the earth . . ."

Ernest Santiago

Preface 

Dear friends, I began writing about the amazing journey that I was so privileged to have been part of before and after my fiancés untimely death due to leukemia. Ernest was an extraordinary man with the wonderful gift of touching other lives in a Godly and positive way and yes, he absolutely possessed the very essence of an angel not only from a fiancé’s point of view, yet by all who met and knew him.

If this book had been published back then there would have only been one long and sorrowful scream due to my heartbreak. It wasn’t ready to be told back then but now it’s time has come. This was such a unique and life changing experience that it had to be told.

I had some reservations at first about telling my story simply because I felt that the average person could not accept it, but the fact is that God chose me to see Ernest to the end of his life here on earth and into the next. The Lord showed me things that I never thought I would see until it was my turn to leave this earth and now I am certain of telling my story and have nothing to lose or gain, and nothing to prove.

I am by no means a scholar, yet simply the messenger telling of the wonderful place the Lord has in store for us. God gave me a little glimpse of heaven knowing that I could not keep it to myself. Heaven is closer than you think! It’s hidden just beyond the clouds and can only be seen when God is ready for you to see it, it’s as easy as walking out of one door and into the next. I did not have to die or even come close to death in order to tell you that there is nothing to fear about leaving this earth when it is your time to go. I love this beautiful place that we inhabit; however, from what I have seen; The best is yet to come!

The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord ye angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, harkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

(Psalm 103:19-21)

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~ ANGEL ~

The word angel comes from the Greek word aggelos which means messenger. They worship and serve the Lord just as we do. Angels are used by God in many different ways, to guide us to protect us, to strengthen and encourage us. And even at times to deliver us from harm.

Chapter 1 

God’s Plan

All that the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me, I will by no means cast out.

(John 6:37)

I’ve trusted in the Lord throughout my life for everything, yet only being human I haven’t always made the right choice when it came to choosing someone compatible. My dear Aunt Helen used to tell