beliefnet: 'You Have Not Because You Ask Not' by Doreen Virtue Angels and Guides Pollychondritus

beliefnet: 'You Have Not Because You Ask Not' by Doreen Virtue Angels and Guides Pollychondritus:

"'You Have Not Because You Ask Not'
A powerful reminder from an Angelic Presence to ask for help.

By Doreen Virtue
This article was originally featured in 2000.

Excerpted from 'Angel Visions,' by Doreen Virtue, published by Hay House.

Last year, I was diagnosed with a rare chronic degenerative disease called pollychondritus, which attacks the cartilage surrounding all the major organs--heart, liver, and kidneys. My doctor told me that I would 'die a slow and painful death.' She said that I should get my affairs in order, and that I would be spending a lot of time in the hospital. She informed me that as the disease progressed, I would need surgery to repair any damage that occurred.
Needless to say, I was devastated! I couldn't believe what I was hearing! I told myself, It can't really be that bad, can it? The first thing I did when I got home was to look up this disease on the Internet. I read one woman's posting on a medical message board in horror, which told how she had the same disease and had gone through seven surgeries on her throat just so she could breathe! I couldn't bear to read any more, so I turned off my computer and started talking to God. What am I going to do, God? I need your help!

The next day, I was driving, with only 15 minutes to get across town to my next appointment. If I hurried, I just might make it on time. As I approached the major intersection, though, I felt a curious change. It was as if time had slowed down. I stopped at the red light when something caught my eye. I didn't know it at the time, but I was about to meet my angel. The first thing I noticed was her big black hat with big black feathers poking out of the side. Her hair was black........................................