The Miracle of the ‘Hangnail Angel’: How a Small Tug Changed the Course of My Life Forever
This mom’s life was changed by a hangnail and a miracle—find out how she was saved
Years ago, when my son was young and I was a single mom, a woman in my community sponsored a special evening out for hardworking single moms.
The gathering occurred in a local historic theater. A few hundred of us gathered to watch a variety of fun, lighthearted entertainment. Firefighters from the neighborhood handed out gifts, a talented musician played his electric violin.
Later on after his performance, a firefighter handed me a CD of the violinist’s music. By the end of the evening, I felt like I was walking on air, filled with gratitude when I got in my car to return home to my son.
Moments later, as I drove away in my car, I stopped at a red light at the intersection outside the theater. I was the first and only car that was stopped—which, now that I reflect on it, is very odd because there were several hundred women in that theater. There should have been a line of cars waiting behind me.
While waiting for the light to change, a small, knowing tug on the edge of my fingernail told me I probably snagged something. Sure enough, I glanced down at my pinky finger and saw I had a hangnail.
The light turned green. I glanced in my rearview mirror to make sure there were no cars. There weren’t. So, I quickly pulled a nail file from my purse and began to work on the hangnail.
Just then, a massive black pickup truck barreled from the south side of the intersection through the red light. That truck would have hit my driver’s side door. I would not have made it back home to my son if that “hangnail angel” had not yanked my pinky fingernail.
Now, whenever I get a hangnail, I think of that angel and become more aware of my surroundings. After all, that hangnail angel might very well be trying to save my life once again!
My Guardian Angel expert weighs in…
“Sarah’s story shows how even the smallest signs can be lifesaving messages from our guardian angels,” says Sunny Dawn Johnson, a global authority on the angelic realm, with a portfolio of 22 books, including popular titles such as Invoking the Archangels, The Love Never Ends, and 365 Days of Angel Prayers. “The seemingly trivial hangnail that ended up saving her reminds us that angels can guide us through subtle nudges, often using ordinary events to protect us. Such divine interventions highlight the importance of being attentive to these small signs, as they can be significant in ensuring our safety. Trust that your angels are always looking out for you, using any means necessary to keep you safe and guide you through life’s challenges.”
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A version of this article originally appeared in our print magazine, Woman’s World.
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