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7 Reasons Why ANGELS Are Essential During a Pandemic BY ELVIA ROE It was over ten years ago when our daughter called from Japan in crisis, fearing for her safety and well-being. I remember it like it was yesterday. She was in her late teens and attending college in Tokyo. Not only was she 6,700 miles away, but the connection dropped, and we weren’t able to finish the conversation. Like any mother would be, I was distraught. A part of me panicked, wildly. Another part of me—one that’s stronger and (usually) louder—reminded me that I have access to a most powerful resource. 34 www.AspireMAG.net | August / September 2020