@jmars,
I have: my mother. She is the sweetest, most loving and sheltering (not in a bad way) person I have ever known. And it's not only her kids who feel that way. Even people who meet her for the first time are struck by her almost otherworldly kindness and ability to accept and communicate love.
She's a very pure soul- probably the purest I've ever met.
I look at her as my guardian angel - maybe not put on this earth to watch over me - but let's put it this way - I was lucky to end up in her care.
This may not be what you're looking for - but I do believe that people can be miracles in our lives and my mother is and has always been a miracle in mine AND she's REAL to boot! I'm not just imagining her....