Created: 6/27/2007 3:32:02 PM 
By Sergio Avila KYMA/NBC News Channel
CALIPATRIA, Calif. -- An Arizona family says the Virgin of Guadeloupe has appeared to them in the fruity flesh. They say the image of the Virgin can be seen in a piece of watermelon.
Mary Lou Robles works at the Calipatria State Prison in the snack bar. Last week she was getting ready to serve some watermelon when she saw the image of the Virgin Mary inside.
"I cut it and I started putting it into cubes and I saw this. The Virgin de Guadeloupe because to me it's the Virgin de Guadeloupe," said Robles.
The Virgin de Guadeloupe is the image of the Virgin Mary said to appear to peasant in Mexico.
"I always carry mine."
Mary has her Virgin Mary medallion with her at all times.
She said she hopes the vision comes as a blessing.
"I'm going to keep it here. Something has to happen to me, good."
Mary showed the image to her mother and daughter without telling them what it was and their reaction was instantaneous.
"She said what do you see? And right away I saw it. Sometimes I need glasses but right away I saw it."
Mary's daughter Crystal said the image is a sign from a higher power with one simple message.
"It's unexplainable but sometimes God does miracles and maybe it brought her a visual of the watermelon so she can realize she's a great woman and somebody else is watching over her."
Mary said she knows there are skeptics.
"I tried to show my coworkers and they said 'Throw it away'."
Her daughter said none of that is important.
"As long as she sees it and as long as she knows that it's a thank you. It's ok." Mary said she has no plans to try and sell the watermelon or get rid of it. She said she's had it for ten days and it's still fresh. At this time of year, that's a minor miracle in itself!
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