My mind wouldn't stop to rest. I decided to try writing down my thoughts, though it was only three in the morning. I found my old diary and made another entry:
December 29th, 2028
Well, it's three in the morning. I can't sleep because of the events of late. My mind is reeling! I guess I'll start at the beginning: Jack Matthew has been hurt, I understand that. But what I don't understand is how can he have such an objection at ten?! I mean, he was four when his parents died. I just wonder how deep his objections go. (I sighed) This morning we; me, Shiloh, Hazel, Chester, JM, Guen, and the Rodrigues', went for a walk in the Birch Trail. We walked about a mile and when we turned back we saw what we didn't on the way up. On the way back we saw a formation of ice creating a view of the cross. I was mesmerized! It renewed my love for Jesus. When we reached the entrance of the Trail and it started snowing. It snowed harder and harder until by the time we reached home it was a full-fledged snowstorm. But when we got inside we realized Jack Matthew was still out there! How could we have lost him? Somebody should've been holding him or watching him! I know blaming anybody will result to an angry holiday season. Anyway, he's home now and that's what counts. Oh, God! Why couldn't we have had a normal Christmas where everyone was in high spirits and no injuries? Bodily, emotionally or spiritually? What do my dreams mean?! Since I received them, I have been feeling a tornado of emotions and pondered over a million curiosities.
Maybe this is what it means to dedicate your Inn to God. Maybe I will find a treasure in all this. A discovery that will change my life. Maybe a sign as to my next move on God's chessboard. I might find a greater treasure then I already know. I know what I treasure now. I treasure my life as a hostess for all who find my door. I treasure what it means to love God. I treasure my family. I treasure--
Just then I heard the patter of bare feet in the hallway. They were running. I got up and walked to my bedroom door, as I opened it I saw Jack Matthew running down the hall. When he reached me, he swung his arms around me tightly, his head against my robe.
"Mpshuply iclr mphood!"
"What?" I whispered. He looked up at me, his eyes twinkling.
"I understand!" He shouted.
"SHHH!!" I didn't want to risk the chance of anybody waking up at this hour.
"I don't care if the whole world wakes up! I BELIEVE!!!" He shouted.
"Well, then shout in my bedroom," I pulled him in my room and shut the door.
"Alright, what are you talking about?"
Then I heard the best story of my life.
Later... 5:24
I just tucked JM in bed. I'm in such a state. Don't think I'll sleep anytime soon! My nephew just told me the most wonderful miracle! He told me he had a dream that changed his life! He was in a garden. His guardian angel walked with him. He said that they went all over God's Garden as the angel said it was and then a bright light appeared speaking to JM.
"Hello Jack," said God, "I understand you have many questions that no one on Earth can answer."
"Why am I alone?" asked JM in an angry voice.
"You are not alone. I gave you another family on earth. I gave you Chester, who is blaming himself for your disappearance. I gave you Avé, who I have commanded to help you. I gave you Destiny, Savannah, and their kin. You are not alone, for I am with you always."
JM gave this a think. He decided God was right.
"Why did you take my parents?"
"I give and I take away. All thing have their purpose. Matthew and Marie fulfilled their callings and their time had come to return Home."
"I want to see them again. I- I-"
"You want to stay in this beautiful garden forever and accompany your parents here. Oh Jack, I have plans for you that only you can fulfill. You are needed on Earth. You are needed to be a son to Chester, you are needed to be a nephew to your aunts, you are needed to be a cousin and a friend." As God said this, JM's parents were walking toward them. Son ran to mother and father and all three collapsed in a heap.
"I miss you," said JM, when they sat back up. "I love you."
"We love you Jack." Mr. Carson said.
"We will be together soon, but not now." Mrs Carson hugged her son dearly. "Our love is with always son." Then they disappeared. There were tears in my eyes as he related the story. He finished by saying, "I feel loved by everyone! I love you and Dad and Destiny and Savannah and Jack and Kenna and Xavier and Sebastian! I love everyone!"
"And I love you," I replied, after I recovered my voice. "Now off to bed!"
I laid my head down on my pillow, closed the book, and after a thankful prayer, finally went to sleep. That night I dreamt of a holiday like no other, and when I woke up the next day, I realized it wasn't just a dream.
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