Monday, December 31, 2012

Leah and Josiah take their eyes off the video and begin whirling about with Samuel, no longer containing themselves. They gather joy, not from without, but from a celebration of that joy which is now within …just like the joyful celebration of the New Tribes Mission tape.

Stan has a video-camera with him and he captures this priceless moment.   

Meanwhile, Cindy stands in the doorway of the sanctuary, suddenly noticed by Shannon, “I’m sorry, Mom …you trusted me and now I’ve done something without your permission.” 
                  
   Mom gasps for air, caught by the vivid reminder of her husband, his loving presence caught on the big screen. She catches a breath, “I said I trusted your discretion …and I still do, more, in fact, than I do my own.  Obviously, you’ve understood more than me …that something as important as this cannot be hidden.”
                  

   She hugs Shannon. Their tears flow together. Mom catches another breath, “Look at Samuel ...he’s enjoying what I was keeping from him.  I’ve been keeping it from all of you, haven’t I?”  Cindy cries, “Shannon, how come Dad and I couldn’t get along?”
                  

   Shannon continues to hold Mom close, “Dad’s main problem with you was really the same as how I feel.”
                  

   Mom cries, “I’ve just messed up all of you, haven’t I?”   She drops down on one knee, her tear-ridden face, facing Shannon.
                  

   Shannon touches Mom’s cheek, gently wiping a tear, “No, we all love you. But Dad loved you too. He just wanted more time with you …and that’s what we want too. When Dad was home, you were gone to activities.  Now that he’s gone, you’re still absorbed in activities.  Some are activities to help you forget.  Other activities are to help you cope, as  a memorial to him, as if you are living out his dreams. But they are still activities.  In a way, I see you are trying to live for him, but it’s still not in a way that he would have liked.  Dad wouldn’t live this way.  He was always there for us. You were the one missing …and you still are, in a different sort of way.  We want you back …we love you, Mom!”
                  

   This is a moment for mom and daughter.  Shannon and Mom continue to embrace as Fernye and Rebekkah approach, unnoticed.  Leah, Josiah, and Samuel continue to leap about.                                                                                        

   Fernye points to their joyous dance, whispering to her friend, “Looks like we have a revival here.  Always cause for celebration …a much needed rebirth of a love that’s already in your heart, but needs a little rekindling.”
                                                                                                                                       


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