"Prophet!"
"Yes, Child?
"I think I see a bank ahead.
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| The Prophet |
The Prophet chuckled. Soon, The Child would move from the
ocean and how she had learned to walk on water as she faced challenging and painful
situations to another level. The path
would turn into yesterday and a new year would begin.
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| Mr. Eagle |
"Gaaaak, gaaaak, gaaaak," said Mr. Eagle.
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| Mr. Whale |
Mr. Whale hit the water with his fins three times, and
Octavio climbed up and boarded Lily Pad for the first time.
"Soon, Child. Soon, you'll be there."
"Yeah! How much longer?"
"Sooner than you think."
"Did you hear what The Prophet said Mr. Whale?"
"Child, Mr. Whale remains here."
"And Mr. Eagle?"
"He can't go either."
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| Octavio |
" Oh. What about Octavio?"
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| Lily Pad |
"You have one more day with them all including Lily Pad."
The tears fell; they stung like thorns from a rose bush in her heart.
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| The Child |
"And you, Prophet? Must I say goodbye to you
also."
"No, Child. I'll always be with you."
"Why can't I take them with me?"
"They'll be with you."
"How's that, Prophet."
"Oh, my Child. Have you not learned? Mr. Whale, Mr.
Eagle, Octavio, and Lily Pad will always be inside of you. The seeds they have
planted, you must now honor by fulfilling your destiny. They'll be cheering you
on, and when you listen with your heart, you'll hear them."
"Oh, I hope so, Prophet."
Shalom Aleichem,
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| Pat Garcia |
Just lovely Pat thank you - all that wisdom learned stays within. Some things are not to be let go of, no matter what.
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if only we could always follow our hearts, instead of being logical or whimsical
ReplyDeleteYes. Maybe we would all be living much closer to one another as homo sapiens on earth.
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Sad to have to say goodbye to such characters.
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I've learned that even brief encounters can be precious yesterday moments.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have learned that too. Sometimes brief encounters change our worlds.
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There is nothing more infinitely sweet and poignant than yearning. I know the Child will do very well--she's had great teachers.
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So true. The yearning within us makes us reach out and change.
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"The path would turn into yesterday and a new year would begin." So lovely and wise. Ditto what Susan says -- "Some things are not to be let go of no matter what." My destiny. This elucidates for me more of the significance of the (Thomas Wolfe's) marble angel for me -- and I will be visiting Asheville soon, Thomas Wolfe's childhood home and where the marble angel is carved into the sidewalk. Oh, look homeward, angel, indeed. What wise friends I have. Thank you, Patricia.
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I sincerely hope you enjoy Asheville. Thomas Wolfe's book, You Can't Go Home again is one of my favorites. I have started reading his short stories.
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She's almost ready to move on. I'm going to miss her companions, too, but as we know, Everything Must Change.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is time for her to move on. One of the true facts of life that I have had to come to grasp with is everything must change.
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Wish advise! She's been prepared for the future!
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Another gem from the child and the prophet. Absolutely priceless.
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I agree with Susan's comment. The Child has grown and learned a great deal. Her love for her friends will always remain in her heart. You did a lovely job with this series... I'm applauding.
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There are lots of good lessons you've brought us this month at Everything Must Change. And all in an interesting story form. Thank you for your A to Z posts!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome and I enjoyed your posts also. I'll be seeing you around because I'm following you now.
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Oh my. Tomorrow is the final goodbye. The joy is knowing the growth of not only Child, but also of the hand that has guided this story since inception. Many blessings, dear lady, many blessings.
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DeleteYou would understand my tears. It has been a joy. However, now it is time to move on to the next step. Thanks for being there for me.
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The journey is almost over. :(
ReplyDeleteOne more day and then the child must must start a new adventure.
To be continued next A to Z ??? :)
Yes, it is almost over. I will never say there will be no continuation but I don't think so. Now is the time to take it to another step and that is illustrations and seeking representation.
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So beautiful! If we could all just stay true to our hearts!
ReplyDeleteYes and so true. I realize that is the hardest thing to do. We let ourselves be carried away by what everyone else is doing and the yearnings of our own hearts get buried beneath trying to be like everyone else.
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So very true! It is our heart that will help us reach our destiny! It is our heart, that helps us throughout our life! I also see the Lord , Jesus Christ, in the Prophet of your series. For others, perhaps it is Allah, or whomever they worship. For me, there is only One true God, and that is Jesus, so I have seen Jesus in the Prophet all along. He is everywhere. He never leaves us, as he never left the Child. I have only one more day until this wonderful blog is over. I pray some agent sees it right away, sends it to a wonderful artist, and gets it out to the world to enjoy right away. You have done a great job with this A to Z blog for 3 years. I will miss it! Amazing job, Patricia!
ReplyDeleteSis, your words are very dear to me. You remember when this was only a little drops of water and I wasn't sure what I would do with it. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I know the things that I need and the representation will come. I hope sooner than I think.
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This chapter of the child's life is almost over.
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Yes, it is almost over. I have dropped by your blog and I have to admit I am still smiling. For someone who never wins anything, this Challenge has been my lucky draw.
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Such a beautiful end. Congratulations on completing the challenge.
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