Sara's Revelation

It was so warm at the beach where Sara and her family were vacationing. She had just graduated college, and was working part-time in a local cupcake shop, "Frosting's". It was always a dream of hers and she loved it! she was still figuring out what she REALLY wanted to do. Don't go far out, little one! "OK, I won't!", Sara grinned. She loved the water at the ocean. Sometimes I thought she's grow fins and swim away if she could. I couldn't go into the water with her so I kept an eye from the shore. The sunlight went right through me like prisms. Sara giggled, " You sparkle so much it is impossible to miss. It's pretty!" We're not like those vampires in Twilight though, what a funny book! " Well, it's funny, but romantic. Bella and Edward are soul mates. Will I find love like that?" she suddenly looked serious. Yes, but without the fangs! She laughed so hard that at first she couldn't see the next wave coming. Sara! Come closer to the shore. The waves are getting rough. She turned and shrieked, paddling a hard as she can. I had to possess the life guard to get in the water, and pull her out. Breathe! Her parents rushed over, both worried. " I'm ok, just got caught off my guard." Her parents forbid her to go back in, as I mentally agreed with them. " Your all making this bigger than it is, I'll be ok, I'm not afraid. Heaven will open it's arms for me". At that, her parents looked worried. "We don't want you to leave us, please don't say that again," he mom pleaded. "But Mom, we'll be together!", she gasped. Her mom was looking at her strange and said slowly, " Honey, where did you hear about that? We never mentioned religion to you." Sara, I think that was too much for them. She agreed silently. She hated lying, and said, "One of the kids at school were mentioning it, I'm sorry I scared you". They didn't say anything for a while. "Sara", her mom ventured, " Your father and I hear you talking to yourself alot. Why do you do that?" We both looked uncertain but Sara finally had the courage to admit it to them. I didn't stop her as she said, " Well, I talk to my guardian angel. That's not a bad thing. We all have them, Mom, and I..."Before she could finish her mom cut her off, "Listen to me Sara, you never talked like this before. It frightens us. Maybe we should have some one see you who can help make the voices go away for good" Sara looked shocked! "You don't believe me!" She frowned. Sara, people are afraid of what they don't know. Your parents are acting out of love. I understand how you must feel. They don't want to lose you. She decided not to speak of it again, but felt sad that they couldn't see what she could.

When they were back home she went to her room and didn't speak. Not to me, at least. Silence hung in the air for a long time as she processed these things. She knew they were afraid, but couldn't see why they shouldn't know at least part of the truth. "They are listening", she whispered, finally. I could sense that it pained her not to share her revelations with her parents. Her dad came soon, and said patiently," Sara, do you want to go to a church sometime? I know of one close by...If it makes you feel better. Your mom and I have been thinking alot. We should have educated you on religion in some way, we didn't know how you'd react". He sighed. "I do, I want to know more about this", she said, even though she knew alot already. He just smiled, and left the room. " Why can't they see what I see?", she wispered. Well, it takes a while for older humans. Your still young, and you have a gift that most don't share. "Well, maybe I should. Maybe others need to know there is a God who loves us one hundred percent".  Your right, it would be a good thing. Give them time to get used to the idea. For now, lets make sure we're careful though. They will see, don't worry, Sara. They will!

The next day Sara's dad made scrambled eggs and toast. Then he said, "Sara, we're going to dedicate our lives to God. Your mother and I feel like it's important for all of us after what you said. You  shocked us at first, but we realize it's time we think about our souls." With that Sara, hugged him tight, "Thank you, I promise you'll love it....." Way to go, Sara, I told you they'd see eventually. Maybe some day we won't have to keep this a secret. But for now lets take it a step at a time. I was happy her parents were interested in wanting to know more, for Sara's sake and their own.