Chapter 2 - Page 18 - Vision Of Africa

   Raymond’s reply surprised Jim. “I’m a Christian myself, and I think God already gave you the answer to your question.”

   Jim thought about what Raymond said. “I don’t understand.”

   Raymond looked at him in the rearview mirror. “Maybe God thinks, if you feed a hungry man’s stomach with food . . . ”

   Jim understood what Raymond meant. He finished the sentence Raymond had started. “Then maybe you could feed a man’s hunger that he didn’t know he had. A spiritual hunger.”

   Raymond nodded. “You got it, boss.”

   “Thank you, Raymond.” Jim lowered his head and gave thanks to God.

   As the company limo got closer to the airport, Jim opened his window so he could get a better view of a jet coming in for a landing. The giant’s wheels gently touched the ground, and it rolled down the runway until it stopped. Seconds later, another jet taxied down the runway to start its flight.

   The only thing separating the airport from the highway was a chain-link fence. Outside the fence was a graveled area where people could pull off the road to watch planes take off and land. Jim asked Raymond to stop the car, and the chauffeur immediately complied.

   Jim owned a small twin engine plane. As a pilot, he enjoyed watching other pilots displaying their skills. Now as he watched, he remembered the few times he and Christine had flown off together on vacation. That was the only quality