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   A few seconds later Jim, Rhasha, and Shanha found themselves sitting in the truck, which was parked beside a large building. Jim was sitting in the driver's seat, and Rhasha was sitting in the passenger seat. Shanha was sitting on the bunk in the back.

   They looked around in disbelief. Jim tried to determine where they were. "I don't believe it," he said. He climbed out of the truck and turned all the way around in a circle, holding his hands in the air, as if he were dancing.

   Rhasha and Shanha climbed out of the truck and ran to Jim. "What's the matter, Jim?" Rhasha asked.

   "Look around you, angel," Jim replied. "Where do you think we are?"

   Rhasha and Shanha looked around. Excitement filled their faces. "We're home!" Shanha said. "We're back in Dallas."

   Jim raised his face toward heaven. He could feel the sun on his face and a cool breeze in his hair. Creating a mental picture of God sitting on his throne with Jesus at his right side, Jim began to pray. Rhasha and Shanha bowed their heads.

   "Father," he said, "please forgive me of my sins and have mercy on my soul. Thank you, Father, for all the things you have done for us. I know a day will come when you will call us to heaven, and death will no longer be our enemy. That will be a great day and a great blessing.

   "Father, I pray for the four officers who did us wrong. Please speak to their hearts and show them the right way. I love you, Father, and I pray these things in the name of Jesus. Amen."

   Rhasha and Shanha raised their heads and opened their eyes. Jim continued to view a mental image of God sitting on his throne. Jesus sat on his right-hand side. A few seconds later he opened his eyes and raised his head.

   As they rose and walked to the truck, Rhasha was thinking about Jesus. She wished with all her heart that she could understand the things Jim taught her about God's son.

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