Chapter 21 - Page 296 - Lost In The Woods

   "Don't worry, Jim," the voice boomed. "When you get to Africa, you're going to take Shanha and her mother on a boat trip. Rhasha, Jackie, and Simbatu will be with you."

   There was a moment of silence as Jim tried to sort out his thoughts. "Sir," he said, "where are we going on a boat?"

   Jim could hear a low humming sound coming from heaven. "Jim," the voice said, "Reverend Morris will be asked to go across the river and preach to a small village. A few of the people in the village go to his church. Reverend Morris will invite you, Rhasha, Jackie, Simbatu, Shanha, and her mother to go along. The boat ride back to Angel Town will draw Shanha and her mother closer together. Shanha will begin to remember more and she will want to stay with her mother. God will draw you and Rhasha closer together and take away your pain of loosing Shanha."

   Jim didn't know what else to say. The window into heaven closed. The vision was over. Jim opened his eyes, but he continued to sleep. He didn't know if he was dreaming or if this was a vision. He saw an image of Rhasha at the waterfalls. He was kneeling on one knee in front of her, saying, "Rhasha, will you make me the happiest man on earth? Will you be my wife?" He was holding a crown of flowers in his right hand. Rhasha burst into tears. Jim watched himself stand and lean forward to kiss her.

   The vision faded out and another vision faded in. He saw a man dressed in a white robe standing in front of Rhasha. A heavenly rainbow hung above the man's head. Standing beside Rhasha was an image of himself, looking much younger than he really was. He and Rhasha wore white robes and crowns, and smiled as they held hands. The people in the congregation all sat on pillows made from clouds. The man in white was reciting wedding vows. Jim heard Rhasha say, "I do." The man in white turned to Jim and recited wedding vows. Jim heard himself say, "I do."