Chapter 6 - Page 69 - Rhasha's Bed

   Jim slipped his thumb into a guitar pick and lifted the instrument up to his chest. He looked into Rhasha’s eyes and began to strum the guitar. Music filled the air. “This little light of mine, Lord, I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, Lord, I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, Lord, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.”

   In the office, Betty heard Jim singing to Rhasha. She pushed the Bible back and listened.

   Jim could tell Rhasha loved the song. Her eyes glittered, and with effort she slightly smiled.

   “Jesus gave me light, now I’m gonna let it shine.
Jesus gave me light, now I’m gonna let it shine. Jesus gave me light, now I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.”

   When Jim finished that song, he started another.

   “My mommy told me something that every kid should know. It’s all about the devil and I learned to not like him so. He certainly causes trouble when you let him in your room.”

   Happiness and contentment filled Rhasha’s face. Her eyelids became heavy. She tried to stay awake, but the soothing music pulled them shut. Before Jim finished the second song, Rhasha was in a deep sleep. Jim set the guitar on the floor and leaned it against the side of the bed. He leaned over and kissed Rhasha gently on the cheek. He knew she had been through a lot of pain in her life.