Gideon was very serious as he spoke. You would think that our conversation would have been on a lighter note since I hadn't seen him in such a long time. He still hadn't explained where he had been. His habit of answering a question with another question, and his ability to turn a statement into food for thought both fascinated and frustrated me at the same time.
?I see that you are your same old self, Gideon, still able to turn even the simplest situations into learning experiences. Don't you think we've had quite enough dialogues about life and tests and should really be enjoying each other's company again??
?There's so much to be done now,John. That's why I'm here.?
?Really, Gideon, where were you all this time? And please don't tell me about fulfilling assignments.?
His entire figure assumed a more serious posture and expression as he leaned forward. ?I have always been watching you,John,? he whispered. ?I've sat with you through your agonies and have cried tears with you through your sufferings. I was with you in that hospital room as much as I was with you when most of your friends and family turned away from you. I rejoiced with you when you were happy. Yes, John,even though you were unaware, I have been with you all this time.?
I was puzzled and annoyed. So, he was with me all this time and never lifted a finger to help? As if reading my thoughts again, he said, ?Although I and others were with you, we were not permitted to interfere. We have rules, too, you know.?
I found myself becoming extremely agitated as I spoke. ?Look, Gideon,you and others like Marla amuse yourselves flitting through time and space. You seem to have extraordinary abilities,like appearing and disappearing at will. With the flick of a little finger you can solve someone else's problem, and yet,you have the nerve to sit
here and tell me that you were just watching me? Standing by while I went through my own personal hell? Well, I certainly hope that I put on an entertaining show for you, my friend.?
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Life is not like a roller coaster. Look at it as that and you will always have ups and downs. Certainly you've been through a lot in the past years. Of course, you and those with you have suffered. But that is only part of the story. Believe me, you were watched over and you were protected. All people are. Each and every one of the human life forms on Earth has its own protective system. You are forever safe even though, at times, you may think that your world is crumbling.?
Almost an hour had passed while we sat there talking. I was still curious about many things as I shifted the direction of the conversation.?Gideon, tell me about G&M Enterprises. Do you still work for them? And Marla, how is she??
?All in good time,John,? he replied. ?One phase of your life is over and another has begun. We have to work much more closely now. That's why I am here today. I'll have to leave soon. But I will be in touch with you again. Just read and reread the book I gave you. It is somewhat like a tour- guide,and provides pointers on how to navigate the oceans of life. I know you'll enjoy it.? Gideon leaned back in his chair and looked at the clock on the kitchen wall.
?Don't tell me you're leaving now,? I said. ?You just got here. I need answers to my questions.?
?No, John. You have all the answers. What you need to work on are the questions. Start asking the proper questions and you'll be amazed at the brilliant answers you have.?
?There you go again,? I said. ?Always making statements with multiple meanings. Gideon, I've missed you and I hope to see you more often. By the way, would the children be able to see you if they were here in this room now? You said long ago that no one else could see you but me.?
?Only if it's necessary,? he replied,getting up from his chair. ?They'll see me eventually. So will others,too,when it's appropriate.?
?When will we meet again?? I asked, still reluctant to let him go. There were so many things to discuss. For example, I wanted some explanations as to why Mardai died at such a young age.
?Sooner than you think, John,? he said and then as an after thought continued, ?of course, you will understand more about your wife's death and your future work, which even now, has already begun.?
Gideon came over to me,shook my hand and proceeded toward the door. I showed him out and, as he went to his car, he waved once more. It all felt somewhat like a dream. Here he was again, and yet I was as calm as if it were a totally natural thing for the Gideons of this world to pop in and out of our lives. I could now hear the shuffling of feet and knew that the children were awake and would be down for breakfast shortly. I wondered what they would have said if they had met Gideon. I was to find out in an amazing way within the hour.
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John Harricharan has sinced written about articles on various topics from Web Development, Religion and Web Development. Lecturer, entrepreneur and MBA business consultant, John Harricharan is the author of the award-winning book, "When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat."