It is generally difficult not to be optimistic, happy and peaceful when I'm with Gideon. And, with the added enjoyment of Marla's presence, the evening promised to be, in a manner of speaking, ?out of this world.? I was anxious to ask Marla questions, to learn what she was doing, to know more about her work. When we said good- bye many years ago, I knew I would see her again, but now I wondered if she knew of the trials I had endured since then.
As if in answer to my unspoken questions, Marla said,?Of course I know what you've been going through, John. I don't understand why you insist on using the word ?trials? to describe your journey. Yes, I'm aware of the passing of your wife, the loss of many of those you called friends, the situations where family members turned against you and the perpetual struggle to earn a living for you and your children. I also know of those lonely moments when you cried out to God for help. At dinner we'll probably touch on some of these matters. Also, you'll probably see some of our old friends, as we told a few folks that we would be there this evening. However, for now, let's just enjoy the ride. We're almost ready for the trans-dimensional shift.?
Before I could say anything,the sound of the motor was replaced by an odd clicking as if someone had suddenly taken possession of the car and were adjusting its instruments. Without warning, there was a dazzling flash of light, and for a moment I felt as if suspended in time and space. I was sure that I was having a lucid dream and that when I woke up, I'd be in my bed. But this wasn't a dream. Gideon made sure I knew that this was real by saying, ?You are really experiencing this, John. We'll be there soon.?
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A few seconds later,or so it seemed,there was a slight bump and the sound of the motor returned to normal. I looked through the window, but still could see nothing. Finally we stopped. The driver got out and opened the door,and we slipped out of the car. We were greeted by a young man and a young woman who seemed to have been waiting for us.
?Good evening,? the young man said. ?This way, please.? We followed the pair into a large, well-lit building, where we were shown to a table. The name card placed on it read, ?Gideon and Company.?
?What's this with a company, Gideon?? I asked. ?Do you own your own company now??
?No, John, I still work for G&M Enterprises, Inc. This card should have read ?Gideon and Friends.? You remember G&M from the old days, don't you??
G&M Enterprises was the company that Gideon and Marla worked for when I first met them. The letters stand for God and Man, man being used in the generic sense of the word. The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board is God. Many of my earlier learning experiences with Gideon and Marla were staged through adventures with G&M Enterprises.
By this time, we were seated comfortably. Five chairs had been placed around the table. Since there were only three of us, I asked Gideon if we were expecting others to join us for dinner.
?One never knows for sure who will drop in,? he said. ?I might have mentioned to you before,? he continued,?that we often meet old friends here. This is a favorite ?space-time? of ours. Marla and I visit very often. The food is excellent and the entertainment is divine.? As he said that, a curious smile touched the edges of his mouth.
I had been longing to speak at length with Marla and now was my opportunity. Before I began, Gideon added,
?If you don't mind, John, I'll do the ordering for us. I know exactly what you like.?
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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."