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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