A Sprinkling of Heaven's Dust
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THE RIGHT PATH
The eight year old twins, John and Jim woke up very early because it was a magical day. It was their ninth birthday and they could not be more excited. They suspected each of them would receive a new bicycle and much planning had been going on as to exactly what they would do on this day. They knew they were having a party late in the afternoon and a lot of their friends would be there, but the temptation to take those beautiful new bikes on a long ride was just too great. The boys planned to leave immediately after breakfast. Their food was inhaled in unusually short order. As they started to leave the table their Mom reminded them of the party, the time they needed to begin getting ready and also, she might need some help. Both John and Jim promised to be back in time to take care of everything.
Suddenly, they were off. The bicycles were just perfect! John’s was red and Jim’s was blue. Just like they had requested. They started down the street and their Mom waved as they turned the corner. The plan was in order. They peddled faster and faster. There was a trail near their house that went up into the mountains and down the other side. Neither boy had been on this trail before and this is what they had chosen to do for their birthday, on their brand new bikes. They did not know how far it
was or how long it would take. They also forgot that their Dad had told them how dangerous the trail was and how several people had been injured while biking there. It was just very important to tackle the trail on a special day, especially their birthday.
The boys had been traveling up the trail for a little while when Jim decided he had gone far enough and was ready to turn around and start home. John said, “Oh, no! We must finish like we planned. It really won’t count if we don’t.” Jim said, “Well I want to go home and help Mom, just like we promised. After all, it is a party for us, remember?” “I remember” said John, “but I am going to the end of the trail whether you go or not.”
At that point Jim turned around and started home, alone. He worried about leaving John but he worried more about not fulfilling the promise made to his Mom.
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This book of poems and prose is dedicated to the glory of God and to the people who, over the years, have greatly influenced my life and the lives of those I love. God’s love is very real in our family and has sustained us through some very difficult times. He has kept us enveloped in His grace and blessed us in all our endeavors. I owe so much to so many for the love, encouragement and faith they have shown in me.
First and foremost, my husband, Bob. He has supported me in this endeavor with love and encouragement through the years and I would never have attempted it without his faith in me.
Also, our children and grandchildren have requested this printing through the years and I appreciate them so much. Their lives are reflected in several of the poems and it has been a constant blessing watching them grow into fine adults. We are truly blessed.
So many friends have offered encouragement. A special friend, Robin Mull, continued to push me to get started and volunteered to do the typing. Dianne Bauman did the proofreading and suggested corrections where needed. Heather McNutt helped put the final touches in order and prayed with me before we released the finished manuscript to the publisher for printing.
I am so blessed in many ways and I pray God will be able to use this book to His glory and that each person who reads it will find a personal inspiration and healing in its pages.
About the Author
Carol Fleming Head grew up in
Carol has been involved in community projects including, first and foremost, the First United Methodist Church of Union County. Through the years she has concentrated on working with the children, presenting children’s stories, singing in the choir and being a member of numerous committees. She serves on the local Advisory Board for Adult Education, served several years on the Foundation Board of North Georgia Technical College and has worked in various organizations in the area as a volunteer.