All You Have To Do Is . . .
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After my cousins lovingly and safely taught me to ride those ten-speed bikes, we had tons of fun. Leaving
Upon returning, everyone treats us like celebrities the first few days. They all ask countless questions about everything under the sun. Rudy even teases me about my meeting a handsome boyfriend while away. When she immediately bursts out laughing, I know for certain, it is all for play. She knows me better than to think I am boy-crazy.
Lovie has really missed us. She is happy we made it home safely and relieved to have us back to take turns with all the work. She is amazed to hear about the carefree lifestyle that our cousins enjoy without having to worry about a long list of chores. Being true to her words, Aunt Pudding brought us back in plenty of time to get ready for school. The school start date is still a week away and I am counting down.
Whenever she visits, Aunt Pudding likes to leave early Sunday morning. So, we plan to get up early to help with breakfast and see them off. Whenever company sleeps over, we give up our bed and take the sofa. I do not mind. It is just as good for sleeping once the hideaway bed is pulled out and all made up.
I am so tired tonight, I could sleep standing up. I try to sleep, but something will not let me. I almost give up, but then I begin to understand.
She is here. That lady is here. It is the first time she has come to visit me at this house. It is that lady all right. I would recognize her anywhere. Everything is about the same. The only difference is that tonight she seems even sadder while rocking in her chair. As before, her hands are lying on her lap. The vibes are so strong that I decide to pull the covers over my head and give her time to pass. Then I hear it.
For the first time, I can hear the sound of the rocker as that chair moves back and forth. This time she definitely wants something. She wants me, and I have no choice. I have to go. After tossing back the sheet, I ease out of bed. I have to be careful not to wake the others. I begin to feel cool.
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She is wounded to the core. She is fearful. Doubtful. She has been used. Abused. She remembers when she was a child the Elders took everything important to the alter. Once before, when she was young, she had experienced its wonder. Now, this is where she is being lead. With child-like faith, she goes. She is hurting. Bound.
While at the alter, old chains that encase her heart, stubbornly weaken one-by-one as events are revisited. Her past is sparsely sprinkled with precious seconds of affection. In some ways, it is such a brutally bitter time in her life. However, for peace to be still, the heart must be freed. After completing this process, then—and only then—she hopes to have her prayer answered with favor.
The man of her dreams and a new home is not on her mind or in her heart. No! Not this day. She’s struggling to breathe. She knows . . . today, she must be loosed!