ABC STARS Inspires

Looming darkness, restless, exhausted and lost at sea Expectantly waiting, please hurry home and be with me Remember each time I am walking and I see you looking Your eyes light up in sheer amazement, waiting and hoping Then in excitement, you say my name with glee, "Sir James!" Being allowed to play in the field having enjoyed the games Ages ago in innocence, I must have done something good Random people, young and old say, "Hello!" when they could Nameless faces, smiling faces, being kind—  what lasting joy! But I will say prayers for you—  man and woman, girl and boy The pinnacle is when an elderly man says, "Mr. Carpio!" The deep voice that resonates and removes my sorrow Sometimes, I think, wishfully, it may be the Voice of God Reassuring me to leave the light on, even when I'm sad I particularly like being a lighthouse keeper, day and night A responsibility, I cheerfully fulfill—here— I am a light...

Countless excuses, I know. Like raindrops, slowly, transitioning from a drizzle to a cloudburst. People sometimes miss it, even if it appears right before their very eyes. How could you miss it? Did you blink? Maybe you were asleep?  Just because it was a millisecond? No. You should forget about the time. Focus on now. Concentrate. That's better. Two fragile lives... Let me run through it one last time. He kissed him on the cheek and said, "I'm home, Dad." And his father told him, "That's great, son, go get some sleep." The twelve-year-old boy went to his room. Probably. But the next morning. Something horrible happened.  It should not have happened.  But it did. A poignant realization that pierces a compassionate heart like a cold, wicked sword. Let us reverse it with another story. He whispered to his ear, "I'm going to be okay, Dad, you go home to Mum." His silver-haired father was in his hospital bed, listening....

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Important notice: "Meet The Schutzengels" This is a series of Ten Chapters, it is advised to read from the beginning. Please click here to start from Chapter I Parched. He looked for the nurse call button. For water. 'Here,' Gertrude gave him the gadget. David pressed the button and nurse Lucila, instantly, was alerted at the nurse station. She was very surprised and exhilarated, quickly, she called Dr. Frost's office. 'Dr. Frost, I am going to Father Lancaster's room, he just woke up!' 'Good Afternoon, Father Lancaster, I am your doctor, Michael Frost. Welcome back! You just woke up from an eight-month-coma. Do you remember what happened?' David said, "Yes, I was in a van accident." 'Yes you were. Unfortunately, your brother Henry died, and your friends: Linda, and Diane. Good news though, Mr. and Mrs. Ritter survived. Luke is here with me now with more good news.' '...

'Um, Santa, I am a little bothered. Why are you decorating the Christmas tree?' As Susan parted her golden locks. 'Because I want everyone to feel a warm fuzzy feeling of joy when they see my masterpiece. And I am helping your despondent Dad, since your Mum passed on two months ago.' Kim, the brunette, giggled. 'But Santa, that is so gay. And you are a man!' 'Shhhh... shhhh.... the evil one will hear that and he will have a field day.' 'It is not gay at all. Whenever a man or a woman creates something that is good they are taking part in the wonderful miracle of Creation. 'God the Father created the dainty flowers, the graceful birds, the majestic mountains, the delicate snowflakes and every beautiful thing you see on earth. Most importantly, both of you and I, were made in His own image and likeness.' And when God looked at His handiwork, He said, "It's good." 'It is just that the fallen ang...

'Mister David Job Lancaster, my baby, at last we can now see each other. The last time I saw you, you were an infant.' 'Wow, you have grown into such a fine gentleman. I am so proud.' She paused. 'Oh! Silly me,' she giggled. 'I am Gertrude Schutzengel.' And then she embraced David. 'You were supposed to be born blind. But I gave you my eyes. That's why you are color blind. The next best thing.' David exclaimed, "No wonder!" Gertrude gave a loud, silly laugh. 'Oh David,  it was just recently that I regained my eyesight. Now, I can see. Look into my eyes and you will witness the many souls you had helped. They were more than enough for me to be given the gift of vision.' 'The original plan was for you to have two constant and present Schutzengels. But you had to read, see the world, the good and the bad. So Fullbright took charge. And he had done the mission splendidly.' 'I'm excite...

"I can't do it. I am really sorry. I am beleaguered that I will just disappoint everyone," David said while looking down on the ground. Fullbright was somber. Althia was lugubrious. David asked, "Well, since day one I was always walking away, right? Um, what difference is it this time?" Fullbright said firmly, 'We understand completely... ' While Althia nodded. 'The seventh Schutzengel will be here any moment now. And it will make a forceful transformation within you. Don't worry, David.' 'If God can move mountains, He can fortify your heart. Courage is a gift. Open it and let it build you up.' Althia gazed at David's forlorn eyes and reassured him. 'You will like her, David. She is a warrior angel. One of the best.' She elaborated, 'We are your seven Schutzengels. Fullbright, Preben, Von, Berihun, Ingrim, me and the last will be here right about now... 'Per angusta ad au...