4 months later
The months since Chloe Renee`s birth have been crazy, yet there is a
peace amongst our household. Little Chloe is growing fast, and Anne
and Mico are loving having a little sister. Judd and I have both
adjusted to having a newborn in the house, but we both know that
there will be more change in the days and months ahead.
Chloe Renee has been such a blessing in so many ways. Even her
birthday is a reminder of God's provision. She was born on the one
year anniversary of the Glorious Appearing. That will always remind me
that God is still in control.
The past four months have been quite eventful for the Young
Tribulation Force. Shelly and Conrad have gotten engaged, and we are
all very excited. Chaya returned from her missions trip and got to
meet little Chloe. She did on another trip though, this one for eight
months. Darrion and Ryan are dating . Those two have matured so much
since I first met them. Also Renee and Mark have become quick friends.
It's nice to see that they get along so well.
I'm sitting outside Judd and my dwelling, watching Anne and Mico play.
I hold my little Chloe Renee in my arms. She is sleeping soundly,
looking peaceful.
Judd and Lionel are walking towards me, coming from helping Rayford
will some repairs for a church building a few miles away. Judd comes
and gives me a kiss and sits in the seat next to me. Lionel chooses
to stand, leaning against the side of the house.
"How are they?" Judd asks me, casually.
I sigh. "They're fine. Playing up a storm. Hopefully they will be
tired later. As for this little one,"I say looking down at
Chloe,"she's been sleeping for a while."
Judd laughs and offers to go get some water. He walks into the house,
with Mico following at his heal.
I look back at Lionel. "So," I ask. "How was the repair work?"
"It was good. We got a lot done. That church is gonna look amazing by
the time we're done with it.
"Well, that's good. I haven't talked to you in a while. What's up?" I say.
Lionel grins. "Not much really. I've been hanging out with my uncle
and Ryan. Man, did I miss them through out the Tribulation. "
I nod. " I know. We missed a lot of people. Can you believe it's really over?"
The question seems to take him by surprise. He thinks about it for a
second and then answers. "Yeah, I think so. Don't get me wrong, I
still think about it all the time, but I think I've come to peace. The
Millennium was something I didn't mind having to get used to."
"Yeah. That makes scene. I still think about it a lot. I thought about
it a lot during my pregnancy. Judd thought about it a lot to. We both
had dreams of it and it was on my mind a lot."
Lionel nods. "That's normal. I still think about it to. It's natural.
We're human. "
Judd comes with three glasses of water and two small cups of juice for
Anne and Mico. We thank him and he sits back down.
"So,what are you guys talking about?" Judd ask,sipping his water.
I look at Lionel and answer. "The Tribulation."
Lionel jumped in." About whether we still think about it."
"Oh." Judd says. "Well, I think about it. What about you, Lionel?"
"Yeah. I was just telling Vicki that I-" Lionel stops.
I look at him. He is staring at something. I turn my head to see what
he is fixed on. Walking on the sidewalk, there is a girl, probably
around Lionel's age.
"Lionel, what are you looking at?" Judd questions. It seem like
Lionel can't hear him. Either that or he is just not responding. I
don't understand why he is perplexed on this girl. That is not his
personality.
"No, it can't be." Lionel says, quietly. The girl must sense something
because she looks over at us. Her eyes lock with Lionel's, and she has
a look of unbelief on her face. She nods at Lionel.
"I can't believe it." Lionel says, under his breath.
I look at him, with a confused look on my face. I look Judd and he
looks puzzled as well. Lionel looks at us and then the girl. She is
making her way across the street.
Lionel smiles at me. " Call Melinda." He has a twinkle in his eye as he speaks.
"Why?" I asks, curiously.
Quietly, yet energetically he says, " It's Felicia."
