Lightning crashes. A new mother cries. Her placenta falls to the floor-Live, Lightning Crashes

Time Period: A Flashback

Date: 10-29-2000

Event: Avalon's birth

Roni's p.o.v (as a 27 year old woman that is 7 months pregnant)

My stomach hurts terribly. The contractions grow more intense with each passing second.

My discomfort signals the baby's impending arrival. Although I want to keep the baby inside

of my body, I can't postpone the birth much longer. Doctor Wallace and his team of nurses are on

high alert. My thirty nine year old husband supports me through the difficult delivery of our

premature baby. Our daughter is born with a rare type of heart condition. We love Avalon and care

for her no matter what.


Time Period: The Present Reality

Date: 10-29-2017 (in real time)

Special Event: Avalon's 17th birthday

Roni's p.o.v

Fumbling through storybook pages

Only once does lightning crashes

A bloody holy silent night

Life unfolding and blossoming elsewhere