Chapter 7: Shelly Malloy
Shelly Malloy was so filled with joy now that the Tribulation had ended. She was so glad that Jesus had returned and peace and sobriety had come to the earth for the first time in seven years. Shelly was happy that the persecution and death had finally culminated.
And she was pleased to be able to live to see the Glorious Appearing with her boyfriend, Conrad Graham. Even though Shelly and Conrad had gotten into a huge fight in Wisconsin, they had obviously rekindled their romance during the Glorious Appearing. Shelly had to thank Mark for advising her to trust Conrad again shortly before Mark's execution.
When the reunions were taking place, Conrad hugged Shelly tightly. They kissed briefly for a few seconds.
Shelly wished her parents had became believers. Then they could have all been reunited. But Shelly knew that for some people, the walk of a believer was a solo mission. And she couldn't see why that wouldn't apply in her case.
Shelly was the earliest non-original Young Tribulation Force member by far that was alive at the Glorious Appearing. She had stood by Vicki almost since the beginning. She considered herself fortunate not to have been executed or murdered by the Global Community. It was definitely a miracle.
Shelly and Conrad both decided to settle down for a little bit before getting married. Though the two of them were serious about their love, they both agreed there was no need to rush things. Besides, they wanted to go out and interact with the other 18 members of the Young Tribulation Force, especially the ones who had been martyred.
Many things had changed since her childhood at the trailer park. Whatever happened during Jesus's reign on Earth, Shelly was sure everything would be fine.