THE ANCIENT PATH: THE ANCIENT PATHBy Tessa HarveyCHAPTER SIX(...

THE ANCIENT PATH: THE ANCIENT PATH

By Tessa Harvey




CHAPTER SIX(...: THE ANCIENT PATH By Tessa Harvey CHAPTER SIX ( Continued) Gabe pressed on to Geoff's home and realised almos...

THE ANCIENT PATH

By Tessa Harvey

CHAPTER SIX

(Continued)

Gabe pressed on to Geoff's home and realised almost immediately no-one was home. 

Instead of going straight back, Gabe decided to go around the back to the little stream that bubbled and gurgled its way down the craggy hillside. He sat there, resting, enjoying the peaceful sound of running water, the clouds drifting by!

He thought back to his dream. What could it mean? Was he meant to ask Jesus to show him the way he needed to go now? How? "God," he whispered. "Jesus, if you are real, show me."

He heard nothing, but felt more at peace. Then he remembered about the book Jim had given him and wondered what is was about.

He must read it. With that thought, he turned to go back and within a short time, it seemed, was plunged into a thick cloud of clinging, almost choking greyness. Gabe paused, unsure. Clearly a voice said: "Follow Me", and there was a brightness just ahead, parting the darkness. "I will show you the way."

Gabe glanced back. Oncoming darkness and fog had thickened behind him. There was no way to return.

Would he have seen the light if he hadn't prayed? Gabe wondered. Can it be one of those will 'o the wisps I have read about that lead people astray?

But that was ridiculous.

He followed the light as it led unerringly across the rough terrain.

THE ANCIENT PATH: THE ANCIENT PATHBy Tessa HarveyCHAPTER SIX...

THE ANCIENT PATH: THE ANCIENT PATH



By Tessa Harvey



CHAPTER SIX...: THE ANCIENT PATH By Tessa Harvey CHAPTER SIX Jim also noticed the mist rising, but was not perturbed. It very rar...

THE ANCIENT PATH

By Tessa Harvey

CHAPTER SIX

Jim also noticed the mist rising, but was not perturbed. It very rarely rose higher. A knock interrupted his musings. Answering, he found Geoff and Angel. After some discussion, Geoff decided to go and meet their young friend.

Angel watched her dad stride firmly away, despite the rising mist. She had been bidden to stay and even now old uncle Jim was rummaging in a dusty cupboard for some old board games.

Angel decided to go on an adventure and follow her dad. After all, she had recently read a story about two kids - young people she thought hastily - who had done great things on their own. What was the name of the book? Earthquake? Bio Wave? No, it was Tsunami! It completely escaped her that, though the children had survived being rebellious, it had been God's intervention on both counts that had saved them.

The mist had closed in on Angel without her noticing.

Never mind, she knew this town so well. It was a little scary in the mist and outlines were fading.

Also, Angel found her breathing getting harder, which surprised her. She had never had breathing difficulties before. A wave of doubt touched her. Perhaps she should go back to Uncle Jim's.

She turned around and was instantly afraid............

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Angel had wanted the story to be more about her and now she was alone and afraid. She could see nothing in the thickening fog, not even a little bit in front of her.

Well, Angel was made of strong stuff. After all, I am nearly twelve, she thought. I am going to High School soon, so I will not cry.

Whereupon she sat down on the wet pavement and did just that.

THE ANCIENT PATH: THE ANCIENT PATHBy Tessa HarveyCHAPTER FIVE(...

THE ANCIENT PATH: THE ANCIENT PATH

By Tessa Harvey



CHAPTER FIVE(...: THE ANCIENT PATH By Tessa Harvey CHAPTER FIVE (Continued)   After an afternoon spent with the mostly cheery and ...

THE ANCIENT PATH

By Tessa Harvey

CHAPTER FIVE

(Continued)

 After an afternoon spent with the mostly cheery and affectionate old lady, Gabe headed back to Jim's.

On the way, crossing a street, he thought he saw one of the councillors who had called on him.

Probably heard I am not well, thought Gabe and keeping clear.

He had, by now, undergone further tests and a spinal tap and was a little fed-up. It was then he decided to visit Angel and Geoff the next day.

With him, he took Jim's best wishes, food, drink and a small backpack. It was a beautiful day and Gabe felt his spirits rise as he headed away from the confines of Paradise.

Autumn wildflowers bloomed and birds soared on the thermals above the hills. Smaller birds twittered around the young man and he began to feel much happier about his life.

Not far from Geoff's small house, Gabe stopped for lunch, not wishing to be indoors just yet. From where he perched, he could see the river far below and, as he watched, a thick mist began to form and rise higher.

THE ANCIENT PATH: THE ANCIENT PATHBy Tessa HarveyCHAPTER FIVE...

THE ANCIENT PATH: THE ANCIENT PATH

By Tessa Harvey




CHAPTER FIVE...: THE ANCIENT PATH By Tessa Harvey CHAPTER FIVE Over the next few days, Gabe worked around the house, fixing and alt...