Sands Novel (Part Two)
Not once did I think this way would end -- I trust it. What a wonderful exultation. The Here & Now is upon me and I just understand it. No longer do I question it or seek fault for there is none and I believe it with every fiber in me. I believe in my purpose --the purpose of being -- Here and Now!
The Voice gently spoke to me, "Nadine I am here to show you the way. Look around, get acquainted with your surroundings. Bask in all the bountiful joys of the senses -- touch, smell, taste, hear. Have you noticed that you hear better? And also, can you feel the freedom of movement in your body, no more aches and pains? All your senses are sharpened -- I leave you now, but I am never far. Go explore! When you need me. Walk through that door over there by the sand dune just beyond the dock."
And as I turned to look in the direction of the door, I sensed his presence leave. The light, The Voice, and all its brightness showered me with a refreshing way to view all in front of me.
Inside my cottage, the room containing the wall of pictures was one perfectly decorated as if it came straight out of a magazine, but as I sat on the massive white billowy chair it felt nothing like a perfect picture might. Instead, it felt homey/cosy/lived in and like a cloud might feel. I noted that I was being hugged. This was indeed a chair I will spend numerous hours sitting in. In fact, I took some time in it to view my picture-perfect room. Windows upon windows created the wall facing the ocean and beach front property. And, from where I sat I could see the dock for the veranda did not prevent or take from the view--everything about the cottage was built in design to capture the essence of beauty without obstructions interfering. But, all the wonderful items authenticating the inside of the cottage just might prevent me from looking....
A grand piano was in front of the wall of windows with nothing atop to hinder or restrict the view, but the piano itself once played faced garden doors. Curiosity killed this cat -- I got up from the chair to sneak a peek at the next most incredible view. The garden doors opened into an out of this world sitting room containing potted flowers, plants, and window seats overstuffed with cushions of every shape and color. Should I sit at the piano with the French doors open I would be able to see past the glorious effect of plants to the far wall with ceiling high windows. Another breath taking and spectacular view exposed lush green mountains and cliffs that dropped straight down to greenish blue ocean coves. I envisioned myself sitting in that room writing, painting, and most definitely daydreaming. I looked up and the cathedral ceiling was coated in plants and vines over hanging the rafters and beams. I realized anywhere I would choose to sit or lay in this room I would be able to marvel in a view of beauty. To the left of this room and through the arched doorway, two steps up brought me to the biggest kitchen I had ever seen. While living back on earth I complained even whined that my kitchen was too small. I would say things like, " If only I had the kitchen I wanted. Oh, the dinner parties i would have if only my kitchen was larger." I do love to cook, but it was seldom we had company for dinner. Although, when we did I enjoyed it so much for I would create the dishes I loved. The children did not like half the stuff I liked. Salt and pepper were about the only two spices used when cooking for them, which unlike for myself fresh herbs and spices of every kind were used. to juice up and enhance the flavor of my favorite meals to prepare. But, since I found it pointless to cook extravagant meals that the kids would not eat the small kitchen worked just fine.
But, here in the Here and Now, another room yet more extravagant than the one before was clearly, without doubt, meant to cook in and create all the best recipes I so loved to make and eat. Beyond my wildest imagination this kitchen could never be anything but exciting to me with all the numerous counters, cupboards , island extensions, and numerous appliances of every kind with a bountiful display of utensils. A chef's delight! And so much room! Gloriously I scanned the room and noticed another level off the kitchen that led down three steps into a space of love seats and armchairs with a wooden trunk used as a coffee table all facing a magnificent fireplace with a massive mantel. Upon looking into the fireplace a slow burning log appeared and the crackling of firewood could be heard. I was amazed and beamed with pride acknowledging that my imagination and dreams of the past when brought together created such a wonderful atmosphere. It became obvious to me that I was the interior designer mastering the creations of my dreams I had while on earth.
My adventuring ended here, as i realized the growling from belly needed to be not only suppressed but satisfied.. Hungrily, I decided to check the fridge and cupboards wondering if heaven has groceries stores. I opened the fridge and at first glance it was bare, but then in the blink of an eye, like magic, shelf by shelf greens and vegetables appeared -- I had only to think an ingredient and it appeared. I reached in and removed romaine lettuce and immediately two large red lobsters replaced its vacancy. Someone was reading my mind, and I especially thought so when out of nowhere appeared a bottle of sherry needed to make the Lobster Newburg recipe that popped in mind upon removing the lobster from the fridge.
As I set out to work my own magic; creating Lobster Newburg I could easily hear the ocean and the waves washing up on shore and the sweet melodic sounds of birds chirping.. While extracting the chilled meat from the already cooked lobster I heard footsteps approaching and there in front of me stood my grand parents.
"Nanny, Poppy?" I said thrilled, as I ran into them for hugs.
"I've missed you guys so much," I said as tears of joy slid down my cheeks. They looked fabulous.
"Well now! Look at you Flossy, aren't you smart looking!" My grandfather said as he pulled me back from my embrace while still holding my hands. A ritualistic saying and manner he had with me back on earth.
I could not believe the transformation from the last time I saw them both. They both looked extremely healthy with rosy round cheeks and they both carried just the right amount of plumpness -- the Here and Now effect of Heaven was clearly a place of everything and everyone at their best. This new world was refreshing in every way!
©2011 Maggie-May
