Chapter Three:
October 1, 2013
“Jeannie, it’s me, ” I say in a firm hushed tone as she turns her head to the sound of my voice.
October 2, 2013
Jean smiles at me with warmth but something is missing, and I want so much to believe that this is real and that we are all together again; safe and happy.
October 3, 2013
Alvin who has been still (which is highly uncharacteristic of him) suddenly pulls on his leash and brings me forward with a jerking motion, as we are now within touching range; my heart almost stops and I gasp aloud.
October 4, 2013
Suddenly I hear the sweet soft voice of my sister “Grace” telling me “Do not worry” as my mind spins confused; I do not know what to say as I just stand there close enough to smell their scents.
October 5, 2013
I can hear Alvin sniffing, and as I turn my head to see what is happening he has jumped up on Edward’s legs wanting attention, and the reaction is startling.
October 6, 2013
“Please stop”, I yell at Edward, as I dive toward them.
October 7, 2013
Edward had reached down and pulled Alvin up by his harness holding him tightly in a football hold; as my poor boy whimpered, and all the while squirming to get away.
October 8, 2013
I was only a few seconds behind Alvin as I went tumbling through the air, and much to my surprise landing in Jack’s arms.
October 9, 2013
All of a sudden I realize that other than the few words that I have uttered in the minutes that I have been surrounded by my siblings; that not one of them has spoken a word; how odd.
October 10, 2013
I now remember that Grace had told me “not to worry” but did I actually hear her speak those words, and in between the noise and confusion in my head, I hear my Alvin whimpering as he wants to get down.
October 11, 2013
At this very moment, I really do not know what to do; screaming for help will not do me much good, and besides they are my family even though I have a funny feeling they are not from here or maybe it is that I am not from here.
October 12, 2013
This just seems so surreal, and in the moments that pass I am unsure and slightly frightened by all that is happening but I do know one thing for sure – I have to rescue Alvin from his hold and soon.
October 13, 2013
In the next moment, I decide to speak to “my siblings” perhaps I can get the Edward to let Alvin down so that he will not be frightened, and as I think about it; Edward releases Alvin who runs to my side.
October 14, 2013
Everything seems to be happening so fast and so slow all at once … I am grateful that Alvin is once again safe near me.
October 15, 2013
I must do something, and then suddenly without warning I hear all their voices invading my mind, and then one at a time telling me all is well and that you are safe here, but where is “HERE?
October 16, 2013
I certainly feel like screaming my head off but that definitely is not the answer and, as I have been so preoccupied with Alvin and the “siblings”, I have not noticed that the fog has already lifted considerably and I can now see what is ahead of us.
October 17, 2013
The colour and the clean lines take my breath away, and as the siblings steer us toward the building, I wonder, “Is it a building?”
October 18, 2013
Then I hear their voices each climbing over the other as they try to answer my question.
October 19, 2013
One by one and layer by layer I uncover what they are saying and yes, it is a building; it is where everyone gathers when they arrive here; “HERE” ….
October 20, 2013
Worried feelings enter my body, and I tremble slightly trying not to let these enter my thoughts as I know they will hear them and where is this place; how far have I travelled?
October 21, 2013
I have no idea what to do, nothing is familiar other than Alvin, do I run, will that do any good, what kind of arrival station is this?
My New Life @ 51 