Adele's Stories

As I laid down in the field and let the flowers surround my head, their pleasant fragrance drifted over me. I took a deep breath and let myself relax into the earth. I didn’t know the last time I felt this much peace. I knew it wouldn’t last long. But I was determined to enjoy it until she returned home. A cool breeze rustled the grass and flowers around me creating a kaleidoscope of colors in my peripheral. I gazed at the sky and the clouds taking shape above me. One appeared like a heart. I took another deep breath as my soul felt like it was soaring above me. And I knew there was only one thing to do with this quick, temporary freedom I was given. I poured my heart out to the Lord. I thanked him for this beautiful moment of peace I had been granted. A peace only He could give. I lamented about the hurts and woes that had been inflicted upon me by her. I begged for a way out, for a way to escape the prison she has locked me in. I felt tears run down my face as I did so. And finally I thanked God for being with me through it all. And I knew that He wouldn’t leave me. That He was by my side through all my turmoil and he would lead me by my hand through the darkest valley. And I knew that even if I was never freed from her, God had not abandoned me. That he was still with me and a plan that created good from all this bad. I sighed with contentment.

A small face suddenly appeared above me. I laughed and pulled Tiger towards me. I knew it wouldn’t take long for the wolf-dog to find me. I’d found him when he was a pup and raised him in secret. Now that he’s grown we have a close bond and we seek each other out whenever we can. I’d thought it would be funny to name a wild dog after a wild cat. He licked my chin and snuggled in. He always made every situation better and I sent another thanks heavenward to the Lord for sending me such a good companion. I hummed softly as I stroked Tiger’s head and listened to the breeze rustle his fur. What a perfect day. At least for now. I gazed at the sun and guessed I had about twenty minutes left till my time of peaceful rest was ruined. 

Tiger nuzzled my cheek and I laughed before kissing his nose. I knew what he was asking so I closed my eyes and began to hum. I used to sing him my favorite hymns when he was a pup and know he loved it and was always asking me to sing. I soon learned that when he nuzzled my cheek, that was him asking. As my humming turned to singing I could feel the spirit of peace filling my chest and spreading throughout the rest of me. Oh Lord what is this peace that only you can give? But just as that thought finished I heard the churning of gravel as a carriage pulled up to the manor. And just like that the peace was over.