THOMAS THANK GOD FOR ANSWERING HIS PRAYER

Wiping his face, when he open his eyes, only to see the church was empty.

Taking out an offering Thomas place it on the offering plate next to the altar. Felt the heavy burden lifted and the warmth soothing his heart.

Whispering, "You my Lord has been waiting for me for so long, was it You that has brought Christa to me. Is that why I had no self-control when I touch her.

Oh, my Lord, You knew my weakness, It was You that kept Stephan away so Christa could be in my life. This was all Your plan when I had prayed that morning.

You knew that was the only way I could keep my promise to Christa. Thank You for being there for me Lord?"

Thomas walk away hoping his parents had gone home, so he could find some peace and quiet, just to think and he wants to be alone.?

He didn't return home after leaving Church, he drive straight to his apartment in town wanting to get some rest before returning home.

Thomas felt drained, not wanting to think about anyone, 'His last hope was that she will be in Church.

Wiping the tears away feeling broken, although the Lord had soothed his heart. Knowing now he has no idea where to begin searching for her.

Thomas enters his apartment, took out his clothes, and went into the bathroom to shower.

Changing into boxers then went and made himself a hot cup of tea as he read his bible.

Recalling since he return Saturdays morning he hasn't eaten anything. Hearing the many times he belch.

Thomas drag himself as he returns to the room and lies down. The room was hot feeling the extra heat, but he had no zeal to get up and put on the air conditioner.

Closing his eyes ignoring the excess heat. He must have dropped asleep, for when he opened his eyes, his body was soaked with sweat.

Reaching across for the switch to the air condition, when his eyes glimpse the fire from the hearth lighting.

'Was I so tired and broken I didn't notice the fire in the hearth lit, but who could have done it?'

Getting off the bed and walked towards the hearth only to see the ball in front of the fire wrapped up with the blankets.

'Oh my God, is this possible, and how did she find this place?'

Recalling the way his draw was messed up. How could I be so forgetful his extra keys for the apartment were in the draw.

"Thank you, Lord, but how did she find my address to reach here? When I brought her here the first time she was asleep.'

Getting on his knees Thomas gently lifts her in his arms. Feeling her body trembling but she was safe and that is what matters at the moment.

Cuddling her in his arms as he lies on the bed. Whispering in her ear, "You had me so worried, but I am here now."

Thomas thank the Lord, "Once more you answer my prayer without hesitation."

Waking up during the night, Thomas sees she was sitting in front of the fire. Wrap in the blanket, "Let me fix you something to eat." But she stood up and went to the kitchen and made herself some porridge.

Then she returns in front of the fire drinking it. Whatever she is thinking, 'One thing Thomas was sure of, she is very angry with him.'

"Honey, what is wrong?" Seeing her just sitting there saying nothing. Thomas, sit next to her, "I know you are angry with me, for not telling you I was going away.

Will you please try to understand, I was afraid if I did, you will panic and get sick. Believe me, when I say, I am sorry, and next time you will be the first to know.

I should trust in our marriage and my love for you. Will you please forgive me? I am still new to all of this."

Observing the way, she slowly glides down and closes her eyes. Thomas thought, 'Her silence must be his punishment but he didn't mine. She is here and I am not going to leave her to sulk.'

Lying at her side happy to be with her. Ignoring the heat knowing she is safe once more in his arms.

Thomas knew she need it to keep warm until she calm down and we can spend time together. The way she is angry with him he had to wait on her.

When his phone ring he ignored it, not letting her go out of his arm. When it keeps ringing about five times and he didn't answer, it stops. Thomas knew it must be his mom calling him.

****

Sam sits near Cynthia holding her hand, the change that has taken place from Thursday to now in Cynthia was mind-blowing.

She hasn't stopped blaming herself for what has happened. Especially when she sees how desperate Thomas was.

Recalling when she wanted to touch him in Church after service. The pastor had directed everyone to the door allowing him to continue praying seeing how to consume he was as he prayed.

Then Pastor holds her hand so she won't disturb him. When we told him what had happened, he prayed with us telling us, "To go home because God is in control, and soon their prayer will be answered."

Now he is not even answering his phone, and he hasn't returned home. 'I so want to tell Cynthia he must be in his apartment, but then she might want to rush over to see him.

I am sure all he wants is some peace to think over everything. He is blaming himself for Christa leaving the house.'

Recalling Cynthia telling all the other children in Church what had happened and how broken Thomas was

Then she said, "Mrs. Marva hasn't cooked since Thursday evening, so it makes no sense for anyone returning with us for lunch.'

Change has taken place in Cynthia's heart but is it too late? I have missed the child so much in Church. My son is shattered and I could see he is worried about Christa and the baby.'

When Cynthia said, "Sam if only I had listened to you earlier, my son won't be hurting so much.

He begged me to accept her as his choice, so why was I so stubborn? I should have seen how she made him happy when he surprised her for her birthday.

If only I could see her say how sorry I am. I know Thomas won't be so angry with me."

"Cynthia, Thomas is not angry with you, he just wants you to give Christa a chance that's all. And by you always criticizing her and interfering with his decision is very disappointing to him."

"I agree, and I am very sorry, you are also disappointed in my actions, but I love them so much and want the best for them."

"I know that honey but they need to hear that from you."

"I will Sam, I just hope I get the chance to make things right?"