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“I had to clear them away. The traffic has been nonstop. You’re not the only one seeking an audience with Thomas. He’s turned into quite a popular fellow,” Morris laughed as they mounted the stairs.552Please respect copyright.PENANANRF9rr5TO5
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Midway up the staircase Grace stopped and looked up, “Thomas.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAtqpPSdpo64
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“Hello, Grace.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAJ4rXjt1SSK
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“The children, where are they?”552Please respect copyright.PENANASZhRial3EP
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“Where do you think?”552Please respect copyright.PENANAjTkYsW0PCZ
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Grace placed her hand on her abdomen. “I don’t understand.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAlGIDy8uvh0
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“Morris will explain. It’s time for me to leave.” He smiled. “Thank you, Grace.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAI7vfEkqsEg
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“For what?”552Please respect copyright.PENANAYm4uNDaB3r
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Thomas smiled warmly, “For my wings.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAuTc4SegeGM
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The sunlight from the skylight intensified, filling the room with a brilliant light as Thomas faded from their view and they heard the faint flutter of wings.552Please respect copyright.PENANAeao6JkEMiq
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“Morris, he’s gone.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAWopTebe33Z
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“Not really, my dear. Angels have a habit of being everywhere, especially when they are needed. Come, I’ll make tea and we’ll talk about your children.”552Please respect copyright.PENANA35ckDoAG9B
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“Why did he thank me for getting his wings?”552Please respect copyright.PENANAPe4EUeqXNo
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“He told me this was his first mission. You were part of it, and it was successful.”552Please respect copyright.PENANA0vKnAzI6Qq
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Grace smiled at the thought of having helped an angel.552Please respect copyright.PENANASWNMoy0dh5
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Morris poured hot water into two cups and seated himself at the round table.552Please respect copyright.PENANAqOjfdrawgS
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Grace pushed her tea bag down into the hot water with her spoon, “Thomas said you would explain everything.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAmV1jaOvkX4
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“Yes, and it’s a very simple explanation. When adults such as yourself pass away from this plane of existence it may take eight hundred to a thousand years to absorb all of the experiences gathered during a lifetime before the soul is ready to be reborn again. For a child such as your Sarah and your son, there was no such accumulation to be dealt with. Their souls are pure and they were ready to return. You must have greatly impressed them with your love to have them waiting to come back to you. It’s very unusual.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAJYv9Ef4GbC
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“But I do wonder about the gender of these babies. My doctor said it was too soon to tell. He offered to do an ultrasound, but I refused.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAA0847DVNEI
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“I wouldn’t be concerned. Thomas seemed quite confident about that.”552Please respect copyright.PENANAu9B8Iy282x
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