Living in the shadow of Jack – Amanda Boucher

A5, 120p.

It’s an hour later when they are on the road. “You know Mo, I still don’t understand what happened last night. The car just wouldn’t start again. And now it’s fine, with a full tank.” Mo looks at Lindy, shaking his head. “Why are you still wondering about it? Just thank the Lord. And ask for protection.” Mo stops at the last garage before they take on the long road to the next town. Mo just has to smile when he returns to the car and finds an elderly lady in the back seat. “I’m sure you won’t mind Mo, but this great lady needs a ride to the next town. So, I invited her to get a lift with us.” There is something about her, but he can’t think what. Yet she seems familiar to him.

“Where did you wander off to Caty?” Mo is so surprised that he did not even realize that Caty got behind. “Argh, I just stopped to have a quick word with the grandpa over there. I hope we can find Grandpa Jack. I miss him so much. But I know that Jesus will send us to him soon. I asked Him again this morning before we left.” Tanja smiles, as she has seen a lot of miracles this past 10 years. “If I may interrupt. Did you say you are looking for your grandpa and his name is Jack?” Mo looked at her and try to understand what was funny about that. “Yes, but I don’t see why you need to find it funny. He lost his memory, and we are worried sick about him.” Mo feels like getting up and going somewhere else for his breakfast. “I smile for the way the Lord is working. You see that man over there is Jack. They look in his direction just to find him not there anymore.