During the March 12th to 14th 2010 Retreat at Black Rock in PA, participants were requested to contribute to a story by writing down their thoughts in a book.
NB:Each paragraph represents an individual contribution
The text in bold represents the intro part of the story
STORY 1
“Snowmargeddon” had just occurred..... They had traveled from California and were now stranded in Baltimore on their way to New York
And they knew they could not make it in time for the biggest snow fight in the world’s history that was scheduled in New York.It would be in the Guinness Book of Records
They decided to call 911 for help since they were not used driving in the snow. But even the 911 could not help and all they could do was to park at the roadside with the hope that mother nature will favor them but did it?
Then a jeep full of military men stopped and offered them help. They could not believe their luck. They decided to ditch their truck and hitch a ride in the military van but alas, they found themselves at the circus and they were forced to be in the Elephant show. Then,amidst their enjoyment of the show, out comes “Simba” the Lion running fiercely towards them.
Simba the Lion in NY City? What a lie! This must be a Zoo and if it is, it’s probably Florida…………that place where they have recreated Bible characters………..Ummmmmhhhh Lion……….Lion of Judah, Lion of Judah Statue! Is that a lamb sitting next to the Lion? Yah……ok. Does this give me a picture of Heaven? Somewhat! Only you left out the beautiful streets of Gold………Pearl Gates with jewels all around
Then the guys decided they would serve the ladies and protect them on condition that they would stop bossing them around.The ladies thought for long and hard and figured they had more to gain than loose. The guys fought off Simba and protected the ladies. They bought the ladies flowers and Godiva chocolates. They then decided to drive to the singles retreat in Pennsylvania.
There, the Lord ministered to them greatly. They decided never again would they live a life of mediocrity. They spoke the truth in love; they prepared their hearts and minds for service. Indeed, not only did they serve one another in humility, they served the guys with tender loving care and pointed them to a Godly lifestyle.
Now, where were we before and this rabbit trail?Yeah! How to get back to California or was it Pennsylvania?
My GPS is not working and I am not sure of the direction and destination. Lord, I need your guidance!
I need to get to the final destination. I am not even sure where this story was going…arrrrhhh…now I remember. The brothers became the best soldiers and the sisters became the best companion a soldier brother could pray for.
He might have been joking but it was not funny for the bear was coming towards him and its face didn’t look like a smiley one!He was terrified
He did not know what to do. He ran and ran and got lost in the woods.
What was I thinking? I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, now where do I go, what do I do? No, I do not think so
After running for a distance, I stood and watched again and I found for sure it was a Coyote but it did not mean to cause harm to me. I guess I was lucky! What do you think?
Wait a minute! Coyote, no. I think it’s a fox.Am confused
Now, by this time, my legs were weak and could not carry me fast enough and this thing was drawing more nearer. It looked like a black goat now!
What’s happening my friend, are you having a bad dream? Take some few deep breadths. You are having a bad dream. You are having a nightmare. Wake up and stop screaming
No kidding, am for real its not a dream. I saw it coming, somebody help me…uiuiuiuiuiuiuiui….who knows but you! Yep, no one knows but me.
I was still panting when I slapped my friend who was insisting I was dreaming. Run, silly, run, we are not dreaming. It’s a black Billy goat.
Is a Billy goat a mountain goat? Mmmmhhhhh, i fit is, then I must not be dreaming I am in Jamaica staring at the mountain, all around its green…….streams of water, nice warm weather. What a beautiful place!As I stroll down a little further, I can see the ocean the beautiful harbor of Montego Bay. There is a ship coming in the dock! I wonder what goods are in store…
Ati Billy goat, I thought of the goat in Mr.Kamau’s book and the yellow school bus. Wao! It takes me back to Primary school. Good memories which I treasure
So my father bought the Billy goat for Christmas feasting, but I think the goat knew he was in trouble and he started planning his escape. He knew it he would live to see his girlfriend from shamba la wanyama, he needed to escape pronto!
The only problem was how to do it. The dog had been staring at him too, seemed too intent on making sure that he stayed put.Now, why was he salivating? The dog saw dinner after a day’s fasting and praying that God would provide a meal for the night.
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