A Dream Come True

Elizabeth had an assignment at school the other day to write a creative and suspenseful story. I loved what she wrote so much that I wanted to share it with you. She wrote about our friend Josh who passed away 4 years ago. She wrote about what might happen if he came back to visit her. Enjoy.

A Dream Come True
By Elizabeth

My best friend Josh passed away four years ago. I didn't know him for very long, but we were very close. One of our favorite things to do was to listen to my mom read "I Love You Stinky Face" by Lisa McCourt. The other night I was really missing Josh. I decided to go find our book and read it. I was laying across my pink, glamorous, zebra comforter reading our story when something amazing happened.

Instantly the radio started to change stations. I looked around but nothing was there. I squeeze my teddy bear as hard as I could. All of a sudden I heard rustling papers. I looked around and still didn't see anything. I went under the covers with my teddy bear. Suddenly, I heard a noise I recognized. I turned around and there was my friend Josh.

Just then I got into my jammies. My eyes brightened when he suggested that we read our story. It was such a great idea that my heart filled with joy. I had to give him a great big hug because I was crying the happy kind of cry. We read the book, played with his little instruments, and took turns wearing Homer Simpson slippers.

Instantly I gasped. I couldn't believe it. He was gone again. My lips quivered as I tried not to cry. I prayed that God would let Josh come back again. I was so thankful that we got to play together that night. When he didn't return, I put our book up and went back to sleep.

That night was the best night of my life. I hope that can happen again. It was a blessing to see Josh for a short period of time.

Elizabeth really does miss Josh so much. She talks about him frequently and wonders what he might be doing with Jesus. I know this little story wasn't just a school assignment. It was a way for her to re-connect with somebody that she loves very much, but who left us much too soon. We both miss you, Joshy.

**The picture above is actually Josh's dad reading "I Love You Stinky Face" to Elizabeth and Josh.