Lessons I've Learned

Working as a background performer on one such assignment the day's weather was miserably cold and cloudy so it seemed like a good day to work.  After parking my car I hurried through the brisk air with my belongings.  I was pleased to see we were in a very nice background holding area for a change. The wardrobe lady had already begun her rounds to select our wardrobe pieces from the selection we had brought with us.  She decided on my outfit for the upcoming scene; I readied myself and sat down alone at a circular table to wait until I was needed.     My whole day brightened when a friend of mine named Danny waltzed through the door.  We hugged and I invited him to sit with me at the table.  The room was filling up quickly with other background performers and their luggage.  A woman and a young boy approached us and the woman asked Is it alright if we join you? Danny and I happily responded with a welcoming Yes. We chatted about where we were from and how we hoped for a short days work because of the long drive we were dreading down the dreary highway towards Hamilton.  The woman told us she was only there to chaperone her nephew who was scheduled to be working on the set for the day.   While the conversation continued the woman focused on Danny for a moment and addressed him by name.  We were dumfounded because we had not introduced ourselves yet.  Danny asked Are you psychic!  How did you know my name?  Yes she said but you left your name on my answering machine this morning and I recognized your voice.  I am Annabel.   I just haven't had the time to call you back!  We all laughed. What is your psychic specialty?  Is it reading minds?  I inquired half kidding half serious.  We chuckled some more No she responded still smiling.  I hold objects that you own and I get messages from spirit. Annabel can you please hold my necklace and give me a message? I pleaded. Yes she said taking my necklace in hand.  In a matter of seconds a smile came over her face and she began to laugh.  You get a lot of information yourself she stated.  Yes but my ability is a little different I admitted.  I have to tell you more Annabel whispered but I can't tell you now.  You have to come see me.  With that revelation Annabel gave me her full name and telephone number.  I agreed to call her soon to plan a visit.  Upon reaching Annabel's home I knocked and waited but a moment; Annabel opened the door her face beaming at the sight of me. Annabel welcomed me in saying I am so glad you came.  Please come in and sit down.  I just could not tell you what I was hearing in front of all those people.  What were you laughing at when you first took my necklace in your hands?  I questioned. Looking amused she responded. All I could hear was 'Where's my man? Where's my man?  When is my man coming?'   I smiled and blushed a little listening as she declared...I listened intently as she explained further. The angels are saying you are supposed to be writing it all down the world needs to hear what has happened to you.  It is your life's purpose.  You have to tell the world about the Glories of God!I am not doing it!   Not until they tell me more! My life is difficult enough! People I know already think I am crazy.  Now they want me to tell the whole world of my souls journeys!  No I am not doing it!  I hollered back at her and those I could not see.  You already know so much! She shouted using the same level of vocal intensity. It is your life's purpose!  You have to! she said finishing her argument.  She was noticeably flabbergasted by my refusal. I will be right back she said as she ran from the room returning with a book in hand. Look !