A sudden light spangled the heavens as if to show that sunshine still reigned.
Abby sank to a fallen log?the glow rimmed the clouds in an ethereal aura. Crimson became rose, yellows transformed to gold, and periwinkle caressed deep purple.
"Could I have been befuddled all this time?"
The scripture Fred read at supper filtered back.
The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, "Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee."
The day's warmth still hovered, and with it, a sense that all was well. The sky flamed for several more minutes.
"This beauty and my love for you are one."
She hugged the message close. "Perhaps, after all, I am loved."
