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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Friendship (04/04/05)
She drove by the cemetery every week, though she hardly ever went in. The last time she had visited had been for her friend’s funeral, and that was three years ago. Today, however, she made herself go in. She felt almost guilty for not visiting his grave. All of his other friends had. They had apparently surrounded his headstone with flags, angels, and flowers.

The wind in the trees and something clanking on the flagpole were the only sounds as she walked through the cemetery. No voices, or honking car horns, or birds singing. The cemetery was peaceful. And there was his grave, all decorated like the Wal-Mart silk-flower display. She regretted not bringing something to add, but he probably wouldn’t have wanted all this flowery stuff anyway.

“I’m sorry,” she began. It felt strange talking with no one around. She had almost expected it to feel something like prayer, but it didn’t. “I know I haven’t visited your grave ‘til now. I can’t really explain it. I miss you, but you’re not really here. Your name is carved in stone, but where is your laugh? I can’t see your kind and mischievous blue eyes.”

She stood looking at the headstone, feeling a little stupid. She missed him terribly, but his grave didn’t seem to have much meaning for her. She felt more grief when she looked at the other headstones. How many of those other people had not been saved? How many of them were really lost forever? “I think I realize why I haven’t come back here until now,” she said, almost in a whisper. “It’s because you really aren’t here. You’re in Heaven now.”

She turned to leave, but stopped and said, “I’ll see you again one of these days.”


To my Grandpa.
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Crista Darr
04/11/05
Lovely, touching, and well-written. I was struck by the thought of those "lost forever" and inspired to be a friend and share the gospel more often.
Leticia Caroccio
04/12/05
This was sweet and touching. Your words painted a vivid picture of the coldness of a graveyard. Your descriptions captured your sadness and yet hope was not far behind. I enjoyed this article.
Nancy Hardy
04/16/05
Tenderly written and indeed leaves an impression on the reader’s heart. Again, sweetly penned. - Nancy
Suzanne R
04/17/05
Lovely - and what hope shines through.