It happened..all those self centered people thinking nothing would become of the old world..why had this happened..no one had faith..there was nothing to look back on now..I saw in the ruins of the hold house..all the material things that could possibly be made or found some little remitment of this or that which use to be our home..
My family and I were lucky..no burns from the bombs..we had the fortunate thought of building a bomb shelter..some others did not!!
What a shame to think of friends and neighbors gpne..maybe!!
We were on our way to the new land now..everyone was on each others nerves..we were and had been cramped together for a over two years now..with provisions to do us yes..but living and trying to survive in a small area over a hundred feet down..I guess I had not the right to gripe at all..but now to see the darken ashen land..trees that no longer even looked like trees..only tooth pick spindles..no grass..and the ash..still so thick..and everywhere..I just sat and dried..and also gave thanks to God that we all were alive and a new start in a new world..but..of this new world..could all the peopel who did survive stand the pressure..of living under ground again..what a thought..underground like a worm..or a mole..but we had not choice at the time..that or die..
As I gathered the baby and the children to meet in this area where all were going..I had a deep feeling inside..I had been here for awhile now and in knowing I was safe in my little cubical I was somewhat leary of newer surroundings..
I had only found out today..this new place..and those who were on the upper ground and survived were trying desperately to let all of the 'underground' people know about the new ideas that would be taking change in out lives..
I had a strong feelings and they were always hard for me to change..gathering the children up..there was an extra one now..my beautiful little daughter..along with the three boys..and since my husband had drifted off to find more information about this new order and world..we all anxiously awaiting his return..I would have to wait..I never could leave with out him..he was my protector and my life..but most of all my friend..what would I have done without his love..
I sat waiting..returning to our little shelter..the children playing on the cinder block flooring..I had a worn rug on the floor..but it was still cool..and we wore heavy laden winter clothing..which now was worn and in some area's shredded..something new would be so nice..maybe this new world could offer something..after all..
I heard my husband calling.."come up..we are going"..the echo of his voice from above was soothing..and here we stuggled to the top and above..the older ones helping the smaller children..
The sun as we use to remember was a dull shade..from wars..and ash..it left a gray lure ..not the beautiful sun we use to take so much for granted..but I had to keep the thought we did make it..we were all alive..and we had not been sick..
The trip was hard and long and we srumbled around areas that we could not recognise..but knew it was our home surroundings..in the valley where we use to live..work and worship..Joe was a healthy strong man..and he was forever watching over us all..the pressure he must have..always trying to take the worry..he had made an old homemade cart..but it was heavy out of the petrified wood..and it took all he and I could do to drag the smaller children on the cart..along with some of our pitiful belongings..
Here we were running into people we had known..they were thin and gaunt from staying underground..and pale..as we all were from looking to others..how sad we all looked..we continued on for hours..no having as much extensive activity as a normal person..it did not take long for any of us to want to fall by the wayside..but we kept our spirits high and continued on..
After a days walk..we were coming into the fold..there were hundreds of people worse off then we were in many cases..but everyone was happy to see people..actually talking to someone..and being hugged..we cried with joy..now the main man was standing on a pile of rocks..he was waving his hands to get our attention..everyone was silent now..as he began.."People..friends..and loved ones we are here to participate in the new beginning of a new world..time is short and we dare not stay in this area long..those of you who can continue on follow me and those of you who feel you cannot someone will contact you..
If you stay here do not for long it will be unsafe..but you will be brought as well..you will only have a short while to rest we must go below before dark there are robbers and such an assorted lot who have carried out such deeds it is not safe after dark..heed my words and do try and hurry the door to our gateway is only behind this huge mound of rocks no one knows of this way we must hurry"
Everyone who could walk..run..or help those who could not were in such an effort to proceed..I looked at Joe..he was helping an older man to his feet..and patting him on the back with encouraging words..
The line was long..and people were pushing..with those of the orginal team smiling and saying take your time..there is room..they were good people..very soft spoken..and such cherub faces..they were a strage lot..but how could you not trust that was my thinking..
With Joe the children and I entering through the gate as it was called..and the rest following behind..I could not believe my eyes..the stairs were wide and marble we were decending down..how could they have done all this..did they do this in the year my family and I were underground..I had never seen such a grand staircase..it was of white marble..with the walls made out of the same..it sparkled so clean..and the smell..what was that..vanilla..the sweet smell of vanilla..
We were decending deeper now..down into the bowls of the earth..I looked back but could only see those behind me..no dull light of the day showing any longer..they must have closed the portal..
Everyone was talking..the pleasures of seeing something so grand now after the dark period was breath taking..we were going into a different room now..huge high ceilings..made from the white sparkling marble as the steps and walls..there was a table of great length..with food from one end to the other..nearly everything you could ever want or ever dream of was set upon this grand table..the children were so excited to see such choices..almost to the point of being afraid..and then the man stood before us again..and started talking..
I hope each and all will find this satisfactory..and eat whatever you may..your rooms are ready..and there will be clean clothes to everyone..all must bathe..and provisions are made for that..this will be your new home from now on..anything you may need we will try and provide..you have to remember that God did say he would provide..just one more thing you have to heed..this is most important..it is forbidden to go above from now on..there is nothing there for you..everything that you may need is here not above..!!
Standing there I looked at the happy faces..the children playing for a first time in so long..the elderly with loving kindness in their eyes putting attention on the smaller children..and the young teen adults..sitting and chatting..it then hit me..we were not ALIVE...we were with the love of Christ..we were home!!
By Kyusha��1999
