Chapter X, Reading 19

"No, Momma. I don't remember, but I'm glad I did so you wouldn't worry about me. I must thank you again."

"I'm happy that we were able to help you in your time of need. There is no need for any more thanks." Dakra looked intently at her daughter. "What did you do to your hand, Flindra?"

"I burned myself," she said as she looked down at her bandaged hand. She had forgotten that her mother could see her as if she were present.

"Does it hurt much?"

"No. Kewero has been taking good care of me so don't worry, Momma."

Dakra smiled. "I will always worry, Flindra. Don't you know that's the nature of mothers?"

Flindra laughed joyfully. "I guess it is."

"How is everything else? Are you happy? Are you safe?"

Tears touched Flindra's eyes as she noted the tone of concern in her mother's voice. "I'm safe here with Kewero. I have a terrible enemy who I must face at some point in the future, but that trial is hopefully a long time in coming. Now is the time for learning. I'm learning the things I will need in my conflict with the Evil Ones."

Dakra's eyes clouded with worry. "I see."

"To answer your other question, I must say that I haven't had much time to indulge in emotions. I suppose I'm content. I miss my family and my home too much to be truly happy."

"Give yourself time, Flindra. The happiness you have known with us will not be the only joy in your life. The duties of your life are great, but the rewards will be of like kind. Look forward to your life. Know this, where there is life there is hope. Let optimism grow in your heart." Dakra ended her advice with a smile not on her mouth but in her eyes.

"I love you, Momma."

"I love you, too."

"I'll project myself here again, now that I know its possible." She looked around the room. "Why did you move?"

"I didn't need the big house any more and Leudh's family did. The move made sense."

"I suppose so." She laughed. "I'm glad I filled my thoughts with you and not of the house. I would have ended up in the wrong place."

Dakra smiled happily. "You'll have to be careful when you visit for I don't think the twins could understand. Oh Flindra, it's so good to be able to actually speak with you. This is a great blessing of the Spirit."

"It is. I'll visit often so you don't worry about me. Give my love to Leudh and his family."

"I will."

"Good-bye Momma."