Journey of a Soul

Chapter 25

Edward took the lamb from Lexi and just stared at it. Is it possible that Susannah's soul could be attached to this toy? God give me the strength to accept the things that I do not understand. I know logically, the probability that a soul attached to a stuffed animal is more than ridiculous. It's ludicrous. I know as a child, I had many unexplainable experiences sensing ghosts. As an adult, the science behind the phenomenon is zero.

I know that science has declared Darwinian's theory of how man was created to be the truth. Still, there are so many unanswered questions and breaks in the timeline. I know Christianity has the Creationism theory.

Being a man of faith, I believe this theory to be the truth. I believe in a higher power, whom I call God. It is my belief that this higher power created the Earth and everything living on it. I also know that this belief is not scientifically provable.

I set out tonight to help bring a soul into the light, not to transport a soul into a stuffed toy. I want to help, for Lexi's sake, and her sanity. If she believes this to be true, then who am I to question her belief. I will do this for the sake of helping a grieving sister. God, help me.

Edward picked up the glass pitcher from the table containing the holy water. He slowly started to pour its contents over the head and body of the stuffed lamb. "In the power invested through me, I proclaim this stuffed lamb to hold the soul connection of Susannah Grace Constantine. With this holy water, I thee cleanse and purify her body and soul for the ritual of the naming ceremony."

Edward put down the pitcher. "From this day forward, let it be known to all that are here, that Susannah's new holy name will be Susanna. After Saint Susanna, the virgin and martyr. Martyrdom is the suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause and especially to one's religious faith. I call upon Saint Susanna to protect our Susannah and teach her the ways of belief in a higher power. So that her soul may one day return to the light."

Picking up the blessed oil Edward poured a small amount onto the pad of his middle finger, then put the pitcher back down. Touching the lamb's forehead, he made the sign of the cross. "Making this sign of the cross invokes God's protection. Susannah, may you always have the protection and strength of God and Saint Susanna with you. You will never have to journey through this Earthly world alone again."

At that moment, the flame on the candle flickered wildly. Pointing to the candle that helped guide the group back into this room, Edward continued. "This candle represents your faith in a power greater than you. It will burn for twenty-four hours, honoring you while you are in transition."

Edward placed the stuffed lamb into Lexi's hands. "Lexi, your sister's soul needs to go into the light. You need to find peace in your heart to let her go."

Edward finished bysaying a silent prayer. God, if there is a possibility that Susannah'ssoul is attached to this lamb. Please help Alexandra find a way to let her goand have her sister's soul ascend into Heaven for everlasting life. Amen