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had even gifted her a study bible. The more she learned, the more comfortable she became with her surroundings and the people there.
One Sunday, she waited outside the church for Rose, but she didn’t arrive. She was waiting in their favorite pew when she noticed a bible placed in the spot where Rose would sit. She recognized the bible with the blue satin ribbon. Her hands were shaking as she picked up the bible and turned to the page earmarked by the ribbon. A handwritten note fell to the ground:
“Mia, my dear...dry your tears. By the time you read this, I will be walking beside Him, no longer carrying a heavy load. I will no longer be in pain, nor will I have the ache in my heart. I hope our time together was enough to show you that this life is but a moment compared to what awaits us. I am not fearful, for I know where I am going. And sweetheart, while I’m waiting for you, I’ll find a green bench where we can someday sit together and continue our talks...”
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