Somewhere in Time~ Added Music~ Edited~

 I just noticed that when I copied and pasted this story: the ending didn’t get pasted. So, for those who wants to skip to the end, it’s there now!

I thought that since I have my:Open Diary 10 anniversary coming up, 3 months from now: I would write myself an anniversary gift.  It’s a very long story. So, I numbered the pages. *smiles*  Somewhere in Time, was always one of my favorite stories to write. So, what better story could I write for myself, than a story centered around: Somewhere in Time.

I was able to put in the theme music to my story: thanks to a diarist that gave me the code, some two years ago: that I just discovered!

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As Richard and Elise were leaving the playhouse: they were met by Jesus. He told them, again: how much he admired their labor of love.  He then had  a request for them.  
 
 "There will be some souls arriving here, tomorrow: that I dearly love.  They gave up everything for me. Yet, the sad thing about them is: they never allowed themselves to experience one of my great gifts: being in love with that special mate of the soul. So, I will invite them tomorrow to your nightly performance.  They will be sitting in the front row.  You will know them when you see them. They will look umcomfy to be there. As you have done countless times in the past, I’m asking you two, again: to make them feel that you two are performing just for them: so that they will know what being in love is."
 
Paul, who was standing by, couldn’t help but hear what the Lord said to Richard and Elise. He said to the Lord, "I happen to agree with what you just said to Richard and Elise."
 
 Paul paused, as Jesus said, "Thank you, Paul. So you think that I’m still wise enough to be in charge around here."
 
"Yes, Lord, I do.  But, I must asked, how come you never told me to find a beloved when I was struggling upon earth?"
 
"Actually, Paul, I did.  But you were just too stubborn to listen to me."
 
"Well, I’m glad that we finally got that all cleared up.  Better late than never, as it is written." 
 
Jesus couldn’t help but chuckle as this passionate disciple, who like now: was a bit too serious, even in heaven. And he couldn’t resist asking Paul, "Oh, so you mean your in love now, with some sweet maiden up here? Or that you will be looking for your beloved?" Jesus was having a good time with Paul.
 
"Well, as Lord and Master, you know all things. So, you know what I intend to do.  You just love having fun teasing me, again, huh Lord?"
 
"Yes, I do.  Your my favorite target up here. So, Paul, would it help if you talked about the intended damsel that you plan on sweeping off of her feet?"
 
"Hmnnnn. Why? Do you think that you can give me some pointers?"
 
"I believe that I can, Paul."
 
"Ah, Lord. So, the news that has been circulating in heaven for years: is actually true.  You were in love with the sweet girl, Mary, on earth?"
 
Paul: the voluminous teacher; the vociferous fighter; the indomitable scholar; the one who seeks to perfect heaven, itself: how he loved this fiery preacher!
 
"Yes, Paul: it’s true."
 
"I don’t want to appear that I’m correcting you, but you meant to say: it was true; not currently true?"
 
"Well, Paul, when you find youself fully intoxicated with the mate of your soul: you’ll discover the answer to that question."
 
Paul frown at Jesus’s answer.  "Well, did you want to take a stab at my original question?"
 
Jesus merrily chuckled, when cause Paul to wonder about Jesus’s state of mind.
 
Jesus finally replied, "Paul, the word around heaven for the last 2000 years is that one of the sweetest souls that has ever passed through the pearly gates: is crazyin love with you.  All that you have to do make her feel that she is the most special person in the world.  Tell her how you have grown over the years; and how you miss that certain kind of intimacy with a woman while you dwelt upon earth. And now, while there aren’t marriages in heaven, tell her how you want to become perfected by allowing that romantic love to blossom within your soul."
 
"Wow, Lord.  That’s quite a mouthful. I will admit that by watching Richard & Elise every night perform their magic, I would like to share that kind of love with a fellow soul."
 
"Well, your love of heaven has been most patiently waiting for you.  All the you have to do is boldly take the first step.  Hey Paul, think of her as a soul that needs to be conquered for me.  Victory will swiftly be yours."
 
"The Lord is being merry, again.  And yet, there is wisdom in what you say.  I will seek to win her over, though: with all the passion and magic that resides within my soul.  How’s that, Jesus?"
 
Jesus held back his laughter from the serious Paul, and said, "Divine, Paul. Carry on."
 
"Thank you, my Lord. I think that I’ll do just that, right now. Oh, and if I run into any more problems around here that need your attention: I’ll let you know. Don’t worry: I dont’ intend to become a slacker, now that I might become a lover. Hey, am I a natural poet?"
 
"Hey, try your poetry on your beloved. Have a divine time, Paul."
 
"Thanks again, Lord."
 
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As Paul sped away, there she was, as he turned around. She was never very far from his side.
 
"Mary," Jesus said to her.  "Your ready for another big night at the playhouse?"
 
"Yes.  I accommodated those new souls who are to be given special attention by Richard and Elise.  They will have the best seats in the house."
 
"Ah, Mary, so you were able to set aside the special loveseats for them. Splendid work."
 
"Ah, Jesus. Thanks. But you know what a romantic soul that I have.  What moments of pure felicity they were, arranging the atmosphere where these new souls will have their hearts captivated at last."
 
"Oh, Mary: more bliss.  I just this minute received a bulletin from the father. He says that Paul will at last be taking his beloved to the Playhouse, tonight.  Are you able to handle his accommodations?"
 
"You know, me, Jesus: no job is too big for me.  I’ll get right on it.  Ah, Jesus, it’s been soo good to see you again."
 
"Yes, Mary, I know. My heart becomes a bit merrier, whenever your near."
 
"Ah, Jesus. Are you saying that I should never leave you?"
 
Jesus just smiled, hugged her. And she sped away feeling like heaven.
 
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The next person that Jesus encountered was Peter.
 
"Hey, Peter.  Whose manning the pearly gates?"
 
I got the beloved disciple, John, to give me a breather."
 
"Your wondering what’s in the air for tonight, huh?"
 
"Yeah. And you know how quickly news speads around heaven.  Paul is going to the Playhouse with a beloved, tonight? Is that really true?"
 
"Indeed it is, Peter. He was finally captured by the lovebug."
 
"Didn’t think that he would ever take enough time away from his mission: of teaching all the rookies here, what’s expected of them."
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"He did need some encouragement by me."
 
"Ah, speaking of that, Mary has really been knocking herself out, lately.  She hasn’t had hardly any moments of rest.  It’s been an unusual time, huh: where there are so many souls entering heaven, without having a cherish beloved in their lives?"
 
"It’s a sign of the times.  So many souls have given up on finding that forever love. They don’t want to get hurt; or they don’t feel that they could forever keep a beloved’s heart happy.  At least their love for me sparked their passion in winning souls for me."
 
"Ah, and now those souls will be experiencing what Paul preached of: eyes have not seen; ears have not heard; nor has it so much as dawn upon them that love God: what is in store for them that love God."
 
"Yes, They will become fully perfected, fully alive, here."
 
"Speaking of being fully alive, Jesus: I have to say it again, just as Mary had a way of lighting up people’s hearts upon earth..and she lit a blazing fire in some hearts…Peter smiled…she brings so much light, here: with her bubbly, airy, magnetic soul.  She is one blessed soul, huh?"
 
Jesus smiled a bit more brighter whenever Mary’s name was mentioned.  "Yes, a sweet destiny surely smiled upon me, when the father created her."
 
"So Jesus, is it possible that I take some time away from the pearly gates, to visit the Playhouse on this historic night?"
 
"Sure Peter.  The Father and I were thinking the same thing: we wouldn’t miss this night for the world."
 
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Jesus next came upon Joseph and Mary leading a prayer meeting that consisted of multitudes of saints that interceeded for the the desperate and not so desperate souls on earth.  They all witness the power of their coming together as one: in the lamb that was slain, so that souls may forever live.
 
"Yes," Jesus thought. "Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am within their midst. And because of this and many other similiar sacred gatherings across the universe: I can see eyes and ears being opened; the lame walking; all kind of sickness and disease healed. I see Satan fallen from heaven, again and again. I see my children’s hearts and souls bing born anew. I see emotional disturbances healed. I see relationships being healed.  I see the desperately lonely: hopeful.  I see the hopeless believing again.  I see those souls whose body had died come to life, again…to much rejoicing, thanksgiving joy and love."
 
As he gazed upon his mother, she looked at him for a moment blowing a kiss and mouthing: I love you, son.  He returned her graciousness, her purity, her great love for others. "Ah, mom, many souls are being healed now, because of your deep love."
 
She understood his thoughts and praise the lamb, who was slain from the beginning of the world.
 
The next souls that Jesus met were two more of his favorite people: Theresa and Gary.  They were two of his special saints translated to heaven, without seeing death.  They had exemplified what it meant to be another Christ, as they sought to annoint every one that they encountered upon earth. And what build their faith, their love: was when they embrace each other’s heart, becoming as one, as they abided in Him. Seperately, they were two souls drifiting along, seeking their beloved. Together, they were more than a match for even Satan, himself.
 
What drew people to them, including many non-believers: was a combination of rhapsodic love for their forever partner of eternity, and the putting on of the divine love that dwelt within. And they now had a showcase for displaying a rare beautiful love that had all of heaven talking about these two lovers who were the kind of couple that the father had in mind: when he sparked the creation into being, from nothingness.  They also put on a show everyday, in the playhouse adjacent to Richard’s and Elise’s playhouse.
 
Jesus embraced them, saying, "You two are wonder people. I don’t know what heaven would do without you two."
 
"Thanks, Jesus, But we can’t do anything without you."
 
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Jesus next took a quick spin of heaven, making sure that everything was in perfect harmony.  Then he appeared at the entrance of the playhouse: ushering all the souls to their seats for tonight’s performance.  Finally, the time had cometo usher in the one who was destined to be the father’s greatest cheerleader…the one who almost single-handedly kept the light burning, the fire of the Gospel: alive, through-out the earth.
 
"Paul, Sarah, what a magical moment, meeting you two, here."
 
"Thank you, Jesus." Paul nervously smiled.
 
"Let me usher you two, to your seats."
 
Paul was a bit embarass by the extraordinary attention that he was receiving, as Mary welcomed them into their loveseats.
 
After Jesus ushered in all the souls to their seats, he sat in back with the father: ready to be regaled by another lovestory of the heart.
 
Elise ushered in beauty, as she walked to the center of the stage, lighting up the playhouse with the love shining from within. She dreamily gazed heavenwards at the twinkling stars of heaven.  Standing in front of the martyr’s loveseats, she spoke, "Richard.  How that name rolls off my tongue.  Is there a flavor to love?  Is there a limit to the sweetness of love?  Oh, Richard, you who so many years ago, brought me this sweetness that I have never known before: has become perfected, somewhere in time."
 
"Did I hear the musical voice of my beloved whose beauty captivated and catapulted my heart, somewhere in time?  Is that vision of lovliness that resides within my heart, standing before me?"
 
"Ah, yes,  She’s here to dazzle you again with her God-given beauty, as she takes you on a lovejourney, investigating all the wonders that the Lord has in store for us."
 
"Ah, is my love saying that wonders will never cease to bring up deeper and deeper into the mystery of love?"
 
"Ah, Richard, as you know: when we see Jesus, we are like Jesus, never again having the flesh drag us down.  We will then comprehend the width, breath, and depth of God’s love for us.  And as we comprehend that love: we can explore more of the wondrous universe that we behold, including the universe within us."
 
"Ah, the universe within us.  Sound like our quest to behold beauty, love and all the intangibles: will never end."
 
"Ah, yes, Richard. That’s why the Lord calls this place: heaven. We will have the rest of eternity to love, adore, thank, cherish, rejoice, praise: the father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit: for giving themselves and all the they had created for us without reserve."
 
"And we will also have the rest of eternity to love, cherish, explore: the gift of love that we are holding onto, now."
 
"Ah, explore: isn’t that why man and women were made: to explore the heaven of each other, the heaven of earth, and the heaven that is God?  And for our love to had become perfected: didn’t we need all three of those heavens to be a part of our lives?"
 
"Ah, Richard. I think so. And I think that’s why I’m still coming to love you more, every single day. There is just so much to explore in this universe. As they held hands, Elise and Richard turned and faced the martyr’s loveseats.
 
Elise deliciously smiled, saying, "Why wait another day to explore all that God wants you to experience in your life!  Seek to capture the beloved of your heart, now, and takes them on lovejourneys: somewhere in time, or, beyond somewhere in time!"
 
As Richard and Elsie walked off the stage, hand in hand: Jesus had sat down at the the piano, serenading them with their theme music as the father sat by, shaking his head at the beauty that he was experiencing tonight.
 
A moment later, the marty’s were saying to their beloved’s: "Did you ever know that your heaven to me?  Would you like to join me in a lovejourney where we can explore all the heavens that we have miss out on?"
 
The anwers: "Yes!"  rang throught the gigantic playhouse.  Paul, himself, was now totally immersed in the heavens, saying to his beloved, "Sarah, the eternal mate of my soul! Let’s explore all of the heavens that God has created for us!"
Ah, as Paul gazed into the love within, he became intoxicated with Sarah.  And he had his answer to the question that he put to Jesus, about being in love with Mary!  He knew that his intoxication with Sarah would never end.