It is my honor to talk about this amazing book, by a great Author and a dear Friend Mike Papasavas. I first met Mike in 2009 in New Jersey. We had our little chit chats here and there, and I always felt something was different about him. He was not an average human being, there's more to him than what he shows. A well spoken, calm and content personality Mike, blew me away through his writings. I am very proud to have a signed copy by the Author himself, and I cherish it. I wanted to write about his book from the very first day I started blogging, but as everyone knows by now, It takes me a while to write about things I am immensely passionate about. I guess, I have some kind of psychological glitch. This book will change your perspective about life and life challenges. I cant say enough, I was amazed at the depth of his journey from Germany to Canada and into America. A book full of life challenges, social situations, humor, sadness and love. Thanks Mike for being a good Friend and Inspiring me to write, you might not know this, but your book was my inspiration. And Thank you for always keeping up with my blogs and your motivating and inspiring comments.
Mike's book - Three Grains of Wheat is available on Amazon.
CHAPTER 49 - DREAMS AND REALITIES
One night, while I said my prayers before I went to bed, an impulsive thought flashed through my mind: "Is it possible that there is nothing after death?" I shrugged off this disconcerting thought and hit the hay. Somewhere in the wee hours of the morning, I had a most extraordinary dream:
I found myself elevated to a different plateau than my usual, earthly surroundings and onto an open field filled with wildflowers. The sun was shining on that late morning, the birds were singing, and the bees were buzzing busily to retrieve the nectar from the rainbow of blossoms. I stood in the middle of the field for a while, admiring the majestic scene and enjoying the serenity I felt.
All of a sudden, I saw a tall man dressed in a denim coveralls. He was holding a saw and standing next to an unfinished wooden horse he was working on.
"Come to me, don't be afraid, " he said as a wide smile spread over his gentle face. "I understand you had a question,"
"Yes, I did but... how did you know?" I replied with a trembling voice. " It doesn't matter how I know, but I would like to answer your question, " he replied, beckoning me to approach him. "Come, my friend, hop on behind me and take a short ride on my wooden horse." Unafraid, I climbed aboard the wooden steed behind this kindly man. "Hold tight!" he cried, and at that point we whizzed through space at the speed of light. I was overtaken by an unusual sensation of contentment, ecstacy and serenity: a unique feeling, beyond mortal exhiliration and the power of human words to describe. " Don's stop, please don't stop!" I yelled as orgasmic waves of pleasure washed over me.
My guide laughed and said, :Ah, my friend, this is just a sample of what afterlife is like! I have answered your question! "
I remember the man said he is taking me back. I awoke with a gasp and bolted upright to a sitting position in the bed. As i could not sleep anymore, I went downstairs, sat on the couch, and spent than an hour contemplating this wonderful, phantasmagorical dream. It was the reassurance I had needed to strengthen my faith and , at the same time, to look at life with a more positive attitude. I couldn't have had a more profound answer to my doubting question. The dream convinced me that life is great, before and after death.
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Last but not least, One of my favorite. One of Mike's writing's for his wife Angela, "ONLY YOU"
CHAPTER 59 - UNSPOKEN WORDS
ONLY YOU
My mind wanders in the skies, In the mountains and valleys, And...among nature's beauty. There's you... blending so nicely with all those beautiful things. I connect with nature and you are there. I smell the flowers and I sense your presence. I hear music, I hear humming and... There are angels whispering your name. Angelica! Angelica!
What a beautiful name, what a beautiful person. A blend of everything with kindness, Understanding and selfless loving care... Giving, giving giving, more than she ever receives. But once, I was told I had the right to dream. That I can have a partner, a wife like that person. Am I still dreaming? What is the difference between dream and reality? Mine is " YOU"
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