Alone, at the Bottom of the World (part 3)

The Trio

We were to meet that night in the Lodge, 40 strangers, students of multiple nationalities. A few of the students did not speak English. Everyone felt a bit shy.

I was keen to find the other Americans, and began a quick inspection. There would be 4 of us - 3 girls and a 17 year old boy. Perhaps that other blond, over there..? But then our director, Tony, and his wife introduced themselves to the group and shared the dream - no, the mission of Capernwray.

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Someone noticed my guitar. In his quiet and gentle way, Tony asked if I might perhaps agree to lead the group in some music? Absolutely! I asked if anyone had a request, and someone (an Australian) shouted out 'God Save the Queen!' This broke the ice, and we were off!

As a last piece, I introduced the song 'For Those Tears I Died', and began to sing it. At the chorus, first one and then two female voices joined with mine. Suddenly the lovely sounds of harmony rang out in that place, and we forgot our uncertainties, lost in the words:

You said You'd come and share all my sorrows,

And You said You'd be there for all my tomorrows.

I came so close to sending You away,

But just like You promised, You came there to stay,

I just had to pray.

And Jesus said, 'Come to the water, stand by My side.

I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied.

I felt every tear drop, when in darkness you cried.

And I strove to remind you that for those tears I died.'

lyrics and music by Marsha Stevens

Silence followed the song's end. I glanced shyly over to see who had been singing with me, and knew just by looking that they were the two other American girls (there was just something about those smiles). Smiles and hugs! We were a trio! 

Laughter and applause erupted from the group, and all at once we were no longer strangers, not even just classmates. No, we were much more than that.

We were a Family. 

See you along the way!

the SconeLady

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