A Magnificent Adventure
When He Who is Invisible is at the Helm
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A world of cheering went silent. Eyes focused on a proven and loyal vessel, a vessel that could not speak through victory that day at Pimlico. He would not charge under the wire; the announcer would not yell his name from the box with great volume and excitement.
What was going on in the cosmos? What would be seen if the spiritual surroundings became enlightened? I wondered. Millions of hearts lay in a melting pot as they looked upon what they saw as defeat. Through a life-threatening injury, could there be a message that wanted nothing more than to echo down through the ages?
I cannot speak for the ones on the fence, nor for the fans in the stands, nor even for the millions in their homes. I can only share the message of whisper that found its way into the pages of my heart.
***My Dear Friend,
I will not run this race today. Therefore I will not thunder to get the Triple Crown. The Triple Crown is believed to be the greatest accomplishment for a three-year-old thoroughbred. I know many hopes were high. Great faith believed I was born and bred for stardom. I have been watched and rallied to success, being blessed to become a torrent of speed. I’m sure today you and many others feel let down, but I must say all has happened in the name of love.
The same power that made me win has handed me this microphone of injury. When the bell rang and the gate opened, I knew mysteriously and seriously that something happened. My jockey knew because he knows me. When he pulled me off the track and jumped to the ground, I could see he was confused. His heart was immediately affected, as too was my trainer’s and my owners’ and yours.
I am grateful for the happiness and joy my life has brought to so many. You have been my friends. Thank you for believing in me. I know it is very difficult to understand, but what you see today is an even greater elation than a Triple Crown. The greatest race I have been chosen to win is the race of your heart.
For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outside appearance, the Lord looketh on the heart. (1 Sam. 16:7)
But the Lord said unto him. “Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.” (Acts 9:15– 16) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. (2 Tim. 2:20–21)
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About the Book
The Whisper, to a child’s heart, had proven itself to be true and enduring through many years of life’s journey. Often feeling alone was proven through time to be quite the opposite. In looking back, a long path of travel was unfolding. Steps of fear and a small faith had been led, while dancing sugarplums now stood to attention. Life is a one- time chance to soar, a journey meant for purpose. The simplicity of a child’s fable and the most treacherous of life’s storms, what could they have in common, a famous racehorse, a fireman, a wooden puppet, an old scrooge, a Ghost, a banker, a king and four dysfunctional friends on a path? They all carried a depth of truth that in later life would reveal the mystery to a Magnificent Adventure.
About the Author
Cherie Young living her entire life in Ohio has been writing, teaching and telling stories for many years. Being a wife, a mother and grandmother of seven, it wasn’t until her three children left home that she wondered if her stories for all, could enlarge their coasts? Returning to school and taking a college course to better her writing, added a wonder excited by novelty. Cheerleaders, encouragement and an invisible Spirit added even more to the lessons to be learned. These three working well side by side was teaching the author presentation of sight, depth of mind, and courage so to never give up, on lessons of the heart.
Wonder- is unusual, strange, extraordinary, not understood, grandeur, being affected by surprise or admiration, accompanied by love.
When depression of the heart wants to dance and insecurities fight to rob the mind, Cherie has learned through travel how to protect the soul from harm, courage to keep on, strength to stand alone, peace while being oppressed, and endurance to loose. It’s a war, it’s a battle for life, that was and is, meant to be Magnificent, and quite a Journey.