Peace and serenity surrounded me as I looked out the window; the sun was shining brightly, the sky was a vibrant blue and for a brief moment the vision was heaven until I heard, Oh my God! This can't be happening, dear God help us! In an instant, peace and serenity gave way to a fight for survival. Many years ago, I was rescued from an uninhabited island, when the twin-engine aircraft my friends and …showed first 75 words of 2180 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2180 total…yearn for my friends John and Clara and wish they had made it home with us. I called Tam a few days ago to tell her I had recently purchased the island, and invited her and her family to visit anytime. I plan to live out my days on the island and share its splendor and beauty with my family and friends. LIVING HAPPILY EVER AFTER IN A PARADISE LOST NO MORE. By Misty Moore