I went to the hospital to visit dad.

"Dad?"

"Rachel? Come in," he motioned me with his hand.

"Dad-" he wouldn't let me finish, "Don't say you are sorry, this wasn't your fault. I knew I had lung cancer, I didn't want to hurt you. I have some good news."

"Oh, what's the good news?"

"I'm coming home tomorrow! Isn't that great?" he replied.

"Woah! Dad, that's awesome!" I kissed his forehead.

"I know, now, you better get going, you wouldn't want to miss soccer," he said.

I walked out, then met up with Bridget, Georgie, and Dianna.

-

"Hi..." I said.

Bridget sighed.

(Silence.)

"Well?" I said.

"What?" Dianna answered.

"Never mind. Look, guys, I'm a Christian, and I believe God's Word. And you guys aren't saved- most of you aren't. And I don't want you to die lost! Please, listen to me. I'm not being religious, I'm being Faithful to Jesus. I know we've had some complications, but can't we just put that behind us? I've been through a lot, and I'm sure you guys have too. I would also like to be friends, again, how bout you guys?" I asked.

Bridget hugged me.

"I would love that."

"No." Georgie crossed her arms, trying to be tough, "You all can do whatever you want, get Saved, its not my concern. But you all will not convince me to Believe."

I stopped smiling.

"Excuse me? I'm here, trying to be nice, and trying to help my friends, Georgie, you are my friend, but you won't let me reach out to you! You're pushing me away!" I said.

She walked away without an answer.

"Ray, can you help me? I'm sorry, I truly am, and I want to be your friend!" Bridget said.

"I'm gonna go help Georgie," Dianna said, and walked away.

"Okay. And Bridget, of course I'll help you, you have to bow your head, and pray."

"Dear Jesus, please Save me, and forgive me for all of my sins. I believe in You, I accept You as my God, my Lord, and Savior. I need Your Forgiveness. I need You. Only You can fill this ache in my heart. Please, Lord, I'm crying out to You!" she started crying, not out of sadness, but out of joy.

I patted her back.

"I'm happy for you, Bridget."

-

Bridget watched me play soccer, with a smile.
I felt glad, knowing that my dad was coming home tomorrow, and we could be a happy family again, and knowing that my friends were Saved- most of them. I was going to lead Georgie to Jesus, but how?
Dianna is her best friend, I think I can help her be a witness to Georgie. Dianna can reach out to her. Tomorrow, I was going to talk to Dianna, and welcome my dad home.
Maybe I could do something special for dad, since he just got home from the hospital- when he does. He's getting better, Jesus has Healed him.

Before I went to bed, I silently thanked Jesus in my head.

"Thanks God..."