One day I went to Rita’s house to visit a friend. I heard some bad news that an elderly man had died. I though it was a joke at first but then I thought who would make a joke like that? I felt sad about what had happened but also glad because I know he’s in a better place now. Later on that day I went across the street to his house with Max, Erin, Rita and Michelle. We sat on the porch and steps for a while. I thought of what he could be right now – an animal, a girl or a boy. Then other people joined thinking of what he could be. I grabbed a rock to remember him, so did Max and Erin. When I got home I put it on the alter in my mom’s room. A couple days later I was dancing to music and it moved. At first I was a bit scared but then I knew it was a sign that he was happy with what I did. And I think he met his wife there, too. And when I say there I mean the Spirit World.

Blake Faris
Age 9
January, 2003