Tim was a good student in school and when he set his mind to do something, he stuck with it until it was accomplished. He was always occupied. We didn't believe in idle hands and minds, for Satan could make use of them. Tim had music, a computer and other talents to keep him busy. However, he had a friend named Shaun whose parents let him run the Mall scene without supervision. Shaun wanted Tim to go with him to just "hang around" in the stores. I knew this was a prelude to trouble, and frowned on it. Shaun's persistence became an irritation to both Tim and me.

One night Tim dreamed he and Shaun were at the top of a roller coaster ride and it was about to start down the run. He looked over the edge and knew it was going to crash so he got off. Shaun stayed on for the ride.

Recognizing the counsel as being from the Lord, he broke up with Shaun and didn't hear anything of him for about 15 years. Last year Tim got a year book with the names of all the graduates of Olathe North from the beginning. Shaun's name was there and his present status: deceased! He crashed. . .Tim would've been with him.

A parent never knows when their child is in danger when they are away from home, unless the Spirit alerts them. God forewarned Tim. He was wise enough to listen. God honors the prayers over our children. A word to the wise is sufficient.