Shelter from the Storm. (Chapter 16)

Mac Davenport wheeled his old Ford 4x4 pickup

into the driveway of his home and was enthusiastically

greeted by his mastiff dog Cornelius and his Siamese
cat Kato. Mac immediately knew what they wanted.
 "Yes, lads, I know,"  he said to them as Cornelius
hopped with his forelegs and Kato rubbed against
Mac's calves, "you're hungry. I'm right on it."
 Mac had just returned from the dismantling the track
and getting the fellowship hall back to its original
arrangement with the help of Gary Canfield, Wilfred
Templar and a few other men of the church.  Mac
remained after everyone else left to check the church
and make sure it was secure before heading for home.
 Mac now had one more task to do and that was to
feed Cornelius, Kato and his rabbits.
 Mac undid Cornelius' chain and followed Mac to the
back door with Kato darting ahead and waiting by the
door ahead of Mac and Cornelius.
 "Kato,"  Mac chuckled, "you must learn patience."
   Mac and his 'lads,' as he sometimes calls his two
pets, entered into Mac's small home and Mac began
the task of feeding Cornelius and Kato.
 After he finished with Cornelius and Kato Mac was
getting ready to head back outside to feed the rabbits
when his cellphone rang. He pulled it from the case
he had clipped to his right side, opened it and answered
with, "Hello?"  It was Karen.
 "Yes, Karen?"



Karen Williams was in her room getting ready for bed
when she decided to call Mac.  She wanted to tell him
what a great night it was for everyone including her. It
was also about her concern for Julie Benson and Alex
Hobbs.
 She pressed Mac's cell number which she got from
a church directory which was given to new members
courtesy of Jenny Garrett of the Newberry Community
Church Welcome Ministry of which Mac Davenport
himself was minister.
 "Hi, Mac,"  Karen answered.
 She paused a moment, then answered with,  "I just
wanted to call and tell you what a great night it was
at the pinewood derby. Everyone really had a good
time tonight!"
 Pause.
 "Oh no. Not at all. I love church events like this."

 Pause.

 "Yes, there is. It's about those two kids; Julie and

Alex?"

 Pause.

 "How long will she be there?"

 Pause.
 "Well, anyway, I couldn't help but notice that Julie

seemed a bit preoccupied during the race."

 Pause.
 "I did.  I thought she looked a bit dismayed."

 Pause.

 "Oh, that's great. I'll check my email and I will

definitely pray for them and their mom, too!"

Pause.

"Okay, Mac. I'll see you Sunday! 'Bye!"

 Karen went over to her small desk across her room,

opened her laptop and checked her emails and sure

enough an email prayer request which was sent out

by Gary was on her list. After clicking on it and

reading it, she turned the laptop off, closed it then

went over to her bed, knelt down beside it and

began to pray for Julie, Alex, and their mom.  

Mac closed his cellphone and put it back in its

case and proceeded with the task of feeding the

rabbits.  Cornelius and Kato were still chowing

down on their meals as Mac headed back out.

This concludes Chapter 16.