Times True Love

Dream meeting

*Michelle age 6*

I walked around a beautiful meadow with lots of wildflowers and butterflies. I could hear the rushing of a waterfall in the distance and a beautiful lake that was so clear you could see to the bottom. 

I was surprised to see a little boy playing near the water.  He is looking around and seemed to be searching for someone. 

“Michelle! There you are, I have been waiting for you,” said the little boy. “My name is Marcus” as he smiled as he approached me. “How do you know my name?” I asked walking closer to him. “I told you, I have been waiting for you. 

"I would really like to go swimming with you. The water is nice and shallow here, what do you think?” He asked me “I love swimming! I have been taking lessons with my mom."

I ran towards the water and began splashing Marcus. 

“Night is almost over Michelle, I will come back and see you tomorrow. Maybe we could go fishing tomorrow.” Marcus said.

Mommy mommy, I had a dream that I made a new friend! I excitedly told my mother in the morning.

“That’s wonderful baby, I’m sure you are going to make tons of new friends at school this week” Mom kissed my head and handed me my breakfast.” Now hurry up and eat so we can get you ready for school.”

Mom walked away to start making my lunch as I sat at the table eating, I thought of the new friend I made. I know it was just a dream, but he was so much fun. He said he would see me again tonight but how can he if it was a dream?  The only dream I’ve ever had that happened more than once was the one with the bad man riding a horse who shot me.  

I told my mommy about it after it happened a few times, but she said that I must have watched to much tv and told me to go back to sleep. I stopped telling her about those ones. 

I finished eating, put my plate in the sink and went to get dressed.

The first day of Kindergarten was really exciting but kind of scary. I didn’t know anyone yet.

My mom and I just moved here from Ohio when she divorced my dad. He is a really scary man and I’m glad I don’t have to live with him anymore.

I walked into class and was greeted by the nicest teacher. “Hi, welcome to Kindergarten! I’m so excited to meet you, Michelle. My name is Mrs. Sunshine.” The tall woman with a giant smile introduced herself to me.

Mrs. Sunshine showed me my seat, I was sitting next to a little girl with brown hair. She seemed kinda shy. “Hi, My name is Michelle, what’s yours?” I said. “My name is Amy”

 After school I told my mom all about my day. "Mom you were right! I made so many new friends today. The girl I share a desk with her name is Amy and I think she lives near us. She rides the bus though. Do you think I could ride it too?"  I asked my mom excitedly "I will look into the bus schedule if you really want to ride the bus. It might be easier on your brother anyway not having to get him in the car in the morning and again in the afternoon." 

That night Marcus came to see me again that night just like he promised.