Seventh Heaven Jul06

Seventh Heaven

There are places here on Earth that have been said to be Heaven on Earth. To qualify for that heavenly name it must be a peaceful place with pleasant weather all year around. There must be lovely landscapes, beautiful flowers, blue skies and delightful foods. Then the most important of all the population must fit into all of that perfection with ideal personalities and good will. Pam and Eric lived there and appreciated the things that Heaven on Earth, better known as First Heaven, provided for them. They could swim in the warm waters and climb the gentle green hills. The fruits and vegetables that grew in abundance gave them instant relief from hunger. And the grapes and oranges were juicy and ripe just as they grew on the vines to quench their thirst. The First Heaven was almost perfect in every way except one. There were no challenges. Absolutely everything came too easily. They began to wonder if there was more of a challenge up in Second Heaven . So one rather mild but perfect day they caught an Angel flitting by and called out, “Beautiful Angel of Heaven can you tell us how we may get to Second Heaven?” The Angel paused and looked them over. They seemed to look alright, so he answered. “It can be a bit difficult. To get admittance to Second Heaven you must perform an act that qualifies you to become a member of that more distinguished of Heavens, known for entertainment challenges.” “An Act?” Eric was confused, “ Do you mean like a play or something?” “I mean something like no other, that sets you apart from the very good commoners in First Heaven.” And he flew off, as he was far above the petty problems...