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Holy Shit!! Its THE key!!
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The parcel that had arrived today, contained an old key and a list of instructions to use it
I couldn't believe it! I must of tripped over it fifty times!
There it was..no bigger than the decorative rock it sat next to..a tiny parcel..the size of a ear ring box!
What could it be? Where did it come from? Who could of left it? Oh my goodness..did it arrive today? Or have I been missing it all along?🤔
I cant take it any longer! I have to open it!!
I start to slice open the taped sides..slide the mysterious lid to the side...
Huh?
Its a key..a very old turn key..the kind that used to lock cellars or chicken coops in the early 40's!
Well isnt that just puzzling? As I sit there turning this mysterious key over in my hands...I cant help but wonder what I'm missing??
As I look down at the tiny box. Something catches my eye.
Well, would you look at that? Its instructions! Hidden under cardboard that secured the key!
Oh My!! It's not just any instructions! Oh, No sir!! Its It's a treasure map!!
But not just any treasure map...
This map listed the locations of something I was missing in every place I've ever been or lived!
How is this possible? Who could of done this?
As I sit here staring at this list wondering where it came from ..what does it go to ? Oh my goodness is it somewhere I've been? Somewhere I need to go?? Someone I need to find?
My head is spinning with questions...
I need to slow down. I'm missing something...think, girl..think.
I spread the treasure map across the kitchen table. Flipped on the other head light and took a step back.
Every state I lived, including every city...every country I visited...its all here..
Man..that's a lot of markings to check. Where do I even start?
Countries..let's start there..who was I with in these countries? What were we doing? Was there a link ?
Indonesia..My mom and sister...Australia..my sister..Mexico..ex-husband and sister..
Humm..already seeing a pattern...but what else..theres more..think....
California, north and south..my exhusand,start of family and sister..Georgia...exhusband and kids..Virginia, north,south,east and west...family, exhusband, kids..Michigan,north and south..Current husband and kids.
Ok..I think I got it but can it be that simple? Where do I go with this key? Which place had locks like what this key required??
The farm house!!! Holy shit!
But which building..what am I looking for when I get there?
Right at that exact moment as I'm mentally planning a trip back "home", to the house where all of life and love was made ...a flash became so bright and overwelming I had no choice but to look up.
what..the..hell..is..that?!
It's an orb..it feels familiar but I cant quite figure out who it is.
I place my hand above my eyes to shield some of the light so I could figure out who I was seeing.
Then I hear her! She yells "Ya jackass! Always too busy over thinking , cant even seen the gifts given to you!"
NANNY?!
Well who the hell else would it be? Hum?
But how'd you...am I..what...
"Oh hush now child, before you give yourself a stroke worrying about things that dont matter. "
I cant move..I'm positively frozen..how? Just how?
Step back..take a look at the bigger picture..what do you SEE child?
I'm looking but its thru dazed eyes. Not sure I'm trusting myself.
Then it hits me.
Family!!!!
The key doesnt actually open anything...The KEY...My heart...is protected by love and family no matter where I go!!!
What the??
Wheres that coming from? Cheers..is there a game goin on? Wait ..that laughs familiar and hasnt been heard in a LONG time..
Could it be ? If I see and hear Nanny..it could be...right?
Gasps...
It is, its everyone..ALL my loved ones who've passed!
Just as I was about to ask so many questions..I was quickly stopped.
A man I knew and missed more than life,stepped forward..its my dad!
He said "Whenever you truly need us, were always just a call away. Pay closer attention to the signs my dear girl..we will always be around to watch your six. "
Poof.
Just as fast as they came..they were all gone and now I felt the loneliness.
Just as I start to let my smile slip away..I hear metal clank across the floor.
I look down..its the KEY.
I picked up up, turned it over, held it to my heart and smiled...family..mine,yours,theirs,ours... ITS the Key!
The parcel that had arrived today, contained an old key and a list of instructions to use it
I couldn't believe it! I must of tripped over it fifty times!
There it was..no bigger than the decorative rock it sat next to..a tiny parcel..the size of a ear ring box!
What could it be? Where did it come from? Who could of left it? Oh my goodness..did it arrive today? Or have I been missing it all along?🤔
I cant take it any longer! I have to open it!!
I start to slice open the taped sides..slide the mysterious lid to the side...
Huh?
Its a key..a very old turn key..the kind that used to lock cellars or chicken coops in the early 40's!
Well isnt that just puzzling? As I sit there turning this mysterious key over in my hands...I cant help but wonder what I'm missing??
As I look down at the tiny box. Something catches my eye.
Well, would you look at that? Its instructions! Hidden under cardboard that secured the key!
Oh My!! It's not just any instructions! Oh, No sir!! Its It's a treasure map!!
But not just any treasure map...
This map listed the locations of something I was missing in every place I've ever been or lived!
How is this possible? Who could of done this?
As I sit here staring at this list wondering where it came from ..what does it go to ? Oh my goodness is it somewhere I've been? Somewhere I need to go?? Someone I need to find?
My head is spinning with questions...
I need to slow down. I'm missing something...think, girl..think.
I spread the treasure map across the kitchen table. Flipped on the other head light and took a step back.
Every state I lived, including every city...every country I visited...its all here..
Man..that's a lot of markings to check. Where do I even start?
Countries..let's start there..who was I with in these countries? What were we doing? Was there a link ?
Indonesia..My mom and sister...Australia..my sister..Mexico..ex-husband and sister..
Humm..already seeing a pattern...but what else..theres more..think....
California, north and south..my exhusand,start of family and sister..Georgia...exhusband and kids..Virginia, north,south,east and west...family, exhusband, kids..Michigan,north and south..Current husband and kids.
Ok..I think I got it but can it be that simple? Where do I go with this key? Which place had locks like what this key required??
The farm house!!! Holy shit!
But which building..what am I looking for when I get there?
Right at that exact moment as I'm mentally planning a trip back "home", to the house where all of life and love was made ...a flash became so bright and overwelming I had no choice but to look up.
what..the..hell..is..that?!
It's an orb..it feels familiar but I cant quite figure out who it is.
I place my hand above my eyes to shield some of the light so I could figure out who I was seeing.
Then I hear her! She yells "Ya jackass! Always too busy over thinking , cant even seen the gifts given to you!"
NANNY?!
Well who the hell else would it be? Hum?
But how'd you...am I..what...
"Oh hush now child, before you give yourself a stroke worrying about things that dont matter. "
I cant move..I'm positively frozen..how? Just how?
Step back..take a look at the bigger picture..what do you SEE child?
I'm looking but its thru dazed eyes. Not sure I'm trusting myself.
Then it hits me.
Family!!!!
The key doesnt actually open anything...The KEY...My heart...is protected by love and family no matter where I go!!!
What the??
Wheres that coming from? Cheers..is there a game goin on? Wait ..that laughs familiar and hasnt been heard in a LONG time..
Could it be ? If I see and hear Nanny..it could be...right?
Gasps...
It is, its everyone..ALL my loved ones who've passed!
Just as I was about to ask so many questions..I was quickly stopped.
A man I knew and missed more than life,stepped forward..its my dad!
He said "Whenever you truly need us, were always just a call away. Pay closer attention to the signs my dear girl..we will always be around to watch your six. "
Poof.
Just as fast as they came..they were all gone and now I felt the loneliness.
Just as I start to let my smile slip away..I hear metal clank across the floor.
I look down..its the KEY.
I picked up up, turned it over, held it to my heart and smiled...family..mine,yours,theirs,ours... ITS the Key!
