April:  Sounds familiar.

Lynn:  Why do you say that?

April:  Because that's what my dad told me.  He believes that Jesus has already prepared a place for my mom.

Sudden turbulence….

April:  (Alarmed, looks out the window)  Boy, it's sure a long way down.

Lynn:  Thirty thousand feet.

April:  (Incredulous)  Really?

Voice of Flight Attendant: We are experiencing severe turbulence.  For your safety the pilot has requested that all passengers fasten their seat belts and remain in their seats for the rest of the flight….

April:  (Alarmed)  I wonder what's going on?

Lynn:  It's probably just an air pocket. 

April:  (Tightens her belt)  I hate flying, don't you?

Lynn:  No, not al all.

April:  Probably because you're not afraid to die. 

Lynn:  That's exactly why.

More turbulence…

Lynn:  It's getting bumpy.

April:  I'll say.

More turbulence…

April:  (Scared, she grips Lynn's arm)  What if the plane goes down and we all die?!

Lynn:  Out of the body, present with the Lord.

April:  (Frowns) Sounds like another Bible quote.

Lynn:  It is.

April:  (Defensive)  The Bible sure has a lot to say about dying!

Worse turbulence…

Lynn:  Heaven is for the living.  Only unbelievers should fear death. 

April:  (Worried)  I feel a sudden urge to pray.....  (Sighs deeply and bows her head)  Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name…

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