We Will Never Give Up: "Chronicles of Caleb and Mary Ruth"

by Barbara L. Apicella

Overview

Caleb and Mary Ruth are now living a new way, in a place where they have never been before. Fortunately, they have great adults with them. They started out with no home, no food, no water, or anything else. They do have faith that they will survive. This is a very interesting and loving book.

This is a very loving story and hopefully you will understand that everything will happen at it's due time, for a reason, and you must never give up.

This is the second book of the series" "The Chronicles of Caleb and Mary Ruth." The first book, "Children of Destiny," is very exciting. They will meet the destiny they were born for!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452070315
Publisher:	AuthorHouse
Publication date:	10/18/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	422 KB

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We Will Never Give Up

"CHRONICLES OF CALEB AND MARY RUTH"

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By Barbara L. Apicella

AuthorHouse

Copyright © 2010 Barbara L. Apicella
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4520-7029-2

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Chapter One

The plane kept rolling and turning as it traveled through the air. All of a sudden, something hit it. Everyone was hit with glass from the windows, coming from all directions. The kids were still clinging to Sandy and Len. Tom was hanging on and Al was trying to see, hoping they would get out of this darkness. Inwardly, they were all praying for God's help.

The kids were scared but they knew the Lord always helped them and had faith that he would now.

Suddenly, the light came back and the plane stopped turning. Unfortunately, the engine was not working.

Everyone opened their eyes and looked out. They were still over the ocean. The pilot had no idea where they were after all they had just been through. The plane started to go down fast. Al knew that he had only four life jackets in the plane.

Suddenly, Sandy shouted, "Look to the right, behind us. There is an island!"

Al turned the steering wheel and to his amazement, the plane turned. It was heading straight for the island. He yelled, "Everybody hold on! I don't know where this plane is going to come down. We might have to swim. There are some life vests behind you Len."

Len handed one to Caleb, Mary Ruth and Sandy, but before they could even put it on, the plane hit the water. The wings instantly broke off, but the plane kept on skidding through the water. Unbelievably, it came on to the beach with a thud, as it hit the sand.

Tom flew forward and hit his arm on the dash. Luckily, Sandy, Len and the kids had their seat belts on, although Sandy's neck flew forward as the plane came to a stop.

They sat there for a few minutes, catching their breath. Caleb then led them in prayer as they thanked the Lord for saving their lives.

They started to get out of what was left of the plane. They were all cut from the broken glass in the plane.

Tom got out and realized that his left arm was probably broken, as he couldn't move it. Len noticed the look on his face and asked him what was wrong. Tom said, "I think my arm is broken." Len took his shirt off and made it into a sling, put it around Tom's neck and placed his arm in it. "Leave it like this for the time being until we get something better to use."

"Sandy, is your neck hurting?"

"Just a little bit, don't worry, I'll be fine."

They were all in shock over what they had just been through.

Sandy said, "How about we go sit under those palm trees until we all calm down."

They went over and sat down. After about ten minutes of complete silence, Al said, "I think I'll go over and check the plane out. I'm hoping the radio will work and I can call for help."

Tom said, "That's a good idea."

"Hopefully the radio might work but I know the plane surly won't."

"Come on Caleb, let's take a little walk and see if we can find anything we might need. Tom, you can stay here with Sandy and Mary Ruth. We won't be gone very long," said Len.

They walked into the forest for about half an hour and began to hear a strange sound.

Caleb asked, "What could that sound be?"

Len smiled and said, "I think I know! Follow me!" They walked through the thick plants for about five minutes.

Len yelled, "Look Caleb, up ahead, to the side!"

"I don't see anything but trees."

Len lifted him up and said, "Look now."

Caleb couldn't believe his eyes. There was a beautiful waterfall about fifty feet high. Len and Caleb ran over to it. It was fantastic and so was the water beneath it. When the water got to a certain point, it went down a small river.

Len cried, "Is this a miracle or what!" They hugged each other.

"If the radio is broken at least we'll have water to drink and use."

As they looked around, they noticed some banana trees loaded with bananas.

"Let's take a bunch of bananas back with us. I know we're all going to be hungry later," said Caleb.

They crossed the river in a shallow part and they both carried bananas back to the beach.

When they returned, Al was sitting with Sandy, Tom and Mary Ruth. As they saw Len and Caleb approach, they noticed the bananas.

Sandy said, "How great! At least we'll have something to eat later."

Len smiled and said, "Not only did we find bananas, but we found a beautiful waterfall! We'll have all the water we need for anything."

Al said, "That's really great, but the radio in the plane is completely broken up and there is no way of fixing it. The whole plane is a disaster. We are so grateful to God that we are alive. I have no idea how long we were turning in the sky, but according to the time on my watch, three hours have passed since we left the airport. I have no idea where we could be."

Sandy said, "I was just thinking about my parents and how happy they were that the kids were found and were returning to their home. Now they're going to be so shocked when we don't arrive. There were so many people waiting to see us again. Your grandparents and all the wonderful people in PA. that were praying for the kids will be depressed and wondering what happened to us. The good thing about it is, I know everyone will keep on praying that we will be found and able to return home."

"You're right Sandy," Len said. "The question is, how long will it be until we're found or figure out some way to get in touch with someone?"

Caleb said, "Everything happens for a reason and I believe the Lord required us and put us here for a purpose."

Mary Ruth then spoke up, "Right, and we will be here as long as we need to be. Just like we were at the factory. We were suffering along with the other kids but we finally were saved. The good news is, the other kids were also saved. If we wouldn't have been there, they might never have been saved. We were there for a purpose and it was worth our suffering to save the other kids. God is always with us."

"Amen," said Tom. "I also have complete faith that my arm will heal and we will survive as long as we have complete faith in the Lord."

"I also truly believe in the Lord and everything you all said is true!" Al replied.

They all smiled and hugged each other.

Chapter Two

There were hundreds of people at the Orlando airport waiting with Jane and Josh to see the kids get off the plane. Even the people from all the news stations were there with their cameras. They figured the kids would arrive around four o'clock.

Jane said to Josh, "My watch says four thirty, why are they late?"

Josh said, "They probably had some things to do before they left. Keep calm! Don't worry, they will soon be here."

Captain Hardy was also there. A little later he walked over to Jane and Josh and said, "It's now 5 P.M.. I'm sure nothing is wrong but I'm going over to the office and see if they can find out if they left yet. Maybe something is wrong with the plane."

Josh said, "That's a good idea. I'm sure everyone here is starting to wonder what's going on."

"Please let us know what you find out, okay?" Jane asked.

"Of course, you'll be the first to know." Captain Hardy smiled at them as he turned around and headed for the office.

He entered the office and asked to speak to the man in charge. Within a minute, Ken West came over and introduced himself. Captain Hardy explained the situation to him.

Ken said, "I know we didn't get any radio message from Al. I will call the Nassau airport and find out if they left."

Ken went into his office and sat at his desk. He looked up the Nassau airport number and called them.

"Hello, this is Nassau airport, Daniel speaking."

"Hi, this is Ken West from the Orlando airport in Florida. We were expecting a flight here from Nassau around 4 P.M. A man who works here, named Al, had his private plane. He was to pick up two of the children that were saved from a children's slave factory that was recently found by two American men.

Daniel said, "I know what you're talking about, everyone here was in shock when they heard about it and many people took in the children until their parents are found. Thank the Lord for the two men from the U.S.A. who did this along with our police department! We had no idea such a thing was going on. As for Al, according to our papers he left here with five passengers which included two children at 3:10 P.M. this afternoon."

Ken asked, "When he left did the plane seem all right?"

"Yes, he completely checked it out before he left. All pilots are required to do that."

"The problem is, it's now 5:10 and they still haven't arrived."

"That doesn't sound right. It should take about an hour to get to Orlando from here. If he was having a problem, he didn't notify us. We just assumed everything went all right. We can check in the vicinity, call Freeport, and find out if they heard anything. If something bad happened to Al's plane and they crashed in the water, the chances of finding them would be very difficult. Even if they made it out of the plane and had a raft, that's a big ocean out there. I will notify everyone who has a plane or a boat to be on the lookout. I am very sorry if something did happen."

"Thank you for your help. We will also notify everyone here who has planes or boats, and we will have the U.S. Coastguard search for them. If you hear anything, please let me know right away."

"Of course! I will be praying for them also."

"I will too. Bye."

Ken came back out to Captain Hardy and explained the circumstances to him. "I'm going to notify the U.S. Coastguard and all the airports and marinas about what might have happened."

Captain Hardy was stunned! "I just can't believe this! Not only were the kids on the plane, but Tom, the man who searched for them for months and finally found them, my officer Len, who helped him rescue the kids, Sandy, his fiancée, and my good friend, Al, the pilot. Sandy's parents are out here waiting for them. They are going to be so upset when they hear this! Please keep in touch with me if you hear anything, Here is my phone number in St. Cloud. I have to go now and tell them the news. Thank you for your help."

"I'm so sorry this happened and I certainly will call you the minute I hear anything!"

Captain Hardy walked out of the office in shock. "Oh Dear God, I pray this didn't happen. I really don't want to go and tell this to Jane and Josh, but I have no choice."

As Jane and Josh watched Captain Hardy approach, they could tell something must have happened. Captain Hardy told them the entire situation so far, said how the coast guard and people here, and over in the Bahamas would be on the look out for them.

Jane and Josh hugged each other and cried. Jane said, "I am so upset, but I feel very strongly that they're all right."

The captain asked them if they would like to ride home with him and have one of the officers drive their car.

Josh said, "We really thank you but I know Jane will be able to drive. She has true faith in the Lord, and she will not let anything take it away. I feel the same way."

"Okay, but be careful. I'll let you know as soon as we hear anything." They hugged each other and went to their car.

Captain Hardy had his officers inform the people who also came to see the kids and he informed the news people. They rushed back to their office so they could give this breaking news for the 6 P.M. news program.

Jane and Josh got home around 5:50 P.M. Jane said, "I have to call Thelma right away in case this comes on the news at 6 P.M. She dialed the number and Thelma immediately picked up the phone.

"Thelma, its Jane."

Before she could say anything more, Thelma said, "I'm so glad you finally called! It was getting late, but it's worth the wait to be able to finally speak to my grandchildren after all these months! I can't wait! Can you please give one of them the phone?"

Jane hesitated for a second and then said, "Thelma, we have a problem. The plane that the kids were on left Nassau around 3 P.M. but never got here."

Thelma just about fainted. She sat down and cried. I can't believe this! Is this ever going to end? I'm sure my grandchildren have a major destiny. There has to be a reason why this happened."

Jane said, "I know this is a heart ache, we still have to keep praying to God and have a 100% faith in Him. We can't let Satan get into our heads and try to make us loose out faith. I honestly believe that they are alive somewhere. My daughter, Sandy, was also with them. She flew over with Al so she could see the children right away. Sandy and Len also got engaged and are looking forward to getting married. Of course, Len and Tom were also on the plane. I will pray for all of them."

"I am so sorry to hear that Sandy was with them. My husband is in the living room lying on the couch sleeping. I'm going to try not to let him know what happened. He still can barely walk or do anything, even speak. I guess he might not get any better than he is now. It's been quite awhile that he has been having treatments, but nothing is happening. I certainly will pray and I have to get in touch with Pastor Holman. Thank you so much for your love and faith in God!"

After they both hung up the phone they each walked into their living rooms. Both their televisions were on the six o'clock news channel and they both heard the news people talking about the loss of the plane that was carrying the children.

Thelma thought, I'm so glad that Jane called me before I saw this on the news.

Jane said to Josh, "I'm so glad I got to tell Thelma before she saw it on the news."

Pastor Holman was also watching the news. When he heard about the plane that the kids, Len, and Tom were on, not arriving in Orlando since it took off from Nassau, he was in shock.

Did I really hear what I think I heard? He got down on his knees and prayed, "MY DEAR LORD, I PRAY THAT EVERYONE ON THAT PLANE IS ALIVE SOMEWHERE AND YOU WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM. MY THOUGHT IS THAT SATAN SOMEHOW CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. I PRAY IT DIDN'T WORK OUT FOR HIM. I AM SURE IT HASN'T. WHEREVER THEY ARE, I PRAY THAT THEY ARE ALL RIGHT AND WILL BE RESCUED. I THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU DEAR LORD. IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN." He then went out to his car and drove to Thelma's.

Chapter Three

Len said, "Would you kids like to go play on the beach? I know you like to do that, but you must be very careful."

"Okay, we can have some fun. We can build sandcastles down there. There's not much else we can do for now. Come on, Mary Ruth, I'll beat you there!" They both ran toward the beach.

Tom said, "Those kids have been through so much already. It's hard to believe they have such a good attitude. They are unbelievable!"

"That's surely true. These kids are something else," said Al. "I wish we could somehow fix the plane, but there's not a chance. There is nothing in it that works."

"We have to start deciding what we can do here to help us survive," said Len. "First we should search the island for more food and then we should make a shelter. At least we have a great supply of water."

Al stood up and said, "I'm going to go back over to the plane and see if I can find anything we can rub together to make some sparks and start a fire."

"Boy, that's a great idea," Tom said. "Good luck."

Sandy said, "Do you mind if I come over there with you? I hope that some of the luggage is still there. I'm sure we can use it."

"Let's go Sandy!"

When they got to the plane, Sandy went inside and sure enough, all the luggage was there. She got a couple of pieces out, looked around and brought them back to where they were staying.

"That's great that we have the luggage, I'm sure we can share everything. Did Al find anything yet?" Len asked.

"He's still looking around. I was hoping my purse was there. I looked all over but it wasn't anywhere. I think it probably flew out of one of the windows. I had also bought you a sterling silver cross like I bought the kids. I was going to give it to you when we got home. I felt bad because I forgot to buy one for Tom. I love you so, Len. I know we'll make it. We'll all work together and lead a good life here."

"I love you too, Sandy. I know this is going to put our wedding off for awhile, but when we get home, we'll have a big celebration when we get married."

"I'm really looking forward to it," Sandy said. They hugged each other and kissed.

Caleb and Mary Ruth walked up to them and smiled. Len and Sandy hugged the kids.

(Continues...)

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