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A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:17:17 GMT

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A DINNER WITH GOD
by Sam Sunday

It was a very gloomy day! A friend I expected so much from had just disappointed me in addition to the unhappy event in my forum of inspirations, so I decided to end the day’s business and return back home. While driving home, I suddenly felt extremely famished. I had left the house early in the morning with some excitements and high expectations that I gave up my breakfast. Even at break time in the office, I again skipped lunch while patiently waiting for my august visitor who later called with some flimsy excuses.

I had barely eased myself out of the car when I shouted for my dinner. Call it “transferred aggression” and you won’t be far from truth. “Ah! You’re back already; I didn’t expect you this early” my wife enthused. “Well, that is not the issue; I just need my food please!” I bellowed as I put on the TV set and tossed my tired figure into my favourite couch in our sitting room.

“OK, I see, it is today’s friendly match between Mexico and Nigeria that brought you back this early” suggested my wife as she made her way to the kitchen to prepare my dinner. I smiled to myself, I had even forgotten about the soccer encounter but this was a nice reminder, at least something good enough to assuage my aching ego. It was few minutes before the kick off and the Nigerian national television (NTA) was already having the pre-match analysis and I just had to join by considering each opinion of the panel.

I was getting gradually lighter in spirit now while watching the program. From the half-opened kitchen door I could hear my wife humming one of my favourite hymns – Blessed Assurance – while preparing food. Mmmmm!! That sounded nice and assuring. I was already singing along with her in spirit as she changed to another sweet soul lifter – I have Joy like a River in my Soul. Slowly and peacefully but unconsciously, I started gliding aloof with strong but soft and gentle support propelling me upward. I saw that I was flying, yet there was no element of fright in me and I could not feel any strong wind against me, only the moving white cloud and the sonorous music of “Joy like a River in my Soul”.

I was still trying to figure out what was going on when suddenly, every movement around me stopped, my supportive and propelling force equally ceased but at this moment, the law of gravity failed me. I thought I was going to nose-dived back down but here was I, floating in space like the Astronauts floating about in their Spaceship. The feeling was holy and totally transforming – no fear, no worry, peace everywhere. The sun was lighting up the whole environment but it only gave light without any form of heat; I could look at it directly without hurting my eyes.

Where am I? I asked myself. “You are experiencing Heaven” answered a clear baritone voice that came out of me. I looked around and saw no one else beside me. Heaven! Heaven!! Heaven!!! I thought, “This is sweet, I rather remain here than just experiencing it”

Then from nowhere appeared food; or was it manna? I could not make out its form or make but it had all my favourite tastes, flavours and aromas fussed together. It was super delicious and yummy and while I was searching around for cutleries or trying to decide whether to act the African style with my bare hands and five fingers, BAAM!!! I was fed automatically. How it was done is still a mystery to me. “Thank you” I offered my appreciation after such a supernatural sumptuous meal. “You are welcome” came the magical voice from within.

At this point the song was back – I got Joy – this time it was sang in chorus by multitude of singers with all the nodes and parts complete. I was forced to lift my eyes to see where it came from. And there from afar but near enough to see, were thousands of millions of people, singing, clapping, playing and dancing. Wowww! This must be Angels, they are so beautiful. “Yes they are my people” was the in-built voice’s confirmation.

Then I had the extraordinary urge to look down. So I tilted myself a little from my upright position and alas! I saw a large expanse of space littered with tiny globules suspended in it. And the voice within urged me to focus and concentrate! I did to the best of my ability and with my foreknowledge of geography I knew this must be the universe and its planets. “Focus on your interest” came the voice again. Great! My interest is my world, my continent - Africa, my country - Nigeria, my home, my wife! So I focussed, Ahh! I could see her now. She is still in the kitchen cooking and humming the same hymn. I increased the intensity of my focus for better clarity, and then I saw something strange, like electromagnetic waves, oozing out of her mind directed towards my new abode. Halfway to Heaven, the wave signals were processed, diagnosed and interpreted as tiny readable messages emanating from thoughts, prayers, desires, yearnings and wishes. I discovered I could use any language to read the messages! Ohhh! I could read her very clearly, she’s half occupied by my moody countenance and acidic outburst this evening! She’s considering what else to do to change my mood apart from the dish she was preparing. What else? Ahhh!! She is still earnestly yearning for our own children; this weighted more than 70% of her thoughts and prayers to Heaven. I was now waiting for the voice within to offer some explanations to this deep desire; this was a rare opportunity to have a first-hand answer to this wish which is a major concern to me too, but surprisingly, nothing came out. I tried to force “Him” to talk, I even simulated anger (naturally, this was not possible here) but still no response. I now remember a part in Lady Sara Blow’s celebrated AOV – Egoism Could be Your Salvation where she wrote: A man of true convictions of success believes in himself. He, also, believes in the power of the Creator who made him and patterns his life as such..........

Then as if shaken out of slumber, the long expected voice within came alive “You just thought right” He said. This time I was never excited at all, so I ignored Him and instead refocused my new-found power on something else. I thought I should visit the Nigerian and Mexican soccer camps to see what was going on before the kick-off of their friendly. Again, I saw those thought-waves emanating profusely from both camps and their supporters but this time the messages were conflicting. Nigerian players and their fanatical supporters were praying for a win in far away Mexico while the Mexicans on the other hand thought justice should work in their favour; after all, they invited the Africans to their home country for the friendly. “This is what we face every moment here from your world, you can imagine what it takes to be the ALMIGHTY” was the swift response from the voice within. I was no more interested in His explanation, so again, I ignored Him.

Where else should I visit? I asked myself. Aha! My Adlandpro friends. I wanted to view my co-host Judy, also Neil, Peter, Georgios, Jim, my Uncle Tom, Sharon, Joyce, Joe D, Leslye, Bugdan, Lady Terry, Kathy, Geketa ……. I wanted to view them all from my highland. I needed to read their wishes, their thoughts, their friendship, their all!!! I wanted to have a first hand reality view of our Adlandpro community. How much love flows here? How much meaning do we add to our supposed friendly community? Now, I could see the community with its more than 70,000 members but messages were too blurred and complicated for easy interpretation. “I need to see the band of love, forgiveness, friendship, encouragement, here please” I directed my Helper. Maybe I need to focus individually on each Adlander, I told myself when I could not hear from my friend. Who do I start from? Aha, Judy’s face was already coming up clearer and clearer and….

“Goooooal……..!!!” Where did that come from? It definitely wasn’t the voice within; this was an entirely different voice. Oopss! And Judy’s image was fast fading away. No!! What is going on? I was getting apprehensive. I could neither feel the power nor the weight of the voice within anymore. Suddenly, I could feel pains again. Something was hurtfully pressing and shaking me, also it brought back hunger and anger I had long forgotten. The satisfied, sweet and peaceful feeling was completely gone now.

“Wake up, Nigerian has scored and your dinner is ready” came my wife’s voice with another round of violent shaking. “No, I don’t want to wake up, I have already dinned with my God” I cried as I slowly raised my tired figure from the couch with so much anger and disappointment. It was a dream, I was fully awake now. Oh no! I wished I could return to finish that assignment, I wish I…….

Sam Sunday

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:19:06 GMT

Hello friends,

It’s my birthday and I had to run out from my jungle work location to honor my wife’s inexcusable invitation home and guess what? She took me for a wonderful and sumptuous birthday dinner, really exciting and romantic!

Well, we’re just back and I thought I should take a sneak at my darling community and see how you are all faring.

It has been an arduous task the last one – two weeks in our forum, mounting the steep pulpit of love and trying to preach and draw out some spirit of friendship, tolerance and understanding from members. Today, I feel great to see some demonstration of forbearance and restrains in the forum and I thank you all for being good friends of this forum in particular and the community in general.

Unfortunately, I was at the middle of the thick fire and like a father trying to settle the quarrel between his two loving children, I had nowhere to tilt to than to play the incorruptible judge. At a point both parties accused me of siding the other, but I am happy to say I have no regret for my neutral stand, I still believe that, that was the best I could do at that particular instance. These two remain among my finest and most admired friends in the community.

Let me use this opportunity to specially thank everyone of you (the names are quite plenty to mention here) that worked tirelessly with me to resolve that seemingly case of impasse. As at this moment I could count 57 PMs from friends to me on this case making suggestions and advice on the best way forward. This of course, demonstrates your love for me, our friends that had the misunderstanding and the forum. For this singular display of amity, I say a very big THANK YOU to you! May you really remain blessed always!!

It is my fervent prayer that peace and friendship shall remain the bedrock of our community.

Peace and love always!!!

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:59:16 GMT

Happy Birthday to you, Sam!

I Hope You Have an Absolutely
Awesome Birthday!

P.S. You're cordially invited to take a tour Around the World with JoAnne & Friends. Here's the link: http://community.adlandpro.com/forums/29033/ShowForum.aspx

JoAnne Green
Principal/International Risk Management Advisor

Integrity + Experience + Dependability

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:30:07 GMT

Hi Sami,

First allow me to wish you the Happiest of Birthdays and may your blessings be great and that peace will reign both in your heart and life. May the Joy of The L-rd be your light and may His love shine down on you always.

I believe you handled this forum with grace and dignity. Your diplomacy is to be admired and many can take note of how to handle disagreements by your example.

Thank you for your spirit of community and mostly thank you for your kindest and friendship..

Blessings

Geketa

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:47:10 GMT

Hello Sami,

First and foremost I want to wish you the Best Birthday Ever you are so deserving.

I always love reading your forums, you have a way of keeping a person captivated, you write so well.

I can only quote to you what Geketa said because she summed it up very nicely:

I believe you handled this forum with grace and dignity. Your diplomacy is to be admired and many can take note of how to handle disagreements by your example.

You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your devotion to Adland.

God Bless
Gaby

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:25:42 GMT

Hello dear friend Gaby,
I feel excited reading your good wishes and kind appreciations.
I am sorry for my late response due to my recent tight schedule but I believe I owe you this reply.

Thanks a million and remain ever blessed!

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:08:13 GMT

Hello Geketa my friend,

Thank you so much for your inspirations and good wishes. I must express my appreciation specially for being one of those friends that help to calm the situation.

I am happy you came in to join in the party.
God bless you real good!

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:50:18 GMT

Hello my very dear friend JoAnne Green,

It is sweet to read your lovely message of goodwill and wonderful wishes.

I am so grateful, thank you so much.
I'll visit your forum once I have all the time.

Blessings

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:46:03 GMT

Hello Sam,

It was a delicious read, and I am glad that you are finally in peace with everyone and everything.

And of course, Happy Birthday!

Best Wishes,

Luis Miguel Goitizolo

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:38:46 GMT

Dear Luis Miguel,

It is so nice to have you among us in the forum and for your loving wishes.
I must confess, it is a blessing having you as my friend. I hope the art world is doing well!

Hope to visit you soonest.

Sincerely

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:07:34 GMT

Hello Sam,

Rose

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:41:24 GMT

Dear Artistic Rose,

You're always there for me in the community and that excites me real good.

Thanks for coming by and adding to our party.

Blessings!

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:31:03 GMT

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:13:20 GMT

I wish to thank you all for such a loving and friendly wishes.

In our forum, we'll continue to teach as well as learn from one another. This, I have found is the best way to care for each other.
May you all continue to be blessed!!!

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:39:58 GMT

Hello, my friend, Sammy!!

I know you must have been very busy and away. I have missed you!! You are so right!!

Bring on the wonderful, mind provoking, educational and inspirational Articles that won you the Best Forum Award!

I look forward to many, many more and am actually working on an article myself!!

Blessings and hugs, Sammy!

Judy

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:22:13 GMT

Happy.....Happy Birthday Sam. Thank you for brightening Adland!

Burthday hugs, Pat

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:19:11 GMT

Hello my dear Patty B,
It is sweet to have your smiling face in the forum and feels real good reading your beautiful birthday wish to me. I am more than grateful and also pray for your well being and ultimate success in all your endeavors.

Thanks so very much Patricia B.

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:57:41 GMT

Hi Sami,

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We wish you a Happy Safe Holiday, Cal and Jill

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:21:06 GMT

Hi Sami,

OMG! Where do I start my fabulous friend? Well, first.............

HAPPPPPPPPPPY BIRTHDAY!

AND, second................there is NO award big enough for your incredible article! You had me on the edge of my chair with my little heart beating 100 miles an hour. I believe I told you months back that YOU were MY inspiration! Well Buddy........you will never be able to argue that point again. :-)

YOU ARE A WRITER OF WRITERS! Of course I already knew that, but this particular article is totally beyond words!

All I can say is............I AM PROUD TO BE YOUR FRIEND! Gee whiz........we may all be saying, " I knew him when..........." LOL

Keep up the wonderful work! This forum is fabulous!

Love and hugs, Jill

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:38:30 GMT

Hello Sam,

Happy Birthday and many happy returns.

Interesting article. I guess hunger got the best of you this time and took you on an interesting trip. It is easier to meditate and levitate on an empty stomach though.:)

I actually believe that in many cases good comes out of bad situations. Life is a constant learning curve and I hope and believe that many learned a lesson here. We don't have to agree on everything; in fact we can agree to disagree on certain issues and still remain the best of friends. It can all be done in a friendly and respectable manner. A lesson learned is a virtue and is very fitting for the AOV forum.

You forgot to tell us who won; Nigeria or Mexico?? :)

Shalom,

Peter

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:42:18 GMT

Hello Sam,

Happy Birthday and thanks for an interesting and thought provoking article.

Many blessings to you and yours.

Jim

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:23:04 GMT

Jim! Jim!!

So nice to see you spurn your earlier decision to avoid the forum, isn't it wonderful to experience the true test of friendship and understanding?

Thanks for the good wishes and I pray that someday Bugdan will create a common point for every true Adlander to meet and shake hands! What do you think?

Many blessing to you also.

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:16:18 GMT

Hi Peter,

I sincerely thank you very much for your understanding and friendship. It's interesting to have misunderstanding but rewarding to have it settled amicably.

This is what the life of friendship is all about; "give and take"

Ohhh, the result of the soccer encounter ended 1:1, no victor no loser!

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:37:49 GMT

Happy Birthday My friend!

What a great article - the question is "are not dreams a form of reality?" - We all have them - thus they must be some form of reality.... I hope you get to return to slumber and once again pick up the dream where you left off... :-)

Love Light and Laughter my friend

Always

Neil

~!~
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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:40:32 GMT

My Goodness, my friend!! BRAVO!!!

Happy, happy Birthday, Sam!!! I am so happy you had a great celebration with your beloved wife, and the hunger has passed.

What a great article!! What a terrific dream, and dinner with God!! I think neil has a valid question, "Are not dreams a form of reality?" I do believe they are, I believe that we imagine and dream and get exactly what we expect.

Sam, you are one of the most loving and gentle and fair people I know. You handled your "situation" with finesse and neutrality and fairness. You were straightforward, honest and "right-on"!! C'est finis!! Let it rest!

Now since it is the wee hours of the morning there, I hope you have managed to do just that, slumber and rest! I will look forward to the continuation of that dream too!

Many hugs, my friend, and again wishes for the best birthday ever!!!

Judy

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:34:46 GMT

Dear Sami,

This is just great, thank you for letting us into your mind and heart. We luv you dear brother you bless us so very much.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!! may the years that follow be abundantly blessed, and all your hearts desired realized.

much luv n blessings always to you and yours

your friend

Pauline R

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:41:36 GMT

Hi Sam,

First off let me wish you a very happy birthday and lots of wonderful food to go with it.

Love the article about your dream/experience. A little astro travel before supper is good because you are actually lighter, and the lift is easier, than after supper when gravity can hold you down. LOL.

Your trials on your latest Articles of Virtue forum where sent to you for a reason. We are mainly adults here and responsible for our actions and words. "Ego" can stir the pot (oops food again). You are blessed with a great forum and even a little conflict can't change that.

However, I must say, in the end, I prefer food to conflict.

Pass me the cake.

Nick

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:12:30 GMT

Dear Brother

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:30:48 GMT

Hello my dear friend Sam :-)

First of all I so very much hope you had an AMASING BIRTHDAY!
May I wish you in addition
Many Happy Returns Of The Day
in health and wealth along with your loved ones.

I dedicated you some Whispers, but you had your own outstanding experience by God!!!

Thank you for sharing with us your sadness and joy?! I so much liked your story and the way you find the words to share it with us.

I'm sorry to find out about your "lucky" day; may be this was the way God sent you His invitation to dinner :-) How would you met Him otherwise?!

click!

With lots of friendship,
Anamaria :-)

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:15:48 GMT

Hello dear Sam,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY and
MANY MORE TO COME!

Thank you for your wonderful post.

Love and peace,

Dimitra

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Re: A DINNER WITH GOD - Sam Sunday

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:25:09 GMT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM!

Can it be only a year since I first saw you in your Uncle's Birthday Forum? It seems as if I've known you forever, and yet I knew the first time I saw your picture that you were a friend. It was a different picture then, but still..

What a marvelous present your spirit experience was! A reward for a job well done perhaps?

I feel blessed to have you as a friend.

Many hugs from Seattle.

Judy

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