Johnny Angel
Just finished reading another book.
Johnny Angel by Danielle Steel. I have read quite a lot of books by steel and am surprised to miss out that book. I shan't blog long entry on the book for fear that it might seem like a book review, but here is the sypnosis:
Synopsis
Johnny Peterson could light up a room with a word or a smile. He had a future filled with promise - until he stepped into a car on prom night and, in an instant, it was all taken away. In the months that followed, Johnny's family and his high school sweetheart, Becky, struggle to put together the pieces of their shattered lives. No-one is more devastated than Johnny's mother, Alice, but amid the heartache, something miraculous is about to happen. When a sudden illness sends Alice to hospital, a glorious vision comes to her - there, standing before her, is Johnny himself, gently urging his bewildered mother to be strong for her splintered family. Through a season of hope and healing, Johnny will walk by his mother's side, leading his parents, his girlfriend, his sister and his brother out of their grief. But as Alice is about to discover, Johnny has returned not just to help those he loves, but to uncover a purpose even he cannot comprehend - one that will change them all forever.
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Actually, I slept barely. I reached home at three plus this morning after sending Grandpa to the airport. His midnight flight to Haikou at 4am burnt me out. I had a long Friday. But it is always fun to go out at night. I insisted going with Dad. I love the airport. When we fetched grandpa, he was already smartly dressed in his long sleeved shirt, a grey colour vest, then a black colour blazer. he kept apologising and told me to get enough rest. Grandpa is so much better to me as compared to Ah Gong. Mum told me not to compare. I MUST compare. Hmph! Anyway, we reached the airport at One plus. I was looking at the rest of the passengers and the rude and ugly tourguide when Ken nudged me. I looked up and froze instantly. Five armed man in army uniform were walking towards me, their rifle slashed across their torso. Although they were walking slowly, their steps were really intimidating. I understand that was a security measure taken to increase the security at airports, Still, it freaks me out. We watched as the ugly, bad tempered tour guide ushered the rest of the passengers to queue to check in their luggage. They probably know one and other. The fluent flow of Hainanese they communicated sounded like lullaby. Because I couldn't understand any, I nearly fell asleep.
Before Grandpa checked in, he thrusted more money into my hands. I wanted to return it to him but he kicked a big fuss out of it. So I kept the money. I wish he has reached safely. I am so tired now and I have tuition coming up. Got to rest. Stomach hurting still.
Jacqueline
10:27 AM
