“FOREVER BY DESIGN”

A short story by Shaun Grant

Meet Jaxon Michael Sparks Aka “Jackie” to those who know him best. Jackie had a dream that would one day take him from his meager beginnings to a firm realization of his God given aspirations.

Jackie was unlike a lot of the other kids. He was sensitive, soft spoken quiet and reserved.

He often was teased growing up because the world will always frown or ridicule that which they don’t understand. Eager to get away from a forgetful childhood, Jackie went away to college only to leave after one year. When he returned home, he was exposed to the news that his dad, who was his best friend, was dying.

“WHAT’S THE POINT OF LIFE IF SO MANY THINGS ARE TAKEN AWAY?”

With no clue about what to do next, Jackie hopped in his car and drove far far away from home. Five hours into his trip, he stopped for a break and pondered, HOW CAN THINGS EVER GET BETTER? WILL I EVER FIGURE THIS OUT?

Out of nowhere a man appeared. White hair, glasses wearing some dusty overalls. “LOOKS LIKE YOU’RE SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING SON? DO I RECKON MYSELF CORRECT?” Jackie responded with no sir, “I’m just taking a break until I’m on the road again.”

WELL YOU LOOK LOST SON LIKE YOU DON’T KNOW WHERE YOU’RE HEADED….” Well sir, to be…