The Unseen Battleground: Soldiers and the Spirits of Their Enemies
The Unseen Battleground: Soldiers and the Spirits of Their Enemies
Have you ever wondered what happens to soldiers on the battlefield after they pass away? Pam McAugh's heart-wrenching story, Story from the Other Side, offers a unique perspective on the afterlife. It revolves around a soldier's encounter with the spirits of his fallen comrades, challenging our understanding of the battlefield's unseen dimensions.
The Soldier's Last Wish
WWII, a young soldier lay dying in a muddy field, bathed in the rays of a glorious blue sky. Despite the cold and the water that filled the ditch he lay in, he was blissfully unaware of the misery that surrounded him. His mind wandered to moments of home, 'Thank God it has stopped raining,' he whispered, as if to the heavens above. His hand, trying to support his head, revealed a broken arm, immobilizing any attempt to rise from the ground.
A Voice from the Other Side
A kindly voice beside him voiced compassion, lifting his head gently onto her knees. The soldier, his eyes locked on the horizon, felt the warmth of her, a nostalgic sensation reminiscent of his mother. 'I wonder,' he murmured, 'will I ever go home, see my mother again, or hear my sister calling me?'
Reaching Out to the Unseen
The unseen world became clearer as the soldier recognized the spirits of his friends: Kol, Mal, and Sam. Each name brought a smile to his face, a longing for reunion, like reaching out to a long-lost friend amidst the chaos of battle. 'The sky is such a beautiful blue today,' he said, as if in a dream, 'I thank God it has stopped raining.'
The Journey to the Light
Reminding him to reach out for her hand, the voice directed him to 'look up to the beautiful sky.' But the soldier was hesitant, his mind clouded by fear of being left alone. 'What if they can’t find me?' he wondered. The voice, a gentle authority, reassured him. 'They never lost you. They were always here with you. Look around.'
As the soldier’s eyes followed the light, a smile spread across his face. Friends whom he had only fighting against in life reached out, guiding him towards a path of light. His last moment was marked by the warmth of companionship, a moment of peace in the midst of a battlefield.
The Final Moment of Peace
With a sigh, the soldier gently turned his head to rest and was gone, the fields with all the young soldiers who had passed on. The only thing left was a blanket of green grass and beautiful trees, an idyllic scene far from the harsh realities of war.
A Vision of the Afterlife
Pam McAugh’s narrative captures the essence of an afterlife where the boundaries of battlefield and peace blur, where fallen soldiers find solace and reunion. It provides a unique glimpse into the unseen battleground, a place where the spirits, far from their earthly battles, find a moment of peace and understanding. Emmanuel, this journey to the celestial battlefield is a testament to the enduring bonds of friendship and the delicate balance between life and death.
All my stories from all of my 23 books are their stories from the other side. - Pam McAugh