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will have to return to earth and learn those lessons in a different life. Once they have, they can be together for eternity once their earthly trials have passed. Just as you can be together in heaven with your husband when the time is right."
"My husband? Is he here? Is that why I haven't seen him yet? Why D.J. hasn't been able to reach him?"
"He's not here yet. He had lessons yet to learn that you were not a part of. Very soon you can be together again."
The thought warmed Josie. She had something to look forward to. Soon she and Ed would be together for all eternity. There was only one other gift she needed to make her existence complete. "When can I tell D.J. who I am?"
"I never said you could tell her, Josie. I said I'd ask."
"And?"
"The answer is no. You were sent to teach her how to love. She hasn't learned the lesson yet. You cannot ruin all you've gained thus far by upsetting her with the truth of your identity. If you do, you'll be yanked back to heaven, and D.J. may very well join you without ever having the chance of finding love. Then she'll know who you are, but I doubt she'll thank you for the knowledge. Is that what you want?"
"No," Josie whispered, her heart breaking. "No. I'll teach her to love. But please, please, ask again. Once she learns to love, can't I tell her I'm her mother? I need her to love me too. If only for a moment in time."
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