Every day Jesus gathered all the children to be with them. They all went to a very beautiful part of the garden, where the loved to be.

All the children looked forward to what was going to happen, because they knew it was wonderful.

They sat down, and Jesus handed then all a candle and said to them: “Light this candle for the family member and friends, you have left behind on Earth, so they can feel that you are well and have peace.

All, except one, did it and they sat there for a long time thinking about their family and friends, hoping they could feel the peace they felt.

When they were done, Jesus blessed them all and took them back.

Every day the same thing happened and every time some one didn’t light their candle.

Jesus sat next to the boy, who hadn’t lit his candle and put his arm around him.

-Martin” , asked Jesus lovingly, “why don’t you light your candle?

-I can’t” , answered Martin.

- Why not? I have shown you how.

- Yes, Martin answered, but every time I try to light my candle, it is extinguished by my family’s tears: I don’t think they know how happy I am here and how peaceful I feel. Please help them to understand that I am at peace now and I am very happy. Will you do that?

- Yes Martin. I will