I'm finally back in the Land of Forever, and I am happy to report that I've brought many friends with me. Rocket, Billy Brocolly, Uncle Red Onion, and Nessa the Dinosaur have crossed over. The Land of Forever is not a lonely place to be. The friendships I have are deeper, and much stronger than any friendships I have had in the past. There are no regrets from this onion. My life is more fulfilled since moving here.

Owl and I speak often, and I spend a lot of time with him. Sprout brought me here, and has been one of my best friends ever since. Nessa the Dinosaur makes life interesting too, and the glow he has is so intense that you can't help but notice him from afar.

Uncle Red Onion is peeling away more layers of his past self, even though Owl gave him a new heart. I am peeling away a few layers as well.

Rocket is busy jumping a lot lately, since Owl gave him the faith to let go of his wheelchair. Now he no longer needs one. But you have to watch out for Rocket, because he zooms by you faster than a speeding bullet. He's always on the go for Owl. What a Rocket for Owl he is, and what an example for all of us to follow.

Sprout is growing, and growing, and growing as you would have expected. He is my mentor after all, and I'm so proud of him. He has a giant heart for Owl. I look up to my friend, and I know he looks up to Owl. that's what makes Sprout so special.

As for me, Charlie Onion, I plan to be an onion for Owl to use. I enjoyed going to the Land of Coal to rescue Billy Brocolly. I was overjoyed when Owl touched my friend rocket with his wings, and brought him forward to experience his Forever life. And as for Uncle Red, I am happy that he tasted the Forever Fruit from Owl's bounty, and that he recognized that it was good. He was always one of my favorite uncles in the whole wide universe that Owl created. When he rolled into the Land of Forever, I couldn't help but laugh, because he was always so funny.

As I look back on my many adventures before coming to the Land of Forever, I can't help but see all the lessons that Owl taught me.

The Adventure where I was taught to love fishing, taught me how to fish for the hearts of those who were without the love of Owl in their life. going to the Land of coal to rescue Billy Brocolly was this kind of lesson.

The Adventure of my first date with Karelle showed me the importance of our relationship with Owl, and how we appear to others who get to know us. If it wasn't for that glow that Owl gives everyone who knows him personally, I wouldn't be a follower of his today.

The Adventure of going to a new school showed me to trust Owl, and really start listening to him. Sprout was a beacon of light that shined for Owl. It was this light that kept me searching for the light from Owl, and it was this light that I have been seeking for all of my life.

The Adventure of Rocket's birthday taught me to look beyond what I saw, and be happy with what I have within. What counts is where my life is with Owl.

Playing cowboys and indians showed me how to use my imagination, and how to think quick on my feet. When all else failed, I could always rely on Owl to show me the way out. His answers were always there for me, either from him personally, or through his Handbook.

Being the Voice for Nessa in another of my many adventures showed me hwo important my voice was, and how important Owl's voice was to me. By learning about the voice, I was prepared to receive the treasures from the quiet place. This adventure was probably the most important one of all.

Playing army in my youth before crossing over into the Land of Forever, showed me how to be courageous in life's battles. I learned how to listen for Owl's answers concerning life's riddles and problems.

The Adventure into the Land of Forever was the first day of the rest of my Forever life. It was a new birthday for me. I will never forget that day. I received my new heart, my new mind, and a new song in my heart that will stay on forever. Owl also gave me a new name, which he wrote down in his very personal diary of all my adventures. Soon he will share it with me. When I crossed over into the Land of Forever Owl also gave me many gifts. Some he showed me right away, and others he held in a secret place. These will be revealed at the proper time and moment in my life's journey.

Yes, I am a happy onion and I hope that you who are reading my personal adventures will find the happiness that I found in Owl. I wish you Good Journey, and I hope that you find the peace that passes all understanding that can only come from my friend Owl.

COPYRIGHT © by JOE MEDREK