The Words of the Flores Family
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The Words of the Flores Family |
As I sit here, having read the reports from other Centers, I feel a great joy and elation as a result of hearing others reactions to meeting our Master. I will attempt now to relate to you a report of our Master's visit to Dallas.
Ever since the thought that our Master was coming to the United States reached us in Dallas, all one could see was constant preparation physically and spiritually. We had received notice that our Father would be a few days earlier than previously planned, and that he would stay maybe three days. On Friday night we were told that our Master and his party would arrive Tuesday. Sunday afternoon while we were still putting things away, cleaning and waxing floors, and baking, we received a phone call from Gordon Ross saying that the Leader would arrive in about three hours and to prepare food because they had not eaten.
We were shocked that our Father would be here so soon, We ran to the store and bought food and began to prepare the evening meal. I was in my burmudas, sandals, and an old dirty shirt, while David Irick was in the shower, I scurried around the kitchen and all over the house, picking up here and there. About 8 pm I heard laughing and voices downstairs, "They're here," I exclaimed desperately, I ran to the window, but could see nothing, although I could hear Doris' voice, I listened for a while, then heard Gordon laugh, I ran to the bathroom and told David, "He's here." He said, "The Leader? Oh no!" (He wasn't dressed yet.) I ran again t the window (like a chicken without a head) and thought, "This can't be the Leader. The prophesied Doris and Maggie have not yet come," Then I heard Doris' voice up the stairway and ran down to meet her, asking who was with her, She gave the quick reply, "It's the Leader!" I quickly ran and told David, who had by this time gotten some clothes on. I tried to get dressed, but was so excited I couldn't even unbutton my shirt. I can feel the excitement and great joy now that I experienced that night -- a sort of effervescent feeling.
While the Leader was in his bedroom, I came out of mine and fell into Gordon's arms, shaking overtly, I met Miss Kim, Mrs. Choi, and George. The Master then came back into the room and I was paralyzed, I didn't know what to do or say, The words I had prepared left me, I didn't know whether to bow, bend or curtsy. He reached out his hand as we were introduced and clasped it with such a firm shake that I seemed almost to float from that moment on. Indeed, to those who have already met him, this seems almost not enough, To say the least, the joy of meeting him was "Ggoom a nin ggoom."
After our Father had rested for a few moments, our guests began to arrive. Only those were invited who had heard the entire Principle and had not rejected. Those present were Bill Metcalf, Fred Merritt, Pat Baker, Dan McCowen, Fay Puckett, Gary Vineyard, John and Milly Spence, and Dwane Davis.
The meeting began at 9:30 with Battle Hymn of the Republic. Believe me, the neighbors did not know what happened that night! Our Master, Miss Kim and Mrs. Choi were introduced, and our Master then gave a sermon, Following this was a brief question and answer period, at which time Miss Kim was given an opportunity to give her testimony, The meeting closed about 1:15 am,. with a powerful prayer by our Master. The guests left, and we had supper at which time our Father really began to speak intimately. We retired about 3:30, rose at 9:00 the following morning, had breakfast, packed the car, and went to bless Holy Ground.
The place chosen is on a hill overlooking White Rock Lake, It is at the edge of a picnic area, and marked by two trees about four feet apart.
Any attempt to express the feeling and emotions experienced by me or anyone else here in words would be almost futile, since you all know that there are no words in any language to convey the full feeling. No greater love hath any man than what our Master radiates.
Days haven't been enough for us since his visit. Things are beginning to jell now. Much love from "Big-D" to you all.