Taking up the bible once more, Alex had to undo the pages that were rolled up in the bible.
Coming to the last page that was folded, seeing where mom had highlighted. This time it was James chapter four verse ten, Alex read it
"Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He shall lift you up." Closing the bible, Alex get on his knees, at the side of his bed.
Humbling himself asking the Lord to forgive him and to fix his broken life and restore his home.
Although the windows and door were closed, Alex feel a cool soothing breeze sweep over him.
While he was still on his knees, he felt as though the heavy burden that has weighed him down the entire evening was completely lifted.
The room felt light and it was unexplainable, but the feeling was very refreshing.
'Alex knew from deep within it was the peace of God, because the heavy burden was no more and it felt so peaceful.'
The night was restless and the dream came seeing his mom crying. It was not a cry of sadness or sorrow, it was tears of joy, and amiss the tears she was smiling.
When he heard, her calling his name then she said, "Alex, I know you were always a good child son."
Responding to her gentle and sweet words, "I have failed you Mom and I am so sorry."
"Alex, we all make mistakes son, but it is still not too late, there's still time to rectify the problem."
"Mom, I neglected to do the one thing I promised you."
"It's all right Alex, I understand."
Awaken by the constant ringing of his phone. Alex, reached out and take up the phone from the bed head cabinet.
"Yes hello," listening as Sergeant Gomez, relates what had occurred.
"Sergeant, is any of our men hurt? Okay, have the police been called? Good, I will be there in a bit."
Checking the time only to realize that he had just fallen asleep and it was half one.
Dragging out of the bed Alex get dress, but the dream remains in his thoughts.
Reaching the chemical plant, by two fifteen. Few of the officers greeted him at the front of the building.
And there were about eight Police officers questioning some of the officers.
Listening as they relate what had happen. As they finish their verbal report, they were asks to write a report of the entire incident and their whereabout when the prank occurred.
While patrolling the compound with Corporal Khan. Alex view the area where the teenagers had been vandalizing, and using fire-crackers.
Alex waited until all the police left the compound before congratulating the men for their alertness and for doing an excellent job. He then inform Sergeant Gomez to instruct the officer in charge to be on the alert and to keep their eyes and ears open.
And Sergeant always try to have a senior officer at the back entrance.
Also this might look like a prank, but we are responsible for anything missing in this compound.
So we are not going to take this lightly, and another thing, at no time one office are to do their patrol. I want you to double up each patrol,"
Seeing by the time he had finish instructing the men it was already three forty five.
Knowing if he drives home, by the time he reaches, he won't get much rest. Going to his van Alex lie down and closes his eyes.
He thought he will at lease get two hour rest before this shift is over, and get each of their reports on file.
Half five Sergeant Gomez came and wake him up, as the officers on duty, did their final patrol around the premises before the shift change.
Receiving all report that handed in, Alex then call the office, instructing Sergeant Wilbert who had the next shift to bring along the folder by the chemical plant, after he had dispatched all the officers to their locations.
Alex thought, 'By eight o clock, they could start visiting the other locations.
He then mdecides to visit the new sights and business that requested them to submit tenders.
After they will visit the new recruits that have been training for the last six weeks, at the St Gabriel's Primary School next to the office in St Charles Street.
Reaching there for eleven thirty, Sergeant Holmes who was instructing the recruits introduces Sergeant Wilbert who in turn lectured to the trainees.
Alex spend some time encouraging, instructing and informing them of all the responsibilities and benefits.
Along with the many opportunities await them after they sit the exam and are successful.
"You will only have to wait about two weeks for placements on a job site, so chins up and do your best, be blessed."
Leaving the training compound his phone rings. "Hello good day, Yes, this is Major Alexander Mellford, Yes, Ma'am, a meeting at two."
Looking at his time, "Yes, I should be there on time, yes Ma'am bye."
Informing Sergeant Wilbert of the meeting in Longfield at the pre-school, then bought his lunch and took his journey.
Hoping by the time he reaches the pre-school, there will be sufficient time for him to have his meal before the meeting commences at two.
Opening his lunch, sitting quietly so the child that was asleep on the mat, won't be disturbed. While the teachers had the other children in the yard playing.
Concentrating on his meal, only to realize the child was awake and his tiny hand was holding his pants.
Looking down at him there standing, looking up to him. His eyes were a beautiful sky blue, and his voice was fine, "Uncle foodie?"
"Yes, son, are you hungry?"
Seeing him nodded lifting him up on his lap, trying to feed him the rice but he shakes his head. "Show me what you want?"
When he points to the macaroni and the bean, Alex feed him. Realizing he had quite an appetite, seeing him rub his belly, Alex smile, "Is your belly full?"
Observing the way he nodded his head and laugh, Alex gave him some of his juice.
Alex had just discarded the empty container when the teacher enters the room.