I don’t understand why that will be the case.”The comment demonstrated William’s keen insight into the world around him. Ed said, “Your grandf...ather is pulling away from life and making his peace with those around him now. People won’t feel the same need to say their farewells to him when he dies because they will have already done so. Many people come to a funeral to support those that live on rather than out of individual loss. They know that the person that needs support is your grandfather.. "Please, if you would step through ahead of us..."The younger slave was frightened and did not move at first. The older one smiled gently at her and squeezed her hand again. Something unspoken passed between the two of them, as the younger one finally swallowed and nodded. Slowly, the two of them approached the Portal, paused, and then stepped into it.After passing through the membrane of the sphere that marked the entrance of the Portal, their shadowy forms seemed frozen a moment before. Ya'll be safe now---and hollar if you need anything”. “Thanx Mr Johnson” Johnny's dad looks over at me, “Second ice machine?” “Oh yes sir—we just about wiped out the first one—prolly $200 worth of ice” “OMG” responds Johnny's mom---why so much?” I respond with a chuckle, “Well ma'mm, you see that pick up over there at the pump, with all those totes in it? That's food”. “OMG—that would be enough food for an army!” exclaims the mom. “Well, yes ma'mm—20 plus b o y s in the woods for a. Through the roaring in my ears I heard Miss Anderson blow her whistle. “Quiet, all of you, or I'll burn your butts! Ken, it's okay; just take your time. When you're ready, make the dive.” I stood there a few seconds, aware that all eyes were on my cock, and when I got my legs to work, I ran down the board, ignoring my erection that jangled back and forth, hit the water, bottomed out so that my dick struck the tiles at the bottom, then surfaced. Swimming to the other end of the pool, I could.