Starring Uncle Roland from Heaven, Thilak Peiris (West Coast), Jehan Wanigatunga (Deep South)
Those of you who have seen the movie classic Blues Brothers, will remember the scene where John Belushi and Dan Akroyd are on this race to put the band back together. They wanted the band to play again to raise money for the convent that was threatened with eviction. Every time they ran into a problem or got busted, Dan would say, “ Sir, we are on a mission from God’
Something similar happened last Friday.......
Two middle aged, balding Sri Lankans were on the 880 Freeway heading from San Jose to San Francisco. The Pasha of printing had just finished the program which was beautifully designed and printed for distribution at the Memorial Service for Uncle Roland on Saturday. As usual they were running late for the appointment to deliver the printed program at a family gathering who were anxiously waiting to see the finished product.
The Pasha of printing was at the wheel and the Innkeeper was the navigator. Pasha stepped on the gas and at times the speedometer clocked speeds in excess of 80 miles an hour. The Innkeeper would get nervous at times and warn Pasha to keep the speed under control. Pasha would make fun of the Innkeeper saying that the Innkeeper is from the deep South and had no clue about driving in modern West Coast cities.
Within seconds of this conversation, sirens go off and red and blue lights appear on the rear view mirror of Pasha’s vehicle. The Innkeeper gives Pasha the ‘I told you so’ look.
A young blond haired and blue eyed Policeman walked up to Pasha’s side of the window and says, ‘you gentlemen seem to be in a great hurry’.’ Do you realize you were going over 80 miles an hour?’.
Pasha, who was quick to repent said remorsefully ‘Officer, I am at fault. I will not deny I was speeding. We have a family wake to attend and were running late ..’ The quick thinking Innkeeper, leans towards the back seat and grabs a printed copy of the program and gives it to Pasha, who in turn hands it to the Policeman.
The Police officer studied the program from cover to cover (while the speeding duo were waiting in suspense) gives an approving nod and a smile says, ‘OK, proceed, but be careful..’.
Some of us believe in miracles. Some of us don’t.
Some of us believe that our departed loved one’s still keep a watchful eye over us.
When was the last time, two middle aged balding Sri Lankans speeding in excess of 80 miles per hour were stopped by a blond, blue eyed cop, and cautioned to proceed carefully with no citation being issued?
Our dearly departed DO keep a watchful eye over us.
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