The Tokens

Chapter 12Gratitude

Six months after discovering that they owned historic ground, construction of the first home began for Eric and Max. The first model built perfectly illustrated how the old could be combined with the new in an upscale log cabin home with all the modern conveniences. Once the tentative plans for the site had been released by the press, interest was piqued, and homeowners were drawn to the development. It certainly hadn't been the fast and easy path Eric would have liked to have taken, but he was satisfied with the outcome.

A ceremony was held to dedicate the community building and battlefield. Participating in the ceremony were representatives from veterans groups and the National Guard, all of whom had welcomed the opportunity to share their opinions and provide input on the development. Ultimately, it became a joint venture, but it wouldn't have been possible without Carl and his tokens.

As Carl had told him, luck would have nothing to do with the ultimate success or failure of the development for Eric. Instead, the tokens provided him with everything he needed. That remark enticed Eric to once again pull out and contemplate the tokens and the advice Carl had imparted. There was one token in particular which guided Eric in developing a solution that would respect and honor all parties: Illuminate.

Illuminate: shining light on a problem instead of sweeping it under a rug. If Eric's initial plan to build over the site had actually been realized, it most certainly ...