The Wood Carver's Angel — George W.J. Laidlaw

Have you ever walked into or found yourself in a situation where you know instantly that you're in danger? What do you do? Most of us try and remove ourselves and then think about the situation. What happens when you aren't given that opportunity? David Thorsen found himself in a valley where death was the only visitor and when he went to seek aid from the nearest village his troubles began. The whole village population had been slaughtered and as he turned to go he too was attacked. When he woke up he found himself in a squalid prison cell abandoned for months, without any means of getting help or contacting friends. His dream of walking across Africa had turned into a nightmare. The only bright spot was a reoccurring dream of an angel-like figure that seemed to reassure him and give him hope.