Once upon a time there was a wizard named Thomas that was kind and liked to help people. He would feed those in hunger, heal those in sickness and shelter those who were homeless. No matter the age, gender or race Thomas would assist them without hesitation. Since a very young age the wizard aided all the persons who needed him and rejoiced every time he saw their faces full of gratitude and happiness after he had lend them his tender and caring hand. Every single person of the land, children, adults and elders, were quiet fond of the wizard, they said he had the heart of an angel. Thomas was always accompanied by his pet, a bird who had learned to talk the language of the people. This feathered friend observed the wizard when he went to alleviate the pain of others and would sing some beautiful sonnets to cheer everyone up. Thomas loved the bird, not only because the animal would help him bring happiness into people's life, but because the wizard had created the bird with the help of the sun, the fire and the most powerful magic, love.
As time went by, Thomas grew older and became sick, it was difficult for him to serve the people he loved so dearly. Nevertheless, he tried his best to rescue the souls that needed him deeply, but his energy was disappearing making it harder for him to assist. The wizard tried his best to look strong since he did not want people to worry about him. One day, the bird, who knew what was happening, said to Thomas: "My sire, you have given too much and asked for so little, let yourself sleep and dream for eternity with the angels and the Lord Father." The wizard looked at his loyal companion and with tender eyes he replied: "My dearest friend, I understand what you're saying, yet I cannot do as you please. If I don't take care of this people no one else will, and that just shatters my heart into a thousand pieces." Thomas turned away and continued preparing his healing potions.
Months passed and the wizard was too sick to walk. Thomas knew that he was not going to be able to aid the persons on the town. His heart was aching. The bird, who loved his creator very much and despised to see him in such state, flew to the wizard's bed and said to him: "My sire, I hate to see you so sad, if you desire I can go to the town and help the people that you've grown so fond of." Thomas' eyes illuminated and his smile grew bigger and bigger. "Oh my beautiful friend if you do that for me, I will forever be in your debt. Go to the town and observe those in need. Tell me what they desire then come back to me. I'll conjure their wishes and then you will take them to our peers."
The bird did what it was told and flew out the window. The feathered friend who had never understood why the wizard loved to help others, circled the town and stopped at a tiny little house. In there he saw a single mother serving the half of a loaf of bread to her seven children. The bird heard the mother speaking to her children: "let us all sit down and thank the Father that is in heaven for this meal." The children sat down, closed their eyes and joined their mother in her prayer. The bird could not believe what they were eating, it was a misery. He flew back to the wizard's home and told Thomas what he had just seen, with a flick of his wand the old man conjured a basket that was full of different types of fruits and vegetables. The bird saw it and asked: "What would happen when they finish the basket?" The wizard gave the bird his gentle smile and said: "Tell them to plant the seeds and they will never starve again." and the bird followed the man's command.
The chirping friend flew day after day and helped all the people that needed aid. The bird finally comprehended why Thomas liked to help people, it was a wonderful sensation. As a wise man once said "the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." 'Doing right for others is what keeps Thomas alive' the bird thought. The months passed and winter came, it was the time of the year were men and women required more of a kind hand or in this case wing. The problem with this was that the bird was born from the sun and the fire; if it stayed too long in the hard and devastating cold he would perish. The wizard that was more concerned on his beloved birdy friend always reminded the creature that it was better to stay at home. But the bird had learned to care for the people of the town, the creature admired their faith and their love. One freezing night the bird came home and rested itself in the wizard's bed. Thomas knew that once the bird closed its eyes it will travel to a place of peace and happiness.
That same night a light enter to the wizard's home, it was an angel. Thomas woke up and smiled and felt at peace. "I knew you would come tonight. Has he asked for me? Have I done what he asked me to? Is it time for me to move on?" the wizard asked. The angel gave him a gentle smile and replied, "you and your friend have done well in this world and for that I've come here to take you both to the heaven that lies above, the Lord Father is content and has told me that it is time for you to leave your mortal body, to find love and peace in his realm." The old man looked at his little friend and smiled, "God blessed every man, woman and creature in this land" the wizard said, he rested his eyes and he was no longer in Earth but in God's glory.
