Heaven Only Knows: Death of Timeless Innocence
by Gary Beers
Category: Fiction

What would you think about an angel, Timeless Innocence, who came to the world through sin to save and had an impact on millions of lives? The angel was pure as one could be -- purity never before seen. The angel was called to duty, as Christ was, not to save the world from sin, but was asked to take part in a great mission saving lives with the use of education and love helping to divert the devastating consequences of the AIDS epidemic during the late 1970s and 1980s. This was during a time when there was a sudden, explosive increase in this disease. This angel, earthly name Beth Mitchell, was to edify, teach purity, and love through her being with the employ of human interaction made by her lifelong friends, though she eventually suffers from this disease. The fateful interaction by the so-called "Judas," Mike Kessell, Beth's boyfriend, in the story seems incongruously introduced in the turning point. As history has shown, Christ had no awareness of whom He was until later in life. Beth is notaware of her angelic purpose until reunited with her guardian angel Rose in heaven. She dies leaving an indelible impression in the county in which she lives, mirroring The Beth Mitchell Light of Hope Foundation founded by Mike Kessell, Gail Davis (best friend), and Mark Johnson, Jr. (friend).