In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Jane and Sean Wiley tragically lost their only child, John, at the hospital. John had been stung by multiple bees at school, sending him into anaphylactic shock. The news shattered their world, leaving them to navigate the depths of grief and loss that no parent should ever have to endure.
In the aftermath of their son’s passing, Jane experienced a vivid dream. In it, she heard a child’s voice and saw an address: 813 Atwood Avenue. Determined to make sense of the dream and perhaps find some semblance of meaning in the tragedy, Jane embarked on a journey of discovery with her husband, Sean.
Their search led them to a foster care facility linked to the address from Jane’s dream. There, amidst the hustle and bustle of children searching for a forever home, they met Simon. Simon was a boy with a gentle spirit and unique circumstances—he had lost his parents in a car accident and was on the autism spectrum, making him a challenging candidate for adoption. However, Simon had an imaginary friend named John, a poignant connection that stirred something deep within Jane and Sean.
As they spent time with Simon, his innocence and resilience touched their hearts. Jane couldn’t help but feel that her late son’s spirit was guiding them towards Simon. With each passing moment, the lines between dream and reality blurred, and Jane found herself drawn to Simon’s story in ways she couldn’t explain.
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