Megan asked as she followed Frank out to his truck on Monday morning. “As long as all my guys are back working today, I shouldn’t have to make any deliveries. If that’s the case, I’ll be home on time.” He kissed her and was about to climb into his truck when he turned back around. “To tell you th...
Elam asked as he and Priscilla headed toward her home later that evening. “Quite well. They were a group of farmers’ wives, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Elaine got many compliments on her cooking, too,” Priscilla responded. “We only had one person who seemed to have started New Year’s...
“The weather seems to be getting worse,” she said to Marvin, who had just thrown another log on the fire. He joined her at the window. “I believe you’re right, so I think I’d better go outside and cut some more wood. We don’t want to run out.” “That’s a good idea,” Isabelle spoke up from her chai...
CHAPTER 1 Flying High “Kumme, Mattie! Let’s play a game!” Mattie Miller’s eight-year-old twin brother called to her from across the yard. Looking toward Mark, Mattie shook her head. “I don’t want to play a game right now.” She’d been lying on a blanket in the grass, looking at the puffy w...
Fannie asked when she and Abraham entered Timothy’s yard and found him sitting on the porch, with Mindy playing on a blanket nearby. “She’s in our room taking a nap right now, but she’s feeling a little better.” “Emotionally or physically?” Fannie asked. “Both. Samuel and Elsie stopped by yest...
Kelly was shocked at her sister’s haggard appearance. Sarah had looked tired the other day, but it was nothing like this. Puffiness surrounded her sister’s red-rimmed eyes, indicating she had been crying. Something was wrong. Kelly could feel it in her bones. Mama, who hadn’t been told about Sara...