“You are getting so big. Look, your feet are coming out of the basket.” She tickled the baby’s feet. Much to her satisfaction Janie kicked and smiled. The baby had grown quite a bit in the past month. Since the house was clean, the laundry done, and dinner simmered on the stove, Rebecca decided t...
She felt frozen in limbo where all decisions and actions evaded her. Strange and disquieting thoughts had plagued her all through the night, and she’d awakened this morning sick with the struggle inside. Now as she observed the two leaders of the competition, a small glimmer of hope helped raise ...
Hot rolls from Jim’s Bakery rounded out my dinner. The warm aroma of fresh baked bread made my mouth water and my stomach growl. Brandon stood on the front porch. He walked to the car and took the chicken and potatoes. “How was the meeting?” A smile...
April had arrived with clear skies and anticipation in the air. He’d had two months to work with the boys and he felt they were as ready as they’d ever be. Since Noah was still his best horseman Seth decided to give him the first run. The uncertainty had plagued him all through the night. &...
Several of the men had been standing around chatting, and news had it that the marshal had arrived the night before. “Afternoon, Marshal.” “Afternoon, Jackson. I see you’ve settled in here.” Seth’s gaze moved to Peter. The little boy was sitting at a barrel, practicing his...