A Blessed Amish Christmas by Samantha Price

Author:Samantha Price [Price, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Samantha Price

Gretchen was a little happier knowing that she might have employment with Uncle David, looking after his two boys. She struggled to remember David from the last time she’d seen him. He’d seemed kind, from what little she could recall, but she had no memory of what he'd looked like.

Ruth was busy in the kitchen, while Mrs. Fisher was having an afternoon nap.

“Can I help you, Ruth? Please say ‘yes,’ as I’ve little else to do.”

“I’ll be glad of the help. I’m getting things prepared for the caroling. There’s a lot to coordinate.”

Ruth gave Gretchen the vegetables to peel. “Adam said that David, your uncle is back tomorrow.”

“Yes, he is due then. Adam’s going to talk with him and if all goes well, I’ll have some employment, and have a place to live,” Gretchen said.

“You look a lot happier.”

Gretchen did feel more relaxed now that she wasn’t nervous about being found out. “What do you know about David?”

“He’s a man I’ve liked for a long time. No one knows. Anyway, the boys are good ages, four and five. They are so innocent and sweet at that age. It will be restful only to have two to watch. It shouldn’t be that hard.”

“I wouldn’t think so, and I’d enjoy it.” Gretchen turned away from her vegetables, and looked at Ruth. The pain on her face was clearly evident. “It’ll happen when it’s meant to,” Gretchen said.

Ruth knew exactly what she meant. “Maybe, and maybe it won’t happen at all.”

Not knowing what to say to comfort this woman who’d quickly become her friend, Gretchen remained silent.

“I shouldn’t have burdened you with my silly problems,” Ruth said. “If I had known he was your uncle, I wouldn’t have mentioned him at all.”

“You’ve been good to me, Ruth. Better than anyone else in my life. I’d like to be able to say or do something to make you feel better.”

“It’s in God’s hands. I think I’m too old to ever be a mother, but at the very least I’d like the chance to be someone’s wife.”

Gretchen bit the inside of her mouth, and turned back to the vegetables.

The midday meal was just for the three of them—Ruth, Gretchen and Mrs. Fisher. It was a simple dinner of beef stew and rice with vegetables on the side.

Adam came back later that afternoon and told Gretchen that he’d drive her to see her uncle tomorrow. Gretchen was pleased and agreed.

After that, he went home and didn’t even stay for a meal.

That evening, Gretchen excused herself for an early night. She walked into her bedroom, wishing that she hadn’t disappointed such a good man as Adam. He deserved the very best of everything, especially after he’d lost his dear and beloved wife.

Gretchen sighed heavily, and lowered herself onto the bed.

Maybe things had worked out how they were supposed to. She’d made friends in the family. And now that she had a good friend in Ruth, it would be so much easier to adjust in this new community. Right now, her staying all depended on her uncle.

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