A Place of His Own

Author:Kathleen Fuller
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2010-09-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

AMANDA STOOD AT THE BACK DOOR AND WATCHED AS Josiah made his way over to Andrew and Thomas, who were sliding down the plastic yellow slide attached to the swing set. Thomas listened at perfect attention, but Andrew hung back. After a few moments Josiah reached out and touched Andrew’s shoulder. Her brother responded to the gesture by moving a little closer, then finally stood beside Josiah. Soon all three of them disappeared from view as they headed for Josiah’s house.

She grinned, the tension draining from her. Mamm would be all right, as the Lord had watched over her today. Josiah had made amends with her brothers. Most important, he seemed to have opened up a little bit to her. She touched her cheek where his thumb had brushed away her tears. Such a kind gesture, and an unexpected one for so many reasons. Her skin still tingled from his gentle touch.

Turning away from the door, she went back and checked on her mamm. Her eyes were closed, and Amanda was glad to see her resting. She had been terrified when she’d seen her mother lying on the floor, unconscious.

Guilt pricked at her, and she realized she should have been here helping her mamm instead of over at Josiah’s, who hadn’t even wanted her there in the first place. If she had been here at the house, then her mother wouldn’t have overdone it.

Amanda pressed her lips together. She wouldn’t leave her mother alone again, not until the baby’s birth. Even though Hannah and Rachel had been here to help, her mother clearly needed more rest.

“Amanda?”

“Did you need something, Mamm?”

Katharine shook her head. “Don’t worry, Dochder. I’m still okay.” She reached up and brushed back a strand of Amanda’s hair that had escaped her kapp. “I just wanted to thank you for your help.”

“I didn’t do nearly enough.” Amanda looked down at her hands. “I shouldn’t have gone over to Josiah’s.”

“You think this is your fault?” Katharine tilted her head and gave her a gentle smile. “Amanda, these things sometimes happen. A person can pass out for any number of reasons. And I haven’t been drinking water like I should. The doctor said to watch out for dehydration. So it’s really my fault. Besides, you were right to go to Josiah’s.”

“He doesn’t think so. He doesn’t want my help anymore. Although he did tell Andrew and Thomas they could work with him for a few days.”

“That’s gut,” Katharine said. “I’m sure he’ll keep them busy.”

“He plans to sell the house when he’s finished.”

Katharine appeared surprised. “He’s selling it?”

Amanda nodded. “Then he’s moving to Ohio.”

“So that’s where he’s been.”

“Nee. He lived in Indiana, but he’s not going back there.”

“Sounds like he has everything planned out.”

“Ya,” Amanda said, unable to hide the disappointment in her voice.

But if Katharine noticed her tone, she didn’t mention it. “It’s near lunchtime. Are you sure I can’t help?”

“Positive. You rest.”

“Danki, Amanda. You have been such a help to me.”

“I’m happy to help.”

“I know you are. You’ve been that way since you were a young child.

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