An Offering of Hope by Greenwood Muir Diane

Author:Greenwood Muir, Diane
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nammynools Publications
Published: 2019-12-21T16:00:00+00:00

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Polly pulled into a parking space beside Lydia's Jeep. She glanced across the street at Pizzazz just to make sure her friends weren't there. It didn't look like it. They were known to change it up every once in a while, but they did like eating together at Sweet Beans. She opened the door, stopped for the moment to embrace the smells and sounds, then walked forward and looked around.

"Polly Giller!"

She'd know Beryl's voice anywhere. Polly turned and waved to the three women across the room. Lydia jumped out of her seat and practically ran toward her. "Dear girl, how are you? I’m sorry I was out of town when your world got busy on Tuesday. I should have been here to take care of you. And now, even more has happened. Are you okay?"

Lydia took her hand and squeezed it as they walked to the front counter.

"I'm okay. People everywhere are helping me. How was your family?"

"Oh, you know those babies. They're as cute as can be and make this grandma feel like a queen. We had a wonderful time. I wish they lived in Bellingwood so I could see them every day, but it's only forty-five minutes away. I’d probably drive Marilyn crazy if they lived in town. It's better this way. What are you doing here? Are you running down to the hospital? Do you have a few minutes to sit with three little old ladies?"

"I have time," Polly said.

"Beryl told me that she brought over some goodies for this girl's room. What was her name? Alexis?"

"Lexi."

Josie Riddle smiled when the small group in front of them moved off. "Coffee, Polly? Or are you here for lunch, too?"

"I need food. It's been a busy morning."

"Heard about the excitement at the hotel. You never get a break, do you?"

"Not very often. It keeps me on my toes. Hey, Henry is going to call you about bread and dessert for tomorrow night. I need to add to that order. Whatever he wants is fine, but I need to add three, no, make it four more loaves of bread, a dozen croissants, and let's do a dozen mixed muffins. That should get me through the weekend."

Josie scratched the order down on a note. "What would you like for lunch?"

Polly placed her order and waited to be handed the coffee, then she and Lydia went back to the table. Andy stood to hug her and when she was finished, Beryl stayed seated, but held out her arms.

"I'm supposed to come around and hug you?" Polly said.

"Yes, please. I've been lamed." She held up a cane.

"What happened? You were fine yesterday."

"Miss Kitty tripped me on the way to the bathroom last night. Got a little sprain, but I kinda like using this for all the attention I get."

Polly gave her a hug.

"Word is, you're bringing another girl into your house," Andy said. She put up her hand and glared at Beryl. "I'm not judging. Just starting a conversation."

"I hope so. She's had a rough time of it.

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