An Unexpected Blessing by Vannetta Chapman

Author:Vannetta Chapman
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: ebook
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2014-11-01T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

“You look eager to leave. Did the chair sleep so badly?”

“Nein.” Mose folded the blanket he’d used for cover and placed it on the seat of the recliner, then paced to the window and stared out at the sunrise spilling over the winter landscape. “I’m ready to be off is all. I’m ready to take you and Hannah home.”

Etta nodded, and Mose realized it wasn’t a meaningless gesture. She understood him, sympathized with his need to be in his own home. The birthing center had been good. He was glad they’d been there, especially with the looped cord situation. But now he was ready to be with the rest of his children, to be home.

“Did you talk to the girls?”

“Christopher came by when you were sleeping earlier. He said he’d go out and deliver the news.”

“Did he hire an Englisch driver or did he drive his buggy?”

“The buggy. Seems the city has done a gut job clearing the roads. The trip home should be no problem.”

“No snow banks for Morgan to step into?”

“I think one was quite enough.”

When the nurse walked into the room with Hannah, Mose could feel the beat of his heart clattering against his chest. When he looked at his new daughter, he was overwhelmed by the depth of his love and gratitude. He was immensely grateful that she had been born healthy, pink and crying, and ready to bring some chaos to their household. He loved her more than he would have thought possible. Already it seemed this little one had always been a part of their family.

“She’s beautiful.” He accepted the baby from the nurse and cradled her in the crook of his arm. He had worried that he might have forgotten how, but it seemed some things—once learned—became second nature.

“You’re going to spoil her, Dat.” The nurse smiled as she walked to Etta’s side and had her sign the release papers. Her name was Marilyn, and she’d arrived before the sun was up. Apparently they’d called her in because they needed extra help. She was short, plump, and quite motherly.

“Nein, but I am going to appreciate every moment. They grow up too fast. Don’t they, Etta?”

His wife nodded as she swung her legs over the side of the bed. “Indeed, though I might have to remind you of that when she cries in the middle of the night.”

Mose didn’t think so. He didn’t think interrupted sleep could temper his enthusiasm for this child. Hannah stared up at him with her large eyes—eyes that seemed to be memorizing his face, watching for what? Such curiosity in one so young. He was sure the child smiled. Not even twenty-four hours old and already she was smiling! The nurse would say it was gas, but he knew better. Dads could tell.

“So I can go?” Etta asked the nurse.

“You sure can. Doc said everything was fine after he checked you on his predawn rounds.”

“Does he ever go home?” Mose asked.

“Some nights he does, but last night we received a new delivery every few hours.

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