Because of the Rain by Raney Deborah

Author:Raney, Deborah [Raney, Deborah]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Raney Day Press
Published: 2015-12-27T05:00:00+00:00

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Two hours later she’d just crawled into bed when the phone rang. She picked up the receiver, expecting to hear Paul’s voice on the other end.

“Anna, I hope I didn’t wake you?” It was Emma.

“No, I just turned in.” She thought she heard excitement in Emma’s voice, and she waited expectantly.

“I called Tanya tonight to ask her to send those books?” Her inflection made the statement a question.

“Yes?”

“I don’t know why I didn’t think of this when I talked to you before, but… well, just listen to this…” Excitement rose in Emma’s voice. “Daniel and Tanya have an apartment in their basement that they rent out to college students. It just so happens that the girl who was staying with them dropped out of school and moved back home last month. They were going to use the time before next semester to do some painting and repairs. But when I told them about your situation, they offered for you to come and stay in the apartment.”

“Oh––” Could it be that easy?

“It was their idea, Anna, and they both were immediately enthusiastic about it.” Emma hesitated. “I hope you won’t take this wrong, but Tanya and Daniel have been financially supporting a crisis pregnancy center ever since Justin was born. They have been praying for a more tangible way to be involved, and…I guess usually I think of crisis pregnancies involving young unmarried teenagers, and I don’t want to make you feel like a charity case, but— Oh, for heaven’s sake, Anna… I’m afraid I’m sticking my foot in my mouth from here to Sunday. I hope I’m not making it sound like—-”

“It’s okay, Emma,” Anna interrupted, trying to put her friend at ease. “I certainly think my pregnancy fits in the crisis category.”

Emma sighed, then hurried on to tell Anna more about the offer. “Daniel and Tanya feel that it would be a small way they could return the blessing of Justin’s adoption. And he’s still young enough that an explanation about your situation won’t be a problem like it would be with your nephew.” She stopped abruptly. “I’m sorry. I haven’t given you a chance to get a word in edgewise. What do you think?”

“I’m overwhelmed. I’m not sure what to think. But––it sounds perfect. Of course, I’ll have to talk it over with Paul. How far is New Haven from here?”

“About a hundred and seventy-five miles. It takes me just under three hours to get there. I know that must sound like halfway across the world, but it’s really not a bad drive. Paul could drive up on the weekends. The apartment is really small––just one bedroom––but it’s fixed up real cute and it’s already furnished. I think the sofa in the living room is a sleeper, so there’d even be room for your daughters to stay if they came to visit.”

“Oh, Emma, this sounds like an answer to prayer. I’ll talk to Paul tomorrow and let you know as soon as possible.”

“There’s no rush. You take your time.

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