Blended Hearts by Elle H. Raye

Author:Elle H. Raye
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: West Texas, Best Friends, Christian Romance, Small Town, First Love, True Love, Women Fiction
Publisher: Elle H. Raye
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Marshall loaded the half-decent variety of six vegetable plants in Jimmy John’s truck bed. A single tear trailed from his eye and off his cheek at memories of him and Katie working their garden every spring until the first frost. The memories hit hard today. “I miss you, sweetheart. No warning, not even a word before you left me. One day, I get to see you again. You’ll walk beside me, lead me into our Savior’s arms. I have Jesus’ promise.” He leaned his forearms across the truck’s bed. “Katie, would you be disappointed in me if I remarry? I met a lady, and she’s nothing like you. She’s a little plump around the middle and limps from an auto accident years ago. When we talked, I could feel her heart, just like the way I did with you. The moment her hand slipped into mine...I knew. Sweetheart, she’s been beaten down by a hard life. She has a story. Whatever it is, I’ll listen, and try to understand. With your blessing and the Lord’s, we’ll be together. I’ve been so lonely since you left me. Please, please don’t judge me, sweetheart.”

“Sir. Sir.”

A lady calling drew him from his reverie. “Yes, ma’am, how may I help you?” She held a small dog. Marshall hurried toward the customer. He couldn’t determine the breed of dog in her arms, but it looked cute. A year after Katie died, Bouncer, their fourteen-pound border terrier, started coughing and passed away before he could get him to the vet. The doctor said he had a heart attack. Afterward, Marshall went into a bout of depression. Seemed everyone he cared about was dying on his watch. Jimmy John helped him by being a friend and listening. Then, he finally took his pain to the Lord. The Lord urged him to attend GriefShare sessions, which helped with further closure.

“When is the best time to plant a tree? My pecan tree split at the trunk in the last storm, and I want to replace it. Do you have any pecan trees in the center?”

“We do. Follow me, and I’ll show you our varieties in stock.” Marshall nodded. “What’s your puppy’s name?”

“Princess. She’s a Shih Tzu, about three months old.”

“She’s cute.” Better not go any further about dogs, it might be too much for me. One thing I’ve learned in the last two years is to keep myself out of situations that carry those hurtful memories.

The woman followed Marshall to where he had been watering earlier. From her description, the trees in the center were too small, but he had an alternative plan. “Ma’am, you’ve missed the right time to plant a pecan tree in this area. The best time is in the spring. Are you still interested in looking at what we have in stock? We can always order what you want for the spring and deliver it to your property after the first frost.”

“Oh, dear. I want to replace it with an identical type. My finances are limited, so I must get a smaller tree.

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