Clowning Around by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Author:Wanda E. Brunstetter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2013-10-20T16:00:00+00:00

Fourteen

Lois was sitting in front of her computer at work on Monday morning when she felt someone’s hand touch her shoulder. She whirled around and was surprised to see her sister standing there.

“Tabby! When did you get back? Why didn’t you call?”

Tabby held up one hand. “Whoa! One question at a time, please.”

Lois stood and gave her sister a hug. “It’s so good to see you.”

“It’s great to see you too. Seth and I got in late last night, which is why I didn’t call. I decided to surprise you instead.”

“You did that all right.” Lois nodded toward the chair next to her desk. “Have a seat and tell me about your trip.”

Tabby dropped into the chair and smiled. “It was awesome, Lois. Everywhere we went there were spiritual conversions. I feel so energized—I think I could hike up Mt. Rainier and not even feel winded.”

Lois chuckled and gave her sister’s arm a gentle squeeze. “Now that I’d like to see.”

“Seriously, though, I wish you could have been there to see people asking Jesus into their hearts.” Tabby’s eyes misted.

“I wish that too,” Lois murmured.

Tabby grinned. “What’s new in your life? Are you still seeing Joe Richey?”

Lois nodded. “Up until last Saturday I was. I’m not sure about the future though.”

Tabby’s eyebrows furrowed. “Why not?”

“I’m worried that Joe and I might not be suited for one another. He probably needs someone more carefree and fun loving than I am. Maybe I should bow out, before one of us gets hurt.”

“Bow out? You have to be kidding! I can see how much you care about Joe. It’s written all over your face.”

Lois hated to admit it, but Tabby was right. In spite of Joe’s refusal to see the serious side of things, she was falling headlong into the tunnel of love.

“Did something happen between you and Joe to make you question your relationship?” Tabby asked.

“Sort of.”

“Want to talk about it?’

“I–I guess so.” Lois nodded toward her computer screen. “I really should get back to work right now. And you’re probably expected in the day care center. Why don’t we meet at our favorite spot for lunch, and I’ll tell you about it then?”

Tabby stood up. “Sounds good to me.” She smiled. “I’ll meet you at Garrison’s at noon.”

Lois watched as Tabby left the room. Her sister walked with a bounce to her step and an assurance she’d never had before she started using her talents to serve the Lord. Talents. There was that word again. Lois couldn’t help but envy others like Tabby and Seth who were both ventriloquists, Donna and her beautiful chalk-art drawings, and Joe with his gospel clown routines. What could Lois do that would have an impact on people’s lives? Were being the church secretary and teaching a Sunday school class enough for her?

You could take the clowning class Joe is scheduled to teach next month, a little voice reminded her. You won’t know if you’d enjoy clowning until you give it a try.

Lois grabbed her desk calendar and studied the month of October.

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