Hearts in Harmony by Beth Wiseman

Author:Beth Wiseman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2019-01-23T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

A deline jumped when her three young friends came rushing into her bedroom, but she went back to the business at hand.

“Are you okay?” Mary asked as Adeline dug through her nightstand drawer.

“Here it is.” She pushed her reading glasses up on her head and held up a piece of white paper. “I had stashed important papers in a plastic container in my closet, but after I received this beautiful furniture, I cleaned out my closet. I thought I put this list in the desk, but here it is in my nightstand.” She scowled. “I sure wish I knew who to thank for this special gift.”

She was still holding Natalie’s phone. “I’m going to call the electric company now.”

“Check the bars. I get sketchy service inside this house.”

Adeline pulled her glasses back down. “What bars am I looking for? I’ve used a cell phone before, but these gadgets sure have changed a lot.”

Natalie gently eased the phone from Adeline’s hand and pointed to the left corner. “There aren’t any bars showing right now, so you probably need to go outside to call. You’ll have better service out there.”

Adeline grunted. “All this new technology is overwhelming.”

Natalie showed her again how to place the call so she’d know when she got outside. The trio followed her back through the parlor, and Adeline turned to face them. “Why don’t you kids visit in here? I made us some ham sandwiches for lunch. I’ll get them after I phone the electric company.”

Adeline stepped out onto the porch. The fan that sprayed water was still in its box. She wished Mary hadn’t bought them. These young people were doing way too much for her, but she continued to thank God daily for their friendship.

She looked at the phone, knowing she was supposed to call someone. She had her list in her hand, so she scanned the names and numbers until she saw the electric company’s phone number. That’s what old age will do to a gal.

After being on hold for several minutes, a live person finally answered and Adeline inquired about the status of her electric bill.

“Ms. Collins, you’re almost two months behind on your bill, so your power was scheduled to be terminated yesterday. Would you like to pay your bill now so we can get your service restored?”

Adeline’s heart raced faster than it should. “How much do I owe?”

“Three hundred and seventeen dollars.”

That isn’t too bad. “I don’t know how I forgot to pay the bill.” She rubbed her forehead with one hand. “I’m very sorry.”

“Would you like to pay right now by credit card, and we can get your service back on tomorrow?”

“Yes, I would. But I will have to call you back after I get my credit card.”

“That will be fine, ma’am.”

Adeline studied the phone until she saw a red button that said End, so she pushed it, hoping that disconnected the call.

When she walked back into the house, she joined the children in the parlor. They were laughing, something about a rooster that got loose in Levi’s house one time.

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