Hope Returns by Dorey Whittaker

Author:Dorey Whittaker
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Hope Returns, Dorey Whittaker, child abuse, forgive, forgiveness, hope, emotional healing, faith
Publisher: Torchflame Books
Published: 2014-09-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Before going to sleep that night, Lisa bubbled over with excitement as she filled Gladys in on what happened with Mrs. Reiner. “Gladys, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. She asked Hope such direct questions, questions you and I wanted to ask. Mrs. Reiner didn’t mince any words, but was still very gracious. It was amazing that she picked up on the same things you and I did, she just had the courage to drive her questions home.”

Turning off the light, Gladys said, “Both you and Mrs. Reiner received some great gifts today. We just need to keep praying for Hope. Good night, Lisa.”

By eight o’clock the next morning everyone knew there was going to be a wedding in the house on Saturday. Susan headed over to the Thomas’ very early, while Scott called his sister, Carol Anne. “Mom and Dad are going to need my help today, Sis. You know our mom. I suspect she has already gotten Dad down in the basement, up on a ladder, going through boxes of decorations. I need to keep Dad off of ladders, and be the one carrying all the decorations up and down the stairs for him.”

“Sure,” Carol Anne responded, “bring the kids as soon as you get them loaded in the car. Harry is going to be running one or two errands, one of which is picking up a wedding gift, but then he will be home most of the day and can help me with the kids.”

“I should be able to pick up the kids before suppertime, Sis, and thanks for letting us dump them on you with such short notice.”

Just as he thought, Scott came down the basement stairs, only to find his dad high up on a ladder, reaching for a box on the very top shelf of the storage room. Not wanting to startle him, Scott waited until his dad was safely descending the ladder to begin his scolding. “Mom, I told you I would get the boxes down. Dad, you know the doctor told you not to get up on any ladders anymore. Give me that box and get down from there.”

“We just wanted to get a head start going through all these boxes,” Bill protested. “Your mother couldn’t remember which box had those beautiful white candleholders. We haven’t used them in years, but they will be perfect for a winter wedding.”

“Nevertheless, Dad,” Scott continued to scold, “none of us want you getting hurt. What kind of wedding will it be if we have to haul you down to the emergency room?”

“Caroline,” pleaded Bill, “tell your son I’m not too old to take care of my own home.”

“I’m staying out of this,” Caroline laughed. “Scott, you know there is no stopping him when there is work to be done. Bill, let Scott get the rest of the boxes down while you and I dig through these boxes. Those candleholders have to be in one of them.”

As they continued to pull out decorations, laying

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