Just Plain Foolishness by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Author:Wanda E. Brunstetter [Brunstetter, Wanda E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-62836-175-9
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2008-09-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Hannah Comes Home

Later that afternoon, Rachel sat at the kitchen table thinking about what she might cook for supper. Her mind began to wander. She thought about Cuddles and how she wished she could keep all six of her kittens. She knew Mom would never agree, though. If she were lucky, she might be allowed to keep one kitten.

She thought about all the work she’d done and wished she could run to the creek. She’d be happy for just a few minutes—long enough to slip her feet in the water and get cooled off. It was so hot and muggy; Rachel felt she deserved a break.

Rachel was about to go to the greenhouse and ask Grandpa if she could go to the creek for a while, when she heard a horse whinny. She rushed to the window and saw Esther’s horse and buggy coming up the driveway.

When Rachel stepped onto the back porch, Esther smiled and waved.

“Wie geht’s?” Rachel called as she ran out to Esther’s buggy.

“I’m doing well. How are things with you?”

Rachel shrugged. “Okay, I guess.”

“Just okay?”

“Jah.”

“You look droopy. Do you feel all right?”

“I’m not sick—just tired from working so hard.”

“What have you been doing?” Esther asked.

“I fixed breakfast and lunch, did the dishes, picked up the house, and helped Grandpa in the greenhouse.” Rachel sighed. “Now it’s time for me to start supper. If I can think of something good to fix, that is.”

“It does sound as if you’ve had a busy day,” Esther said as she unhitched her horse from the buggy.

Rachel motioned to the house. “If you came to see Mom, she’s not here. She had her boppli yesterday.”

“I know about the baby. When we got back from the farmer’s market our answering machine had a message saying that Mom had a baby girl named Hannah.” Esther smiled. “Is Mom coming home soon?”

Rachel shrugged. “Pap went to the hospital after breakfast, but they’re not here yet. You can come back later if you want.”

“No need for that; I’m planning to stay. In fact, I came to make supper for the family. Rudy will join us when he’s finished working.” Esther reached into the buggy and pulled out a cardboard box. “I also came by to give you a birthday present.”

“Oh, what is it?”

Esther set the box on the ground. “Why don’t you open it and see?”

Rachel knelt down, opened the flaps on the box, and gasped when she saw what was inside. It was a shiny new skateboard, just like the one she’d put in layaway at Kauffman’s store last summer!

Rachel’s eyes filled with tears as she looked at Esther. “I never expected to get another skateboard—especially not one so new and nice. Danki, Esther.”

“You’re welcome. I knew you gave Audra your skateboard after you accidentally broke hers, so I thought you’d like to have a new one.” Esther bent and hugged Rachel. “I’m sorry for not getting the gift to you on time, but I want to wish you a happy birthday now, little sister.

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