Leading the Way by Marsha Hubler

Author:Marsha Hubler [Marsha Hubler ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780310429364
Publisher: Zonderkidz

As Skye had promised, she and Katie spent the afternoon taking four kids at a time on short trail rides around Piney Hollow. At the campsite, Mr. and Mrs. Chambers and Morgan entertained with ATV rides, bug and leaf hunts, and lessons about campfire cooking. Dozens of hot dogs, baked potatoes, and marshmallows later, the youth group encircled the campfire and sang choruses, with Chad accompanying on his guitar.

From the onset, the Youth for Truth teens welcomed Katie and Keystone’s three other students. Immersed in the chitchat, Katie answered oodles of questions that expressed genuine interest in her, not only as a blind person but also as just another kid.

Giving Katie the space to make new friends, Skye and Morgan allowed themselves to be distracted, Skye mostly with Chad. During a short break before the evening devotional, Skye joined Katie, who sat facing the embers of the dying fire.

“So, Katie, how’s it goin’?” Skye asked.

“That food was super!” Katie exclaimed. “When do we get to do this again? I had well—I won’t tell you all I scarfed down, but that was great.”

“Yeah, I just love campfire food,” Skye agreed. “And how are you doin’ with the kids?”

“I don’t believe this,” Katie answered. “Are they for real?”

“What do you mean?” Skye was hoping for a good report.

“I think they really like me.”

Skye let out a long sigh. “Sure they like you. I told you they’re a neat bunch of kids.”

“Melissa told me how she met you at the Maranatha Treatment Center where you both were clients. She seems really cool.”

“Yep, she is. We hang out together at school and church all the time.”

“And who’s this Bobby kid? He cracked me up.”

“That’s Bobby Noll.” Skye chuckled. “He can be a real pain, but he’s into music big-time. Did he tell you about his trumpet?”

Katie giggled. “That’s all he talked about. He acts like the trumpet’s his best friend. Speaking of music, Chad is awesome with that guitar.”

Chad looks so dreamy tonight! Skye glanced toward a cluster of boys laughing near the chuck wagon. Chad stood in the middle. He’s probably telling his latest string of jokes. “He just does everything so-o-o well.” Skye sighed.

Katie giggled again. “Now how did I know you were gonna say that?”

Skye’s face flushed hot. “Oh, never mind,” she joked.

“Okay, kids!” Mr. Chambers’ powerful voice commanded attention as he stood near the fire. “Gather around one last time. We’re going to wrap up the day with devotions and testimonies, so think about what you’d like to say.”

The campers quickly gathered, sitting on crates and buckets around the fire. Morgan parked her Jazzy next to Katie.

Skye glanced to the left of the chuck wagon where Champ stood lined up at a hitching post with the other horses. At a table in front of the wagon, Mrs. Chambers bustled about, finishing her supper chores.

“I sure hope he doesn’t call on me.” Katie’s whisper drew Skye’s attention back to the circle.

“Don’t worry,” Skye said as she eyed Chad directly across from her.

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