Love Came Calling by C.A. Popovich

Author:C.A. Popovich [Popovich, C.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781635552065
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2018-03-23T16:00:00+00:00

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The trip home from the Teepee was quiet. Kelly appeared lost in thought and Josie struggled to find words to respond to her claim of missing her. She missed Kelly when she was gone, too, but she refused to acknowledge it meant more than missing a friend. She parked in front of the lodge and helped Nooko out of the vehicle.

“Thanks for inviting me along. I’m going to end up twenty pounds heavier by the time I get home if I keep eating so much ice cream.” Kelly placed her hand on her belly and grinned.

“I’m glad you came with us. Would you like to come in for a cup of tea or coffee before you leave?” Josie helped Nooko up the steps and waited for Kelly’s response, unsure of what else to say.

“Thank you, but I think I’ll head home. Take care and you keep up the good work, Ruth. I’ll tell Caitlin how well you’re doing.”

Nooko looked content after she hugged Kelly good-bye and sat to peruse the local newspaper. Josie understood Nooko’s desire to go back to her house, her home, where she’d spent so many years with her husband. She thought of her mother happily cooking, or sweeping the floor, always smiling and positive, always loving her and her father. “Do you think love just happens, Nooko?”

Nooko set her paper aside but didn’t immediately answer. “No, honey. The Creator gave us the ability to love, but we have to be brave enough to embrace it. We all are part of nature, of the world around us, of the great plan of the Creator. Think about how many people we have the opportunity to meet in our lifetime. All of our relationships have meaning and purpose and are offered to us as gifts. Lessons to learn.” Nooko sat back quietly and looked at her, clearly waiting for her to continue.

“How did you know Grandpa was the person you wanted to love and spend the rest of your life with? And weren’t you afraid of losing him?”

“I spent many months getting to know Harold. Times were different. There wasn’t dating the way you kids do it now, but we spent time together and learned what was in each other’s heart. The body, mind, and spirit of another are what show their ability to give themselves in love. Harold’s love called to me. Our spiritual interaction joined us, and I believe the Creator was pleased with my choice. As to fearing I’d lose him, I can only say if I worried about loss all the time, it would have kept me from enjoying the wonderful years we had together. None of us knows how much time we’ve been given. All we can do is appreciate the time we have.”

Josie quietly contemplated her nooko’s words for a few minutes before standing and tossing the book she’d only glanced at on the table. “I’m going to make my final walk around for the night.”

“I’ll be here, dear. I want to finish reading this article about the library.

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