The Brethren by Beverly Lewis

Author:Beverly Lewis [Lewis, Beverly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction, Amish, Fiction, Christian, General, Religious, Women Artists, Children of Clergy
ISBN: 9780764282232
Google: VS9zcvDMqr8C
Amazon: 0764282239
Publisher: Bethany House
Published: 2006-09-30T14:00:00+00:00

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Brethren

So, no, I don’t think what you shared in your letter about your

heart becoming tender toward God is strange at all. I’m right

there with you, Annie! Please write again soon.

Love,

Louisa (“Lou”)

P.S. Tell Sam hi for me if you see him.

P.P.S. No, don’t. Forget that, OK!

P.P.P.S.Callme!

Louisa had never been one to slam doors or throw things when upset like some out’of-control women she knew. But she had completely run out of stationery and wanted to write another letter this one to Sam. Searching through her drawers, Louisa began tossing things over her shoulder, wishing she’d taken the time to organize her computer desk and files the way she had her kitchen.

Feeling nearly overwhelmed and hoping she hadn’t waited too long to reply to Sam’s thoughtful letter, she snatched some copy paper out of the printer and began to write once again.

Dear Sam,

It was really great to hear from you. I hope you don’t think I’m rude for not replying immediately. I’ve thought so much about you since I left. As for your calling me, I would enjoy that a lot.

I guess I wasn’t too surprised when you wrote about your plan to leave the Amish. I hope the transition goes smoothly. Congratulations on your promotion at work!

As for me, my life has sort of returned to normal, although I’ve made quite a few changes since my return here. I’m teach

175 ing a fine bunch of art students again, which is the thing that gets me going every morning. Ironically, many of my own paintings are of things I miss about Amish life the life you plan to leave. The grass is always greener, jah?

Please feel free to call, if you wish. I think of you often!

Your fancy friend, Louisa Stratford

She didn’t bother to look over what she’d written. She

simply folded the letter and placed it in an envelope, addressing it to his new home among Englishers.

Ben was talking with Laura and her brothers at the kitchen table while Annie helped Essie slice pieces of angel food cake. “Walking in the dark is loads of fun,” Ben told the children.

“Ach, can ya see in the dark, like a cat?” asked Laura, giggling.

Ben laughed, having a good time, and Annie was glad of it. During the first few minutes here, she had begun to doubt her resolve, but now that the delicious chickensalad sandwiches had been devoured and the tension had dissipated, she was hoping to convince Essie that she and Ben hadn’t completely lost their minds. In the meantime, Esther had acted as if she hadn’t even heard Annie’s dec

laration

about Isaac.

She must think I’ve gone loony.

Laura piped up again, asking Ben if he’d ever gone hunt’ ing for snipes.

“Not recently.” Ben caught Annie’s gaze across the table.

176 “Do you know what they look like?” Laura asked, blue eyes shining.

“I’ve known some to appear under little girls’ pillows.”

Don’t scare her, Annie thought, glancing at Essie, who seemed to be enjoying the entertainment, as well.

“That’s mighty funny, Mr. Ben,” Zach said, leaning forward, his elbows squarely on the table.

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