The Cowboy's Faith by Danica Favorite

Author:Danica Favorite
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-04-10T19:44:03+00:00

Chapter Nine

Nicole grabbed a cup of coffee and sat in the café, going over lesson plans while she waited for Janie to meet her.

Janie bustled in, looking as frazzled as ever. From what Nicole understood, Janie was not only working full-time while raising her son, but because her mother had cancer and was too ill to be out and about, Janie also helped with a lot of the things her mother did for her father’s ministry.

“Sorry I’m late,” Janie said. “We forgot Sam’s shoes for soccer practice, so we had to run back home. I have to leave in a bit to pick him up, but I thought we could at least have a little time before I have to go.”

Once Della, the owner, had taken their orders, Nicole smiled at Janie. “I’m so glad you invited me to coffee. I’ve been wanting to get to know people in our group better, but I’m not sure where to start.”

Janie smiled. “I’m sure you’ll find everyone is nice. I’ve known most of them my whole life, and I’m grateful for their friendship.”

Maybe someday Nicole could say the same thing. But right now, it felt awkward sitting in the coffee shop with Janie.

“I’m just going to cut right to the chase,” Janie said. “You might remember that my mother has cancer. Though everyone is praying for her healing, the doctor sat down with me and Dad last week and told us there’s nothing more he can do. We discussed it as a family, and we’ve decided that rather than continuing with treatment that’s only making Mom miserable, we’re stopping treatment and letting her die in peace and dignity. We just want to make her last days as good as they can be.”

Nicole reached out and took the other woman’s hands. “I am so sorry. This must be difficult for you, considering all the times you’ve asked us to pray for your family. Is there anything I can do?”

Janie smiled at Nicole as she nodded. “That’s why I wanted to talk to you. How do I explain to my son that his grandma is going to die? How do I make that okay? How do I help him grieve?”

Della brought their coffees and bear claws, so Nicole took the time to fix her coffee the way she liked it to give thought to Janie’s questions.

“That’s a hard one,” Nicole said. “But why are you asking me? I teach preschool. Sam is Dylan’s age.”

Janie looked up from the bear claw she was picking at. “I know, but you’re good with kids of all ages. Monica Rivers told me that you were really helpful when she needed to explain her divorce to her children. I just thought maybe you would have some wisdom for me. Plus, you had some great insight in our Bible study yesterday.”

The discouragement in Janie’s voice made her heart hurt.

“That was really nice of Monica to say. I just did my best and listened. I think a lot of times, the reason these life events are so hard on kids is because it’s unknown.

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