The Healing Touch (Stories from hope haven) by Hanson &&amp & Andrews Pam

Author:Hanson &&amp & Andrews, Pam [Andrews, Pam]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9780824949532
Published: 2011-10-10T04:00:00+00:00

Elena was delighted when Rafael was able to get the van running for a fee that he could handle on his small salary at the restaurant. She scarcely listened when he explained the intricacies of the aging motor, but the bottom line was that the band would get to their Saturday night gig. She watched as he and his friend loaded his equipment before leaving to collect the other members of the band.

She thought they had gone, but Rafael rushed back into the house, waving a plastic bag.

“I almost forgot. I had the directions for Izzy's costume in the van. I hope it won't take too much time to make it.”

“I wonder what parents do when they don't sew,” Elena teased, taking the directions out of the bag.

“Oh, there's a lady who will make them, but she charges quite a bit. I really appreciate your help,” Rafael said.

“That's okay. It's fun to sew for Izzy.”

“I’ll be late, but I have my house key,” her son assured her.

As the door closed behind him, she shook out the directions for the costume along with a swatch of pink netting and another of pink satin. The pattern wasn't too complicated. Izzy was in the youngest group, but the teacher still expected all the children to have appropriate costumes.

Elena smiled a bit ruefully. Izzy's part in the program would probably last two minutes at the most, but making the costume would take at least two evenings. The hard part would be finding the netting and matching the fabric color. She hoped it wouldn't involve a trip to Peoria. She would have to shop as soon as possible so the local store wouldn't be sold out.

The important thing was that Izzy would be thrilled. Elena could visualize her in a pretty pink tutu, which reminded her that she would also need pink tights. She hoped that the ballet teacher had checked on availability before she decided what the children should wear. If worse came to worst, she could dye a pair of Izzy's white tights.

Cesar was in the living room fiddling with the TV remote. “I have an idea. Let's rent a movie to watch after Izzy goes to bed. Maybe make some popcorn and snuggle on the couch?”

“Sounds nice,” Elena said, forcing a smile.

She’d hoped to take a long, hot bath and get to bed really early; but she didn't want Cesar to think she was too tired to spend time with him.

“Izzy can come with us and pick out something she would like to watch tomorrow.”

“It's nearly her bedtime. Why don't you go while I get her ready for bed?”

“You might not like what I pick out.”

“Just so long as it's not one of those violent police movies. I worry about your job enough.”

“Movies are fantasy. I’d like to see how movie bad guys would do in a real court of law.”

“No cop movies,” Elena said emphatically. “And I’d rather you didn't get some science-fiction flick that doesn't make sense.”

“See why you should come with me?”

“No, I’ll put Izzy to bed.

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