The Hope of Spring by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Author:Wanda E. Brunstetter [Brunstetter, Wanda E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, (¯`'•.¸//(*_*)\\¸.•'´¯)
ISBN: 9781624160363
Publisher: Barbour
Published: 2013-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

When Jonah left Meredith’s house later that day, he was tired, sweaty, and speckled with beige paint. For once, the persistent breezes actually felt good after painting all afternoon in the stuffy room. Jonah hadn’t wanted to make the upstairs too chilly for Meredith, so he’d opened the window in the room he’d painted, just a little, for ventilation. He would never have admitted it to Meredith, but painting walls was not really his thing. He was glad he’d been able to help her, though. She had seemed a bit hesitant at first, but when she’d seen the finished room she’d smiled and said he had done a good job and that she appreciated all his hard work. Jonah planned to check on Meredith as often as he could, and if there were other things that needed to be done, he’d gladly do them. He just hoped she’d be willing to accept his help.

Jonah gripped the reins a bit tighter as Socks shook his head and started to trot. “Whoa there, steady boy. What’s your rush, anyways?”

The horse had been in no hurry when they’d first left Meredith’s place. In fact, Socks had balked like a stubborn mule when Jonah tried backing him away from the hitching rail. He figured the horse was familiar with his surroundings and didn’t want to leave. Then, too, maybe Socks thought Luke was coming back. Either way, it had taken some coaxing to get the horse down the driveway and onto the main road, and now the unpredictable animal wanted to run at lightning speed. Of course, it hadn’t helped when Meredith’s dog started barking and running back and forth in his kennel.

Jonah felt the relentless wind rushing against his still-perspiring skin. A chill went through him, and he pulled his jacket tighter around his neck. March was the month when everyone celebrated spring’s arrival, but it could be a real teaser. Jonah felt good whenever he could get outside and use all that pent-up energy he’d been storing through the winter to get something done. Then days later, it could be just the opposite, reminding him that winter was still hanging on and he’d have to wait a bit for more of those spring-fever days. It was always nice when the winds were behind them and April came rushing in.

One thing’s for sure, Jonah thought. This horse of mine will keep me on my toes. I’ll have to remember not to let my guard down no matter where I am or what the weather is like.

Jonah’s thoughts went to Meredith again. He could tell she was struggling with depression over losing Luke. It was understandable, though. Who wouldn’t be despondent after they’d lost a loved one—especially when they’d thought they had their whole future together? Jonah knew from seeing all that his sister Jean had gone through that grieving for a loved one was an ongoing process that required continued help and support. But Jean had made it through the rough times after losing Abe, so he felt sure that Meredith would, too.

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