A Home for Lindsay by Amy Clipston

Author:Amy Clipston
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2017-11-02T00:00:00+00:00

The rain completely soaked through Matthew’s shirt as he stepped out of the barn after stowing his horse. But his guilt and frustration were so great they seemed to drown him as he made his way down the rock driveway to the phone shanty. Inside, he shook water off his hands and arms and dialed to retrieve their voice mail messages. His pulse pounded when Sherm’s voice echoed through the phone.

“Hi, Matt. I talked to my supervisor today, and he said he’d love to have you join the company. One of my coworkers just gave notice, and his last day is next Friday. You can start anytime. Just give me a call and let me know what you think.” He hesitated. “But I’ll understand if you’ve changed your mind. Talk to you soon.”

When Sherm’s message clicked off, Matthew stared down at the phone as doubt nearly overtook him. Was he making a mistake?

An image of Lindsay’s face filled his mind, and his hands shook. She was heartbroken. How could he leave her?

She’s better off without me!

But if that were true, why did the idea of leaving her affect him so deeply? Why would God lead him to this decision if both he and Lindsay would be crushed?

Shoving the thought away, Matthew dialed his cousin’s number and waited for either Sherm to pick up or for voice mail to kick on. After he heard a recorded message and a beep, he began to speak. “Hi, Sherm. This is Matthew. Danki for talking to your supervisor for me. I’d like to accept the job and start right away. I plan to come to Sugarcreek next Saturday. Let me know if that works for you. Danki again for everything. Talk to you soon.”

After he hung up, Matthew stepped out into the pouring rain and ran for the house. In the mudroom he removed his boots and hat before going into the kitchen. His sister and Earl were sitting at the table.

“Hi, Matt.” Betsy smiled. “You’re home early tonight.”

“I have something to tell you. I’ve made another decision. I’m going to move to Ohio and work in an RV factory with Sherm. He already has a job lined up for me. I’m going to pack up my things, sell my horse and buggy, finish up work at the furniture store, and take a bus to Ohio next Saturday.”

Betsy looked shocked.

“Is Lindsay going with you?” Earl asked.

Matthew shook his head. “No. We broke up tonight.”

Betsy gasped. “Ach, no. Why?”

“It’s for the best.” Matthew started to leave before she could ask more questions. “Gut nacht.”

“Wait!” she called.

He swiveled toward her.

“Did you decide to break up with her and go to Ohio because you gave us your money?”

“No. It’s just for the best.” Matthew walked toward the stairs.

“Just a minute.” She raced after him. “I’ll give you back the money if it will make things right between you and Lindsay. I don’t feel right taking it.”

He sighed as he looked into his sister’s glistening eyes. “Most of that money was from Mamm when she sold our farm, and she would want to help you, Earl, and the maed.

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