A Plain and Simple Christmas by Amy Clipston

Author:Amy Clipston [Clipston, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, Literature & Fiction, United States, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Alternate History, Christian Fiction
ISBN: 9781458723932
Google: G877gUGAW9AC
Amazon: B003V4B5A6
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2010-09-20T16:00:00+00:00

Anna Mae grasped Kellan’s hand while they walked up the path to Kathryn’s house later that evening. Her heart skittered with a mixture of anxiety and excitement when they reached the door. Taking a deep breath, she knocked and then pushed the door open to find her nieces and nephews gathered around her parents.

When her gaze met her mother’s, Mary Rose stood and gasped. “Is that you, Anna Mae?” she asked in Dietsch. “Is this my Anna Mae?”

Anna Mae nodded. “Ya, it’s me, Mamm. It’s really me. Kellan and I came to see you for Christmas.” She turned to her father and found him staring at her, a deep frown imprinted on his face.

Mary Rose rushed to the door. “Oh, my! It’s a Grischtdaag miracle!” She gathered Anna Mae in her arms and wept. “God has answered my most fervent prayers.”

“Mamm,” Anna Mae whispered, her voice quavering. “It’s so good to see you. I’ve missed you so much.” Her mother smelled just as she’d remembered—vanilla mixed with strawberry.

“Oh, Anna Mae,” Mary Rose said, taking her face in her hands. “Let me look at you.” She glanced down and gasped again. “You’re expecting!”

“Ya,” Anna Mae said. “It’s our first.”

“When are you due?” Mary Rose asked.

“January fifteen.” She smiled at Kellan.

He held out his hand. “Mrs. Beiler, it’s so good to see you. You look well.”

“Oh, Kellan!” Mary Rose shook his hand. “Are you taking gut care of my dochder?”

“Yes, ma’am.” Kellan looped his arm around Anna Mae’s shoulders and beamed. “She’s the light of my life. I’m so blessed to have her by my side.”

Kathryn entered the room and rushed over to them. “Kellan! Anna Mae!” She held out her hands. “Hand me your coats, and let’s head into the kitchen. Supper is ready. I made my famous meatloaf and rolls.”

“It smells wonderful,” Kellan said, handing her his coat. He then helped Anna Mae out of her wrap.

“Kinner,” Kathryn called. “Go wash up and then get to the table. It’s time to eat.”

The children filed out of the room with Kathryn in tow.

Mary Rose squeezed Anna Mae’s shoulders. “I’ve prayed for you every day since you left. Oh, you must tell me everything about your life in Baltimore.”

“Of course.” Anna Mae glanced over at her father and found him still scowling at her. With trembling legs, she cleared her throat and stepped over to him. “Daed,” she said. “It’s gut to see you. You look well.”

Still glowering, he studied her, but said nothing in response.

“Sir,” Kellan said, holding out his hand. “It’s a pleasure to see you again.”

Daed grunted and looked back at Anna Mae. “You will cover your head in this house. It’s only proper.” He turned to Mary Rose. “I will not eat at the same table as her.” He stood and marched toward the kitchen.

Anna Mae cupped a hand to her mouth to stifle a gasp. She then closed her eyes and took deep breaths to stop her threatening tears. When she opened her eyes again, she found her mother and Kellan studying her.

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