A Spoonful of Love by Amy Clipston

Author:Amy Clipston
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2013-02-11T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

The next morning Hannah greased a loaf pan for the banana bread she was making. She hummed as she worked and reflected on the events of yesterday.

After the service she’d ridden with Jason over to the youth gathering. She’d had a good time with her friends, but she’d found she was less excited about being with Jason than she thought she’d be. She pondered the thought while scraping the batter into the pan.

Hannah slipped the banana bread into the oven and then remembered she hadn’t checked the answering machine yet. She hurried out to the barn and saw there were no messages. She walked back toward the house, thinking of Jason and examining her feelings for him. He was friendly, and she felt comfortable with him, but . . . there was just no spark. Jason was handsome and kind, but he didn’t cause her heart to race like a stallion.

Not like Stephen.

The thought caused Hannah to gasp. How could she allow herself to feel that way about Stephen, whom she had only met a few weeks earlier? And when her brother had warned her not to pursue him? Was she just imagining these feelings? But her cheeks heated whenever he stared at her, and when he touched her accidentally, her heart would lurch. More than anything, though, she was attracted to the kindness and care he showed her father. Stephen understood better than anyone what it was like when someone you loved had a stroke. Their connection was undeniable. And so were her feelings.

Hannah climbed the porch steps and remembered the Scripture story that had haunted her for the past few weeks—the widow at Zarephath. She couldn’t escape the feeling that God had sent Stephen to the Paradise Inn for a purpose. But what was that purpose? And what role did she play?

The questions swirled through her mind as she reached the screen door. She stopped when she heard muffled voices in the kitchen. She hadn’t heard anyone arrive.

Hannah found Stephen handing a map and brochures to an Englisch couple in the kitchen.

“Here is some information about the area. You’ll find a list of the more popular sights that most folks like to visit. It also lists a few Amish-owned businesses that are off the beaten path.”

“Oh, excuse me.” Hannah rushed over to the couple. “You must be Mr. and Mrs. Morton. I’m Hannah King. I’m so sorry I wasn’t here when you arrived. I was out in the barn checking the messages.”

“It’s no problem at all,” the woman said. “I’m Lucy. Nice to meet you.”

“I wasn’t expecting you for a couple of hours.”

Lucy patted her husband’s arm. “This one wanted to leave early. Hannah, this is my husband, Rick.”

“It’s nice to meet you. Let’s get you checked in.” Hannah took their credit card information, had them sign the guest book, and then gave them their keys. “I’m certain you want to get settled. Head up to the second floor. Your room is the first on the left. I’ll be up in just a moment.

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