A Teacher's Heart by Lynn A. Coleman

Author:Lynn A. Coleman [Coleman, Lynn A.; Dowdy, Cecelia; Haynes, Terri J.; Sowell, Lynette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781643524306
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2020-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

So, she had to think about his request for courtship? The question had been spinning in his mind ever since he’d shared dinner with Deborah a few days ago. He peered into the Kings’ barn and breathed a sigh of relief when he spotted Papa Daniel feeding the horses. He figured Deborah’s pa would be out doing chores in the barn while Deborah and her ma fixed supper. He’d already sent Lily into Deborah’s house to fetch their supper pail. He’d told Lily that her grandpa would come fetch her when it was time for them to walk home. This would guarantee that he had ample time to speak with him.

“Papa Daniel.”

The older man looked up from his chore. “Timothy. I’m surprised to see you.”

He strolled into the barn and helped Papa Daniel toss hay into the horses’ feeding trough. They worked together silently. Once the feeding trough was full, Timothy assisted with hauling water for the horses. The nip in the November air felt good against his heated skin as he performed the chore. After they’d finished in the barn, he gestured toward Deborah’s wooden crates in the adjoining room. “I have to talk to you. Do you mind if we sit down for a bit?”

The older man nodded. “Let’s rest for a little while.” They made themselves comfortable on the crates. Susie scampered into the barn. Timothy lifted the cat and stroked her silky black fur. When the cat wiggled in his arms, he released her. He watched the animal run out of the barn before he focused on Papa Daniel.

“I guess Deborah mentioned that she needed some time to think about my offer of courtship.”

“Yes, she did mention that. My Deborah is not one to rush into anything. She thinks and prays about it. She has to seek God’s guidance.”

“Yes, she does.” How could he broach this emotional topic? “Actually, Deborah told me to come and speak with you.”

He raised his gray eyebrows. “Really?”

Taking a deep breath, Timothy told Papa Daniel all that he’d discussed with Deborah when they shared dinner after she’d taken the exam. “I know it hurts Deborah to discover what I did with Eve. I also know she’s upset about how Eve … well … how Eve approached me. Sir, I wasn’t a Christian at the time. I have a relationship with God now.” He took another deep breath. “I’m sorry about what happened. I really am. I just wonder if Deborah will ever forgive me for what I did years ago. I also wonder if she can forgive Eve—even though Eve has passed away, I don’t blame Deborah for being upset about what happened.”

“What about you, Timothy? Are you upset?”

“Yes, Papa Daniel. I’m upset that my actions hurt Deborah. I’m also upset about Eve’s death.” He told the older man about Eve’s illness and about the dreams he’d been having about her. “I feel awful. Since I’ve returned to town, I’ve felt conflicted. I like Deborah.” He figured he could even grow to love her the way a husband loves a wife, but only the good Lord knew if that would ever happen.

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