Along Unfamiliar Paths by Amy Rognlie

Author:Amy Rognlie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barbour Publishing Inc
Published: 2014-09-08T04:00:00+00:00

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“So where do you go from here, Raine?” Uncle John had just finished reading Paul’s letter.

“I don’t know.” She wrinkled her brow. “I just can’t figure out why I haven’t received any letters from Paul. Apparently he thinks I know where he is.”

“Do you think he could still be here in Boston, Raine?”

“No, I don’t think so, Aunt Grace. There was no date on the letter, but somehow I feel that it was written quite a while ago.” She smiled suddenly. “I do know that God has led me this far. It looks like a dead end, but I know He can work it out.”

“Especially since He knows where Paul is, even though we don’t,” her uncle reminded her. “What does Ben think?”

“I guess he’s as puzzled as I am,” she admitted. “Although there was something in that other envelope he can’t tell me about yet.”

She bid her aunt and uncle good night and closed the door to her room with a sigh of relief. The events of the day paraded through her mind as she knelt down by the bed. She was horrified anew at the indisputable truth that the old document had brought to light.

Papa, how could you? her heart cried.

I love you, Raine. Ben’s words of love comforted her again as she remembered the warmth of his embrace. She buried her face in her pillow. I need to talk to You, Father. I know You’ve led me this far, but I don’t know where to go next. Please lead me. . .

She awoke the next morning feeling refreshed and at peace, but no closer to knowing what to do next. The cool morning air beckoned to her irresistibly. Letting herself out the front door without a sound, she took a long walk. She breathed in the freshness of the beautiful morning, and somehow it gave her courage to face the dawning of the new day.

“Good morning,” she sang cheerfully as she entered the kitchen door.

The look on her aunt’s face made her heart stop. “What’s wrong?” she whispered.

“Your father—” Grace handed her a telegram. “This just came, dear.”

Raine read the short message, its words chilling her soul.

RICHARD THOMAS VERY ILL STOP PLEASE COME QUICKLY STOP PASSAGE BOOKED ON THE CORNUCOPIA STOP AUGUST 15 STOP

The telegram was signed by Dr. Delfin, an old family friend.

“August 15th? That’s tomorrow!” She was stunned. “I need to pack and. . .”

“Slow down there, Raine.” Uncle John’s hand on her shoulder was gentle. “You’ll have plenty of time.”

“Oh, Uncle John. What if Papa dies before I get there?” She had discovered in the past few seconds how much she loved her father, despite her anger with him.

“We’ll pray that God will keep him until you have a chance to see him, Raine.” John’s voice was firm. “God is able.”

“I know, Uncle John. It’s just that Papa and I have been at odds ever since Paul left, and I don’t want him to die until we can make it right.” She bowed her head.

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