First Street Church: Love's Blessing (Kindle Worlds Novella) (Clear Creek Legacy Book 1) by Linda K Hubalek

Author:Linda K Hubalek [Hubalek, Linda K]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Mother, Love Possibility, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Second Chances, Life-Changes, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Novella Length Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, 19th Century, Brides With Grit Series, Kindle Worlds Novella, Clear Creek Legacy, Military Service & Accident, PTSD, Afghanistan, Sweet Grove Texas, Cooper Ranch, Young Widow, Husband's Suicide & Destitute
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2017-11-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

“I think the Cupcake Escape is still open. Let’s pick up some cupcakes on the way home.” Grandpa suggested as they walked out the door of the First Street Church after the veteran’s meeting.

Riel finally felt as if he was slowly settling back into civilian life, due in part to these meetings, but mostly living on the ranch with his grandfather, and Jenna.

Now he needed to decide where he wanted to settle. Riel thought he'd always go back to Kansas, but there was a pull in Texas he couldn't deny. He liked Sweet Grove and the people who lived here. The small town had just enough stores you rarely needed to go into Austin.

Riel set up a workshop in the barn by remodeling a grain storage room, and he loved working with leather. So far, he’d only practiced using the tools, trying to copy his ancestor’s designs he’d done on the chaps. Riel bought a laptop and spent most evenings watching how-to videos online. He needed a lot of practice and guidance before being able to sell his work and make a living at it though.

"Can I ask your advice, Grandpa?"

"Of course. But I'd recommend the red velvet cupcake over any other flavor," his grandfather answered while sliding onto the passenger seat of Riel's truck.

Riel started the engine, but then turned it off again and turned to his elder.

"I'm finally thinking about my future. Thanks for letting me spend the past six weeks with you. I just butted into your life, and you accepted me without question."

"You're welcome. I've appreciated helping, and getting to know my only grandson, so stay as long as you want."

"That's just it. This visit was supposed to be a few weeks away from home, and now...this is starting to feel like home."

"Why is that?"

"I suppose because I left home when I was eighteen and haven't lived there since. Between living on army bases, I've spent my adult years in Iraq and Afghanistan."

"You miss your folks though?"

"I do, but again, I'm used to visiting them instead of living with them. While I was in the Army, I dreamed of what I'd do when I retire, but the dream seems...to be in a fog, swirling and changing. Does that make sense?"

"Nowadays most people have several careers before they retire, versus being with one company or one ranch for their whole life. You don't have to decide what you're only going to do for the rest of your life now."

"That's just been drilled into me since I was young. I bucked my folks when I left the ranch to join the army."

"But they were proud of your choice, never doubt that son."

"They've said that, repeatedly.”

"Which leaves you guilt free to go in another direction."

"Yes, and I must say I finally feel that I have one." Tears watered his eyes in relief as his grandfather patted his shoulder. He was ready to live again.

"Praise God from whom all blessings flow." Grandpa patted his back again.

"Okay, now I'm ready for a cupcake after you said the first line of the Doxology.

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