Puzzle House by Duncan Lillian;

Author:Duncan, Lillian;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christian Fiction
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2017-09-17T04:00:00+00:00

9

When Nia opened her eyes from her nap, she was alone. The guitar sat on the coffee table. Sitting up she ran her fingers on the smooth wood. Brandon was so nice to have bought it for her. He didn’t seem sick—had to be family issues.

Maybe he was only trying to make her feel better, but she had to admit he was cute. She stared at the pond through the windows. She really was a city girl, but it was pretty here at Puzzle House. Even if it was in the middle of nowhere.

She wouldn’t admit it to Auntie but it wasn’t all that bad being here, either. Maybe she could learn a few things from Rachel. And Brandon was fun.

“Did you have a nice nap?” Rachel asked as she came into the room.

“Sorry.”

“For what?”

“I probably should have gone upstairs.”

“No way. I loved hearing the two of you making such beautiful music. In fact, it got me to thinking. And I sure don’t know why I didn’t think of it before. We need more music around this place.” She handed Nia a glass of juice.

“Brandon says music lifts our spirit to God.”

“And I agree. I’ll get some instruments. Maybe the Meeting Room will become the Music Room. What do you think?”

“Might be a good idea.”

“After all, music does lift our souls to God. So are you ready to hear a little more of my story?”

~*~

It had been the worst four months of Rachel’s life—and the best. Four months of being tired, but not being able to sleep for more than a few hours at a time. Four months of not being able to focus. Four months of constant sound, though the tinnitus had improved. The doctors wanted her to go in for a hearing test, but she didn’t feel well enough. Her mind never stopped, thoughts spinning day and night.

She was also eating everything in sight and looking for more. The last time she’d stepped on the scales, she’d gained twenty pounds. Most of her power suits wouldn’t fit her any more, but she couldn’t go to work anyway.

Or anywhere else.

Rachel wasn’t sure if her balance had improved or she’d just gotten used to it and made the necessary adjustments. What she couldn’t get used to was the way her head felt when she stood up or walked or moved. It was as if she could feel her brain moving inside her head, a very odd sensation. Physically she was a mess.

But it had also been the best four months of her life. There was no worry about the future or what would happen to her. Joy filled her days at all that she was learning as she studied the Bible. Each time she picked up the precious book, her brain fog lifted. Her stack of index cards grew as she read and experienced God’s presence. His peace. His joy. His love.

Cooper walked down the steps with suitcase in hand. “I really don’t think I should go. I don’t like leaving you alone like this.

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