Remember Me by Tracie Peterson

Author:Tracie Peterson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Fiction;FIC042110
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2022-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

Pearl was ever the mother hen. After hearing about Addie’s cottage, she forbade her to return. Addie had been there today only long enough to straighten up before returning to the Fishers’.

“Just let some time pass, and we’ll see what happens. Otis is arranging for the window to be fixed.”

Addie sat nursing a cup of hot cocoa. “I just don’t understand why someone should be so mean—so destructive. I’ve never done anything to hurt anyone, and yet they chose to hurt me.”

Pearl brought her another blanket and tucked it around Addie as she curled her legs up under her and leaned a little closer to the fire. The evening had turned out rainy and chilly, and the dampness seemed to permeate clear to the bone.

“Try not to dwell on it. There are a lot of strangers in town, and I’m sure there are a great many evil people trying to make their own lives better while causing others to suffer. I’m just glad you had nothing of value that they wanted to take.”

“I love that little cottage, and it makes me so sad that now that this has happened, my focus is all about someone breaking in. I don’t know if I can ever see it as a happy place again.”

“In time, it’ll pass. You’ll see.”

“I hope you’re right.”

For several minutes, they sat in silence. Addie had little desire to do anything but stay exactly where she was. She knew that tomorrow she’d be expected to offer her talks about the Yukon, but she wasn’t sure she could. Having the house broken into made her feel a weariness she’d never known before.

“I’m grateful to God for His protection of you. You could have been there when the thief came. You might have been hurt.”

“I know. I should be grateful as well, but . . .” Addie shook her head and took a long sip of the cocoa. “Why did God allow it to happen, Pearl? All of my life someone has been telling me that putting my trust in God is the way to go. That He loves me and will take care of me. That He will keep me safe from evil. But then this happens, and I just can’t help but question the matter.

“All of those years growing up—my father and brothers’ cruelty, living with unsavory characters, and being left to fend for myself—how does that show God cares? These last few years with you and Otis have been good ones, but even then, I question them. You and Otis took care of me, not God.”

“That’s where you’re wrong, Addie. God played a major role in us having anything to do with your life.” Pearl took a seat and smiled. “We never intended to have a young woman take our room. When we advertised, we were certain we’d find a young man and hoped he would be someone who could work for Otis and learn the photography business. But instead, we got you. In fact, we didn’t have a single other person apply for the room.

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